Main members are Maxim Illion & Kitty the Bill, with such exquisite guests as the Californian Jazz Lady Brenda Boykin, trumpeter Reiner Winterschladen (Nighthawks), Swedish singer anna.luca, London based Jazz singer Iain Mackenzie, Anne Schnell from Jojo Effect, Dean Bowman from New York and trumpet player Thomas Siffling.
Club des Belugas started their career in 2002 with their first album "Caviar at 3 a.m."
In 2003 they released their 2nd album "Minority Tunes", which included the German Club Charts no.1 hits "hiphip chinchin" and "Gadda Rio".
In 2006 Club des Belugas enriched the world of music with a real masterpiece called "apricoo soul". The 12" vinyl "Wildcats gotta move" reached German Club Charts #3 and stayed in the Top Ten for 8 weeks (march & april 2006). The Album included Club des Belugas' Remix of Dean Martin's "Mambo Italiano" and was the first worldwide legal remix of any Dean Martin track, authorized by Capitol/EMI and the Dean Martin Family themselves .
Club des Belugas tracks have been licensed for compilations more than 220 times. They have also been licensed for advertisements and TV commercials from companies like: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus (Toyota), Ford Mondeo, Smart, KIA motors, Campari, Martini, Strenesse, The German National Soccerteam, Kaufhof, Burlington, Unilever, Telekom Germany, Telekom South Korea, IGEDO...
The album "Apricoo Soul" was chosen for "Best CD of the year 2006" by www.shirokko.de
In 2008 CdB released SWOP (wordplay from Swing and Pop) which again won "Best CD of the year 2008" from www.shirokko.de
This time the stress is more on jazz, less on electronics with use of interesting samples, and featuring vocalists Dean Bowman, Iain Mackenzie, Anna Luca, and Brenda Boykin.
Discography
2002 Caviar at 3 a.m. (album)
2003 Minority tunes (album)
2003 Hip hip chin chin / Gadda Rio (12" vinyl)
2006 Wildcats gotta move / Dibidy Dop (12" vinyl)
2006 Apricoo Soul (album)
2007 Skip to the Bip (Andreas Henneberg Remix / 12" vinyl)
2007 Moca - Post it (Club des Belugas Remix / 12" vinyl)
2007 Fred Astaire - Puttin on the Ritz (Club des Belugas Remix / 12" vinyl)
2008 SWOP! (album)
2009 Zoo Zizaro (album)
What Is Jazz
Club Des Belugas Lyrics
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Oh Lord, I don't know what to do
God, it looks so hopeless
But I know, it isn't true
What is this that gives me hope
In the middle of the night
And makes me turn to You?
What is this that lights my way
Tell me what to do?
Oh Lord, they say that I don't know You
Oh Lord, they say I am deceived
God, You tell me different
I have no choice but to believe
What is this that gives me hope
In the middle of the night
Makes me run to You?
What is this that lights my way
Through the hours of the day?
Tell me that it's
Oh, they make you feel so foolish
Oh, they make You out the fool
God, it looks so hopeless
But I know it isn't true
What is this that gives me hope
In the middle of the night
Makes me turn to You?
What is this that lights my way
Through the hours of the day?
Tell me that it's You
The lyrics of Club Des Belugas's song "What is Jazz" are about the complexities and difficulties of life and the search for something to cling to as a source of hope and guidance. The singer expresses feelings of confusion and hopelessness, but also acknowledges a glimmer of hope that keeps them turning to God for answers.
The lyrics speak to the dichotomy of trying to find a sense of purpose and direction in life while also feeling judged and misunderstood by others. There is a sense of desperation in the repeated pleas to God for guidance and understanding. The use of the question "What is this?" adds to the overall feeling of uncertainty and searching, as if the singer is constantly questioning their own understanding of the world around them.
The song's use of jazz as a musical genre adds to the theme of searching for meaning and purpose. Jazz as a musical form is often associated with improvisation and exploring new territory, just as the singer is exploring their own sense of self and spirituality. The use of jazz also adds a layer of complexity to the song, perhaps reflecting the complexity of the singer's own thoughts and emotions.
Overall, "What is Jazz" is a thought-provoking song that touches on universal themes of searching for meaning and struggling with uncertainty and doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Lord, it gets so complicated
Life gets complex and confusing
Oh Lord, I don't know what to do
I feel lost and without direction
God, it looks so hopeless
The situation seems impossible and bleak
But I know, it isn't true
I believe that things can change for the better
What is this that gives me hope
There is something that inspires me to keep going
In the middle of the night
Even when it is dark and difficult
And makes me turn to You?
And motivates me to seek divine guidance
What is this that lights my way
There is something that illuminates my path forward
Through the hours of the day
Even during the challenges of daily life
Tell me what to do?
I am seeking advice and direction
Oh Lord, they say that I don't know You
There are those who doubt my connection to a higher power
Oh Lord, they say I am deceived
They claim that I am misled or mistaken
God, You tell me different
But I believe that divine wisdom offers a different perspective
I have no choice but to believe
I trust that there is truth to be found
Oh, they make you feel so foolish
Critics can make one feel foolish or inadequate
Oh, they make You out the fool
They can even ridicule or belittle one's faith or beliefs
Tell me that it's You
I am looking for confirmation that the divine is with me
Contributed by Nolan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.