At the age of 18 James built up a music studio and began producing Chicago house. His first release came out on the french label Basenotic in 1999. Soon after James released "Whats Your Man Got To Do WIth Gan" on Classic Records. He released it under the new Greenskeepers name and forever left it's mark in the electronic music world. The stand out song on the EP was "Low and Sweet" which was named one of the "Festive Fifty by British dj John Peel. This helped make James an international Dj that was constantly traveling to spread the Greenskeepers sound.
In early 2001 Nick and James went in the studio together to record. The result of this effort was the single "Should I Sing Like This?" It was a international club hit and showcased Nicks unique vocal stylings.
After the success of "Should I Sing Like This" Nick made the big move over to Heidelberg Germany. This left James on his own to build on the Greenskeepers legacy.
It was at this time in 2002 that James released swing house music under the Greenskeepers name. "Low and Sweet" was a fore shadowing of the new style that would take the dance floors over. He also established a new record label "G-Swing" specifically dedicated to this sound.
After Nick moved away James collaborated with many other artist that shared his love of electronic music. He worked with a talented keyboard player named Mark Share on remixes and original music. It was easy to see that James and Mark worked well together and James featured 3 of Marks songs on the debut Greenskeepers album "The Ziggy Franklin Radio Show".
Mark became a full member of Greenskeepers in 2004 and brought his talented bass playing friend Coban Rudish on board.
Now that there were three Greenskeepers they went in the studio to work on their second album "Pleetch". Pleetch was released by Classic records in the U.K and OM records in the United States. It featured guest vocalist and even had Nick on two of the songs that he created with the new band on a week long studio trip to Chicago.
Pleetch was greatly received across the music world. The quirky song "Lotion" , that is inspired by the cult figure Buffalo Bill from The Silence of the Lambs was an underground hit. James cut a video using the original film footage and uploaded it online. In less then two weeks the "Lotion music Video" had been downloaded over one million times. Pleetch also had commercial success by licensing songs to T.V and film. "Lotion"," Back In the Wild", and "You Don't Know Me" were all featured on the hit show "Greys Anatomy". "Slippin" was featured on C.S.I Miami and "Keep It Down" was featured on "Point Pleasant".
Now that the Greenskeepers had a new album they put together a LIVE show to rock the clubs with. The show consisted of James djing, Mark playing Keys and Coban playing bass. This version of the live show blew crowds away from Scotland to Jerusalem to Los Angeles. They toured as a three piece band for all of 2004 and then Nick moved back to Chicago to rejoin the Greenskeepers and debuted the full four piece band at Miami music conference in 2005. Billboard called it the stand out performance of the conference.
Finally there were four Greenskeepers all living in Chicago and it was time to cultivate the new sound by all being in the studio at the same time. The finished product of this teamwork was "Polo Club" released on OM. "Polo Club" is a two disc album. The first disc is 17 electronic, rock songs. The second disc is a continuous DJ mix by James. The title song "Polo Club" and "15 Minutes" were released with remixes by The Rapture, Derrick Carter, Dimitri from Paris, Tommie Sunshine and more. "Polo Club" was given amazing reviews and full marks in magazines around the world. Their version of "I Want A New Drug" was featured in the film "What Happens In Vegas" and it was time to hit the road again.
James and the band were constantly touring at some of the most respected clubs and festivals around the world. Park life in Australia, T In the Park in Scotland, Electric Daisy in Ireland and SXSW here in the States.
Rockstar games contacted James with a request to feature a song on their new game "Grand Theft Auto 4" The guys kicked ideas around and came up with the song "Vagabond". It was made by James, Mark, Nick and long time friend and singer JDub. It was a perfect marriage of rock, dance and great back and forth vocals by Nick and JDub. Rockstar loved the song so much that they used it for the worldwide T.V. ad campaign.
It was at this time in 2008 that James shifted gears and focused on working on new solo songs and collaborating with other artist. He made "Pick Up What I'm Putting Down" that was featured on Mark Farinas Fabric mix CD. He released a full mix CD on GKM/OM for the Australian super club Electric Circus called "Limbo Sessions". James also went back into the studio with Nick like the early days when it was just the two of them. Nick and James finished a full album and wanted to do something special with it. With the new album finished Nick was missing the European lifestyle and made the move back to Germany. James called up longtime friend Tommie Sunshine and set the stage for a outside the box collaboration. James handed over all the studio sessions to Tommie and he put his special Sunshine touch on all the songs with live drums and a massive sound. This album is going to be released under the Greenskeepers name making Tommie a walk on band member for the new live show!
Currently James is touring the wold as a DJ and also with the band. Currently it is a three piece with JDub on Vocals, Mike Steve on Bass and James on keys and vocals too. When the new album is released Tommie with join the band to make it a four piece.
Things have not slowed down in 2009 for james with the signing of his single "We Just Won't Stop" that features JDub on vocals to DFA. This single is set to be released in June of 2009. He also remixed "The Juan Macleans" single "One Day" for DFA as well. Dukes of Windsor's "Runaway" received a James Curd mix for Island in Australia.
Bedtime
Greenskeepers Lyrics
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Sit on my lap
Listen to me
Show me a smile
Look at my face
Hear what I say
Don't be afraid
Such a suprize
Don't you know it's past you bedtime
Let me be the one to come and tuck you in
Try to run away and hide
Don't you know, don't you know it's past your bedtime
Let me be the one to come and tuck you in
I got a good idea
Slid off those slippers
Can I fix you a drink?
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Show me where it hurst
Let me work out the kinks
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Don't be afraid, come sit next to me
I tell you a story or two
You've been runnin' with ome bad bad people
Bedtime's made for me and you
Take off your dress
Put on your gown
Turn off the lights
I'm laying you down
Under the sheets
We'll lay for a while
I'll give you a kiss
It comes with a smile
Don't you know it's past you bedtime?
Let me be the one to come and tuck you in
Try to run away and hide
Don't you know, don't you know it's past your bedtime?
Let me be the one to come and tuck you in.
Then I hear you sigh
You wake in your sleep
You look afraid
Na na na na na na na na na na na
Sweat runnin from your brow to your chest again
Na na na na na na na na na na na
You'll sleep with me and you know it's
And you know it's true
Don't be dreamin bout the bad bad people
Bedtime's made for me and you
The lyrics to Greenskeepers’ song Bedtime can be interpreted in a few different ways, but one possible interpretation is that it is a lullaby sung by a caregiver to their lover. The first stanza sets the scene for the song with the caregiver inviting the lover to come sit on their lap and listen to a story. The lover is reassured that there is nothing to be afraid of and alluded to a surprise. The second stanza encourages the lover to relax and take off their clothes while the caregiver offers them a drink and massages their body. The verses build up to a climax when the caregiver tucks the lover into bed and assures them that they will be safe from any bad people while they sleep.
On the surface, it seems like a sweet song about a caregiver’s adoration for their lover, but some have interpreted it as a creepy or controlling song. The lyrics with lines like “Don't you know it's past your bedtime/Let me be the one to come and tuck you in” could be seen as infantilizing or belittling the lover. Additionally, lines like “You've been runnin' with ome bad bad people” could be interpreted as possessive or jealous, and the song’s overall tone of wanting to protect the lover could come across as suffocating.
Line by Line Meaning
Come to me now
Addressing someone to come to the singer's (parent/lover) location.
Sit on my lap
Asking someone to sit in the singer's lap as a sign of affection.
Listen to me
Requesting someone to pay attention to what the singer is about to say.
Show me a smile
Asking someone to smile and express happiness.
Look at my face
Asking someone to look at the artist's face as a form of physical contact.
Hear what I say
Requesting someone to pay attention to the singer's words and comprehend their meaning.
Don't be afraid
Reassuring someone that they shouldn't let fear distract them.
Such a surprise
Referring to the artist's presence and implying that their arrival should be seen as a pleasant surprise.
Don't you know it's past you bedtime
Pointing out that it is time for the person to go to bed.
Let me be the one to come and tuck you in
Offering to be the one to ensure the person has all they need to go to bed.
Try to run away and hide
Warning that running away will not change the fact that it is bedtime.
I got a good idea
The artist has an idea that may help the other person relax and prepare for bed.
Slid off those slippers
Asking the person to remove their footwear before going to bed.
Can I fix you a drink?
Offering the person something to drink before bed.
Show me where it hurts
Asking where the other person's discomfort is so the singer can help alleviate it.
Let me work out the kinks
Offering to help the person relax and work out any muscle stiffness or soreness they may have.
Don't be afraid, come sit next to me
Assuring the person that they are safe and asking them to join the artist in a position of physical closeness.
I'll tell you a story or two
Offering to tell the person a story, which can help them relax and go to sleep.
You've been runnin' with some bad bad people
Implying that the person has been making poor choices and that it's time to go to bed instead of staying out with those people.
Bedtime's made for me and you
Stating that the time for bed is mutually beneficial for the artist and the person they are addressing.
Take off your dress
Asking the person to change into their sleepwear.
Put on your gown
Telling the person to put on a comfortable gown or nightgown for sleeping.
Turn off the lights
Asking the person to turn off the lights, which signifies that it's time for sleep.
I'm laying you down
Indicating that the person is about to go to bed and the artist will help them get comfortable.
Under the sheets
Suggesting that the person will be sleeping in a bed with blankets and sheets.
We'll lay for a while
Implying that the singer will stay with the person until they fall asleep.
I'll give you a kiss
An expression of affection, as a way to say goodnight.
Then I hear you sigh
The artist is observing the person's response to being tucked in and prepared for bed.
You wake in your sleep
Observing that the person may have trouble falling asleep right away.
You look afraid
Noticing that the person may be scared or insecure for some reason.
Sweat running from your brow to your chest again
Observing that the person may feel nervous or anxious, and is sweating as a result.
You'll sleep with me and you know it's true
The artist is asserting that the person will find comfort in sleeping with the artist nearby.
Don't be dreaming 'bout the bad bad people
Advising the person not to dream about the people they were with earlier, as they should be focusing on restful sleep.
Bedtime's made for me and you
Reiterating that bedtime is a special and important time for the artist and the person they are comforting.
Contributed by Aaron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eclipse Agency
When I first heard this I swore it was a Talking Heads song that I never heard of. As we rolled along my friends kept making me guess who played the songs in this amazing album. Was floored when I discovered that these songs are all homages by the band Greenskeepers who I think should have been called The Dopplegangers for their amazing ability to not only continue to make songs with cult references, but also channel some of the 80's most popular groups.
Eclipse Agency
@What? ? It references the The Talking Heads. He sounds just like David Byrne during the 80's.
What? ?
Any clue what reference this song is?
SPotter FPV
RIGHT ON!
electronictaco53
@Monstrum0206 on the plus side, your video introduced me to a band which I now adore. :D thank you!
ciampisto
Génial!
ompton
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Nolly Nugent
id say its about seduction or something.
rth095
Uncle Touchy's Puzzle Basement
electronictaco53
You misspelled the band name, Mr. or Mrs. Uploader.