With their dramatic flow, jazzy beats an… Read Full Bio ↴Dream/Clone – New York, NY
With their dramatic flow, jazzy beats and a flair for the hypnotically melodic, Dream/Clone has been winning over audiences since their formation in 2003. The trio’s new EP, Transymphonic, is music for both the body and the brain; songs for both dancing and thought, and signifies the arrival of a unique and winning new act that has persisted and grown in some of the most unlikely of ways.
Dream/Clone originated at Amherst College in the late 90’s. Staze, (Dave Stasiak) a lifelong musician who had began his musical life in his church and school choir and had moved on to studying classical and jazz in college, began incorporating hip-hop beats in his work, along with elements of techno and house. In his senior year, while making an album for a school project, he happened upon Brett Richey, a Pittsburgh native and lifelong hip-hop lover and both an aspiring rapper and poker player. The two found that their music styles fit, and Brett ended up laying his lyrics and flow on Staze’s beats. The material they created would comprise over half of their debut album, Future Holds Nothing, released in late 2004, under their new name, Dream/Clone.
Going the independent route, the act financed themselves through a somewhat unorthodox manner - Brett’s poker winnings. As he explains, “After college, I didn’t want a real job, so I kept playing and getting better. I caught the eye of Eric Lindgren, one of the top players in the world.” Brett has appeared in the World Series of Poker on ESPN twice and played in the $50,000 buy-in H.O.R.S.E. event. But as Brett states, the poker is a means to an end: “I care much more about the music. Poker is a job.”
With Brett’s poker winnings supporting the act, they began to play shows relentlessly, promoting the album and creating a buzz for themselves in the Boston underground, opening for acts such as Tonedeff and 2mex of the Visionaries. When Boston’s confines became a little tight, Staze and Brett took themselves to the birthplace of hip-hop, New York City, to bring their game to the next level. Dream/Clone would quickly take on a new member, the Ghanaian rapper Nkozi, and record their new EP, Transymphonic.
What one notices immediately upon listening to Transymphonic is Dream/Clones musicality. Unlike most hip-hop acts, the group used an approach more akin to that of a rock band. As Staze explains, “We don’t use samples. We compose the music more organically.” The effect is apparent in songs like the anthemic “Get Amped,” which sounds like Nkozi and Brett leading the world’s funkiest marching band. “KTU” showcases Staze’s house influences and Nkozi’s astonishing flow to create a song both substantive and danceable, with various percussive elements all working harmoniously. “Lookin” manages to use a well-worn lyrical theme – looking for women – and makes it inventive and fresh, with Staze’s fast-patter hook and Brett’s compelling story and flow.
Dream/Clone, while proud of Transymphonic, isn’t resting on its laurels. With upcoming touring scheduled, the trio is eager to take their music to the people and to expand its audience. As Brett states, “Our music is everyday music for everyday people. It’s music that anyone and everyone can relate to.” And with Dream/Clone’s persistence and elevation of their craft, one can expect Transymphonic to blow their game up in 2008.
Apocalypse
Dream/Clone Lyrics
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The Sun ahead
Where Am I?
Am I dead?
Falling Skies
Rising collapses
The sand of time
Frozen Flower
Unknown Power
Dead Flower
Vengeful Hour
Orient Tower
Deadly Fire
Dark Power
Our Desire
The Sand of time
Bleeds through my Hands
The Sand of time
Has dark revenge
It's over now
I've done my part
So tell me now,
Why it's so dark?
Frozen Flower
Unknown Power
Dead Flower
Vengeful Hour
Orient Tower
Deadly Fire
Dark Power
Our Desire
These lyrics explore themes of confusion, despair, and impending doom in the face of an apocalyptic event.
In the first verse, the singer expresses a state of disorientation and uncertainty. They find themselves in a desolate environment, with sand in their eyes and the sun looming ahead. They question their own existence, pondering whether they are already dead. This sets the tone for the song and establishes the singer's vulnerability and fear.
The second verse delves deeper into the apocalyptic imagery. The lyrics depict a world in chaos, with falling skies and rising collapses. The sand of time, often representing the passage of life and inevitability, becomes a symbol of the multiple apocalypses that have occurred. It suggests that time itself is contributing to the destruction and decay.
The refrain, "Frozen Flower, Unknown Power, Dead Flower, Vengeful Hour," further enhances the sense of foreboding. The frozen flower represents something beautiful and delicate that has been rendered lifeless, possibly by an unknown force or power. The vengeful hour indicates a moment of reckoning or revenge, adding a sinister element to the unfolding narrative.
The third verse introduces a specific location, the Orient Tower, which is engulfed in deadly fire. This serves as a specific instance within the broader apocalyptic context, emphasizing the destructive power of darkness and desire. It suggests that these forces are driving the chaos and destruction further.
The chorus and final stanza reinforce the recurring motif of the sand of time. The singer's hands are unable to hold onto it, symbolizing their lack of control over the unfolding events. The sand of time takes on a darker significance, indicating a desire for revenge, possibly reflecting the singer's feelings of powerlessness and a wish to right the wrongs that have led to the apocalyptic state.
Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of despair and confusion in the face of an apocalypse, emphasizing the destructive forces at play and the singer's longing for understanding and resolution amidst the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Sand in my Eyes
I feel blinded and unclear
The Sun ahead
There is a daunting future ahead
Where Am I?
I am lost and confused
Am I dead?
I question my existence and mortality
Falling Skies
The world around me is in chaos
Rising collapses
Even the strongest things are falling apart
The sand of time
The passage of time
Brings Apocalypses
Leads to catastrophic events
Frozen Flower
A life or situation that is stagnant and unchanging
Unknown Power
A force that is not yet understood
Dead Flower
Something that was once beautiful but now lifeless
Vengeful Hour
A time of retribution and punishment
Orient Tower
A place with a dangerous influence or presence
Deadly Fire
A destructive force that consumes everything in its path
Dark Power
An evil and manipulative force
Our Desire
Our strong longing or craving
The Sand of time
The passage of time
Bleeds through my Hands
I feel like I am losing control over time
The Sand of time
The passage of time
Has dark revenge
Seeks vengeance or retribution
It's over now
The situation has come to an end
I've done my part
I have fulfilled my role or responsibilities
So tell me now,
Now, I am seeking answers
Why it's so dark?
Why is everything so bleak and gloomy?
Frozen Flower
A life or situation that is stagnant and unchanging
Unknown Power
A force that is not yet understood
Dead Flower
Something that was once beautiful but now lifeless
Vengeful Hour
A time of retribution and punishment
Orient Tower
A place with a dangerous influence or presence
Deadly Fire
A destructive force that consumes everything in its path
Dark Power
An evil and manipulative force
Our Desire
Our strong longing or craving
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Leon Hering
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MS MS
"When He opened the second seal
I heard the second living creature saying,
'Come and see.'
And another horse, fiery red, went out.
And it was granted to the one who sat on it
to take peace from the earth,
and that people should kill one another;
and there was given to him a great sword."
—Revelation 6:3-4
Brandy Kidd
There are no coincidences with the Lord. Two days ago, my dad who preaches occasionally at our church and is asleep, brought up the red horse to me while discussing his Bible study for his next sermon. Now, my whole congregation is asleep, being preterist in their views and believing that the book of Revelation was fulfilled with the Roman empire. God is so awesome that he has been opening my dad's eyes and little by little he has been realizing the times. Plus, the last two years my mother has developed a compulsion for canning food, oblivious to the fact that I have been praying for preparedness this whole time.
Fullpower 1221 empty Hourglass
Give thanks to the Lord we have a few more weeks, months, or years to wake people up to Jesus Christ.
MS MS
"When He opened the second seal
I heard the second living creature saying,
'Come and see.'
And another horse, fiery red, went out.
And it was granted to the one who sat on it
to take peace from the earth,
and that people should kill one another;
and there was given to him a great sword."
—Revelation 6:3-4
msyahwey4ever
Bless your heart! 💗 All you have on your plate and you still care about others. What a wonderful person!
*SEE-HEAR-PROPHESY* end times
Thank you. I "see" and have visions and God dreams as well. Going to pray about your vision.
John Morlan
My name is Kim ( using my husbands YouTube). Love your videos. I really liked the video you made about angels, miracles and NDEs, from Sid Roth's shows. Would you consider doing more like that?
SUE BENNETT
Something did happen on the 23.....it was our great sign as there are so many signs all around us....just live out your days doing the work we are here for and just be ready!
Gabrielle Adger
Wow Amen. Thank you
richard taylor
Thanks for the INFO
Hendra Yonathan
Same with me i had dreams all red, its all red , is it possible that god is releasing the four horsemen ? Or is it elijah on fire ? Please inform us sister , this is exciting times to come