The band released their first album on vinyl, Self Non Self in July 1989. The intensity of that album garnered very good reviews and caught the attention of John Peel, who picked up on the album right away, with the group recording a session for him in the album's first week of release. Shortly afterwards they signed to the label Dedicated (which also became home to Spiritualized and Beth Orton) and went on to record their EP "Espero" in 1990, with the album "Wings of Joy" following a year later. The release of "Wings of Joy" caught the attention of Robert Smith of The Cure who picked the Cranes to open for them on their world tour in 1992. They then went on to record the albums "Forever" (1993), "Loved" (1994), "La Tragedie d'Oreste et Electre" (1995), and "Population Four" (1997).
After a 4 year break, Cranes re-emerged on their own independent label Dadaphonic to release "Future Songs" (2001) and "Particles & Waves" (2004), which saw the band heading in a more electronic direction while retaining the trademark sound of previous releases. In January 2007 the band released a download only album, "Live at Amsterdam Paradiso," originally recorded in 1991. The show captures the darker, heavier days of the early Cranes and is available only via www.dadaphonic.co.uk.
In 2008 Cranes albums "Wings of Joy', 'Forever' and 'Loved' were re-issued by Cherry Red Records, www.cherryred.co.uk as part of their series of 'influential artists' re-releases.
In October 2008 Cranes released their self titled album 'Cranes', to which they did a supporting tour. After that there was the odd performance here and there up until 2012 after which Cranes fell silent again.
In 2022 they re-emerged with several newly opened social media accounts to which the purpose soon became clear: Cranes have reformed in their original nineties line-up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the "Forever" album with some gigs in the UK (see events) and they are currently rehearsing.
In June 2023 they also released a 'new' album: their previously unreleased "Peel Sessions 1989-1990" which you can get on their Bandcamp site (see Linktree below) both digitally and on CD/Vinyl.
Current members
Alison Shaw – vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar (1985–1997, 2000–present)
Jim Shaw – guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drums (1985–1997, 2000–present)
Mark Francombe – guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, spanner (1989–1997, 2022-present)
Matt Cope – guitar (1989–1997, 2022-present)
Former members:
Kevin Dunford – lead guitar (1988–1989)
Paul Smith – guitar, keyboards (1995–1997, 2000–2012)
Manu Ross – drums (1996–1997)
Ben Baxter – bass guitar (2000–2012)
Jon Callender – drums (2000–2007)
Jon Mattock – drums (2008–2012)
Cranes official Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cranesofficial
Jewel
Cranes Lyrics
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This moment here
Live away
Get away
And now I feel you
Cross my heart
Shining shining
O0o0oh
Put me high on a wall
And let's not fall
Let's not fall
Sweet dreams I remember it all
I remembered it all
Doo te doo0...
If I could keep this hour
And hold you gently next to me
It would sparkle like a jewel
And all this means so much to me
You know it's gone
It's gone to fast
Wish you could never be a past
But then I'll ... much more to lose
Alone and screaming
Eo eo eo...
To doo te doo...
Eo...
To doo te doo
The song "Jewel" by the British shoegaze band Cranes is a beautiful and emotional anthem about the desire to hold on to moments of joy and love forever. The first lines of the song, "If I could keep this moment here, live away, get away," express the wish to escape from the fleeting nature of time and cherish the present. The lead singer's voice is hauntingly delicate and ethereal, adding an extra layer of emotion to the already poignant lyrics. She sings about feeling the presence of her loved one with "you cross my heart, shining shining, like a jewel," making a vivid comparison between the ephemeral quality of life and the everlasting beauty of precious stones. The chorus repeats the phrase "put me high on a wall, let's not fall" as a plea to make the present moment last forever.
The nostalgic feel of the song intensifies in the following verse when the lead singer expresses the longing to hold her loved one close and make the moment sparkle like a jewel. She acknowledges the sadness and fear of losing what she holds dear, singing "you know it's gone, it's gone too fast, wish you could never be a past." The final part of the song is a cathartic release of emotion as the singer lets out a long "Eo eo eo," followed by a repetitive "doo te doo" that fades into silence, perhaps representing the elusive nature of time and the inevitability of loss.
Overall, "Jewel" is a melancholic but gorgeous song that captures the essence of life's fleeting beauty while also expressing the human desire to hold on to it forever. The delicate lyrics, ethereal vocals, and dreamy melodies make it a touching and memorable piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could keep
If it were possible for me to hold on to this moment
This moment here
The current moment that I'm living in and enjoying
Live away
To keep this moment alive forever
Get away
To escape reality and live in this moment forever
And now I feel you
I can feel your presence with me now
Cross my heart
With sincerity and honesty, I feel you
Shining shining
Your presence illuminates my life and my heart
Like a jewel
You are as precious to me as a jewel
O0o0oh
An expression of excitement and wonder
Put me high on a wall
I want to feel elevated and protected
And let's not fall
Let's stay strong and hold on together
Sweet dreams I remember it all
I will cherish this memory forever, even in my dreams
I remembered it all
I haven't forgotten a single detail about this moment
Doo te doo0...
A transition sound or pause
If I could keep this hour
If it were possible for me to hold on to this moment forever
And hold you gently next to me
To feel you close and comforted in my embrace
It would sparkle like a jewel
This moment and our connection would be as precious and valuable as a jewel
And all this means so much to me
This moment and our connection hold great sentimental value to me
You know it's gone
This moment has ended
It's gone to fast
It feels like this moment passed too quickly
Wish you could never be a past
I wish this moment and our connection could remain forever present
But then I'll ... much more to lose
But I understand that living in this moment forever isn't possible, and I have more to experience and potentially lose
Alone and screaming
Feeling isolated and expressing my emotions openly and intensely
Eo eo eo...
An expression of intense emotion or pain
To doo te doo...
A transition sound or pause
Eo...
An expression of intense emotion or pain
To doo te doo
A transition sound or pause
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARLO RESOORT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lirics
If I could keep this moment here
And never let it get away
Then I would feel you close to my heart
Shining, shining like a jewel...
Like walking high on a wall
And let's not fall, let's not fall
Sweet dreams I remember it all
I remember it all.
If I could keep this hour
And hold it gently next to me
Then it would sparkle like a jewel
And always mean so much to me
But now it's gone, it's gone too fast
I wish it would never be in the past
For then all our love wouldn't go to waste
There would be no more screaming it away...
@jesuschristisking6604
When times were simple yet far.
@beesdreams9
20 years later, and JUST WOW!!! SO freaking timelessly awe inspiring!
@stationDXG
More like 30 years man. Lol
@Twits90s
@@stationDXG Incorrect. 1993 was ten years ago. Twelve, tops.
@ssuemor
los escuchaba en mis walkman en 1996 camino a la secundaria , mi papa era comerciante en ese entonces compraba y vendia cosas de ventas de garage y limpieza de aticos , y llego con una caja llena de cintas de casette algunos sin nombre,solo algun rayon lapicera, algunos con caja original, entre esos, Cranes, Nina Hagen , Bauhaus, Sex Pistols, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Diamanda Galás, Siouxsie and the Banshees..y mas
Fue una caja del tesoro para mi ya que desde entonces descubri un mundo no ordinario , gracias RIP , Papá por dejarme descubrir el mundo atravez de la musica.
@clairestarstar9673
I have loved this band since i was 18.. im now 43 brings back lovely memories.
@venderloe
note: the extra guitar is played by robert smith :)
@urbanosprey
And superb it is
@arammartinez3251
Que pasado de vértebra...
Con una lira tenor supongo... Bass VI
@gglovesgorillazmj7784
omggg