Deakin met Anima… Read Full Bio ↴Deakin (born Josh Dibb) is a psychedelic pop musician.
Deakin met Animal Collective's Avey Tare (Dave Portner), Panda Bear (Noah Lennox) and Geologist (Brian Weitz) in high school. For years, the four of them had swapped homemade recordings, shared musical ideas and performed in different group configurations.
After high school Panda Bear and Deakin went to Boston, where Deakin attended Brandeis University. Avey Tare and Geologist moved to New York City to attend NYU and Columbia University respectively when they were finished with high school. After months of playing the band finally settled on the name "Animal Collective". After touring with the group from 2004 to the end of 2006 and recording two albums, Feels and Strawberry Jam, he decided to temporarily leave the group for various creative and personal reasons.
In 2009, Deakin did remixes for songs Zero by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Mirando by Ratatat.
On New Years Day 2010 he performed his first set of solo material at the Ottobar in Baltimore
After years of recording, Deakin released his first solo album "Sleep Cycle" on April 6, 2016.
Albums (with Animal Collective)
* Campfire Songs (March, 2003) - Catsup Plate
* Here Comes the Indian (June 17, 2003) - Paw Tracks
* Feels (October 18, 2005) - FatCat
* Strawberry Jam (September 10, 2007) - Domino Records - US #72, UK Indie #13
* ODDSAC (August 10, 2010) - Swiss Dots
* Centipede HZ (September 4, 2012) - Domino Records
* Tangerine Reef (August 17, 2018) - Domino Records
A Tune for Jack
Deakin Lyrics
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And I'm looking for something rather special
Yes, there he is, it's the sea elephant
And a big fella too, about 18 inches from tip to tale
That down turned snout's nearly 18 feet long
The song "A Tune for Jack" by Deakin opens up with a description of a place called Patagonia in South America. The singer is in search of something special and finds it in the form of a sea elephant which he describes as a big fella, measuring about 18 inches from tip to tail. One of the most remarkable features of the sea elephant is its nose or trunk which is nearly 18 feet long.
The lyrics suggest a sense of awe and reverence towards nature and its unique creations. The sea elephant, with its massive body and long nose, is presented as a symbol of the marvels of the natural world. The use of vivid imagery and descriptive language creates a vivid picture in the listener's imagination, transporting them to the distant shores of Patagonia.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the beauty and diversity of the natural world, urging listeners to value and appreciate the wonders of the planet. It is a reminder of the fragility of our planet's ecosystems and the urgent need to protect and preserve them for future generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Patagonia in South America
I am in Patagonia, a region in South America.
And I'm looking for something rather special
I am searching for something unique and extraordinary.
Yes, there he is, it's the sea elephant
I have found a sea elephant.
And a big fella too, about 18 inches from tip to tale
This sea elephant is enormous, measuring around 18 inches from head to tail.
That down turned snout's nearly 18 feet long
The snout of this sea elephant is exceptionally long, measuring almost 18 feet.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICK FRANGLEN, FRED DEAKIN, JIMMY WEBB
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