1) Band from Tuscaloosa, Alabama.… Read Full Bio ↴Two artists share the name Gideon.
1) Band from Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Gideon, an aggressive metalcore band with an already impressive repertoire. Well-placed gang vocals and a powerful front man set Gideon apart from many of their peers, while the band as a whole, whose members have been playing together only since 2008, come off sounding like seasoned pros. Their Facedown debut “Costs” (engineered by Brian Hood) will be released on March 1, 2011
2) Anticlub and Lessismorecordings head honcho Gideon Hommes has no time to waste. He lives for music 24 hours a day. Producing, recording, spinning, selling and above all, loving music is what keeps him busy. There is no past, only future and Gideon is setting the standard higher and higher with his ever-evolving productions.
In a few years he built up an impressive discography with over a 100 released tracks under his different alter egos Gideon, The Economist and G. Early 2008 he released some tracks on big international record labels such as Kanzleramt (Berlin) and Sino (Hong Kong) followed by a complete artist album on both labels. On Kanzleramt he released his “Need No Permission” album in October 2008. Now 2009 he is the driving force within a Dutch label collective called Homedistribution, under his new company he manages 14 labels.
His debut and conceptual album NoNameNoFaceNoNumber was already released on his own label Lessismorecordings in 2007, where he showed a new approach to dubby techno and sequential composition. Running Lessismorecordings and labels like Grayarea, Anticlub and Minimalplus is one of his favourite occupations.
Gideon Alexis Tyrel Hommes was born in 1980 in the city of technology where Philips made the first steps in electronic music composition. In 1990 Gideon had his first contact with underground electronic music and has been hooked ever since. Spinning records and producing have been keeping him busy for more than a decade. So we can easily say that, he is not only an innovative and a differentiating producer of electronic music who runs his own label, he is also an experienced and very skilled DJ. In other words he is the full package of a modern artist.
The DJ sets he plays under his own name Gideon are techno oriented and memorable for playing the new unreleased material and things to come from the several labels he runs and supports. He combines the expected with the unexpected, monotone grooves with melodic revelations, rawness with sophistication and modern minimalism with old school renaissance. Contradiction? He does not think so. Gideon gives you a new vision on the full techno spectrum; he incorporates his love for the old days with his vision on the things to come.
He already played impressive venues like: Bergain/Ostgut (Berlin), Tresor (Berlin), Flex (Vianna), Arm17 (Moscow), One (Mardid), Awakenings Festival (Holland), Extrema Outdoor Festival (Holland) and more
www.anticlub.com
www.homedistribution.nl
www.minimalplus.com
www.lessismorecordings.com
Still Alive
Gideon Lyrics
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You stood by me shoulder to shoulder
Looking back
All of it has happened so fast
It's all a blur
I'll always stay thankful for the past
And look forward to the future
This life has thrown us curves
But it's worth every lesson we've learned
Thick or thin
Through good or bad
I will stand up for you in the end
I will stand up for you in the end
Is this the last real taste of innocence?
Of the first real taste of life?
The memories we hold
Are helping us survive
The memories we hold on to
Are keeping us alive
All life lay ahead and every road led home,
You stood by me shoulder to shoulder
Years go by, I'm getting older
But we'll stand together, shoulder to shoulder
My brother
My friend
My brother
Remember how simple life used to be?
Nothing could stop us from who we wanted to be
Stay young
Stay free
Stay young
Stay free
All life lay ahead and every road led home,
You stood by me shoulder to shoulder
Years go by, I'm getting older
But we'll stand together, shoulder to shoulder
You stood by me shoulder to shoulder
The song "Still Alive" by Gideon is a nostalgic reflection on the past and a hopeful look towards the future. The lyrics invite the listener to look back at all the moments that have brought them to where they are now and remember the people who stood by them through thick and thin. The lines "All life lay ahead and every road led home, You stood by me shoulder to shoulder Looking back" remind us that when we were younger, we had big dreams and a sense of direction that made us feel like we were invincible. It's a bittersweet acknowledgement that time has passed, but that the memories of those who have supported us along the way are still very much alive.
The chorus, "Is this the last real taste of innocence? Of the first real taste of life? The memories we hold Are helping us survive The memories we hold on to Are keeping us alive" highlights the feeling of longing for the purity of an earlier time, while acknowledging the importance of the experiences that have shaped us into who we are. The song is dedicated to someone that the singer considers a brother and a friend, and it's clear throughout the lyrics that this person has been a constant source of support and strength.
Overall, "Still Alive" is a touching tribute to the power of friendship and the importance of holding onto memories as we navigate through life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
All life lay ahead and every road led home,
The future was wide open and full of possibilities, and every path we could take seemed to lead back home to where we belonged.
You stood by me shoulder to shoulder
You were there with me, side by side, through every challenge and triumph.
Looking back
Reflecting on the past and all that has happened.
All of it has happened so fast
Time has gone by quickly, and it seems like everything has happened in a blur.
It's all a blur
Everything has happened so quickly and is now melding together in our memories.
I'll always stay thankful for the past
I will forever be grateful for all that has happened in the past and the experiences that have shaped me.
And look forward to the future
Despite the appreciation for the past, I am also excited and optimistic for the future ahead.
This life has thrown us curves
Life has presented us with unexpected challenges and difficulties.
But it's worth every lesson we've learned
Despite the challenges, the things we've learned from them have made it all worth it.
Thick or thin
Through good times and bad, we will stick together.
Through good or bad
No matter the circumstances, I will always support you in the end.
I will stand up for you in the end
I will be there for you when it really counts, even if it means standing up when it's difficult.
Is this the last real taste of innocence?
Is this the last moment of true naivety and simplicity we'll experience?
Of the first real taste of life?
Is this also the first time we're really experiencing the fullness of life?
The memories we hold
The memories we keep and cherish.
Are helping us survive
The memories are keeping us going through tough times.
The memories we hold on to
The memories we keep close and treasure.
Are keeping us alive
The memories are giving us the strength and motivation we need to keep living.
Years go by, I'm getting older
Time is passing and we are growing older.
But we'll stand together, shoulder to shoulder
No matter how much time passes, we will always remain together and supportive.
My brother
You are not just my friend, but my brother in heart and spirit.
My friend
You are my closest confidant and companion, my true friend.
Remember how simple life used to be?
Reflecting on a time when life seemed a lot simpler and easier to navigate.
Nothing could stop us from who we wanted to be
We were confident and unapologetic in knowing who we were and who we wanted to become.
Stay young
A desire to maintain the spirit and enthusiasm of youth no matter what age we are.
Stay free
A desire to maintain a sense of independence and self-expression as we age.
Contributed by Mason H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Puppet33
feels awesome personally knowing the guest vocalist on here haha. Tx Metalcore all day evryday
@subasta101
This band is fucking perfect.
@xDREWGRAYx
everyone is sleeping on kublai khan. so good.
@jakebricker6310
good to hear stuff like this still
@SwaiiDrums
STOOOOOOOOOOOKED
@makaelakippes5119
I saw them live last night, they are amazing. I meet the singer and the guitarist they were super nice. Definitely a new favorite band for me. \m/
@Rbrockcoble
Very good. Gideon has gone such a long way since they were a little local band in T-Town a few years back.
@Shadowcasterx4ffc
This was a triumph...
@Marvinstranger
seen this band a few months ago at the soapbox in wilmington,n.c this kill with a good message too
@MissStateFan
I saw this band on July 15th in Memphis, TN with For Today and Silent Planet. They were awesome!