Eben have been performing over the summer at festivals and venues across the UK. Highlights have included being picked by Zane Lowe and Hugh Stephens to play at Radio 1's Fringe Festival in Maidstone (lead up to the Big Weekend), playing at ZOO8 Festival, Kent (Mark Ronson, Pendulum and The Hives), Greenbelt Festival (Jose Gonzales, Fightstar and The Race), Lounge on the Farm Festival (The View, Super Furry Animals and Mystery Jets) & headlining at Soul Survivor Festival, Somerset. Brightness EP was recorded by the band at The Way Studio, London, and produced by Tai Azeez. The EP has been recieved really well since its release and Brightness has been used in an award winning Hollywood short movie.
The main influences eben would cite would be Sigur Ros, Arcade Fire and Radiohead, whilst enjoying a wide range of music genres from classical to progressive rock to indie.
"Eben are one of the finest bands that Kent has to offer, they never cease to set a high standard for unsigned acts to follow." Tom Kirkby BBC Kent Introducing.
Room Thirteen give Brightness EP 10/13 and write: "With a delicate reverence Eben paint melodic, touching tunes that swell with bliss and hope. The epic tunes with depth and dreamy introspection displayed on the 'Brightness EP' would be a fine start for any band, and having only to into being last year, Eben display an intricacy in their music that is highly sought after by far older groups."
Momentum (Soul Survivor Festival 06) write: "Only formed in spring this year, eben, have been making some noise on the scene with their anthemic, beautiful and inspiring genius. Dense lyrics and sparse melodies seamlessly blend together with no sound or hint of contradiction. Your chance to see them before the NME writers are gloating about UK rocks latest unconventional find."
Just The Way
Eben Lyrics
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I'd rather take a walk with you
so many running but I don't wanna loose you now
am a son of the highest, everything belongs to me. yeah
now what ever I say, this is exactly it comes to me
because the journey of a thousand miles begins with a step surely you would get there, am not afraid I fly so high.
In Eben's song "Just The Way", the opening line "life is a journey" sets the tone for the message he wants to convey. He recognizes that life is a journey with its inevitable ups and downs, but he chooses to embrace it with someone special by his side. He symbolizes this by saying "I'd rather take a walk with you" instead of running like most people do, showing that he values the journey more than the destination. He goes on to say that he doesn't want to lose that special person, emphasizing again how important that person is to him.
Eben's faith is also evident in the lyrics. He acknowledges that he is a son of the highest and everything belongs to him. This gives him confidence in whatever he says, knowing that it will come to him. He realizes that the journey of life begins with a single step, and he is not afraid to take that step and soar as high as he can.
Overall, the song encourages the listener to cherish life's journey and not to be afraid to take risks and pursue their dreams. Eben recognizes that with the right person by our side and faith in ourselves, we can overcome any obstacle and achieve our goals.
Line by Line Meaning
life is a journey
Life is a path each of us takes, facing its ups and downs.
I'd rather take a walk with you
Rather than rushing through life, I want to share the moments with you.
so many running but I don't wanna loose you now
Others may be in a hurry, but I want to enjoy each other's company and not let go.
am a son of the highest, everything belongs to me. yeah
I believe in a higher power, and because of that, I am blessed with everything I need.
now what ever I say, this is exactly it comes to me
I believe in the power of positive thinking, and by speaking positively, I attract good things to myself.
because the journey of a thousand miles begins with a step surely you would get there, am not afraid I fly so high.
Though a daunting journey may seem endless, I'm confident in taking that first step and soaring towards my goals.
Contributed by Xavier G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Duchrist2012
Waouh Eben!!!! i love your music & your stle!your voce is a real gift from God. U R so original.i'm living in Cameroon and i hope to see u one of these days in concert here.I really want people to discover you and your music.Keep it up bro!keep on flying from glory to glory.....that's the way we R ! Yes!
@fsfehico
Best rock gospel Artist in the world
@wilsonokafor3593
love this song endlessly
@tawandajambaya2635
we love you bro, come to zimbabwe