CocoRosie began as a duo, with Sierra singing, playing the guitar, piano and harp, and Bianca singing and manipulating various children's toys, electronic and percussion instruments, as well as other exotic noisemakers. They subsequently added various backing musicians, usually a bassist, keyboardist, and beatboxer. They have been a very active touring group, playing across Europe, the United States, and elsewhere.
They have released seven full-length albums: La maison de mon rêve (2004), Noah's Ark (2005), The Adventures of Ghosthorse and Stillborn (2007), Grey Oceans (2010), Tales of a GrassWidow (2013), Heartache City (2015) and Put the Shine On (2020).
In 2003, Bianca was growing restless and decided it was time for a change. Leaving her apartment in Brooklyn to travel the world, she ended up at Sierra's apartment in Paris. Over the course of the next two months, the women spent nearly every waking hour in Sierra's bathroom, chosen as the most acoustic and isolated room in the apartment. Soon, they had completed both a hip-hop recording (never released) called "word to the crow" and their proper debut album La Maison de Mon Rêve.
Originally, La Maison de Mon Rêve was only intended to be distributed within a close circle of friends. However, by 2004 the lo-fi album had been released on independent label Touch and Go Records, who had obtained a copy of the CD and had uncharacteristically pursued signing the artists. Since the creation of their first album, the Casady sisters have been virtually inseparable.
Stylistically they may be assigned to the indie rock, psychedelic folk, folktronica genres, and are sometimes associated with the New Weird America movement. Sierra, who studied operatic vocal techniques, takes the lead vocals and also plays guitar, harp and flute. Bianca is a percussionist and also beatboxes. The group also uses various objects such as toys to construct their unique sound. Popular indie bands such as The xx name them as a major influence.
They were actively touring during most of 2004, playing across the U.S. and throughout Europe with artists such as TV on the Radio, Bright Eyes, Battles, Devendra Banhart, and Busdriver among others.
Official website: http://www.cocorosiemusic.com
Good Friday (
CocoRosie Lyrics
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Just because the sky turned from gray
Into blue, it was a good Friday
The streets were open and empty
No more passion play
On St. Nicholas avenue
I believe in St. Nicholas
Its a different type of Santa Claus
The lyrics to Good Friday talks about falling in love with someone simply because of an external factor - in this case, the change in weather on a good Friday. The streets are described as being open and empty, indicating a sense of peace and quietness. This could symbolize a feeling of being alone with the person they love.
The reference to the passion play could be seen as the end of an intense emotional drama, highlighting the fact that the relationship may have started off as a dramatic rollercoaster however, it has now come to a peaceful and calming point in their relationship. The reference to St. Nicholas is interesting as it goes beyond the typical Santa Claus figure and suggests a belief in something more spiritual, which is fitting for the romantic and reflective mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I once fell in love with you
There was a time when my heart was taken by you
Just because the sky turned from gray
It wasn’t anything grand, just the change in the weather that led to my feelings finally blooming for you
Into blue, it was a good Friday
This day holds significance to me, as it marks the day my love for you was realized
The streets were open and empty
There wasn’t any chaos or distractions around us to diminish the moment
No more passion play
There was no need for theatrics or playing hard to get, our love for each other was genuine and clear
On St. Nicholas avenue
The place where this all happened, where we shared a moment that would forever change the course of our relationship
I believe in St. Nicholas
To me, St. Nicholas represents hope and love, something that continues to inspire my beliefs about the world and relationships
Its a different type of Santa Claus
St. Nicholas holds a special place in my heart, and while he may share similarities with Santa Claus, his significance is distinct and holds a deeper meaning for me
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