1) a currently inactive ind… Read Full Bio ↴There are three bands called Barcelona:
1) a currently inactive indie/new wave/pop band from Arlington, Virginia
2) a Seattle-based alternative pop/rock band
3) frantic hardcore punk band from Barcelona, Spain. Debut LP Extremo Nihilismo en Barcelona out on LA VIDA ES UN MUS DISCOS : barcelona.bandcamp.com .
The indie electronic band Barcelona (1998-2002):
Barcelona was an indie/new wave/pop band from Arlington, Virginia consisting of Jason Korzen, Jennifer Carr, Ivan Ramiscal, and Christian Scanniello. The band addressed geeky themes in many of their songs, such as "The Downside of Computer Camp", "I Have the Password to Your Shell Account", and "Paging System Operator", about a boy who contacts someone in Sweden whom he believes to be an experienced cracker, using a BBS, only to find he is also a thirteen-year-old.
1998: Formation
Barcelona was formed in 1998 by Korzen and Carr. The pair recruited Ramiscal and Scanniello and began writing and performing original songs that year. Later that year, the group met producer/engineer Trevor Kampmann (also known as Trevor hollAnd) and began work on their first LP, Simon Basic, which included the single Why Do You Have So Much Fun Without Me?
1999: Simon Basic
The band signed to March Records in early 1999 and released Simon Basic on that label in June 1999. In the fall of 1999, they embarked on their first tour, mainly on the East Coast, but also including Chicago. The band performed to indie rock fans at places like MIT. The album takes its name from the Simons' BASIC programming language, developed for the Commodore 64.
2000: Zero One Infinity
In 2000, the band began work on Zero One Infinity, again with producer Kampmann. The album included I Have the Password to Your Shell Account (which received some circulation on the Internet), Studio Hair Gel, Robot Trouble and Kasey Keller, an ode to the US soccer goalkeeper. "Studio Hair Gel" and "Robot Trouble" were both released as singles prior to the album and included remixes by the likes of Figurine and Dntel's James Tamborello and Baxendale. The band toured again in the fall of 2000 on ZOI, and the album was well received.
2001: Transhuman Revolution
Barcelona recorded Transhuman Revolution in 2001 again with Trevor hollAnd. The album includes the singles Everything Makes Me Think about Sex and Human Simulation. Shortly after the album's release, the band played their final show at The Metro Cafe in Washington, DC in February 2002.
Post-Barcelona
Jason Korzen formed Sprites with his wife, Amy Korzen. Both Christian Scanniello and Ivan Ramiscal, who were also in Barcelona, have contributed to the project. Ramiscal formed The Positions.
The pop/rock band Barcelona:
Barcelona is a band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 2006. On December 18, 2008, the band announced that they had been signed to the major label Universal Records. The band's songs are harmonious and piano-based with elements of rock. Formed in 2005, the band cites U2, Coldplay, Copeland, Death Cab for Cutie and Lovedrug as its influences. Barcelona released a debut album, Absolutes, in September 2007, which was distributed through Curb Appeal Records. Originally working with A&R, the band decided to create its own label, NBD Music, in order to be able to focus on songwriting. Barcelona has also signed a co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Publishing to aid in the album's distribution.
Two years prior to the formation of the band, Brian was involved a solo project. He recorded Safety Songs and then employed his musically-inclined friends to accompany him on a tour to support the debut album. After working with his fellow muscians, Brian came to realize that he worked better as a quartet. They decided to stay assembled as a music ensemble and called themselves Barcelona. Fennell described the band's sound when he stated that, "[w]e classify our music style as piano rock."
Touring began in late 2005 upon the formation of the band. Brian Fennell, Chris Bristol and Rhett Stonelake attended Seattle Pacific University. Bristol and Stonelake were still seniors when the band began performing gigs. Most of the band's earlier shows were on the West Coast, which has been attributed to its success in becoming a familiar name amongst music listeners.
The band was featured on MySpace on August 15, 2007, which caught the attention of an A&R representative who helped initiate a promotional deal with MySpace Records and MySpace.com. The band made a television appearance on Good Day Sacramento on August 8, 2007 to promote the upcoming debut album, Absolutes, and play a sample set. Barcelona released Absolutes, on September 25, 2007, which received favorable reviews, especially from hometown critics.
Barcelona performed at Bumbershoot 2008 in Seattle.
On December 18, 2008 Universal Records announced that they had signed Barcelona to their label. The label plans for an April 2009 remastered release of Absolutes including additional tracks. Absolutes is being self produced by Barcelona and Brian Eichelberger. Michael H. Brauer, two-time Grammy winner for his work with Coldplay and John Mayer, will be mixing the album.
The song "Falling out of Trees" from their album "Absolutes" played on the promo of the favorite TV series "Grey's Anatomy"s season 5 finale episodes.
The Takers
Barcelona Lyrics
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Over all the girls they have fought and won
These kings work hard and long
Just to ensure that their girls don't run
Oh no, nobody has taught them to love slow
They're crying out at the streets below
Why don't you stay with me
But I'll leave you in an empty room
Honey that's what takers do
I'm a thief and I'll take you
What makes these monsters cry
You can see the gold reflecting in their eyes
Yeah their chests are heaving, skin stretched tight
Greedy hands grab what feels right
Oh no, nobody taught them to let go
They don't know
Why don't you stay with me
I think you can save this beast
But I'll leave you in an empty room
Honey that's what takers do
I'm a thief and I'll take you (Woah)
Woah
Woah
Woah
Woah
Woah
(Woah) If you stay
(Woah) You would break
(Woah) You're way too innocent to take
(Woah) After these violent days
(Woah) You still love
(Woah) And I still take
Stay with me
I think you could save this beast
But I'll leave you in an empty room
Honey that's what takers do
I'm gonna take you and you'll stay with me
Well I think you could save this beast
But I'll leave you with an empty room
Honey that's what takers do
I'm a thief and I'll take you
The lyrics of The Takers by Barcelona seem to describe the story of two kinds of men – kings and monsters – who work hard to possess and keep the girls they desire, without understanding how to love them truly. The lines suggest that these men do not have the best ways of handling relationships, because they end up being thieves who take what they want and leave the girls in empty rooms. The song highlights how some people are only good at taking, but not at giving, and they never learn how to love slowly and let go.
The first verse mentions boys who fall hard for girls, but they have a history of fighting and winning over other women. These boys have to work hard to keep their current girls from running away. The singer observes that nobody has taught these boys how to love slow, leading them to cry out at the streets below. This suggests that they do not know how to handle their emotions and express their love for their partners in healthy ways.
The second verse talks about monsters who cry and have gold reflecting in their eyes. These monsters are greedy and grab what feels right to them, without knowing how or when to let go. The song implies that these men are emotionally immature and do not know how to understand the needs and feelings of their partners.
Overall, The Takers by Barcelona seems to be a cautionary tale about how some men do not know how to love and hold onto a relationship. These men may have good intentions, but their lack of emotional intelligence and understanding leads them to become takers and thieves.
Line by Line Meaning
What makes these boys fall hard
What compels these young men to fall deeply in love
Over all the girls they have fought and won
Despite the fact that they have successfully pursued and won many other women before
These kings work hard and long
These men exert a great deal of effort and time
Just to ensure that their girls don't run
In order to keep their partners from leaving them
Oh no, nobody has taught them to love slow
Unfortunately, they were not taught to cultivate their romantic relationships gradually.
They're crying out at the streets below
Their desperation and pain are evident to passersby on the street.
Why don't you stay with me
Please remain by my side
I think you can save this beast
I believe that you have the ability to rescue me from my emotional turmoil
But I'll leave you in an empty room
Even though I believe you can help me, I will ultimately abandon you
Honey that's what takers do
This is simply what individuals who take and exploit others do
I'm a thief and I'll take you
I am a plunderer, and I will take advantage of you
What makes these monsters cry
What causes these cruel, self-centered individuals to shed tears
You can see the gold reflecting in their eyes
It is evident in their eyes that they value material wealth over anything else
Yeah their chests are heaving, skin stretched tight
Their chests are rising and falling rapidly with emotion, and their skin is tense and strained.
Greedy hands grab what feels right
They exhibit avarice, snatching whatever they have the desire for.
Oh no, nobody taught them to let go
Unfortunately, they were not taught how to relinquish their hold on people or things.
They don't know
They do not have the capacity to know or understand.
(Woah) If you stay
(Woah) If you remain with me
(Woah) You would break
(Woah) You would become shattered
(Woah) You're way too innocent to take
(Woah) You are far too pure to be claimed by the likes of me
(Woah) After these violent days
(Woah) After all these tumultuous times
(Woah) You still love
(Woah) Despite everything, you still love me
(Woah) And I still take
(Woah) And I continue to exploit you
Stay with me
Please remain at my side
I think you could save this beast
I believe you have the ability to rescue me from myself
But I'll leave you with an empty room
Nonetheless, I will ultimately abandon you in a void
I'm a thief and I'll take you
I am a looter and I will exploit you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN LESENY FENNELL
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