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
Homage to Patagonia
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 downturned snout's nearly 18 feet long.
In Deakin's song "Homage to Patagonia," the singer narrates his search for something special in South America's Patagonia. As the song progresses, he zeroes in on his target, a sea elephant, and gushes over its size and features. He notes that the creature is a "big fella," measuring about 18 inches from tip to tail. However, what really stands out is the sea elephant's downturned snout, which clocks in at almost 18 feet in length. These stark descriptions build a vivid image of the sea elephant and highlight the singer's awe and reverence for the creature.
The song embodies elements of nostalgia and exploration, as the singer seems to be on a journey of self-discovery and reflection. It also highlights the singer's admiration for the natural environment and the creatures that inhabit it. Above all, the song is a tribute to the beauty and majesty of Patagonia and its unique wildlife.
Line by Line Meaning
Patagonia in South America.
I am in Patagonia, which is located in South America.
And I'm looking for something rather special
I have a specific goal in mind while being here.
Yes there he is, it's the sea elephant
I have just spotted a sea elephant.
And a big fella too
This particular sea elephant is quite large.
About 18 inches from tip to tale
The length of the sea elephant from its nose to tail is roughly 18 inches.
That downturned snout's nearly 18 feet long.
The snout of the sea elephant, which is bent downwards, nearly measures 18 feet in length.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRED DEAKIN, NICK FRANGLEN
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