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
Vanishing Point
Cranes Lyrics
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I watch you race through space and time
'Cause I've been seated here a while
Just gazing closely in your eyes
I check your frequencies again
No, don't be vanishing
I don't think i could bear it, no, no
If you were to disappear
I can't see you
I can't see you
Dark in here
Cannot see you
I can't see you
I can't see you
The lyrics of Cranes' song Vanishing Point describe the feeling of being in awe of someone and being scared to lose them. The first two lines talk about how the singer is admiring their companion, watching them go "through space and time" which could be interpreted as admiring their accomplishments and experiences. The singer then reveals that they've been sitting there for a while, just caught up in the moment of gazing into the eyes of the person they're with.
The second verse reveals that the singer is worried that their companion might disappear. They check the "frequencies" which could be interpreted as checking on their moods or emotions, making sure everything is okay. The repetition of "I can't see you" in the last verse could be interpreted as the singer being scared that their companion will vanish or leave them. The darkness they mention could be interpreted as uncertainty or insecurity about the future of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Look how all the moonlight shines
Observing the beauty of the surrounding environment
I watch you race through space and time
Observing the movement and activity of a loved one in their life journey
'Cause I've been seated here a while
Reflecting on one's own comfort and stability in contrast to the movement of others
Just gazing closely in your eyes
Expressing affection towards a loved one
I check your frequencies again
Monitoring the behavior and communication of a loved one
No, don't be vanishing
Expressing fear of losing the loved one
I don't think i could bear it, no, no
Stressing the emotional difficulty of losing the loved one
No, no
Repeating the expression of fear and distress
If you were to disappear
Imagining the worst-case scenario of losing the loved one
I can't see you
Expressing the inability to see the loved one
Dark in here
Describing the physical environment without the loved one
Cannot see you
Repeating the inability to see the loved one
I can't see you
Emphasizing the emotional pain of not being able to see the loved one
Contributed by Molly H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Virgo Sagittarius
Look how all the moonlight shines
I watch you race through space and time
'Cause I've been seated here a while
Just gazing closely in your eyes
I check your frequencies again
No, don't be vanishing
I don't think i could bear it, no, no
No, no
If you were to disappear
I can't see you
I can't see you
Dark in here
Cannot see you
I can't see you
I can't see you
zombie girl
Magnifica cancion. Hermosa voz de niña, jamas igualada
tabby
such a lovely song
Chris Sherri
Awesome song.
Jade Jewels
Pleasent to draw to,// thanks for posting!
Ernesto Jara Zegarra
made in heaven!
René Harmsen
wait for 2:37
Aparody Cultofpersonality
I told everyone I can tear the Word to shreds, just did, it is because Jehovah refuses to see he only learnt from himself, for only he exsisted and not any other being. How could he learn acceptance for anyone but himself? He makes justice personal, therefore he is but a man having feelings we all feel. Man learns and changes according. Jehovah only lies to himself. 1 day all that exists will cease to exsist for he will pull the plug himself. I want to change that outcome, how can I if he thinks he is right?