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Blackchords have been chosen to support Jet and Powderfinger on Oct 29th at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. This is Powderfinger's last ever tour and their last ever show in Melbourne.
Check out our new single 'As Night Falls' right here on Last.FM 'As Night Falls' was written specifically for new Australian suspense drama ‘BLAME’ directed by Michael Henry. 'These Lights' taken from the debut album also features in the film's trailer.
Blackchords released their self-titled debut album on October 5 through Dust Devil Music/Stomp. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Blackchords, fronted by songwriter Nick Milwright, have been widely acclaimed on their native turf (“One of the best Australian debut releases”, Reverb Magazine) with critics raving that their darkly majestic collection of understated songs recalls the best bits of Ryan Adams, Elbow and Jeff Buckley. “So far the response has been really positive, especially from the fans,” says Nick. “We strive to write music that moves and connects with people. It’s the reason we want to play professionally.”
Highlights include opening track ‘At World’s End’, which leaks a despair that defies its upbeat arrangement. Richly-scored ballads, ‘22’, and ‘These Lights,’ capture the quietness of intimacy, whilst ‘Broken Bones’ sees Milwright ponder existential matters: “This endless ride has got me I know/I’ve been holding on by a thread/falling towards the end, but I have been held by a thousand hands/we can scream out loud ’cause we’re all on this ride I know”. In ‘Raise My Hands,’ Milwright mourns “the thread coming undone/love it comes and goes” accompanied by a sympathetic string section; and ‘Disappear’ offers an introspective, ambivalent close to the album: “just give me a minute to gather my thoughts/disappear now”.
From an early age, and a childhood spent with, as Nick puts it, "the usual suspects" (The Beatles, Cat Stevens, John Lennon, Joni Mitchell & Van Morrison) Nick knew that there was something drawing him to music, but it wasn't until his early twenties that he was to pursue it full time. In the meantime he tried following in the footsteps of his family – and joined the military. Soon realizing that this wasn't for him, he left to begin training full time in Ballet and contemporary dance at one of Australia’s top dance schools, the VCA. Finally, forced to rest for 6 months after an injury, he decided to open his mouth. "It was something like taking a plunge off this huge cliff, and I'd been too scared to confront it for so long,” he says. “In the end I had to accept that the desire would never leave, and the real regret would be to grow old and to have never given it a shot.”
After collectively finishing uni or working in badly paid jobs, Blackchords began to take shape in 2005, their name originating, says Nick, “down in the belly of a bluestone basement”. In 2006 they created quite a stir when, as an unsigned band, their video for ‘Broken Bones’ won first place at Melbourne’s prestigious St Kilda Film Festival. In 2008 the same song went on to become a double finalist in the ISC (International Songwriting Competition, for best rock song & video). “I really love working with filmmakers and artists to help create the Blackchords landscape,” says Nick.
In 2008 the band were signed to Dust Devil Music, and began work on their debut full-length album. "In the beginning we were almost an alt country band. Then we found ourselves trying to resemble instrumental rock bands like Explosions In The Sky. Now I feel like we've found our own feet and sound like Blackchords. I knew we were walking the right path after hearing the first notes of the cello on ‘Raise My Hands.’ The whole time when the string quartet was recording I just sat there. I had goose bumps down my spine.”
So, now that ‘Blackchords’ is complete and ready to be set free, what does the future hold for the band? "We're just eager to get out there and push it as far as it can go. Blackchords want to make music for the rest of our lives and get better and better as musicians. If we can do that we’ll be very happy."
As Night Falls
Blackchords Lyrics
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I lie awake for hours
and it wont stop
this buzzing in my eardrums
like a nightmare, that I cannot seem to wake from
And i recall there's nothing left here for us...
...We lost control...
... In the end... it falls apart
... In the end... it breaks my heart
... In the end... what we've become
... In the end...
This life is, I cannot seem to make sense
i'm just asking, nothing looks familir
and I search for friendly face among the memories
and i'm scared to, cause there's nothing left here for us...
...We lost control...
... In the end... it falls apart
... In the end... it breaks my heart
... In the end... what we've become
... In the end...
... In the end...
... In the end...
The lyrics to "As Night Falls" by Blackchords depict a sense of melancholy and despair as the singer lies awake at night, unable to escape the buzzing in their eardrums. The buzzing is likened to a nightmare from which the singer cannot wake, suggesting a feeling of being stuck or trapped. As the lyrics progress, the singer reflects on their life and the loss of control they have experienced. They search for something familiar among their memories but find nothing, indicating a sense of disconnection and alienation from their past. Ultimately, the song ends on a somber note with the repeated refrain of "In the end..." suggesting that despite their efforts, things have fallen apart and the singer's heart is broken.
Line by Line Meaning
As the night falls
As darkness settles in and the day comes to an end
I lie awake for hours
I am unable to sleep and spend hours in bed without rest
and it wont stop
The sensation or feeling I am experiencing continues without an end in sight
this buzzing in my eardrums
An unsettling noise or feeling in my ears that is persistent
like a nightmare, that I cannot seem to wake from
The experience is comparable to a bad dream that refuses to end
And i recall there's nothing left here for us...
I remember that our situation is desperate, and there is nothing left for us to cling to
...We lost control...
We no longer have power or command over our lives or circumstances
... In the end... it falls apart
In the final stages, everything crumbles and falls to pieces
... In the end... it breaks my heart
At the end, everything leaves me devastated and heartbroken
... In the end... what we've become
At the end, the reality of what we have turned into is apparent
This life is, I cannot seem to make sense
This life we are living seems chaotic and confusing, and I cannot find any logic or reason within it
i'm just asking, nothing looks familir
I am pleading for answers, but nothing seems recognizable or relatable
and I search for friendly face among the memories
I desperately seek comfort and familiarity in memories of the past
and i'm scared to, cause there's nothing left here for us...
I am fearful to look forward because I know there is no hope for us in the future
... In the end...
No matter what happens, ultimately everything comes to a close
Contributed by Charlie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@graffy888
Best song you have ever made so underated
@bryannamohan9964
SOPHIE LOWE + AMAZING MUSIC = BLOWN MIND
@BlackchordsMusic
@blasterchief123 Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed our Powderfinger set!
@fat.chance
Nordic Giants just sent me here! love it!
@uhscyzah1991
Love the guitar in this
@leac4058
I first heard this song yesterday, and I just loved it !
@iiR0LeXx
U guys are so underrated :O
@jacquaydaniels-rogers2195
Always find the good music too late
@aislinghayes6319
Seriously sends a shiver up my spine. Absolutely stunning =]
@Sanatonica
Song gives to any movie more points and fills it with feelings even more than actions... Song is great, makes me wanting to watch this drama...