1) An American post-h… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists sharing the name Finch:
1) An American post-hardcore band
2) A Dutch prog rock band
3) An Australian rock band from the 70s
4) A German rapper/multi-genre artist formerly known as Finch Asozial
1. Finch (1999–2006, 2007–2010, 2013–2016, 2019-present) is an American alternative rock/post-hardcore band from Temecula, California. The band released an EP (Falling Into Place) and two full-length albums, What It Is to Burn and Say Hello to Sunshine, before declaring a hiatus in 2006. Finch reformed in 2007, playing a reunion show on November 23 at the Glasshouse in Pomona, California. They released a self-titled EP a year later, and were in the process of writing their third studio album when they disbanded in late 2010. After playing a group of shows commemorating the ten-year anniversary of What It Is to Burn in 2012, Finch signed with Razor & Tie in 2014 and revealed that they were working on a new studio album. The album was titled Back to Oblivion and released on September 30, 2014.
2. Finch (1974 - 1978) was a Dutch progressive rock group that continued to be known internationally years after their final concert on 14 November 1978 in World Forum Convention Center of The Hague. 2. Finch was established by guitarist Joop van Nimwegen, bass player Peter Vink (Vink meaning Finch in Dutch) and drummer Beer Klaasse. Nimwegen and Vink had earlier worked together in the Dutch formation Q65. The musical leader was Joop van Nimwegen. For lack of a good singer, Finch decided to build a repertoire of instrumental rock. Keyboardist Paul Vink joined, but was soon replaced by Cleem Determeijer, then a student at the Rotterdam Academy of Music.
The first album, Glory Of The Inner Force, was published in Finch's native Netherlands, as well as by Atlantic in the US. On both sides of the ocean the album received positive reviews. Determijer wanted to concentrate on his piano studies and was replaced by Ad Wammes.
The second album, Beyond Expression, became a Record of the Week on Radio Veronica, a popular Dutch seaborn station. Beer Klasse was replaced by Hans Bosboom, after which Bosboom was replaced by Fred van Vloten. Finch started to make a name for itself and began to attract crowds to their concerts in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
A third album, Galleons Of Passion was published in the Netherlands and the UK, however, the frequent personal changes in the rock group made it impossible to continue. In 1978 the partnership was discontinued when Joop van Nimwegen decided to quit. Finch's three albums continue to attract the interest of those who enjoy early classic and progressive rock.
3. Finch was an Australian hard rock band, initially formed in Sydney as Stillwater in 1973, they soon became Finch. In 1973 they won a 2SM/Pepsi Pop Poll, winning a contract with Picture Records who released their first single in 1974 (while guitarist Spencer was still in high school). In 1978, after signing a deal in the US with CBS Records subsidiary label, Portrait Records, Finch was changed to Contraband (due to the existence of the Dutch band also named Finch). Earlier Finch material was re-released under the Contraband name but they broke up in 1979.
Former band members include Mark Evans (AC/DC) and Bob Spencer (Skyhooks, The Angels).
Perfection Through Silence
Finch Lyrics
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our eyes are always open, devoted to perfection through silence
What am I supposed to do?
Should I sit, wait for you?
Listen to me screaming more
The story is old, only to those who have no mold
But what are we buying?
Nothing but silence
What am I supposed to do?
Should I sit, wait for you?
Listen to me screaming more
Fold the corners, break the silence
Fold the corners, just for tonight
In the beginning of this song, the singer describes being "alone at last," indicating a sense of solitude and maybe even relief from the presence of others. However, they are joined with someone else "together in a photograph." This juxtaposition of being alone and yet with someone in a picture is further emphasized by the line "our eyes are always open, devoted to perfection through silence." This line suggests an unspoken understanding between the individuals in the photograph, one that can only be achieved through silence. Here, the idea of perfection is achieved, but it is through an absence or withholding of communication.
The following lines suggest a frustration with this perfection, questioning what the singer should do and whether they should stay quiet, waiting for the other person to speak. The repetition of "Listen to me screaming more" could indicate a desperation to be heard, despite the supposed perfection achieved through silence. The lines "The story is old, only to those who have no mold / The truth can be bought or sold / But what are we buying?" bring in a sense of cynicism, as if the singer is asking if this perfection is really worth the cost of losing truth and emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Alone at last, together in a photograph
Finally alone, but still together in a captured moment frozen in time
our eyes are always open, devoted to perfection through silence
We strive for perfection by saying nothing and keeping our eyes open to observe rather than speak
What am I supposed to do?
I am uncertain of what action to take
Should I sit, wait for you?
Should I remain still and wait for your next move?
Listen to me screaming more
I am shouting for someone to listen
The story is old, only to those who have no mold
The tale is a repetitive one for those who are less than original
The truth can be bought or sold
The truth is a commodity that can be traded
But what are we buying?
What is the point of purchasing truth?
Nothing but silence
Only silence is valuable
Fold the corners, break the silence
Take action to change the quiet atmosphere
Fold the corners, just for tonight
Make a temporary effort to disturb the existing silence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEJANDRO M. LINARES, ALEJANDRO MARTINEZ LINARES, ALEXANDER PAPPAS, DEREK DOHERTY, NATHAN BARCALOW, RANDY STROHMEYER
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