Belleruche released a series of three extremely limited 7” records on their own Hippoflex Recording Industries label before signing with Tru Thoughts. These individually numbered 45’s (with hand screen-printed sleeves) quickly sold out in the UK’s independent record stores and attracted a cult following in the UK and Europe, having been hand-distributed by the band at gigs.
In 2007 Belleruche signed to Tru Thoughts and their debut album Turntable Soul Music was released in July of the same year, gaining admiring reviews both at home and abroad and becoming the fastest-selling debut album in the label’s history.
The songs on ‘Turntable Soul Music’ were written in train carriages, dubious minicabs and pub backrooms around the UK whilst the trio gigged everywhere they could. The songs were then forged and reworked in the band’s electrifying live shows. From their initial sunday residency in the Salmon and Compass in Angel, London to gigs all over Europe, Australia and Asia. ‘Turntable Soul Music’ is like a weird trawl through a dusty basement full of the best records you’ve never heard of, whilst a voice you can’t quite pin down sings hooks you can’t forget.
Their live show marks them apart, using only a turntable, sampler, guitar and microphone, they combine to produce something markedly different. Sounding at once both weird and distinctive, but at the same time musical and compelling, they have played at venues as diverse as Montreux Jazz Festival, The Dance arena at Glastonbury, and many underground nightclubs.
In October 2008 Tru Thoughts released The Express, the bands second album. Following on from the live songwriting and broken leads ethic of Belleruche's debut, 'The Express' has maybe a tougher sound.
Their latest album 270 Stories - including the singles Clockwatching, Fuzz Face and 3 Amp Fuse - was released in October 2010. The band will be playing festival dates this summer and touring the new album in autumn.
Kathrin deBoer
Raised on a pirate boat sailing the South Pacific Ocean, with only Billie Holiday and Spanky Wilson records for company, Kathrins voice carries the soul of the wind off the cape mixed with the grit of illegal Polynesian rum bars. Lyrics written in bottles cast into the sea found their way into three continents; Kathrin jumped ship and found London.
Ricky Fabulous
Leo. Baby. Following an adolescence chasing girls and heavy rock bands, Fabulous found himself trapped working for a Maltese gangster in a frozen northern town. Whilst keeping warm locked in a damp basement, he found a stack of quarter inch tapes and discovered the work of Grant Green and Django Reinhardt, which gave him the energy to slip out of town, heading south on a freight car clutching a false identity and a forty-year-old guitar.
DJ Modest
Growing up in the deep south, in engine oil and mud, Modest discovered hiphop on a stolen radio, sneaking into clubs through broken windows to hear more. Building turntables and mixers from scavenged electronic gear and two stroke engines, he created a soundsystem and played unlawful hiphop parties in strange woodlands to farmers. He coaxes twisted Bluenote solos and broken drums from Shure m44-7s whilst drunk on moonshine.
Reflection
Belleruche Lyrics
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Thinking about her
But here, everybody is standing
Standing beside you
Now don't you worry
'Cause I'm one of them too
My love I have for you
Is strong and is just for you
So take my hand
In this crowded room
Take me anywhere you deem beautiful
It's so easy so simple so beautiful
It's so easy so simple so beautiful
It's so easy so simple so beautiful
So let me, let me guide you
'Cause there's just one thing
I would like to do
I just want to make you happy
I just want to make you happy
So let me, let me guide you
Oh 'cause there's just one thing
I would like to do
I just want to make you happy
I just want to make you happy
It's so easy so simple so beautiful
It's so easy so simple so beautiful
It's so easy so simple so beautiful
It's so easy so simple so beautiful
The lyrics to Belleruche's song Reflection speak of a deep and unconditional love that the singer has for the person listening. The singer acknowledges that the listener might have wasted time thinking about someone else, but in this moment, everybody is standing beside them. The singer's love is strong and only for the listener. The singer offers their hand and implores the listener to take them anywhere deemed beautiful.
The message is one of comfort, encouragement, and companionship. The singer is willing to guide the listener and is focused on making them happy, wanting nothing in return but to see them content. The repetition of the phrase "It's so easy so simple so beautiful" further emphasizes the simplicity of the act of being together and finding happiness. The overall message is one of hope and positivity.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you have wasted time
I understand you've spent time thinking about her and it might have been unproductive or even harmful
Thinking about her
Mulling over past or current romantic partnerships, possibly with regret or longing
But here, everybody is standing
In this moment, everyone is metaphorically standing by your side for support and companionship
Standing beside you
Being there for you, offering a sense of unity and solidarity
Now don't you worry
Do not fret or stress, everything will be okay
'Cause I'm one of them too
I am also part of the group that is here to provide support and care
My love I have for you
I have strong emotional attachment to you, which may or may not be romantic love
Is strong and is just for you
This attachment is powerful, committed to you alone and deep
So take my hand
Take my hand as a symbol of acceptance, companionship, and guidance
In this crowded room
In a space filled with people
Take me anywhere you deem beautiful
You can take me wherever you want, wherever you believe there is beauty
It's so easy so simple so beautiful
The experience we could share together is effortless, uncomplicated and stunning
So let me, let me guide you
Allow me to assist you on this journey
'Cause there's just one thing
Because there is only one thing I want to accomplish
I would like to do
The goal I wish to achieve
I just want to make you happy
I aim to bring joy to your life
It's so easy so simple so beautiful
The happiness that we could share is effortless, no complications and beautiful
It's so easy so simple so beautiful
The joy we could create is natural and effortless
It's so easy so simple so beautiful
The connection we share is straightforward, easy-going and lovely
It's so easy so simple so beautiful
Overall, this relationship could be easy, uncomplicated, and positively gorgeous
Contributed by Colin J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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beautiful...