The first are a Norwegian band, … Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands named Gazpacho:
The first are a Norwegian band, who have been described by one critic as being "classical post ambient nocturnal atmospheric neo-progressive folk world rock" Gazpacho almost defies genre classification. Gazpacho were at one time described as "the greatest unsigned band in the world" by some critics. A tour of Europe as support for Marillion's "Marbles" tour in 2003 radically raised their profile, earning the respect of audiences everywhere they played and garnering critical acclaim.
Without the backing of a major label, Gazpacho is one of many bands now utilising the resources of the internet to create word of mouth promotional opportunities, with a reliance on their website and its forum, online shopping, MySpace and other 'net initiatives to spread the word. This allows the band to hold down full time jobs, yet still manage to release an album a year with total artistic control over their compositions and distribution.
Characterised by moody keyboards, a stunning violin virtuoso, a poignant and relevant rhythm section, ethereal guitars, Jan Henrik Ohme's floating, pure Hypnotic voice and atmospheric contributions from samples, low whistle, tin whistle, banjo, accordion, didgeridoo and mandolin. This is not a bombastic, pompous progressive outfit, but a cohesive unit that forgoes the technically brilliant but emotionless solo in favour of mood creation through emotive keyboards, layering of textured sounds, use of spatial tension and seamlessly operating as a band not a collective of virtuoso instrumentalists.
Their fourth album, "Night", represents a quantum leap in terms of the maturation of the band, building on the already impressive body of work the band has accumulated over the last 5 years. A true concept album exploring the realms of a night of dreams and reality, and the thin line that can divide one from the other. Moody, evocative melodies are juxtaposed with passages of power and darkness, creating a nocturnal soundscape of over 53 minutes divided into 5 parts.
Musically similar acts include Marillion, Sigur Ros, Radiohead, Porcupine Tree, Chroma Key, IQ, OSI and there are hints of Mike Oldfield, Roger Waters, Pink Floyd and Muse in there, too. Another good Norwegian comparison is White Willow, similarly atmospheric prog fronted by female vocals.
Official website: www.gazpachoworld.com
NOT to be confused with The Argentinian and American bands who have taken the same name.
The second is an American band active during the 90's, who were featured on the "Memories of Tomorrow" hardcore compilation put out by Youngblood Records.
Black Widow
Gazpacho Lyrics
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To tell you how it is
Become the one that knows it all
And you will never miss
It's too early for leaving
And too late to make friends
You checked in to Astoria
At Betty Ford, you saw his will
You fixed him up with sweeter pills
You stood in line, you took his hand
And swore to stay forever
Black widow with sparkling eyes
Blows a poisoned kiss
Set them up and you suck them dry
That's your only wish
Too early for leaving
And too late to make friends
Your touch was unforgiving
And you can not make amends
You were sublime
The perfect crime
You slipped a pill into his wine
And every day, you had your way
But swore to stay forever
Now your life is easy
When you're back out on the street
Musicals on Broadway and you're buying front row seats
Meet him at the station
Whoever's next in line
Pockets full of money
And an ocean full of wine
Couldn't have been more discreet
Wel, it could have been me
You were sublime
The perfect crime
You slipped a pill into his wine
And every day, you had your way
But swore to stay forever
You were sublime
Perfect crime
Poisoned kiss
Set them up
Suck them dry
The song "Black Widow" by Gazpacho explores the concept of a woman who exploits her relationships for material gain. The lyrics speak of a woman who uses her charm to manipulate men, as symbolized by the metaphor of a black widow spider. The woman is portrayed as cold and calculating, with "sparkling eyes" and a "poisoned kiss" that sets her victims up and sucks them dry.
The opening lines of the song hint at the woman's self-assuredness and egotism, as she is described as someone who "knows it all" and "will never miss". The lyrics suggest that the woman is not interested in making friends, and considers everyone she meets as a potential target. The chorus repeats the idea that it is "too early for leaving" and "too late to make friends," indicating that the woman is always on the move, looking for new victims to exploit.
The second verse of the song suggests that the woman's behavior is driven by a desire for profit and luxury. She has "run up quite a bill" and is determined to extract as much as she can from the people she meets. The lyrics also suggest that the woman has a darker side, as she has "fixed him up with sweeter pills" and "slipped a pill into his wine". The song's final lines suggest that the woman has no remorse for her actions and lives an easy life, enjoying the fruits of her ill-gotten gains.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay with me when I try
Be patient with me as I attempt to explain
To tell you how it is
To be honest and straightforward with you
Become the one that knows it all
Be knowledgeable and all-knowing
And you will never miss
And you won't miss out on anything
It's too early for leaving
It's too soon to go
And too late to make friends
And it's too late to make new connections
You checked in to Astoria
You arrived at the Astoria hotel
And ran up quite a bill and then
And then you accumulated a substantial debt
At Betty Ford, you saw his will
At Betty Ford rehabilitation center, you saw his testament
You fixed him up with sweeter pills
You provided him with better drugs
You stood in line, you took his hand
You lined up beside him and held his hand
And swore to stay forever
And vowed to remain together indefinitely
Black widow with sparkling eyes
Seductive woman with attractive eyes
Blows a poisoned kiss
Offers a harmful and malicious affection
Set them up and you suck them dry
Sets them up for failure and drains them of everything
That's your only wish
That's the only thing you desire
Your touch was unforgiving
Your interaction was without mercy
And you can not make amends
And you cannot fix the damage done
You were sublime
You were exceptional
The perfect crime
The ideal criminal act
You slipped a pill into his wine
You surreptitiously drugged his drink
And every day, you had your way
And every day, you got what you wanted
But swore to stay forever
But promised to stay committed to the relationship
Now your life is easy
Now your existence is effortless
When you're back out on the street
Once you've resumed your life outside of prison
Musicals on Broadway and you're buying front row seats
Seeing musicals on Broadway and acquiring front-row tickets
Meet him at the station
Greet the next victim at the station
Whoever's next in line
Whoever is next to be taken advantage of
Pockets full of money
Pockets filled with ill-gotten gains
And an ocean full of wine
And a vast quantity of alcohol to indulge in
Couldn't have been more discreet
Couldn't have been more secretive and careful
Wel, it could have been me
Well, I could have been the victim
Perfect crime
Irrefutable criminal act
Poisoned kiss
Deleterious act of affection
Set them up
Arrange for their failures
Suck them dry
Deplete them of everything
Contributed by Amelia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.