1) A doom metal super… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named named Clouds:
1) A doom metal supergroup based in Europe.
2) A dubstep / experimental electronica duo from Finland.
3) A psychedelic band from Edinburgh, Scotland, active in the 1960s.
4) An alternative rock band from Australia.
5) A rock band from Boston, United States.
6) A duo of techno producers from Perth, Scotland.
7) An indie pop band from Glasgow, Scotland, active in the 1980s.
8) A Polish synthpop band.
9) A rock band from England, active in the late 1960s.
10) A garage rock band from Los Angeles, United States, active in the 1960s.
11) An electro/thrash/indie group from Roseburg, Oregon.
12) An indie-pop band from Oslo, Norway.
13) A hiphop/electro producer from Detroit, Michigan.
1) Clouds is an international doom metal group assembled in 2013 by Daniel Neagoe. Bandcamp page: https://cloudsofficial.bandcamp.com
2) Clouds from Finland is an electronic music production team that consists of Tommi Liikka and Samuli Tanner. Tommi is a Helsinki native and Samuli comes from a small village deep in rural Finland. The pair met through mutual friends in 1999, and ever since planned on working on some music together, hindered by both working on various projects and shows of their own. The plan was finally realised after a string of coincidences and happy accidents led them to sharing a house in the northern suburbs of Helsinki.
Tommi is a veteran DJ and promoter who has been working hard to introduce people to the strange sounds emerging from the US west coast hip-hop underground, while keeping an ear open for various musical styles all sharing a common thread: bass weight. He has brought the music he believes in to the people of this cold northern nation by releasing numerous mixtapes, organising shows for artists he felt needed to be heard and by running his record label, Anti-Party Music.
Samuli has been producing and releasing electronic music under various aliases such as Ponytail and as part of the Dubbing Mixers project, as well as playing drums in noise/punk bands and co-running the Tuulanauhat record label. Samuli's signature production style, most audible in his Ponytail project, is a healthy mashup of lo-fi drones and sample-heavy cut n'paste workouts built into hip-hop instrumentals.
The combination of these musical influences is evident in Clouds - both members share an interest in the DIY aesthetic often connecting all kinds of music made with passion, not brains. And passion is a trait that overlaps any genre or style boundaries, leading to music that is willing to break the mold.
By 2006, Tommi was already deep into dubstep, and when the pair finally got together for a few fun and productive sessions trying to nail down the style, Clouds was born. The Clouds sound is like a soundtrack to the invasion of earth by little and green, but dubwise, aliens. It's a fresh take on the standards of dubstep, combining elements from video games, experimental music and hip-hop with deep melodic meditations and dancefloor-shredding basslines. Always keeping it fresh, Clouds tracks rarely tread a path they've previously stepped on. This has been noted by many of the scene's top DJ's, leading to Clouds being championed by people like Joe Nice, Geiom, Skream, N-Type, L-Wiz, DJ/Rupture and Tes La Rok. Not ones to leave the footwork for others, Clouds has also been travelling to spread their sound to various places such as China, France, UK (DMZ and Subdub among others), Russia, Ireland and Sweden.
3) Clouds was a Scottish psychedelic / prog rock band active from 1964 through 1971. Initially called The Premiers, and then 1-2-3, the band consisted of Ian Ellis (vocals, bass), Billy Ritchie (organ) and Harry Hughes (drums). As 1-2-3, the band had a headlining Marquee residency in 1967, attended by future rock luminaries such as David Bowie, Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Yes, and King Crimson. Playing an early form of progressive rock two years before it became fashionable, the band were signed by Brian Epstein and Nems, but crucially, did not release any recordings, ironically leaving the progressive scene to flourish and leave them behind, though they much to do with influencing it in the first place.
The band was then signed to Chrysalis, and released three albums on the labels Island and Chrysalis: Scrapbook (1969), Up Above Our Heads (1970) and Watercolour Days (1971). Many headlining tours in Europe and the USA followed, but the band were unable to creat sufficient public interest, and disbanded in late 1971.
Only some years later, a critical reappraisal of 1-2-3 led to the band being properly credited as a definitive precursor of the progressive rock movement. Billy Ritchie (the keyboard player) was credited as being the first keyboard player in rock to stand and take a leading role, paving the way for others like Emerson and Wakeman.
4) Clouds was formed in Sydney, Australia in 1989. The nucleus of the group was Jodi Phillis (born in Australia and raised USA) and the New Zealand born Tricia Young. Prior to being in the Clouds Jodi was a member of the short-lived 'The Nu-Genes', while Tricia had never been in a band at all. They met when mutual friends introduced them at a BBQ.Within a year, they were signed to Red Eye Records, having added Stuart Eadie on drums and Dave Easton on guitar. Later Raph Whittingham would replace Eadie, with Ben Nightingale stepping in for Easton.
Between 1990 and 1997, The Clouds put out seven singles (Hieronymus, Anthem, Say It, Bower Of Bliss, Alchemy's Dead, Here Now, Down From The Sky, Never Say Forever), 5 EPs (Clouds, Loot, Beetroot, Aquamarine Panel Van) four albums (the classic Penny Century, Octopus, Thunderhead, Futura), two compilations (Pre-Raphaelite, Collage) and numerous videos.
Starting out with a very strong pop element, their sound evolved into something tougher, darker and more experimental. The Clouds never achieved mainstream success in Australia however their records sold a consistently with Penny Century going gold. They had a large and loyal fanbase and toured in the US and Europe. In particular, Jodi Phillis continued to perform in numerous other bands and as a solo artist.
Part of the flourishing Australian independent music scene in the early 90's, that included The Falling Joys, The Hummingbirds, Ratcat and The Underground Lovers, The Clouds left an enduring legacy of articulate and gutsy rock and roll.
5) Clouds is a rock band from Boston, United States. They deliver unbridled action-rock harking back to the mid/late '90s Man's Ruin garage onslaught - which, in turn, owes its collective hearing loss to the likes of the Wipers, Bad Brains, Stooges, and MC5.
They say you can take the kid out of the rock, but you can’t take the rock out of the kid…or some shit like that. This is especially difficult when “the kid” in question is Cave In’s Adam McGrath, fearless leader and vocalist/guitarist of Clouds, an outfit that delivers unbridled action-rock harking back to the mid/late-’90s Man’s Ruin garage onslaught—which, in turn, owes its collective hearing loss to the likes of the Wipers, the Bad Brains, the Stooges, and the MC5. So you can see what kind of lineage we’re talking about here. But wait—that’s not all these Boston gents have to offer: From nasty psych and Southern power grooves to (believe it or not) “Party Grunge” and sax’d-out dub, Legendary Demo has it all. Unlike anything else in Hydra Head’s vast back catalogue, this is truly a revelation.
6) Clouds from Perth, Scotland, is a duo formed by Calum Macleod and Liam Robertson. With a sound that has seen steady development from frenzied banger to subtle, inventive techno, they have garnered huge support from the reigning heavyweights of electronic music, it’s not often that an artist can count a list of artists like Richie Hawtin, The Chemical Brothers, Marcel Dettmann, Michael Mayer, Sven Vath, Chris Liebing, Boys Noize and Martin Gore as ardent supporters.
Part of Turbo Recordings core of young ‘New Jack Techno’ artists, Tiga has championed their first releases, paving the way for a breakthrough year in 2013. A series of club 12″s entitled ‘Tannhauser Acid Works’, and a stockpile of dance floor weaponry is set for release on Gary Beck’s new label and Fifth Wall, as well as remixes for the likes of Hot Chip, and indie upstarts Blue Hawaii and Suuns.
Most significantly, the duo have just finished their debut album and it’s a brilliant and subtle collection of techno that comfortably situates them in the same league as UK masters Actress and Zomby. First listeners and key press have been blown away. The album is set for release in June, on Turbo Recordings.
Increasingly versatile as DJs, Clouds centre themselves with a foundation of powerful, big-room techno, but they skillfully incorporate influences that range from UK bass music, Electro, and House. In the tradition of the best UK DJs, they exhibit knowledge and range that is remarkable for their age. Watch out… Clouds are unequivocally one of the brightest talents in electronic music.
7) Clouds was an indie pop band from Glasgow, Scotland, active in the 1980s. They released the single "Tranquil / Get Out of My Dream" in 1988 on the Subway Organization label.
8) Clouds is a synthpop band from Suwałki, Poland. The band consists of Artur M. Janiec, who is an author of the music and Eliza Machnik - vocalist. Clouds performs synth-pop and downtempo music. They are from city.
9) Clouds from England was a late 1960s East Anglian band. http://www.davewagstaffe.com
10) Clouds was a garage rock band from Los Angeles, United States, active in the 1960s.
11) Clouds from Roseburg, Oregon, had a constantly changing line-up and eventually broke up in 2006. http://www.myspace.com/cloudsmusic
12) Clouds from Oslo, Norway. After having released albums and/or EPs as Lasse And The Dirtydogs, The Dirtydogs and Best Laid Plans, some new members were added and the band changed their name to Clouds. https://www.facebook.com/cloudsoslo
13) Clouds is a hiphop / electro producer from Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Dive
Clouds Lyrics
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Is all I'm asking
It's not self-willed
To want just one thing
Something within
Throws a clear light
Spread through your skin
You're the greatest thing I've ever seen
Waves at the door
Makes it home safe now
Soon there'll be more
We'll have to break out
Is this what happened where you've been?
Did you jump, did you dive?
Did you plumb the depths and come up alive?
You've got a secret I guess
You're older than you look
Older than the rest
Two paths we take
Which is the right one?
Is it a mistake
To choose the bright one
Or should we choose the dark below?
Shaped strong as steel
Bind me tightly
Than our last wheel
They're chains I can't see
I'll follow wherever you go
As you jump, as you dive
As you plumb the depths and come up alive
You've got a secret I guess
You're older than you look
Older than the rest
One wish fulfilled
Is all I'm asking
It's not self-willed
To want just one thing
Show me to move the way you move
With seamless grace
With blue emotion
With strength to brace
The surging ocean
It's not impossible, we'll prove
We can jump, we can dive
We can plumb the depths and come up alive
You've got a secret I guess
You're older than you look
Older than the rest
The song "Dive" by Clouds may seem puzzling, but the lyrics address life's ultimate pursuit, the desire for a single wish to be granted. Clouds reminds us that it's human nature to desire something, even though the want may not always be selfless. The first stanza of the song acknowledges this want with the lyrics, "One wish fulfilled, Is all I'm asking, It's not self-willed, To want just one thing."
The song moves to describe the feeling one experiences when they come to an understanding of something they didn't before. "Something within throws a clear light, Spread through your skin, Keeps your face white, You're the greatest thing I've ever seen." The understanding, whatever it might be, brings joy and light to the surface, making the subject shine.
The song tackles a substantial decision in the third stanza when Clouds interrogates whether to choose the light path or the dark path. "Two paths we take, Which is the right one? Is it a mistake, To choose the bright one, Or should we choose the dark below?" Clouds continues to express an eagerness to follow the subject of their affection on whatever path they choose.
Line by Line Meaning
One wish fulfilled
All I want is for one of my wishes to come true
Is all I'm asking
I'm not asking for much, just one thing
It's not self-willed
It's not selfish to want something for yourself
To want just one thing
I'm not asking for a whole lot, just one small thing
Something within
There's something inside of me
Throws a clear light
That helps me see things clearly
Spread through your skin
And it affects those around me
Keeps your face white
Your expression is clear and calm
You're the greatest thing I've ever seen
You are truly amazing and awe-inspiring
Waves at the door
The ocean waves are nearby
Makes it home safe now
They've made it back home safely
Soon there'll be more
More adventures are on the horizon
We'll have to break out
We will have to venture out further
Is this what happened where you've been?
Have you gone on exciting adventures like this before?
Did you jump, did you dive?
Did you take the plunge and jump into the unknown?
Did you plumb the depths and come up alive?
Did you explore the depths and make it back unscathed?
You've got a secret I guess
I think you know something that I don't
You're older than you look
You seem to have more wisdom and experience than your age suggests
Older than the rest
More experienced than the other people I've met
Two paths we take
We have two options before us
Which is the right one?
Which path should we choose?
Is it a mistake
Would it be a bad choice
To choose the bright one
To choose the path that seems easier and more positive
Or should we choose the dark below?
Or instead, choose the more difficult and dangerous path?
Shaped strong as steel
Our will is as strong and unbreakable as steel
Bind me tightly
Hold me close and keep me safe
Than our last wheel
More than any other journey we've taken
They're chains I can't see
These are the unseen restrictions and limitations we have
I'll follow wherever you go
I'll follow your lead and trust your judgement
Show me to move the way you move
Teach me how to live life the way you do
With seamless grace
With effortless elegance
With blue emotion
With deep and intense feelings
With strength to brace
With the power to withstand
The surging ocean
The powerful and unpredictable ocean
It's not impossible, we'll prove
We can do it, and we'll show the world
We can jump, we can dive
We have the courage to take risks and explore new things
We can plumb the depths and come up alive
We can conquer our fears and emerge stronger on the other side
You've got a secret I guess
I think you hold the key to unlocking our potential
You're older than you look
You possess more knowledge and wisdom than appears on the surface
Older than the rest
Your experiences and insights are unparalleled
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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lPB
For those who never tried it, you actually get wet when going through clouds. Like rain except you’re the one crashing on the water drops 😍
354sd
Thanks I was wondering about that
lPB
@354sd no problem. I can get in more details if you want. Very surprising the first time it happens. No one had warned me. As you enter the cloud you start to feel like a couple people are hitting you slightly with their fingers at some random places on your body. Very rapidly these "couple" people are now many and many more people, and the "finger" hits are harder than previously. You also get droplets hitting your goggles. Until finally you come out the cloud, more or less or completely wet, see the ground, pull your parachute and feel like a superhero. I'm not a very experienced skydiver by any means but this is how I would explain it!
lPB
Basically it's like being shot at by a machine gun that shoots water droplets, except you're the one moving toward the tiny bullets!
354sd
@lPB it sounds exhilarating!
lPB
@354sd Sure is. I’m sure more experienced skydivers could tell you about it or have tons of stories, I’m still a noobie (around 15 jumps). It is the most exhilarating stuff imo, though I’m sure with time and experience, like everything, the amazement probably fades over time. But yes nothing compares to being in the sky like this, our brains haven’t evolved to be this high in the air for no reason at all so it sure is a crazy feeling. Definitly try it if you haven’t 💪 Like I tell my friends, dying without having skydived is as sad as dying a virgin ! Maybe more 😅 Take care !
ToxiChaos
My grandma went skydiving a few times before she passed away, and just her pure joy describing her experience has inspired me to go skydiving someday
Doppel
@PenutVR wtf is wrong with you bro
ToxiChaos
@PenutVR Yeah...that milk was pretty sour...
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