History
Founded by three former members of the groundbreaking Boston band Think Tree, Count Zero recorded their debut CD "Affluenza" in 1996. With the addition of a full-time bassist and keyboardist, they played their first show in March of '96 at The Middle East in Cambridge, MA, and have been entertaining an expanding congregation of devoted fans ever since.
Personnel
Peter Moore: vocals
Will Ragano: guitars
Eric Paull: drums
Izzy Maxwell: bass
Joel Simches: keyboards
Sound
An obsessively creative mashing of many classic and modern styles of popular music are found in any given Count Zero song, from retro-groove to indie-rock to electronic pop to country twang. Raw sounds intermingle with lush Radiohead-esque orchestrations and unexpected sound/sample manipulations, affording a unique listening experience known for grabbing even the most jaded ears. Their distinctive sound combines the flair for melody and complexity of Flaming Lips and later Blur, the brains of Talking Heads/ Brian Eno and the raw power of Zeppelin and Sly Stone.
Why you should care
• They tastefully present inordinately infectious melodies
• They ingeniously engineer durable, socially-observant yet heartfelt lyrics
• They create sophisticated, yet unpretentious arrangements
• Their live performances are vigorous, exuberant and challenging
• They probably won't go away........ever
What they are up to
Count Zero toured North America with The Dresden Dolls for six weeks in the Fall of 2004 to much acclaim. Their most recent release (their 3rd CD) Little Minds is a melody-riddled songfest, with lilting, melancholic lap-steel intermingling with an array of exotic synths, samples, odd turns and intense beats. With songs on both Guitar Hero 1 & 2 (one of the most popular video games in recent history), their fanbase is growing quickly.
MAY
Count Zero Lyrics
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May, I know I'll lose you. You're only here one inch out of every year, and every time you disappear before I learn how to work your faucets. I wish I could stop these bland etudes and savor---blessed with an aptitude for full-figured gratitude---each second, each stitch on your corset, May.
The song "May" by Count Zero is a poetic description of the fleeting nature of the month of May. The lyrics describe the beauty of the season through the imagery of buzzing bees, fragrant flowers, and rustling trees. The singer reflects on how quickly time passes by, lamenting the fact that he can't fully appreciate the gifts that May has to offer before it's gone. He seems to be using the month of May as a metaphor for the transience of life itself, and the importance of cherishing every moment, no matter how brief.
The first stanza describes the beauty of the evening, with the singer noting that even the bees seem enchanted by the flowers on the dress of his companion, May. He muses on the warmth of the evening breeze and the serenity of the setting sun. In the second stanza, the tone becomes more melancholic as the singer acknowledges that May is only around for a short time each year, and that he struggles to fully appreciate her in the brief moments they have together. He wishes he could slow down time and savor every moment, but acknowledges that life moves quickly and moments slip away before we can fully grasp them.
Overall, the song "May" is a poignant and insightful reflection on the transience of life and the importance of cherishing every moment. It is a reminder to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the world around us before it slips away.
Line by Line Meaning
May, the only bugs seems to be these buxom, busy, breeding bees who appear as charmed as we by the flowers on your dress.
In May, we see busy bees attracted to the flowers on your dress, just like we are charmed by your beauty.
The evening breeze wears a perfume sweet enough to ask in the room, and warm enough I don't presume it's keeping secrets.
The sweet evening breeze fills the room with a warm fragrance that is too pleasant to hide any secrets.
It rustles each of these tree's fleece, each of these tall boys, green and obese, with their uncombed hair, humming peace and making me full within.
The breeze rustles through the trees, and they stand tall and peaceful, making me feel content and satisfied.
The sun knows only to be serene, and hasn't learned to scream holes in the screen which lines this carriage clean and protects this fresh, moist skin of May.
The sun shines brightly but peacefully, and it doesn't harm the carriage or May's delicate skin protected by the screen.
May, I know I'll lose you. You're only here one inch out of every year, and every time you disappear before I learn how to work your faucets.
May, I know our time together is short-lived as you only grace us with your presence for a short period each year, and every time you leave before I can fully get to know you.
I wish I could stop these bland etudes and savor---blessed with an aptitude for full-figured gratitude---each second, each stitch on your corset, May.
I wish to stop my dull and routine life and appreciate every moment with you, with a grateful heart and joyful spirit, admiring every detail of your beauty, May.
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.