After issuing the singles Talking Backwards, You Are One Of The Few Outsiders Who Really Understands Us, Fire Escape and Harold T. Wilkins on four independent labels between 2006 and 2008, Fanfarlo travelled to Peter Katis's studio in Connecticut, USA to record their debut album, Reservoir. The album was self-released in February 2009 to coincide with a tour of England and Scotland, including dates supporting Snow Patrol. They also performed five shows at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas in March.
In an effort to spread the word as far as possible and make their music as
accessible as possible, Fanfarlo decided to offer their latest album, Reservoir, as a $1 download on http://fanfarlo.com until 7/4/09.
In May, Moshi Moshi will release Fanfarlo's fifth single, Drowning Men, on 7" while Reservoir will again be self-released as a special 'box' edition of 500 CDs.
Fanfarlo will be appearing at select festivals over the summer including the Hinterland Festival on April 30th in Glasgow with further dates to be announced.
Their second album Rooms Filled With Light was Released Feburary 28,2012.
On 10 February 2014 the band released third regular studio album, titled "Let's Go Extinct" on their own New World Records label.
In 2016, Balthazar collaborated with King Knut, as SWOON and released the single "Heatwave". Since 2015, Lucas has been the lead singer and guitarist for the psychedelic pop group Vanishing Twin.
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Ghosts
Fanfarlo Lyrics
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Or moved to higher grounds
There are ghosts by the reservoir
But no one wants them round no more
There’s a spell
For the dam to break
They’ll tell you all about the time when it came
What they took away
It caused a drought
It caused a flood
It came to change us all for good
Do I look like someone?
I’ve heard the voices through the floor
In a strange cold language
They’re planning out a war
So tap into the mainline
And tell me all the secrets
Of a world you once lived in
That your heart could not swallow
The sky is so shallow
It’s late, you’ve been working hard
Drive down to the reservoir
It caused a drought
It caused a flood
It came to change us all for good
Despite the years they’re still around
Have we fallen out for good?
The song "Ghosts" by Fanfarlo is a hauntingly beautiful piece that speaks to humanity's relationship with nature and how we often fail to fully understand and appreciate the natural world. The opening lines suggest that there are ghosts by the reservoir, but no one wants them around anymore. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the way we tend to view the environment as something to be used and discarded, rather than something to be respected and protected.
The lyrics go on to describe a spell for the dam to break, and how people will tell you all about the time when it came and what they took away. This could be a reference to a specific event in history, but it could also be read more broadly as a commentary on how human actions can have unintended consequences, both positive and negative. The line "it caused a drought, it caused a flood, it came to change us all for good" highlights this idea of change, and how even something as simple as a dam can have a profound impact on our lives.
The second half of the song takes on a more personal tone, with the singer describing how they've heard voices through the floor in a strange cold language, and how they feel like there's a war being planned. This could be interpreted as an internal struggle, with the singer grappling with their own fears and anxieties. When they urge the listener to tap into the mainline and tell them all the secrets of a world they once lived in, it could be seen as a call for connection and understanding.
Overall, "Ghosts" is a beautiful and thought-provoking song that touches on themes of environmentalism, human change, and personal struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
They stayed put in their houses
People chose to remain in their homes instead of leaving the area when warned about the danger of the reservoir
Or moved to higher grounds
Some people decided to move to safer areas away from the reservoir
There are ghosts by the reservoir
The area around the reservoir is haunted by the memories of the past and its tragic events
But no one wants them round no more
People are trying to forget the past and move on, so the memories and ghosts are no longer appreciated
There’s a spell
There is an overwhelming feeling of impending doom or catastrophe
For the dam to break
There is a fear that the dam holding back the reservoir could rupture or break and cause destruction
They’ll tell you all about the time when it came
People still discuss the event that happened in the past when the reservoir caused a disaster
What they took away
The disaster resulted in significant loss and damage to the community
In 1922
The year when the disaster happened
It caused a drought
The disaster caused a lack of adequate water supply in the area
It caused a flood
The reservoir overflowed and caused severe flooding
It came to change us all for good
The disaster brought about significant transformation to the community and its people
Do I look like someone?
The singer is feeling lost and disconnected from themselves and their surroundings
I’ve heard the voices through the floor
The singer has had some unusual experiences or encounters that have left them feeling disoriented
In a strange cold language
The voices the singer heard were incomprehensible or difficult to understand
They’re planning out a war
The voices were discussing something that seemed like a significant conflict or struggle
So tap into the mainline
The artist is urging someone to connect with their inner self or consciousness and gain insight
And tell me all the secrets
The singer is seeking to learn about the truths and mysteries of life
Of a world you once lived in
The singer is curious about a past life or experiences of someone else
That your heart could not swallow
The past experiences are too difficult or painful to come to terms with
The sky is so shallow
The artist is feeling disillusioned with life or the world around them
It’s late, you’ve been working hard
The artist is describing a feeling of exhaustion or weariness after a long day
Drive down to the reservoir
The singer is suggesting taking a trip to the area around the reservoir to reflect or gain perspective
Despite the years they’re still around
Despite the passage of time, the memories and effects of the disaster are still present and felt by the community
Have we fallen out for good?
The singer is questioning whether the community has moved on from the disaster and the division it caused
Contributed by Levi O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Heber Yañez
Tipico: Ver a escondidas, traumarte y no pensar en nada mas q en la peli, resignarte a q no habrá segunda parte y buscar las canciones para revivirla 😢
Heber Yañez
@Kriskalher exacto síempre he pensado lo mismo 💞
Kriskalher
Tengo la esperanza de que se volvieron a encontrar en algún momento. La historia del Amuleto decía que si ambas piezas se separan, hay que hacer hasta lo imposible por volver a unirlas
jose carlos araque preciado
Acabas de decir lo que todos pensamos
Y todavía sigo esperando segunda parte
Jose Carlos Araque Preciado
Heber Yañez ese comentario me identifico mucho yo lloro cada vez que pienso en ella y la veo
Jorge
no puedo olvidar la despedida.... cuando una parte de ese amuleto se lo desprende :D y esta canción me ayuda a imaginarme estar en el lugar de rafa.... sobre todo en cuando mira la ventana.
Mario Nvr Guerrero
A ESCONDIDAS :´)
hace poco vi la peli, y esta canción es GENIAL
DJ Cristhian Vecherel
Yo aquí esperando la segunda parte de a escondidas.
José San Martín
Eu acho que os bons filmes só tem uma parte.
Jorge
una segunda parte :D