The band Casa Murilo (dedicated to Murilo Vilas Boas Nascimento, housemate to the boys in Brazil and a well respected TV host) was started soon after their arrival in Oslo. In September 2009 the band was completed with the addition of the four Norwegian musicians Fredrik Baden, Rudi Leo J. Johansen, Håkon Møller and Sturla Hinze. Within a year the band had been embraced by P3 Urørt, invited to play at the Norwegian Wood festival, played as a support band for Kråkesølv and all over the country. In September 2010 the band went into the studio to record their first full length album, at first glance a festive and friendly singalong affair, though shot through with serious undertones.
After being invited to record a track for the charity compilation album "Hjertestups" in aid of the Tyrili Foundation in 2010 along with Norwegian greats like Bigbang, Dum Dum Boys, and Sivert Høyem, their song "Drunken Promises" was listed on P3 national radio, and the band visited Popsalongen where they performed a brilliant version of Lykke Li's hit "Get Some" which can be heard on the band's website.
In addition to the excellent reception of the band's recorded material the band has had a reputation as a great live act since the beginning and have developed a warm relationship with a loyal fan base that shows up at concert after concert.
"Lifting Ships" is an album written about the band's inception back in the hazy days of Brazil and the characters that inspired them to make music, the challenges of moving to Norway and the sustenance they found in their new home. Casa Murilo have been very well received by Oslo's pop scene, and this album shows that they can't be easily compared with any other Oslo band.
The album was recorded in at Six Feet Over Recording Studios and produced by Sjur Lyseid.
"Lifting Ships" is released on Spoon Train Audio / Tuba on the 4th March 2011.
In 2012, Casa Murilo are well on their way to building a loyal and enthusiastic fan base in Norway, something they proved at the Scandinavian showcase-festival By:Larm, held in Oslo, playing to a crowd of 1000+ in February 2012.
Musikknyheter.no wrote of their debut, ”Lifting Ships” (released 2011) that it contained ”wonderful, pop-rock songs, to be both loved and adored”. This charm is also evident whenever they play live and we are sure that they will deliver a fantastic atmosphere when they play on the main stage at Norway’s biggest festival ”Øya” on August 9th 2012, where after a rapturous gig in 2011 they were labelled ”The Best Band In Norway” by music magazine Plan B. Those lucky enough to watch them are in for a joyous musical experience of the highest class.
The band was started by two Englishmen who, via two Norwegian girls they met in Brazil, miraculously found themselves in Oslo, Norway in 2008. The 6 man, eclectic band quickly created a buzz on the indie underground scene for their catchy songs and energetic show and, with their first ever single playlisted on the country’s biggest radio station ”P3”, their reputation has only grown. They have won fans at festivals and clubs all over the country for the last 3 years. Now is the time for them to charm music lovers all over Europe.
At the moment they are hard at work on their second album, to be released by
Sony Music Entertainment Norway AS in Autumn 2012.
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Button Up
Casa Murilo Lyrics
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Things are getting pretty sharp
Lay awake on fire
Clear this mess up in the dark
This was all supposed to be.
Fix the problem princess
How the snake has got you charmed
Set off all but his alarms
This was all supposed to be
As the door slammed shut
You should have got the hint
Shake a leg now lover
Hide your eyes from all those lies
That spread like wild fire
They took the shine from your demise
This was all supposed to be
Button up now sugar
Things are getting pretty sharp
Lay awake on fire
Clear this mess up in the dark
This was all supposed to be
Big advances
As the door slammed shut
You should have got the hint
And now the sunset has its last hurrah
As the wheels locked up
You couldn´t pump the brakes
And now the radio plays its last hurrah
Hurrah
As the door slammed shut
The song "Button Up" by Casa Murilo is a melancholic and intense piece that reflects the feelings of a person who finds themselves in a difficult situation. From the beginning of the song, the lyrics "Button up now sugar, things are getting pretty sharp" suggest that something is going wrong, and that the person needs to brace themselves for what's to come. The following lines, "Lay awake on fire, clear this mess up in the dark, this was all supposed to be" reveal that the situation is one of chaos and confusion, and that the person is struggling to regain control.
The chorus "this was all supposed to be" suggests that the person had expectations of something that have not been met, and the verse "fix the problem princess, how the snake has got you charmed, sat alight for hours, set off all but his alarms" portrays the idea that the person is trapped by something or someone, and that they are struggling to find a way out. The lyrics also suggest that the person should have seen the warning signs and taken action earlier, but now it's too late. The repetition of the line "as the door slammed shut, you should have got the hint" emphasizes this point.
The second half of the song talks about the aftermath of the situation. The lines "hide your eyes from all those lies, that spread like wild fire, they took the shine from your demise" suggest that the person has been hurt by someone's lies, and that they feel defeated. The repetition of the chorus "button up now sugar, things are getting pretty sharp, lay awake on fire, clear this mess up in the dark, this was all supposed to be" emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and the need to find a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
Button up now sugar
Prepare yourself and be cautious, things are getting intense
Things are getting pretty sharp
The situation is becoming severe and dangerous
Lay awake on fire
Stay alert and be ready to act, there is a sense of urgency
Clear this mess up in the dark
Address and solve the issue without attracting attention, be discreet
This was all supposed to be.
This situation was meant to have a different outcome
Fix the problem princess
Sort out the issue and take control of the situation
How the snake has got you charmed
You are under the influence of someone or something that is leading you astray
Sat alight for hours
Stayed up all night worrying or dwelling on a matter
Set off all but his alarms
Caused disruption and chaos, but remained unnoticed by the responsible party
As the door slammed shut
The situation has reached a decisive point and it’s too late to change the outcome
You should have got the hint
You should have recognized the signs and acted accordingly
Shake a leg now lover
Hurry up and take action, there is no time to waste
Hide your eyes from all those lies
Avoid being influenced by false information or deceit
That spread like wild fire
Rumors or lies are spreading quickly and causing damage
They took the shine from your demise
They are exploiting or benefitting from your downfall or failure
Big advances
Significant progress or achievement has been made
And now the sunset has its last hurrah
The end is near and there is a sense of finality
As the wheels locked up
The situation has become uncontrollable or has come to a sudden stop
You couldn´t pump the brakes
You were unable to stop or slow down the situation
And now the radio plays its last hurrah
There is a sense of finality and conclusion to the situation
Contributed by Leo G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MrVash17
just realised - this is all shot in a single take maximum kudos guys
@outermostconsequence
Exceptional. 2011 will be a good year.
@Wintercoasts
Absolutely incredible.
@MrVash17
nice choir, good song, excellent use of the word howitzer
@sofiemarieandersen1205
so good !
@cecilie13456
Sofie Marie Andersen E9 ass!!! Gåsehud-faktor right there.
@Jowhaan
I beg of you! Please upload these "cover, live" songs on spotify! I can asure you that the songs/album will be on top 10 in no time!!!:D PLEASE! best.. simple the best!
@frejerikje
wow, this is so beautiful
@pradiptasengupta
Amazing
@MrBrustad
Awesome! :D Lovin' it! Kom på besøk @ the office snart da :D