Fiction Plane’s first major label release, Everything Will Never Be OK, with MCA Records, was released in the US in March 2003 with the single "Hate". Shortly after the album’s release, Bloomington, IN drummer Pete Wilhoit joined the band.
In spite of positive critical acclaim for the group, including being named a ‘Breaker’ Artist by AOL Music in March of 2003, MCA folded and the band moved over to Geffen records. In 2005 the band released a 4-song EP entitled Bitter Forces and Lame Race Horses on the Geffen imprint label Everybody's Records.
In 2006, Fiction Plane made a brief move to Interscope Records and parted ways with founding member and bass/keyboard player Dan Brown[. Joe Sumner took over on bass and the band started working on a new album, Left Side of the Brain, which was released on Bieler Bros. Records on May 22, 2007. Behind the success of the singles "Two Sisters" (a popular single in France, Belgium and Holland) and "Death Machine" the album rose all the way to #46 on the Billboard Heatseeker Album Chart.
On January 23, 2008, Left Side of the Brain was released in Japan through Sideout Records with two bonus tracks: "Drink (acoustic)" and "Put On Your Shoes."
In April 2008, a limited tour edition of Left Side of the Brain was re-released in France through XIII Bis Records, containing five bonus tracks "VIP fast", "Coolest Kid", "At Ease", "Sleepwalker", "Drink (acoustic)"), a video clip ("Two Sisters"), and a hidden track, "The Circus Trouser Enthusiast". Four of the bonus cuts were unused demos recorded in 2006. "Sleepwalker" is an early version of what would become "Anyone," the official album’s first track.
On March 23, 2009, the band released its first-ever live DVD and CD package, simply entitled Paradiso, through XIII Bis Records. It was recorded on December 7, 2008 at the band’s sold-out performance in Amsterdam and then mixed by Ash Howes and mastered by Andy Walters at the famed Abbey Road Studios in London. Special features on the DVD include the unedited version of the “It’s A Lie” video, and a photo gallery of images taken along the band’s touring journey.
In February 2010, Fiction Plane completed the recording of their latest studio album, Sparks, which has an initial European release slated for May 3rd, 2010 on Roadrunner Records. The UK and US album releases are set to follow in the Fall. Produced by Paul Corkett, whose collaborations also include artists the likes of Nick Cave, Bjork and Placebo, Sparks is said to include both large anthems and eclectic tracks.
Fiction Plane has performed before hundreds of thousands in arenas and festivals all across Europe, Asia and North America, and have headlined their own largely sold out European tour.
In 2005, Fiction Plane was the support act for Sting's Broken Music Tour, which took the band all over Europe playing 29 shows in 25 countries.
Fiction Plane was then hired to support The Police on the North American, European, Australian/New Zealand, and Asian legs of their 2007 Reunion Tour, playing 87 shows.
In support of the album Left Side of the Brain and the singles "Two Sisters" and "Death Machine" Fiction Plane performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2007.
In the Spring of 2008, Fiction Plane toured America with The Bravery and Your Vegas. The band also toured the UK in March supporting The Feeling and supported 311 and Snoop Dogg on the 2008 Summer Unity Tour in the US.
In December, 2008, Fiction Plane performed a largely sold-out run through Europe, culminating in selling out the legendary Paradiso in Amsterdam.
On February 27, 2009, Fiction Plane previewed five brand new songs at a concert at Arlene's Grocery in New York City. The song titles were "Telephone Unknown," "Humanoid," "Denied," "Zero," and "Contagious." “Humanoid” and “Zero” are both currently featured in the track listing for their upcoming studio album Sparks.
Fiction Plane has also been featured on several high-profile European music festivals, including Paaspop and Pinkpop in The Netherlands, The Vieilles Charrues in France, Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park in Germany.
In support of their new album Sparks, Fiction Plane recently revealed that they will be performing this summer at a number of major European rock festivals including the Meribel Little World Festival, the Benatska Festival in the Czech Republic and Sautrock in Austria.
The band's members are:
Joe Sumner (lead vocals, bass)
Seton Daunt (guitar)
Pete Wilhoit (drums)
Former members:
Dan Brown (bass, keyboards) - until 2006
Olly Taylor (drums) - until 2003
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Fiction Plane Lyrics
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I listen to my babe exhale
I hope my babe is feeling well
When my babe suffers, me as well
I'm incomplete in every way
I forgot to feed my babe today
I took my babe up on the hill
How is it I care so much
And still forget important stuff
It seems my babe's not even here
It seems my babe has disappeared
I spent a while away from home
I went to see life on my own
I kept my babe out of my mind
I pretended that this heart's not mine
On returning home I found
My babe was dug into the ground
My babes' heart was clean and pure
The man had said there was no cure
My babe cried ‘please let me out'
I couldn't hear cause I had doubts
About the things I can't control
So far away where life is cold
The lyrics of "Listen to my Babe" by Fiction Plane expresses the helpless feeling a person can experience when they witness their loved ones suffer. The singer listens to his partner breathe, hoping that everything is going well for them. However, he is aware that when his loved one suffers, he feels it too. The lines "I forgot to feed my babe today" and "With no idea my babe is ill" reflect the uncertainty and confusion associated with caring for someone who is dealing with an illness or going through a tough time, despite being completely invested in their well-being.
The song also speaks about the guilt and regret that comes with being away from a loved one when they need them the most. The singer admits to ignoring his responsibilities and his loved one while he was focused on his own life. However, when he returns, he finds that his loved one is gone, and he regrets not being there when they needed him the most. The lines "My babes' heart was clean and pure/The man had said there was no cure" speak to the overarching theme of the song, which is the inevitability of death and the helpless feeling associated with knowing that one has no control over life and death.
In conclusion, the song speaks to themes of love, loss, helplessness, and regret. It underscores the fact that despite our best efforts, sometimes we are unable to protect those we love and that sometimes, it's simply out of our control.
Line by Line Meaning
I listen to my babe inhale
I pay close attention to my partner's every breath as a sign of our intimacy.
I listen to my babe exhale
I am attuned to the rhythms of my partner's breathing, as a reflection of their emotional state.
I hope my babe is feeling well
I feel deeply invested in my partner's well-being, and am concerned for their happiness and health.
When my babe suffers, me as well
I experience my partner's pain as my own, and am deeply affected by their hardships.
I'm incomplete in every way
I feel inadequate and insufficient, as if I am not capable of fully meeting my partner's needs.
I forgot to feed my babe today
I have overlooked a basic responsibility to care for my partner, and feel guilty for my neglect.
I took my babe up on the hill
I have gone on a journey with my partner, seeking new experiences and adventures together.
With no idea my babe is ill
I have been oblivious to my partner's suffering, and failed to recognize signs of their distress.
How is it I care so much
Despite my failings, I deeply love and care for my partner, and am committed to their happiness.
And still forget important stuff
Despite my best intentions, I am prone to making mistakes and neglecting important responsibilities.
It seems my babe's not even here
I have lost touch with my partner, both physically and emotionally, and struggle to reconnect with them.
It seems my babe has disappeared
My partner has become distant and removed from our relationship, and I am struggling to understand why.
I spent a while away from home
I have been absent for an extended period of time, neglecting my partner and our relationship.
I went to see life on my own
I have been seeking new experiences outside of my relationship, looking for meaning and purpose in other places.
I kept my babe out of my mind
In my pursuit of individual fulfillment, I have neglected to think of my partner and their needs.
I pretended that this heart's not mine
I have been in denial about my own emotions and feelings, and have suppressed my love for my partner.
On returning home I found
After returning to my relationship, I discovered a painful truth about my partner's health and well-being.
My babe was dug into the ground
My partner was buried, either literally or metaphorically, and I am grieving their loss.
My babe's heart was clean and pure
Despite their suffering, my partner has remained kind and compassionate, and their spirit is still beautiful and good.
The man had said there was no cure
I have received devastating news about my partner's condition, and am struggling to accept the reality of their situation.
My babe cried ‘please let me out'
Despite their suffering, my partner is still fighting for their life, and has not given up hope.
I couldn't hear cause I had doubts
My own fears and uncertainties have clouded my judgment and prevented me from fully supporting my partner.
About the things I can't control
I am struggling to come to terms with my lack of power over my partner's health and fate.
So far away where life is cold
I feel isolated and disconnected, both from my partner and from the world around me.
Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing
Written by: DAN BROWN, JOSEPH SUMNER, SETON DAUNT
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Love this song.
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Ein wunderschöner Tag in Amsterdam...grazie