WHERE THE SOUND COMES FROM...
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WHERE THE SOUND COMES FROM...
Bitter Ruin are Georgia Train and Ben Richards. Described as a boy/girl duo but never to be underestimated when it comes to both their live and recorded sound, Bitter Ruin's dynamic is a huge part of what makes them stand out. They met in 2007 and began crafting their sound through a number of self-released EPs. Interestingly, these multi-instrumentalists had wildly opposing musical backgrounds with Georgia veering towards the melodic female songstresses Bjork, Billie Holiday, and Edith Piaf whilst Ben remained focused on his guitar skills and the rockier sounds of Jeff Buckley, however both found a common ground with Antony and the Johnsons, St Vincent and even Nick Cave.
"It was the songwriting that brought us together, we were creating such weird and interesting music that it didn't matter that we didn't share tastes because we BOTH liked what WE were creating. It was exciting to be pulled away from your normalcy."
So the music has ended up somewhat eclectic and Ben and Georgia themselves still find it a tough task to put a label on it. Interesting, intellectual and yet hooky songs range in instrumentation from a folky acoustic sound in 'Pushin' Out The Light' and 'A Brand New Me', reminiscent of Laura Marling, to White Stripes gritty rock in 'Leather for Hell' and even dark, synth driven sounds in the Bjork-esque 'Diggers'.
Bitter Ruin have been described by others as Noir Pop, Indie, Rock, Punk, Folk, Soul, Flamenco, Classical and so many more sub-genres, but the best thing to do is listen and make up your own mind.
“We don’t mind what people want to call us, as long as they GET IT”.
And people are getting it and talking about it...
"Initially rather disturbing but ultimately brilliant!" and "an exquisite, emotional song by Bitter Ruin" (Stephen Fry).
“Holy shit, that girl can sing” (Amanda Palmer)
“You two are AH-mazing” (Tim Minchin)
"The absolutely unique @BitterRuin" (Ben Folds).
THE STORY SO FAR...
Since their formation, Bitter Ruin have been a loud and proud voice in the brave new world of DIY artists, gigging, recording and releasing music direct to their fans around the world through social media. They've played stages worldwide on tours with big names and yet have still retained a dedicated underground following who thrive off each low-fi release. Their EPs are known throughout small indie pockets from New York to New Delhi and in 2013 Ben and Georgia reached out to their most loyal fans to ask for their help and support in recording their 2nd album. A huge Kickstarter campaign was the testament to their hard work and apparent musicianship when the money raised well in excess of what they had asked for, smashing their initial target within the first 12 hours. The resulting album "Waves" is due for release in the Spring of 2014, with "The Rocket Sessions" EP being bit of a taster of what's to come.
ARTISTS BITTER RUIN HAVE WORKED WITH...
Ed Sheeran, Ben Folds, Amanda Palmer, Tim Minchin, Matt Lucas, The Dresden Dolls, Duke Special, Luke Sital Singh, Kate Miller-Heidki, Melissa Auf Der Maur, Jherrek Bischoff, Brian Viglione, Jarboe and many more.
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Soundproof Box
Bitter Ruin Lyrics
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When all I try to do is touch you
My fingers disappear into you
I must be shouting into
A soundproof box
Where nothing can be heard it's locked
I'm wasting my last breath
I'm so close I'm moving your hairs
By breathing onto your skin, that feeling
But you brush away the sensation
A frown, I'm disappearing
Into
A soundproof box
Where nothing can be heard it's locked
I'm wasting my last breath
Into a soundproof you
And you're never coming back
A soundproof box
Where nothing can be heard it's locked
I'm wasting my last breath
Into a soundproof you
The lyrics of Bitter Ruin's "Soundproof Box" describe a feeling of isolation and frustration in a relationship. The singer feels like a ghost, unable to connect with their partner despite their efforts to reach out and touch them. Instead, they feel like their words and actions disappear into a soundproof box, where nothing they do can be heard or felt. This feeling of being unheard and unseen is compounded by the fact that their partner does not seem to reciprocate their affection - they brush away the singer's attempts to connect with them, leaving the singer feeling like they are disappearing into the soundproof box forever.
The metaphor of the soundproof box is a powerful one, evoking a sense of being trapped and unable to communicate. The singer's desperate attempts to break through the box and reach their partner are futile, as the box is locked and nothing can be heard. The repetition of the phrase "I'm wasting my last breath" emphasizes the hopelessness of the situation - the singer is expending all of their energy and emotion trying to reach their partner, but they are not being heard. Ultimately, the song ends on a note of resignation, with the final line "and you're never coming back" suggesting that the relationship is doomed to fail.
Overall, "Soundproof Box" is a powerful meditation on the difficulty of communication in relationships and the frustration of feeling unheard and unseen. The lyrics are raw and emotional, with a sense of desperation that is palpable throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Life is hard living as a ghost
It's difficult to be ignored and feel invisible all the time.
When all I try to do is touch you
Despite the feeling of being ignored, I still desire to reach out to you.
My fingers disappear into you
You seem untouchable and distant, making me feel like I'm not really there.
I must be shouting into
It feels like I'm screaming and putting in effort, but it's not enough.
A soundproof box
It's like communicating with someone who refuses to listen or acknowledge my voice.
Where nothing can be heard it's locked
The lack of response or attention is causing me emotional pain, and it feels like I'm trapped in this situation.
I'm wasting my last breath
Despite the futility of the situation, I still try to communicate and put in effort to connect with you.
Into a soundproof you
But it feels like you're intentionally ignoring me or cutting me off, making me feel invisible and unheard.
I'm so close I'm moving your hairs
Despite the lack of response, I still feel like I'm physically close to you and try to connect with you through proximity.
By breathing onto your skin, that feeling
My attempt to connect and engage with you is manifested physically, but it still goes unnoticed and ignored.
But you brush away the sensation
Your physical response shows that you are uncomfortable and resistant to my attempts to engage with you.
A frown, I'm disappearing
Your negative response to my attempts to connect with you makes me feel like I'm not really there, becoming more invisible and ignored.
And you're never coming back
The lack of response and attention makes me feel like there's no hope for us to connect or engage, and you've given up on our relationship.
Contributed by Gabriel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nyansha
I love it ^-^
Stormi Melder
Does anyone know where I can purchase this album? I cannot find their older songs anywhere :(
exequiel rojo
descargalo a travez de soulseek! ;)
LOUDpersonalities
+Stormi Melder I bought them on itunes I believe, but that was a while ago so I'm not sure if they're still up there..
terrorofpogota
Tu tienes aquel álbum ?, no lo encuentro ni en last.fm y menos en amazon
Do you have this album ?