1) are an American indie roc… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists named Copeland;
1) are an American indie rock group, originating in the city of Lakeland, Florida. Originally formed from Ev Angel in 2000 by singer Aaron Marsh (who also plays the guitar, mellotron, organ, and piano) with his friend, bassist and backup singer James Likeness and Thomas Blair on guitar. Guitarists Bryan Laurenson (who took the place of Blair in 2002), and his brother Stephen (joined in late 2007), along with drummer Jon Bucklew (who took the place of Rusty Fuller, who was replaced after appearing on 2003's rookie full-length, Beneath Medicine Tree) give the band an original feel that makes Copeland what they are. In 2002, they signed a record deal with independent label The Militia Group and released their debut album Beneath Medicine Tree a year later. They operate out of Atlanta, Georgia and have a calm, pop-rocky sound. In 2004, 2005, and 2006 they performed at the annual Cornerstone Florida Festival in Orlando, Florida. In Motion, Copeland's second full length CD, was released on March 22, 2005. Eat, Sleep, Repeat, Copeland's third full length album, was released on October 31, 2006. Major label Columbia Records signed the band in late 2006.
Beneath Medicine Tree features a heavy medical theme. Aaron Marsh admits that the lyrics in this album were inspired by the hospitalisation of his girlfriend and the death of his grandmother. The album booklet includes photographs by James Likeness of hospital scenes.
On November 20, 2007 Copeland released Dressed Up & in Line a B-Sides and fourth full length album.
Lead singer Aaron Marsh has lent his voice to other bands such as Underoath, on their album They're Only Chasing Safety, Anberlin on Cities, Lydia on their album Illuminate, and Sleeping With Sirens – Let Love Bleed Red. In 2017, Marsh released a full length album in collaboration with Ivan Ives: "Rabbit In The Snare" by The Lulls in Traffic.
On July 18, 2007 James Likeness made public his decision to no longer be a part of Copeland. He cited pursuing a career as a graphic designer (a field in which he has a college degree) as a chief reason in his decision to leave the band.
Copeland released their new full-length album entitled "You Are My Sunshine" on October 14th, 2008. The release strays a good distance from the more pop themed "Eat, Sleep, Repeat" in that it showcases slower songs laced with falsetto and synth.
On October 29, 2009 the band announced that it was breaking up. They announced a final farewell tour for 2010 and left open the possibility of recording a final album as well.
In March 2014, the band announced its reunion and the imminent release of a new album, entitled Ixora.
2) is a pseudonym of Alina Astrova used on her 2014 album Because I'm Worth It. On earlier releases she used Inga Copeland moniker. She's a member of experimental electronic duo Hype Williams that has released albums and EP's on labels such as Hippos In Tanks, De Stijl and Hyperdub.
3) is a stage name of psychedelic rock musician Jasper West, who began using the name in March of 2022. Jasper was born and lives in the Southeastern United States, and is a multi-instrumentalist who has released self-produced and played material since April of 2023.
Do You Hear What I Hear
Copeland Lyrics
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Said the night wind to the little lamb
Do you see what I see
Way up in the sky little lamb
Do you see what I see
A star, a star, dancing in the night
With a tail as big as a kite
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear
Ringing through the sky shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear
A song, a song, high above the trees
With a voice as big as the sea
With a voice as big as the sea
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
Do you know what I know
In your palace oh mighty king
Do you know what I know
A child, a child, shivers in the cold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Let us bring him silver and gold
Said the king to the people everywhere
Listen to what I say
Pray for peace people everywhere
Listen to what I say
A child, a child, sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
Do you hear what I hear
A child, a child, sleeping in the night
He will bring us goodness and light
He will bring us goodness and light
Copeland’s version of “Do You Hear What I Hear” is a powerful and thought-provoking rendition of the Christmas classic. The verses of the song are a conveyance of the conversation that takes place between different characters; first between the night wind and the little lamb, then between the little lamb and the shepherd boy, and lastly between the shepherd boy and the mighty king. Each encounter results in a staggering realization and deep concern that is then shared with the next person.
The song starts with the night wind asking the little lamb if it can see what it sees up in the sky. The stunning star they both see has a tail as big as a kite. In the next verse, the little lamb asks the shepherd boy if he can hear the song he hears in the sky. It is a beautiful and melodic song, as big as the sea. The shepherd boy then goes to tell the mighty king what he has heard, wondering if he knows as well. The king knows nothing of it and becomes troubled by the news that a child shivers in the cold. They decide to bring him silver and gold, hoping it will bring him peace and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Said the night wind to the little lamb
The wind asks the lamb a question
Do you see what I see
The wind wonders if the lamb sees what it sees
Way up in the sky little lamb
The wind clarifies what it is seeing
A star, a star, dancing in the night
The wind is describing a star that is moving
With a tail as big as a kite
The wind gives more details about the star's appearance
Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy
The lamb speaks to the shepherd boy
Do you hear what I hear
The lamb asks if the shepherd boy hears what it hears
Ringing through the sky shepherd boy
The lamb clarifies what it is hearing
A song, a song, high above the trees
The lamb describes the sound it is hearing
With a voice as big as the sea
The lamb emphasizes the magnitude of the sound
Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king
The shepherd boy speaks to the king
Do you know what I know
The shepherd boy asks the king a question
In your palace oh mighty king
The shepherd boy clarifies who he is speaking to
A child, a child, shivers in the cold
The shepherd boy tells the king about a child in need
Let us bring him silver and gold
The shepherd boy suggests a solution for helping the child
Said the king to the people everywhere
The king announces his message to everyone
Listen to what I say
The king requests attention from his listeners
Pray for peace people everywhere
The king encourages everyone to pray for peace
A child, a child, sleeping in the night
The king reminds everyone about the child in need
He will bring us goodness and light
The king speaks of the hope the child brings to the world
Do you hear what I hear
The king repeats his question to his listeners
A child, a child, sleeping in the night
The king again reminds his listeners about the child
He will bring us goodness and light
The king repeats his message of hope to his listeners
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FELIX BERNARD, RICHARD B. SMITH
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