(1) Cornel… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands/musicians using this name:
(1) Cornelius (born Keigo Oyamada (小山田圭吾 Oyamada Keigo) 27 January 1969 in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese recording artist and producer. His name is a reference to the Planet of the Apes chimpanzee character of the same name played by Roddy MacDowall. Oyamada's first claim to fame was as a member of the pop duo, Flipper's Guitar, one of the key groups of the Tokyo Shibuya-kei scene. Following the disbandment of Flipper's Guitar in 1991, Oyamada donned the "Cornelius" moniker and embarked on a successful solo career, while also producing for Pizzicato Five.
Cornelius's musical style is often described as being similar to Beck's, whom he acknowledges influenced him along with The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Primal Scream, among others.
The music of Cornelius could be described as experimental and exploratory, and often incorporates dissonant elements alongside more familiar harmonically "pleasing" sounds. This tension, plus his practice of bringing in sounds and samples from mass culture, pure electronic tones, and sounds from nature (see his Point album) lead him to being sometimes categorized as an "acquired taste."
He chose his pseudonym in tribute to the character of the same name from the movie Planet of the Apes. He commissioned a song, about himself, on Momus's 1999 album Stars Forever.
Oyamada married fellow musician and collaborator Takako Minekawa in 2000. The couple later divorced in 2012.
(2) Cornelius is also an emotional/blackmetal/hardcore band from Mainz, Germany.
(3) Cornelius was also a mid-90's hardcore / emo band from North Carolina. They released a Discography, "Sounds Like Summer," on Assorted Porkchops. Recorded 1994-1996, .
Point of View Point
Cornelius Lyrics
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left right top point
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The lyrics to Cornelius's "Point of View Point" take a very literal approach to describing different angles or points of view. The first half of the song repeats a sequence of directions ("down, left, right, top point," followed by "down, left, right, flat point") and then emphasizes the repeated word "view" before ultimately arriving at the titular "point of view point." The second half of the song is more chaotic, with the repeated phrase "left right half point" interspersed with "view" and "point of view point" until the song arrives at its climax with a repetition of "left right top point" and "point (down) (flat)."
While this song doesn't necessarily have a clear narrative or theme in the traditional sense, it could be interpreted as a meditation on the nature of perception and how different ways of looking at the world can alter our experiences. The repeated phrases and directions could be seen as a metaphor for how we construct meaning and interpret what we see in the world around us. The prominence of the phrase "point of view point" suggests that the song is ultimately making a statement about subjectivity and how our own perspectives shape everything we encounter.
Line by Line Meaning
view - point
The way one sees things is their perspective and it shapes their point of view
(down) left right top point
One's point of view can be influenced by factors such as social class, race, gender, and other aspects of identity that can create a hierarchy of power dynamics
(down) left right flat point
Objectivity can be hard to achieve and one's point of view may be influenced by biases or preconceived notions
view
At the heart of conflicts is often a difference in point of view
(point) of view point
It is important to consider multiple perspectives and not just rely on one's own
(back) view
Reflecting on past experiences and how they have shaped one's point of view is important in personal growth
break (down) left right half point
Breaking down barriers and biases can help one broaden their point of view and understanding of the world
view
One's point of view can change with time and experience
left right half point
It is important to understand the viewpoints of those who are different from oneself in order to bridge gaps and promote empathy
point of view point
Acknowledging and validating the points of view of others can help build stronger relationships
left right top point (down)
Power dynamics and privilege can heavily influence one's point of view
left right top point (of)
Intersecting identities can create complex and unique points of view
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Misinformation, propaganda, and other factors can manipulate and distort one's point of view
left right point of view
Perspective-taking and active listening are crucial in understanding and respecting different points of view
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEIGO OYAMADA
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