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'.
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Echo Lyrics
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Tapping at the window
Stay concerned
That there's a gun
In the song "Firework" by Echo, the lyrics "Have fun, tapping at the window, stay concerned, that there's a gun" can be interpreted in a variety of ways. The juxtaposition of having fun with the imagery of tapping at a window creates a sense of unease and tension. The act of tapping at a window typically conveys a sense of curiosity, perhaps a desire to connect with someone on the other side. However, when paired with the notion of staying concerned because there is a gun present, the mood shifts to one of apprehension and awareness of danger.
The line "Have fun, tapping at the window" could be seen as a metaphor for engaging in life's simple pleasures or pursuing one's desires. The act of tapping can symbolize reaching out or making a connection with others. This sense of playfulness or enjoyment is countered by the caution urged in the subsequent line "Stay concerned, that there's a gun." Here, the mention of a gun introduces a threat or potential danger, disrupting the carefree mood initially established in the first line.
The juxtaposition of having fun and staying concerned can be seen as a reflection of conflicting emotions or experiences within the singer. The lyrics may suggest a duality between wanting to enjoy the moment or have fun, while also remaining vigilant and mindful of potential risks or threats. This internal struggle between light-heartedness and a sense of danger can create a sense of tension and uncertainty within the listener, inviting them to consider the complexities of human emotions and experiences.
Overall, the lyrics "Have fun, tapping at the window, stay concerned, that there's a gun" evoke a sense of contrast and ambiguity, blending elements of joy and caution. Through this juxtaposition, Echo may be offering a commentary on the unpredictable nature of life or exploring themes of risk, fear, and the need for balance between moments of enjoyment and moments of vigilance. The imagery presented in these lines invites listeners to contemplate the complexities of human existence and the delicate balance between seeking pleasure and staying mindful of potential dangers.
Line by Line Meaning
Have fun
Enjoy yourself and make the most of the moment
Tapping at the window
Feeling like someone is trying to get your attention or reach out to you
Stay concerned
Continue to care and pay attention to what is happening around you
That there's a gun
Realizing that there is a danger or threat present
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Echo Goza
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