They released through the leaf label Springer EP (2003), Rumraket (2005), Tripper (2004), Under Giant Trees EP (2007), Parades (2007) and the live recording with The Danish National Chamber Orchestra, Performing Parades (2009) before releasing their 2012 4th album ‘Piramida‘.
Along the new album Efterklang also launched ‘The Piramida Concerts’ which premiered in a concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in Sydney Opera House May 26th 2012. In Total the band played 16 of these orchestral concerts in connection with the release of the ‘Piramida‘ album.
Efterklang also dabbles with filmmaking (see ‘The Ghost of Piramida’ by Andreas Koefoed & An Island, their collaborative film with Vincent Moon) and they also use to run the tiny, but prolific label Rumraket.
The project went into hiatus in 2014 after the formation of Liima by Tatu Rönkkö, Mads Brauer, Casper Clausen and Rasmus Stolberg.
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The Soft Beating
Efterklang Lyrics
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The soft beating*
The sound of movement
For the better
Will make us walk
Stop load breathing/tweaking
The sound will pour us
And make us walk
[Chorus:]
(From that house)
Letters will come and go,
To the rhythm back and forth
Never e-stop the day
[Verse 2:]
The soft beating,
The sound of movement
For the better
Will make us walk
Stop load tweaking
The sound will pour
And I will let it go
[Bridge:]
From the house in the woods
Me can keep it, or watch it change
We might sleep, sleep comes the most
We can keep it, or watch it fall
Over the top till it all comes down
(It can't imagine it)
Over the top
The lyrics of Efterklang's song The Soft Beating are open to interpretation, but there are a few clear themes that emerge. The first verse seems to be describing the power of music or rhythm to motivate people to move forward. The "soft beating" is the sound of movement, and it "will make us walk." The line "stop load breathing/tweaking" may refer to the idea that sometimes we need to stop overthinking and just let ourselves be carried forward by the beat. The sound will "pour us" and make us walk "for the better," suggesting that this movement is positive and beneficial.
The chorus introduces a new element: letters. They "will come and go" to the rhythm back and forth. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for communication or even the passing of time. The line "never e-stop the day" reinforces the idea that time should not be wasted, but rather should be embraced and experienced fully.
The second verse repeats the themes of the first, with the "soft beating" once again motivating movement. However, the line "and I will let it go" suggests a relinquishing of control or surrender to the rhythm. The bridge introduces the idea of a house in the woods, which could be a literal location or a metaphorical one. The lines "we might sleep, sleep comes the most" suggest a surrender to natural rhythms of rest and wakefulness, and the repeated idea of keeping or watching something change or fall suggests a sense of detachment or distance from the events being described.
Line by Line Meaning
The soft beating*
The gentle sound of a heartbeat
The sound of movement
The noise created from motion
For the better
To improve the situation
Will make us walk
Will encourage us to move forward
Stop load breathing/tweaking
Stop straining ourselves
The sound will pour us
The music will guide us
And make us walk
And motivate us to continue forward
Letters will come and go,
Communication will fluctuate
To the rhythm back and forth
In a constant pattern
Never e-stop the day
Never allow the day to end prematurely
And I will let it go
And I will release any burden
From the house in the woods
From a remote and isolated location
Me can keep it, or watch it change
We can hold onto it, or witness its transformation
We might sleep, sleep comes the most
We may rest, as rest is necessary
We can keep it, or watch it fall
We can continue to hold onto it, or witness its decline
Over the top till it all comes down
Until it reaches its peak and falls apart
(It can't imagine it)
Unimaginable
Over the top
Pushing the boundaries
Contributed by Lila P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Virginia Berndt
I was just listening to Magic Chairs today, and this song came on, and I immediately remembered this video! I just had to re-watch it, and I love it more than ever!
smallambulance
Seriously, how wonderful is this?? My favourite part is when Thomas uses the van for percussion with Rasmus honking away at the driver's seat. Hahahaha
9 9
Man, that 2010 was magic!
Magia Pura<3
Lance Raleigh
I definitely love this band. The Soft Beating is one of my 10 favorite tracks in Magic Chairs. Oh wait, Magic Chairs has 10 tracks. XD
Mikael Simpson
Crisp !!! This is more work than one can imagine.
fokal.struktur
All time fav<3
That drums part at the end reminds me of 'Sunday' by Bloc Party
Nuno PV
Musical awesomeness!
Paula Vinkel
I reallly love this song,
regards, from Chile with love <3
itsreals
This is amazing.
yourtowncousingirl
great editing, better idea! congratulations! :) great music too!