Having lived in Mexico City for many years, she was part of the mexican electronic music scene and made music with local producers signal deluxe.
In 2009 she met berlin based producer Robot Koch in New York at his show at Coco66 in Brooklyn.
They started making music together and Grace was featured on Robot`s album “Death Star Droid” as well as on the Ep “Listen To Them Fade”.
2009 marked the beginning of a journey both musically and geographically for Graciela, as she moved from Mexico City to Berlin and started playing shows wolrdwide with Robot Koch.
They played everywhere from the Sonar Festival in barcelona to some obscure art festivals in Bulgaria and Tunesia.
With Many Places, Graciela Maria`s stunning debut album, she into the light as more than just a featured vocalist on Koch`s electronica and dubstep driven compositions:
Her own music breathes the vibe of classic singer/songwriters like Tim Buckley and Elliot Smith, with the music and the production being even more organic and live sounding than on the previous Koch tracks.
The songwriting took place all over the world, as Grace traveled and lived in many places recently, accompanied by her little notebook and her digital camera, which she uses to record song ideas on all the time. The topics she deals with are both surreal and personal and leave it up to the listener to be interpretated.
Producer Robot Koch teamed up with friend and fellow musician Sneaky (Fingathing / Ninja Tune) to create this organic and retro futuristic sounding album, that incorporates Double Bass, Live Drums, Cello and other String instruments and well as a subtle touch of cutting edge electronic production which Robot Koch is know for.
Graciela Maria is definately an artist to watch out for in the future as she proves to create timeless pieces of music that are appealing to Indie/Pop listeners and lover`s of electronic music alike.
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Underwater
Graciela Maria Lyrics
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no children laughing, life drifting away
underwater i feel safe
almost dying and i'm not afraid
and i feel so small
can't find a place where i really belong
wish be someone else
no children laughing life drifting away
underwater i feel safe
almost dying and i'm not afraid
now time is gone
and i feel so much pain
thunders and tears
are with me today
outside of me,
i feel relief
afraid today
full moon outside
underwater i feel well
no children laughing life drifting away
underwater i feel safe
almost dying and im not afraid
i'm not afraid to die
outside of me,
i feel relief
The song "Underwater" by Graciela Maria is a somber reflection on the artist's feelings of isolation and the desire to escape reality. The repeated phrase "underwater i feel well" creates a sense of comfort and safety, a feeling that the artist doesn't experience in the outside world. The absence of children laughing adds to the isolation and loneliness felt by the artist, a reminder that there is no one to share this sense of safety and comfort with. The line "almost dying and i'm not afraid" is a poignant observation about how the comfort of being underwater creates a feeling of wanting to stay there and reject the outside world. This is a common theme in the artistic world; many artists struggle to find their place in the real world and seek solace in their own creative space.
The song's tone takes a darker turn as the artist sings about feeling pain and the presence of "thunders and tears". The lines "outside of me, I feel relief" heighten the sense of isolation and loneliness, suggesting that the artist feels as if there is no one to understand their pain. The final repetition of "underwater i feel well" and "i'm not afraid to die" create a sense of resignation and acceptance, suggesting that the artist has found a place of comfort within themselves even when those around them cannot provide that comfort.
Overall, "Underwater" is a poignant and thought-provoking song that expresses complex emotions and the desire to find solace in a solitary and creative space.
Line by Line Meaning
underwater i feel well
Being submerged in water brings me comfort and ease.
no children laughing, life drifting away
The absence of the sounds of children playing amplifies the sensation of drifting away from reality.
underwater i feel safe
The submerged environment makes me feel secure and sheltered.
almost dying and i'm not afraid
The danger of drowning is present, but I am not frightened by it.
and i feel so small
Being underwater makes me feel insignificant and powerless.
can't find a place where i really belong
I struggle to find a sense of belonging or purpose in life.
wish be someone else
I yearn to take on a different identity or escape from my current life.
now time is gone
Time has passed by quickly and irreversibly.
and i feel so much pain
I am experiencing emotional turmoil and suffering.
thunders and tears
Loud noises and crying reflect my emotional state.
are with me today
These emotions are present in my current moment.
outside of me,
In the external world,
i feel relief
I experience a sense of comfort and release.
afraid today
Currently, I am feeling afraid.
full moon outside
The presence of a full moon adds to the atmosphere of fear.
i'm not afraid to die
I am not frightened by the idea of death.
Contributed by Miles V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.