(1)Fink, Brighton-based acoustic folk / blues / electronic artist
A recording / performance name of Brighton, UK's Fin Greenall - a Bristol-born understated singer-songwriter. He is an uncompromising artist - in acoustic folk / blues / dub - with an astounding stage presence, signed to Ninja Tune Records. With live accompaniment by Guy Whittaker (bass) & Tim Thornton (drums), they have played over 300 shows, in the last three years (inc' supporting Zero 7 & Massive Attack). In addition to his performance history, Fink has written with many (inc' John Legend & Amy Winehouse), plus remixed Elbow, Nina Simone, 坂本龍一 & Robert Belfour. Prior to all of this, Greenall - who grew up in the same city as Roni Size, Portishead & Massive Attack - was a Ninja Tune DJ, spinning trip-hop & breakbeat internationally.
Fink’s 2006 debut Biscuits For Breakfast (recorded entirely in his loft in Brighton) saw him reincarnated to become Ninja Tune’s first singer-songwriter. Such was the impact of this collection of songs on the underground British musical landscape, iDJ Magazine stated: "If 'Blue Lines' was about Generation X's experience of house parties, hip-hop and smoking drugs then this astonishing album is its millennial equivalent."
2007 saw the release of Distance And Time, another critically acclaimed record that saw Fink’s fan base spread around the world. As an incredibly accomplished and versatile vocalist and guitarist he has since performed as a special guest in front of thousands at London's Royal Albert Hall as part of BBC Proms, New York's legendary Carnegie Hall (where he performed a cover of REM’s ‘The Apologist’ in front of the song’s creators), and even Milan's 80,000 capacity San Siro Stadium. It was also Distance And Time that caught the attention of John Legend, with whom Greenall co-wrote ‘Green Light’ featuring Andre 3000 and ‘Set Me Free’ from Legend’s Evolver LP. Legend, in return, makes a guest appearance on piano, and co-wrote two tracks with Greenall on Sort Of A Revolution.
There are very few independent artists who have quietly accomplished such an amazing array of achievements, and judging by this new and impeccable record, it doesn't seem that Fink - many a music fan's best kept secret - will be a secret for too much longer.
Discography (electronic / acoustic):
See It All (Single) - Released: 10/12/09
Sort of Revolution (Single) - Released: 07/20/09
Sort of Revolution - Released: 05/2009
Distance and Time - Released: 01/10/07
Biscuits For Breakfast - Released: 24/04/06
So Long - Released: 03/04/06
Pretty Little Thing - Released: 06/02/06
Fresh Produce - Released: 01/06/00
Ever Since I Was A Kid - Released: 01/04/00
Front Side EP/album - Released: 01/03/99
Fink Funk EP/album - Released: 01/07/97
Sites: YouTube & http://FinkWorld.co.UK (official).
(2) A Hamburg, Germany alt-country band, founded mid-90s & disbanded in 2007
Discography:
Vogelbeobachtung im Winter (xxs records/Indigo, 1997)
Loch in der Welt (xxs records/Indigo, 1998)
Mondscheiner (L'Age d'Or/Rough Trade Records, 1999)
Fink (L'Age d'Or/Rough Trade Records, 2001)
Haiku Ambulanz (Trocadero Records/Indigo, 2003)
Bam Bam Bam (Trocadero/Indigo, 2005
Website (german): http://www.finkmusik.de/ (official)
See It All
Fink Lyrics
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I remember 'cause I think you're pretty
You shine brighter, baby, in my heart
Than all bright lights in this New York city
All the bright lights in New York
Last time that I saw you it was dark
Take my seat and wait for it to start
Let the lights fade out beneath me
The bright lights of New York
And I see it all
And I see it all
I see this postcard on the wall
And I see it all
One last look into your eyes
The day had only just begun, yeah
With the gentle bruising in the skies
By the sun, yeah, by the sun
And I see it all
And I see it all
I see this postcard on the wall
And I see it all
One step further, one step more
One day closer than before
To the bright lights in New York
One day closer than before
Bright lights in New York
Bright lights in New York
To the bright lights of New York
Bright lights in New York
The song "See It All" by Fink talks about looking back on a past encounter with a person who the singer thinks is pretty. The lyrics mention how the last time they saw each other was in the dark, which could symbolize how they only had a fleeting moment together. The singer believes that this person shines brighter in their heart than all the bright lights in New York City, which suggests that they hold a special place in their heart. As the lyrics progress, the singer recounts the day they last saw the person, including the moment when they saw the sunrise together.
The chorus of the song, "And I see it all," is repeated multiple times, which could mean that the singer is looking back and reflecting on the details of the encounter. The line, "One day closer than before," could imply that the singer is trying to move on from this encounter but is struggling to do so. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "bright lights in New York," which could represent the idea of moving forward and facing new opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
Last time that I saw you it was dark
The last time I saw you it was night time
I remember 'cause I think you're pretty
I remember because I find you attractive
You shine brighter, baby, in my heart
I think you are more special than anything else in my heart
Than all bright lights in this New York city
Even more special than the bright lights of New York City
I remember that you don't believe me
I recall you not believing me
Take my seat and wait for it to start
Sit where I sat and wait until it begins
Let the lights fade out beneath me
Let the lights gradually disappear beneath me
One last look into your eyes
One last glance into your eyes
The day had only just begun, yeah
The day had only just started
With the gentle bruising in the skies
With the subtle changes in the sky caused by the sunrise
By the sun, yeah, by the sun
Caused by the sun
One step further, one step more
One step closer than before
One day closer than before
One day closer than I was before
To the bright lights in New York
To the bright lights of New York City
Bright lights in New York
Bright lights of New York City
And I see it all
I see everything
And I see it all
I see everything
I see this postcard on the wall
I see a postcard hanging on the wall
And I see it all
I see everything
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FINIAN GREENALL, GUY WHITTAKER, TIM THORNTON
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Scorpixi
Last time that I saw you it was dark
I remember 'cause I think you're pretty
You shine brighter, baby, in my heart
Than all bright lights in this New York city
All the bright lights in New York
Last time that I saw you it was dark
I remember that you don't believe me
Take my seat and wait for it to start
Let the lights fade out beneath me
The bright lights of New York
And I see it all
And I see it all
I see this postcard on the wall
And I see it all
One last look into your eyes
The day had only just begun, yeah
With the gentle bruising in the skies
By the sun, yeah, by the sun
And I see it all
And I see it all
I see this postcard on the wall
And I see it all
One step further, one step more
One day closer than before
To the bright lights in New York
One day closer than before
Bright lights in New York
Bright lights in New York
To the bright lights of New York
Bright lights in New York
Mrklean02
I can't believe this doesn't have more likes after all these years. I was just watching CSI: NYC Season 6 Ep. 1 and as soon as I heard this I had to Shazam it to see who sang this beautiful song. I also can't believe I missed this all those years ago, the first time I saw this episode.
Emanuel Marzea
love it
iueq esa
listen on repeat
FrankyblakyMi🇮🇹music
Rapito ballo e canto emozionante👍
PJ Du Laké
I’m here from CSI NY Season 6 Episode 1, the unmistakable unique vocals of Fin
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Nice beat