1. An indie pop band from… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four artists with this name
1. An indie pop band from Scotland
2. A synthpop group from the United Kingdom
3. A hardcore punk band from the United States
4. An electronic music group from France
1. Camera Obscura is an indie pop band which formed in 1996 in Glasgow, Scotland. Currently the band consists of Tracyanne Campbell (vocals, guitar), Kenny McKeeve (guitar), Gavin Dunbar (bass) and Lee Thomson (drums). Keyboardist Carey Lander was a member of the band from 2002 until her death from bone cancer in 2015.
The band was formed in 1996 by Tracyanne Campbell, John Henderson, and Gavin Dunbar and released their debut album Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi in 2001. Camera Obscura released a second album, Underachievers Please Try Harder, the following year, and in September, 2005, the band started recording their next album, named Let's Get Out of This Country, with producer Jari Haapalainen. This album was released on June 06, 2006 and appeared high up in many critical lists of the 'best albums of 2006'.
In November 2008, the band announced that they have completed recording the follow-up to Let's Get Out of This Country, and that the new album would be released in 2009. In February 2009, it was announced that the band had signed to the label 4AD, who released their fourth album, called My Maudlin Career, on April 20, 2009.
http://www.camera-obscura.net/
2. Camera Obscura comprised Nigel James and Peter Oldroyd, and hailed from the UK. The band formed in 1982 and soldiered through record label hardships until 1987, when they went on indefinite hiatus.
‘Destitution’ and ‘Race in Athens’ became the duo’s first single on Small Wonder Records in the spring of 1983, followed by ‘Village of Stars’ b/w ‘Insect’ for the B-side, in London, at the Atmosphere studios on Wardour Street . These tracks were never released and sadly the masters have not survived.
Camera played live extensively at this time and they soldiered on into 1985 with a 4-piece line up (Gary Scargill and Rob Gospel were added) and the Quartet formed Paradise Now in ‘86. Nigel left in ‘87 and was replaced by Steve Wright from “Fiat Lux”. Sadly the band ended there. However, Camera Obscura never officially split up. In 2005, Nigel and Peter dusted off their old material and took to playing shows throughout Europe, finally releasing their lost classic Horizons of Suburbia. All recent Camera Obscura material has been released by German label Anna Louge Records.
http://www.annaloguerecords.com/releases.htm
http://clancamera.com/
3. Camera Obscura is not pulling any punches: they're out to rock you so hard you fall onto the dance floor. The band launches its aural attack using an arsenal comprised of Michelle Maskovich's squealing keyboards, Duane Pitre's mountains of guitar squiggle, William Lamb's thunderous drums, and Russell White's urgent-yet-muffled vocals. Like a dance party during a tornado watch, Camera Obscura throws caution and moderation out the window in favor of thrilling, adventurous sound combinations.
Camera Obscura formed in '98 in San Diego, incorporating members of The Shortwave Channel, The Interstate Ten, and Spanakorzo. The band self-released a seven-inch (now in its fourth pressing on Three One G Records) in October '98 and went on its first U.S. tour in January '99. More touring and recording followed, leading up to the release of their first full-length, 2000's To Change the Shape of an Envelope, on Troubleman Unlimited.
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4. 1. Project active in 1982 from Die Form founder, Philippe Fichot. He released three cassettes under the moniker: "1 - "Terrains Vagues"", "2" and "3/Final Edition". Further information can be found here: http://www.discogs.com/artist/Camera+Obscura+%283%29
Forests And Sands
Camera Obscura Lyrics
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You're traveling with me through forest and sands
I've been innocently learning a language
And you've been taking full advantage, haven't you?
Oh, don't say it's true
I've lost a friend, I've been silenced again
And we kissed once
Hey, but that was in lust
And sentimental stories and words only spoken seemingly
And I won't win your heart that way
Oh, it feels like none of this is real
I pretend that my heart and my head are well
But if the blood pumping through my veins could freeze like a river in Toronto,
Then I'd be pleased
You said I made you feel warm, said I made you feel warm inside
The lyrics of Camera Obscura's song Forests And Sands describe a journey taking place in a van with the singer and someone else, possibly a love interest. The two are traveling through forests and sands and the lyrics suggest that the other person has taken advantage of the singer, potentially by manipulating their innocence and using their affection to their advantage. The singer admits to having lost a friend and being silenced, but also had a physical encounter with the other person that was driven by lust, rather than any deeper emotions.
The singer seems to be aware that their actions and words are not enough to win over the other person's heart, and there is a sense of feeling disconnected from reality, pretending that everything is okay when it clearly is not. The metaphor of freezing veins like a river in Toronto suggests a desire to numb the pain or emotions that the singer is feeling.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of confusion and uncertainty in a relationship, with the singer struggling to reconcile their feelings with the other person's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in a van and you're holding my hand
We are together in a vehicle and you are holding my hand.
You're traveling with me through forest and sands
You are accompanying me while we journey through forests and sandy terrain.
I've been innocently learning a language
I have been learning a language in a pure and innocent manner.
And you've been taking full advantage, haven't you?
You have been exploiting my innocence and using it to your advantage.
Oh, don't say it's true
Please do not confirm that my suspicions about your intentions are correct.
I've lost a friend, I've been silenced again
I have lost a friend and I have been left without a voice yet again.
And we kissed once, hey, but that was in lust
Although we shared a kiss at one point, it was purely based on physical desire.
I know you need more than giving moments
I am aware that you require more than just fleeting moments of connection.
And sentimental stories and words only spoken seemingly
Even romantic stories and sweet nothings will not be enough to fulfill your needs.
And I won't win your heart that way
I acknowledge that trying to win your affection through these means will not work.
Oh, it feels like none of this is real
I am beginning to doubt the reality of our situation.
I pretend that my heart and my head are well
I am pretending that I am emotionally stable and unaffected by our circumstances.
But if the blood pumping through my veins could freeze
If my physical reactions to our situation could halt, then...
Like a river in Toronto then I'd be pleased
I would be content if I could physically disconnect from our current situation and freeze like a river in Toronto.
You said I made you feel warm, said I made you feel warm inside
You previously expressed that I made you feel a comforting sense of warmth inside.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TRACYANNE CAMPBELL
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I'm in a van, and you're holding my hand
You're traveling with me through forest and sands
I've been innocently learning a language
And you've been taking full advantage, haven't you?
Oh, don't say it's true
I've lost a friend, I've been silenced again
And we kissed once
Hey, but that was in lust
I know you need more than giving moments
And sentimental stories and words only spoken seemingly
And I won't win your heart that way
Oh, it feels like none of this is real
I pretend that my heart and my head are well
But if the blood pumping through my veins could freeze like a river in Toronto,
Then I'd be pleased
You said I made you feel warm, said I made you feel warm inside
Oh, it feels like none of this is real
I pretend that my heart and my head are well
But if the blood pumping through my veins could freeze like a river in Toronto,
Then I'd be pleased
You said I made you feel warm, said I made you feel warm inside
And it feels like none of this is real
I pretend that my heart and my head are well
But if the blood pumping through my veins could freeze like a river in Toronto,
Then I'd be pleased
You said I made you feel warm, said I made you feel warm inside
[Beautiful music to fade]
@matttheking1655
Missed this band very much.. so much nostalgia☺️
@melissasalasblair5273
Yes, very much 💛
@aSleepySpaceman
They're touring again!
@juliocestabag2836
This song was a lullaby, working as a pacifier for lots of years of my childhood. I will always love it, and them.
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@ELGLADIADOR45210
This song is one of the most memorable I have since the Campaign of the Loire, I miss you Lizzet
03/05/2012 - 27/12/2013
@jennywaterhouse7179
Reminds me of the few good times of my dad...we no longer speak but this I hold dear to me thank you for an amazing song and taking me back❤
@NostalgiCrazy
Sorry to hear that. Similarly, this brings me back to when my sister and I were close. It hurts that she's been estranged for over 3 years, but I try to remember the good times too... 🤗
@rossnoble6364
spine-shivering, top fuckin band. RIP Carey
@niteskylight6699
LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH, thank you camera obscura