He was born i… Read Full Bio ↴Christian Basso is a music composer, performer and writer.
He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. in 1966. He currently lives and works there. His music combines popular elements from rock, jazz, country music, tarantella and tango, with classical music and the tradition of soundtrack composers; all of this is filtered through the cultural perspective of a city like Buenos Aires, with its unique and particular multiplicity of cultural and ethnic influences.
His career began in the 1980s with jazz and avant garde rock bands, playing bass and keybords (CLAP, FRICCION, CHARLY GARCIA)
In the early 90' ,together with Diego Frenkel, created LA PORTUARIA, well known argentinian band. They released five records for EMI. He composed the music of two quite popular songs of the band "Selva" and "El Bar de la Calle Rodney" among others.
The band toured the whole country and also played concerts in the USA, Spain, France, Colombia, etc. In 1997, he decided to leave the band and subsequently began his solo career.
PROFANIA, his first solo album was finally released in 2000 in Argentina by Buena Beat (Los Pericos' record label ) and reedited in 2006 by Random Records.
In 2003 he released LA PENTALPHA his second solo album by Los Años Luz
He composed music for soundtracks, Lee Chang Dong’s SECRET SUNSHINE (Korea) in 2007 (Cannes award best actress), "Dot The i" (UK) in 2003, "Starmaps" (USA) in 1996 and "Sexo Pudor y lagrimas" (Mexico) in 1995.
He also composed music for documentals: “The Boat” and “Fear no evil” in 2007 (best award JVC Japan) Directed by Teresa Bo and Guillermo Costanzo.
Multimedia: "La Montaña Esmeralda" in colaboration with Diego Chemes in 1998
Theatre “Pequenio Drama para dos mujeres” directed by Andrea Chacon Alvarez, in 2007
"Cara de Fuego" directed by Alejandro Maci in 2007 Konex
Music for Dance “Episodios Llanos” in 2005 Teatro Colon, “Aireempaq” in 2006 directed by Valeria Cuesta
Between 2004 - 2006 he played together with Axel Krygier, Alejandro Teran, Fernando Samalea y Manu Shaller under the name of SEXTETO IRREAL, experimental dub project partly based on some of his compositions.
He is currently working on his third album.
In 2007 PROFANIA was released in Korea by record company Star Search Media
Flowers
Christian Basso Lyrics
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The whisper of birds
Lonely before the sun cried
Fell from the sky
Like waterdrops
Where I am now?
I don't know why
Nice butterflies in my hands
In the mood for the flowers love
That vision
Really strong blew my mind
Silence let me see what it was
I only want to live in clouds
Where I'm now
I don't know why
Nice butterflies in my hands
Too much light for twilight
And the moon for the flowers love
At the time
The whisper of birds
Lonely before the sun cried
Fell from the sky
Like waterdrops
Where I'm now
I don't know why
Nice butterflies in my hands
Too much light for twilight
And the moon for the flowers
Love
In Christian Basso's song "Flowers," the lyrics showcase a sort of surreal and dreamlike quality. The first few lines describe a moment in time where the "whisper of birds" can be heard and where a feeling of loneliness comes before the sun rises. The use of birds in the opening lines is significant in this song as they often represent freedom and hope. The singer then describes a moment where they see "nice butterflies in my hands," again emphasizing the surreal feeling of the moment. The reference to "too much light for twilight" suggests that this is a time of day that can be associated with change, and that the moment is fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
At the time
This is a reference to a specific point in time in the past.
The whisper of birds
The soft sound of birds chirping was in the air.
Lonely before the sun cried
It was early morning when the sun hadn't completely risen yet and everything was quiet.
Fell from the sky
A metaphorical reference to the sound of the birds' chirping.
Like waterdrops
The birds' chirping was as gentle and calming as the sound of water droplets falling.
Where I am now?
The singer is questioning their current location.
I don't know why
The singer is unsure about their current feelings or thoughts.
Nice butterflies in my hands
The artist is holding butterflies and enjoying their beauty and fragility.
Too much light for twilight
The time of day is not quite dusk, but there is still a lot of light present, making it feel like a transitional period.
In the mood for the flowers love
The artist is feeling a strong affection for flowers.
That vision
The singer is referring to a particular image or thought that is on their mind.
Really strong blew my mind
The image or thought is having a significant impact on the artist's thoughts or emotions.
Silence let me see what it was
The quiet atmosphere allowed the singer to focus on the thought or image they were experiencing.
I only want to live in clouds
The singer is longing for a peaceful and serene existence, like living in the clouds.
Where I'm now
The singer is once again questioning their location, but this time in the present.
And the moon for the flowers love
The moon is playing a role in the artist's love for flowers.
At the time
The artist is returning to the specific point in time they mentioned earlier.
The whisper of birds
The gentle sound of birds chirping continues to be present.
Lonely before the sun cried
That same early morning, peaceful atmosphere is still present.
Fell from the sky
The sound of the birds' chirping is echoed once again.
Like waterdrops
Once again, the birds' chirping is reminiscent of the calming sound of water droplets falling.
Where I'm now
The artist is revisiting their current location and questioning it again.
I don't know why
The singer is still unsure about their thoughts or feelings.
Nice butterflies in my hands
The artist is still holding and admiring the butterflies.
Too much light for twilight
The transitional period of the day remains the same.
And the moon for the flowers love
The impact that the moon has on the singer's love for flowers is reiterated.
And the moon for the flowers
The singer's love and admiration for flowers is once again referenced.
Love
The overarching theme of the song is the artist's love for nature and their longing for a peaceful existence.
Contributed by Lincoln S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.