1) Joseph McCre… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with the name “Foley”.
1) Joseph McCreary, known professionally as Foley, played bass guitar for Miles Davis from 1987 until 1991. Foley spent many years playing in Columbus, Ohio where he was born and raised , composing and recording his own music. Foley sometimes fulfills the role of a lead guitarist, with his famous Blue Marble "Lead bass." He tunes his instrument one octave higher than usual and uses a combination of effects pedals and his own unique phrasing to achieve a sound more closely associated with that of a lead guitar. He played a lead bass solo on Mint Condition's R&B Top 30 hit "So Fine".
Foley is featured on the Miles Davis albums Amandla, Dingo, Live Around The World, and The Complete Miles Davis at Montreux.
The Motown recording artist released an album 7 Years Ago...Directions In Smart-Alec Musicin 1993. The album featured the moderate hit "If It's Positive". The song (and it's video) features guest appearances from Speech and Aerle Taree (of Arrested Development). The video also had a good rotation in airplay. He was also seen in Arrested Development's Ease My Mind video. He has toured with the group on numerous occasions, even appearing live on the Arsenio Hall Show with them , while also holding down double-duty during Lollapolooza '93 with Fishbone.
His website has very insightful interviews with other legendary musicians & actors , though often imitated, Foley's "Inner-views" have been praised by many entertainment journalists.
Foley has been sighted on stage with Miles Davis, Lenny White, Marcus Miller, Res, Fishbone, Arrested Development, George Clinton, Macy Gray, Mint Condition, Prince, Davina, Kenny Garrett, Santana, Alice in Chains, Foreigner, Monica and Primus.
2) Foley emerged in Gravesend, Kent during the early 2000's when Richard Lock, Mark Thompson and David Collins came together with the idea of self producing a multi-styled musical album in only their bed rooms! Creating everything from scratch with no outside influences and only using local music talents to add vocals and other instruments to the mix. The Foley three have been friends since high school.
Richard J Lock has been playing music since a young age and his passion took over after finding an old guitar in his attic at the age of 10. Over the years he has become known as a very talented and versatile guitarist and has been involved with many bands and projects such as "LO" and "The Wilderness Years" to name a few. To his credit has also become known for his skills as a drummer in such bands as "The StarvinUngries" and "40 Odd Yards". Richard has also worked as a studio engineer/producer and has qualifications in Advanced Sound Production.
Mark Thompson began making electronic music in his early teens when he bought a second hand drum machine and quickly became hooked on programming beats. As his bedroom studio grew, so did his repertoire of production skills. A popular local figure, Mark enjoys collaborating with other local musical talents to create new and interesting sounds.
David Collins inspired by friend's home studios began making music in his mid teens. Over the years his own equipment grew along with his intrests in musical instruments. As well as becoming a creative producer David is now a bass guitarist in such bands as "Spank" and "Lo".
A`while`after starting work on the L.P. "Landscapes of choice", Foley enlisted the help of a few local artists and friends to bring some extra spice to their record. The first up was saxophone & violin maestroThomas Jones, a friend of Richard from a previous band. The second was french horn player Gareth Thire, another former band mate of Richard. Third, was turntablist and artist DJ Smudge, House mates with Mark and good friend of the band.
The first of the vocalists was the talented and experienced singer Emma Finch-Turner. Emma has a wide musical background and has had a top 10 hit with the act "Dream Catcher" as well as many other professional projects. Emma came highly recomended to Richard by another Producer.
The second vocalist was an unknown singer by the name of Mandi Bailey. Mandi met Richard after She replied to an ad he had put in his local music store and she can currently been seen perfoming with her local band "the 10oclock angles".
To add another vocal dimension to the Foley sound they took advantage of an aspiring young rapper called Cylio. Cylio and his fellow MC's had previously recorded with Mark and Richard, both were highly entertained by his fresh style.
By putting their musical efforts together Richard, Mark and David have amassed a huge collection of tunes which is now used in media music under the name of "Larius Productions".
3) Indie pop duo from Auckland, New Zealand, composed of Ash Wallace and Gabriel Everett.
4) Patrick Foley known professionally as FOLEY, is a British electronic music producer and DJ whose debut single "Stay" featuring vocals from Katty Heath dropped on July 8, 2022. He formerly drummed for the American/British pop punk band As It Is from 2012-2020.
Settle
Foley Lyrics
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I'll take it back to you
When I'm not around, when you find yourself feeling blue
Can't help but come back to you
Let's not settle down, I don't want it
Let's start living now
Give me something else, I need it, something else
Let's not settle down, I need you around
Let's not settle down, I need it, something else
Let's not settle
Let's not settle down
Let's not settle
I'll write it out, won't forget, I turn my back on you
When I'm not around, you find yourself feeling blue
Can't help but come back to you
Let's not settle down, I don't want it
Let's start living now
Give me something else, I need it, something else
Give me something else, I need it, something else
Let's not settle down, I need you around
Let's not settle down, I need it, something else
Let's not settle
Let's not settle down
Let's not settle
Let's not settle down
Let's not settle down
Thought that without you I'd be fine, but
Your hair's still playing on my mind
I would be better on my own, but
I don't wanna be apart
Give me something else, I need it, something else
Give me something else, I need it, something else
Let's not settle down, I need you around
Let's not settle down, I need it, something else
Let's not settle
(Give me something)
Let's not settle down
(Give me something)
Let's not settle
(Let's not settle down)
Let's not settle down
Let's not settle
The lyrics to Foley's song "Settle" suggest a complicated relationship where the singer feels torn between wanting to be with their partner and the desire for something new and exciting. The repeated phrase "Let's not settle down" implies a fear of commitment, while the lines "Give me something else, I need it, something else" suggest a restlessness with the status quo. The singer admits that they can't help but come back to their partner when they're feeling low, but at the same time, they recognize that being alone might be better for them in some ways. The lyrics also contain contradictory statements, such as "I would be better on my own, but I don't wanna be apart," indicating the confusion and uncertainty that often accompany love and relationships.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a young adult grappling with the complexities of modern love. The lyrics are introspective and honest, and they will likely resonate with anyone who has ever found themselves torn between the comfort of the familiar and the allure of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
You wanna stay, I'm on my way
I understand that you want me to be with you, and I am willing to come to you.
I'll take it back to you
I will make it up to you for the times I have not been there for you.
When I'm not around, when you find yourself feeling blue
During the times that I am not around, if you feel sad or lonely, know that I will always come back to comfort you.
Can't help but come back to you
I realized that I cannot live without you, and I will always come back to you.
Let's not settle down, I don't want it
I do not want to fall into a routine; I want to live life for new experiences and opportunities.
Let's start living now
It is time for us to take risks and enjoy every moment life brings us.
Give me something else, I need it, something else
I need more in life; I do not want to settle for what I have now.
Let's not settle down, I need you around
I want you to be a part of my life and share new experiences with me.
Let's not settle down, I need it, something else
I do not want to be stagnant in life, I need new experiences and opportunities.
I'll write it out, won't forget, I turn my back on you
I promise to communicate my feelings to you and not forget our love, and I will never willingly leave you.
Thought that without you I'd be fine, but
I thought I could be happy without you, but I was wrong.
Your hair's still playing on my mind
I can't stop thinking about you, even the smallest details, like your hair.
I would be better on my own, but
In theory, I could live without you, but the reality is, I do not want to.
I don't wanna be apart
Being away from you is something I never want to experience.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Josh Fountain, Djeisan Suskov, Ash Wallace, Gabriel Everett
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