There is
… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least twelve artists using the name Echo.
There is
- a Taiwanese indie pop band (回聲樂團);
- a China Mainland pop band (see below);
- a Swiss folk band with the name written as 'eCHo';
- an electronic group from the United States (see below);
- a Japanese hardcore band;
- a French electronic producer, (see below);
- a Hungarian pop band from the 70s;
-shoegaze indie artist with an album titled “adjust”
- a guitar-based 5-piece from Bad Segeberg in Germany (who recorded the three 'demo' tracks here);
- a hip hop group from Poland;
- a metal band from Israel and also an alternative rapper from Israel
- a Drum & Bass producer and DJ from the U.S.A. (San Francisco).
- a Romanian Progressive Rock group.
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The Chinese Mainland pop band, echo, started their career as indie band in Wuhan, and released the debut album "Echo" in 2007. The theme song from 'New Shanghai (新上海滩)' - 歌未央 (ge1 wei2 yang1, The Song not Ended) hits the public and makes them first known.
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Echo, a project from producers/multi instrumentalists JOY ASKEW & TAKUYA NAKAMURA, a seductive fusion of tradicional vocal jazz and downtempo electronic grooves.
On their eponymous debut, the New York duo puts a mesmerizing stamp on carefully-chosen jazz standards, as well as captivating originals. Echo was born from NYC's live drum & bass scene. Askew initially discovered Nakamura playing trumpet and keyboards at the SoHo nightclub Shine's popular party "Prohibited Beatz". The rotating live line-up of DJs, MCs, and diverse musicians inspired Askew instantly, because it reminded her of one of her biggest influences: Miles Davis' late-'60s electric period (In A Silent Way, Bitches Brew).
"At Shine I was seeing jazz re-emerging in a fresh way, because there's so much more technology to play with, and so many different directions you can go in, with drum and bass rhythms, and all the possibilities offered by electronics."
Askew and Nakamura began to collaborate. One afternoon at Askew's apartment, Nakamura played her a new track he'd been working on. "It was this great, bubbly rhythm," she recalls, and it inspired her to start singing the Cole Porter standard "I've Got You Under My Skin." The two seemingly disparate components fit hand-in-glove, and "within 20 minutes, we'd almost recorded the whole thing." By marrying the relaxed rhythmic undercurrents and cutting-edge production techniques with more-traditional songwriting, the pair had hit upon a unique direction for Echo.
One of the album's most affecting (and revealing) tracks is the moody, sensually rhythmic "Secret Self," inspired by Askew's long-standing love of Beat Generation authors like Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, and Jack Kerouac. In fact, the specific impetus, according to the singer, was listening to the excerpt "Jazz of the Beat Generation" from the CD "Jack Kerouac Reads On The Road".
Besides his current work with live drum and bass act Nerve and neo-soul outfit Organic Grooves, Takuya Nakamura has played with such jazz notables as flugelhorn great Clark Terry, drummer/arranger Bob Moses, and saxophonist Ravi Coltrane.
Taken from Echo's website
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ECHO was born in France during the year of 1971 and in the 1990's he played with several pop bands as both a bassist and a guitarist, however he always felt slightly frustrated that somehow he could not quite express himself fully. So three years ago he shut himself in a room and began the journey in nurturing his craft, where he developed into the outstanding musical producer that we see today.
Myspace gave ECHO the opportunity to gain exposure and within four months, he had obtained world wide air play and interest from record companies in the U.S, Germany and of course his native France.
Can also be found on last.fm as Echo (Fr) & Echo Armando, although officially it's just 'Echo'.
The Girl From Ipanema
Echo Lyrics
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The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
When she walks, she's like a samba
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
That when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
How can he tell her he loves her
Yes I would give my heart gladly
But each day, that she walks to the sea
She looks straight ahead, not at he
Tall, (and) tan, (and) young, (and) lovely
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
And when she passes, he smile - but she doesn't see
(Doesn't see)
(She just doesn't see, she never sees him)
The lyrics of "The Girl From Ipanema" by Echo describe a young and beautiful girl who walks along the beaches of Ipanema in Brazil. The singer watches her as she passes by, captivated by her effortless grace and the way she moves to the rhythm of the samba. The girl is so stunning that everyone she passes lets out a sigh of admiration. The singer watches her with a bittersweet sadness, desperate to confess his love for her but knowing that he never will. She walks towards the sea, never glancing back at him.
The lyrics are full of imagery of the vibrant life in Brazil, from the sun-kissed shores of Ipanema to the samba music that fills the air. The song is both romantic and melancholic, with a sense of longing that pervades throughout. The girl represents the unattainable, the embodiment of beauty and youth that we can only admire from afar.
The song has become an international classic, celebrated for its smooth melody and haunting lyrics. It captures the spirit of Brazil and the glamour of the 1960s, when the song was first released. "The Girl From Ipanema" remains a timeless hit, treasured by generations of music lovers.
Line by Line Meaning
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from Ipanema is a beautiful and youthful woman with a long and lithe figure that complements her radiant, sun-kissed skin.
The girl from Ipanema goes walking
The object of the singer's affection is frequently seen walking around the town of Ipanema, perhaps running errands, enjoying the scenery, or just indulging in a leisurely stroll.
And when she passes, each one she passes goes - ah
The girl's alluring presence seems to captivate everyone around her, prompting them to take notice and perhaps even sigh or gasp in admiration.
When she walks, she's like a samba
The girl's movement and posture while walking are reminiscent of the carefree and rhythmic style of samba dancing, characterized by a relaxed and swaying motion.
That swings so cool and sways so gentle
The girl's walk exudes a sense of effortless and natural grace, much like the smooth and flowing movements of a swing or pendulum.
(Ooh) But he watch her so sadly
Despite his overwhelming admiration for the girl, the singer is filled with a melancholy mood, perhaps due to the realization that his attraction may never be reciprocated.
How can he tell her he loves her
The singer is struggling with the challenge of expressing his feelings to the girl, who may not even be aware of his presence or intentions.
Yes I would give my heart gladly
The singer is willing to make a profound sacrifice of his emotions and vulnerability for the chance to connect romantically with the object of his affection.
But each day, that she walks to the sea
The girl's daily routine may involve a visit to the nearby ocean, which further underscores her beauty and natural allure.
She looks straight ahead, not at he
Despite the singer's close proximity to the girl and his frequent gaze upon her, she remains oblivious to his feelings and does not return his eye contact.
And when she passes, he smile - but she doesn't see
Even when the singer manages to summon a smile in response to the girl's passing, she remains unaware of his existence and does not acknowledge his presence.
(Doesn't see)
The girl is so consumed with her own thoughts or surroundings that she is entirely oblivious to the singer's infatuation with her.
(She just doesn't see, she never sees him)
The girl's lack of recognition or response to the singer's affectionate overtures is a persistent theme throughout the song, leaving the singer to lament his unrequited love for her.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore
Written by: Norman Gimbel, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes
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