1) Chant: a Tribal-Industr… Read Full Bio ↴Chant may refer to the following artists:
1) Chant: a Tribal-Industrial project created by Bradley Bills, based out of Austin, TX.
- Active since 2002, Chant has released one CD/DVD EP and two full length releases, reaching international recognition and reviews in the underground music scene (ReGen Mag/IndustrialRock.net )
- Toured nationally and supported Pigface, The Genitorturers, KMFDM, Combichrist, My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, Lords of Acid, Angelspit, Ego Likeness, and Black Light Burns through 2005-2010
- Contributed and performed on Pigface's "6" album
- Contributed to drum programming for the soundtrack to Tabula Rasa video game
- Currently touring in 2011 and supporting most recent release: Strong Words For Strong People (8-25684-90022-0)
2) Chant: Various gospel groups relating to Hymns and chanting
3) Chant: Reggae / Roots Rock group
Years Active: (?-?)
4) DJ Chant
Years Active: (?-?)
5) Chant: alternative rock band from California
6) Chant: jazz/rock/avantgarde trio from Milan, Italy.
Bio: Chant is a trio born in 1999 from an idea of drummer Cristiano Calcanile.
Until 2007, Chant performed as an acoustic trio, releasing an album in 2003 for the Italian label "Caligola" that was enthusiastically received by critics for the strong interplay of the players and the original blend of compositional elements and free improvisation.
In 2007, during the recording of their second album, the trio felt a strong need to rethink their musical working method, and thus the decision of enrich their instrumental and compositional palette. That necessity brought the inclusion of electric and electronic (electric bass and synthesizers) and acoustic instruments (harpsichord, pipe organ, clavichord and harmonium) as well as the use of the recording studio "as an instrument" (a feature that is usually atypical in the improvised music field). This process consisted in one year dedicated to the pre-production of the new material, and a new, longer recording session during Summer 2008 in Finland.
This music is the result of our personal research between composition and improvisation, but with a strong intention of leaving the interplay and the simple joy of playing together intact.
Member Since:
May 24, 2009
Members:
Cristiano Calcagnile - Drums, Amplified objects, Voice
Antonio Borghini - Acoustic and Electric Bass, Cello
Libero Mureddu - Piano, Harpsichord, Clavichord, Organ, Harmonium, Synthesizers
In My House
Chant Lyrics
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The grass is green all the time
And bird sits in a cage
Watching the Muppet show
RCA dogs stand guard
At my front gate
One broken speaker
One broken eye
In my house
Sometimes late at night
I turn off all the lights
You can hear them say
Please don't let it end
Watchful eyes of my ancestors
Hang from the walls
In my house
In my house
I spend my days
Living on passion fruit
My refrigerator is filled
With cupcakes and brownies
In my house
Six one half
A dozen the other
In my house
In my house
From what I've heard
Leads me to believe
That the sandman
Is an odd sort of fellow
On the kitchen couch
Watching wallpaper peal
While I'm getting strange
And getting mellow
In my house
In my house
The lyrics of "In My House" by Chant provide an insight into the artist's personal space- his house. He describes his house as a colorful and cheerful place with green grass and a bird in a cage. There are RCA dogs as guards at the front gate, and even though there are one broken speaker and one broken eye, the house remains perfect in his eyes. As the night falls, and it's late, he finds comfort in hearing the plea of his loved ones, the ancestors who hang from the walls. The artist leads a carefree life, living on passion fruit, cupcakes, and brownies, with no concern of comparison- six one half, a dozen other. There's a sense of dreaminess to the song as he contemplates the odd behavior of the sandman, watching the wallpaper peel in the middle of the night while he gets mellow.
The various elements used by Chant in the song are open to interpret as he gives a glimpse of his mind and home. The grass being evergreen could potentially mean he's found inner peace or is content with his surroundings. The bird sitting in the cage while the artist watches the Muppet show could highlight the subtle messages the artist is trying to communicate. He could be implying that he's comfortable and doesn't mind being alone in his home, similar to the bird in the cage. The RCA dogs as guards at the front gate could mean that the protector of his space is still alive, and he's confident in his security. As the artist details his surroundings and his daily routine, it's clear that the house is his safe haven, filled with all his favorite things, and where he's free to be himself.
Line by Line Meaning
In my house
This is a recurring phrase that emphasizes that all of the lyrics that follow are describing the singer's personal space and experience.
The grass is green all the time
The grass in the singer's yard is always perfectly green, indicating the singer's careful attention to their environment.
And bird sits in a cage
There is a caged bird in the singer's house, which suggests a sense of controlled containment.
Watching the Muppet show
The bird shows interest in a children's TV show, possibly implying an innocence in the artist's household.
RCA dogs stand guard
The artist has decorative RCA dogs at their entrance to give the impression of protection.
At my front gate
The RCA dogs are specifically situated at the entrance to the singer's property.
One broken speaker
There is a non-functional speaker in the singer's house, indicating imperfection in an otherwise ideal space.
One broken eye
An unknown entity has one eye that is non-functional.
Sometimes late at night
Occasionally, the artist experiences a particular event.
I turn off all the lights
The artist eliminated sources of light in their living space, perhaps to create a certain mood or ambience.
You can hear them say
There is an auditory experience taking place that is perceptible to the singer.
Please don't let it end
The auditory experience is something that the artist does not want to conclude.
Watchful eyes of my ancestors
The decorations in the singer's house include portraits of family members or other ancestral figures, who seem to look down on the living occupants.
Hang from the walls
The ancestral decorations are affixed to the singer's walls, seemingly in a permanent way.
I spend my days
The following lyrics describe the singer's daily routine.
Living on passion fruit
The artist consumes passion fruit, a tropical fruit known for its bright and exotic flavor and symbolism.
My refrigerator is filled
The artist has ample resources to maintain a full refrigerator.
With cupcakes and brownies
The singer indulges in sweets regularly.
Six one half
An idiom that indicates there is no significant difference between two similar options.
A dozen the other
Another idiom signaling that there is little difference between two choices.
From what I've heard
The artist has received information from an unknown source.
Leads me to believe
The information the artist has heard makes them think a certain way.
That the sandman
The sandman is a mythical character often associated with sleep and dreams.
Is an odd sort of fellow
The artist has a quirky interpretation of the sandman and his behavior.
On the kitchen couch
The sandman sits on the sofa in the kitchen.
Watching wallpaper peal
The singer envisions the sandman watching paint peel off the wall, possibly indicating that they see the character as disinterested or detached.
While I'm getting strange
The singer is experiencing something peculiar or unfamiliar to them.
And getting mellow
The artist is also feeling relaxed or at ease with themselves and their surroundings.
Contributed by Taylor Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.