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Matthew Gilbert Linley (aka ‘Gilbert’) is a London-born composer and musician. A debut album completed in 2007 - ‘Gilbert’ - received excellent reviews and extensive national radio play, gaining a release soon after on the John Peel-favoured Indie label, Shifty Disco Records. 2010 saw the completion of a new album, 'Wahoola!' and in 2014 Gilbert Linley completed a new album and released it under the name 'AztecCormorant'. In 2016 Matthew Linley collaborated with Mark Peters on an album/project entitled 'Salt Rush', which was released on the Pedigree Cuts label.
Gilbert Linley also plays drums in Engineers with Mark Peters and Ulrich Schnauss.
Gilbert's music is often stylistically eclectic and eccentric, crossing genres such as folktronica, electronica, classical music, dream pop and spoken word. The music is generally richly-layered, combining vintage analog synths and organs with orchestral instruments such as harp, celeste and strings. Vocals by Maud Waret have also featured more prominently in recent work.
The music has been performed live throughout the UK by 5 people playing an array of instruments and has included notable sets at the 2007 Green Man Festival, 2008 Loop Festival, and 2009 Southbank Udderbelly. Gilbert also supported Mice Parade in October 2010.
So Far Away
Gilbert Lyrics
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With prayers and deeds
And writings that please Him
I want to let my mind
Conjure up worlds far away
Where people encounter problems much
Like ours and discharge
Their duties honorably
Fall to the wayside
But in worlds far away
I can bring both back
In flashes of light, and justice by might
One day, honor will return to Earth
For the end game's written
God wins
Choose whom to serve
In Gilbert's song "So Far Away," the lyrics convey a strong desire to worship the Lord and express devotion through prayers, deeds, and writings that are pleasing to Him. The singer longs to let their imagination wander and create distant worlds where people face similar problems to ours but fulfill their duties honorably. This longing for honor and duty to be restored is contrasted with the current state of affairs on Earth, where these values seem to have been disregarded. However, in these imagined worlds, the singer believes that they can reclaim honor and duty, symbolized by flashes of light and justice by might. The lyrics indicate a hopeful belief that one day, honor will return to Earth, as the final outcome of the game has already been determined, with God emerging as the victor. The listener is urged to make a choice about whom to serve, aligning their own actions with the values of honor and devotion to the Lord.
Line by Line Meaning
All I want to do is worship the Lord
My sole desire is to show reverence and devotion to God.
With prayers and deeds
Through both my heartfelt pleas and righteous actions.
And writings that please Him
By composing works that bring joy and approval to Him.
I want to let my mind
I desire to allow my thoughts and imagination to roam freely.
Conjure up worlds far away
To create vivid and distant realms in my imagination.
Where people encounter problems much
In these realms, individuals face challenges similar
Like ours and discharge
To the ones we confront, and they fulfill
Their duties honorably
Their obligations with integrity and virtue.
We've let honor and duty
Regrettably, we have allowed honor and duty
Fall to the wayside
To decline in importance or be neglected.
But in worlds far away
However, in these distant realms I create
I can bring both back
I have the power to revive and restore them.
In flashes of light, and justice by might
Through sudden illuminations and the exercise of fair power.
One day, honor will return to Earth
Someday, integrity and respect will be reinstated on Earth.
For the end game's written
Because the final outcome is already predetermined.
God wins
God emerges victorious in the end.
Choose whom to serve
Decide whom to dedicate oneself to.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Julie Gilbert
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ClosterphobiA
Young man, let me congradulate you on a fantastic first music video. It pleases me to see that you took your time & found a good director to film it. Patience does indeed pay off man. Also liked how you used So Far Away as your first one. I can see how that would be significant to you. Kudos man! Keep it up bro.
LetThereBeTrance
OMG Gilbert! This was so beautiful!!! I really enjoyed the music video, especially it being your first, and I've never heard this song before!!! I'm guessing you waited particularly for this. Anyway, fantastic job on the music video, who ever is Mark Cantu, tell him that he did a wonderful job! Hope to see more music videos!
ZeriMelodik
Mind pleasure, to enjoy this Brilliance. I LOVE IT.
Ultimate House
amazing video, we love it ;-)
LetThereBeTrance
he is staying true to trance!!!!
M_K
Oh yes ! 🙌 Great great uplifting unrelanting energy release.
Great Job Gilbert good on ya bro !
Greatings from Italy
MargretLamber
totally didn't know it had a music video. good job bro.
Hugo G
Nooooooooooooo. she got away =( sick tune.nothing beats beautifull women and beatifull Trance. 5 stars
Hugo G
Stay TRUE TO TRANCE
TraNceLiVe1
yeeah Gilbert greate vid :)