Ryan Coseboom met Rebecca Coseboom in 1992 while running his father's notor… Read Full Bio ↴Ryan Coseboom met Rebecca Coseboom in 1992 while running his father's notorious independent record store in Santa Cruz, CA. Three years later, the pair ventured north to San Francisco to pursue the sound that would eventually become Halou.
The band reformed as Stripmall Architecture in late 2008. Their discography includes: "We Only Love You" (debut LP, 1998), "Sans Soucie" (b-sides, rare and unreleased tracks, 1999), "Wiser" (2nd LP, 2001), "Threesongs" (EP, 2001), "Oceanwide" (single/maxi-single, 2001), "The Wholeness EP" (2003), "Sans Soucie (Edition Two)" (CD Baby re-issue with extra tracks, 2004), "The Separation EP" (2006), "Wholeness & Separation" (3rd LP, 2006), "Albatross EP" (iTunes-exclusive EP, 2006), "Sawtooth EP" (limited to digital downloads, 2008), "Halou" (4th LP, 2008). ("Beneath Trembling Lanterns" (2006) is credited to Halou side-project R/R Coseboom)
Rebecca and Ryan debuted in a band called Anymore. Inspired more by dreampop bands like Cocteau Twins and less by trip-hop, the band had released only two albums: "Thistlestar E.P." (1996) and "Umani" (1997). Minus Alex Ionov, the members of the band decided to start another project entitled Halou that would have more elements of downtempo electronica.
Halou's debut album, We Only Love You [W.O.L.Y.], was released in 1998 on a small independent label called Bedazzled. Featuring Rebecca's powerfully honest vocals, the album meandered irreverently through abstract beats and sumptuously languid electronic pop music. W.O.L.Y. received overwhelming praise, was spun by highly influential indie radio stations, and was reviewed by virtually every noteworthy electronic music magazine.
After W.O.L.Y., the band decided to release on Bedazzled "Sans Soucie", a CD combining tracks from "Umani", remixes, rare and unreleased tracks. Limited to 300 hand-numbered copies, the original pressing of the album was very sought after, as Bedazzled got bankrupt not long after the release of "Sans Soucie". Until the 2004 re-issue on CD Baby, Halou themselves have re-released "Sans Soucie" - a CDr reissue that was only available via Halou website. The release is widely regarded as "Sans Soucie (Edition Two)", although this name only appears on the back cover and although it was also known on the Internet as "Newhalou". Still, "Sans Soucie (Edition Two)" is most often used for the 2004 re-issue.
Halou continued to craft their unique sound on their second release, 'Wiser'. Wiser further defined Halou's sound - both crushing and delicate, electronic and organic, intense and soothing. While still embracing electronics, the addition of live cello, acoustic double bass, and drums further explored the juxtaposition of organic and electronic. Released on Nettwerk Records in October 2001, 'Wiser' was entirely self-produced by Ryan and engineer, co-producer Count.
After "Wiser", the members of Halou have also done remixes and producing for artists such as Rod Stewart, Radiohead, Blackalicious, DJ Shadow, the Velvet Underground's John Cale, Lyrics Born, RUN DMC, New Order, No Doubt and others. Also, Rebecca and Ryan worked on several side-projects: R/R Coseboom, Invisible Ballet, The Science Teacher.
In 2004, the band re-released on CD Baby W.O.L.Y. under the name "We Only Love You (Edition Two)" and Sans Soucie under the name "Sans Soucie (Edition Two)", initially used for the first CDr reissue of Sans Soucie. This edition of "Sans Soucie" also contains two extra tracks that weren't initially on "Sans Soucie". Like the first re-issue for "Sans Soucie", the two CD Baby reissues are available, along digital downloads, as CDr discs.
In anticipation of their 3rd LP, Halou have released "The Wholeness EP" in 2003 and also worked on "The Separation EP". Most of the songs that were created in these sessions ended up on their 3rd LP, "Wholeness & Separation". Released in 2006 on Vertebrae, the album received more commercial acclaim than their previous albums. With exquisite packaging screen-printed onto unique Arigato Pak (ecological version of digipak), "The Separation EP" was released in the same day with "Wholeness & Separation" and features few exclusive tracks as well as 2 b-sides from the single "Stonefruit".
In November 2006, Halou surprised the fans with "Albatross EP". Containing few tracks from the "Wholeness & Separation" sessions that weren't released before, the EP is the first Halou release limited to digital downloads, specifically exclusive to iTunes Music Store. Well-received by Halou fans, the EP is widely regarded as iTunes-exclusive, although a limited number of hard-copy "Albatross" CDs were available during a Microsoft Zune-sponsored show at El Corazon in Seattle on January 13, 2007.
Containing 5 new songs and a reinterpretation of "Hollywood Evening" (a song that was initially released on the R/R Coseboom side-project release "Beneath Trembling "Lanterns"), "Sawtooth EP" (initially entitled "We Wear Strings EP") is the second Halou release to be available only as digital downloads (this time not limited to iTunes Music Store) and has been released on February 12, 2008.
In August 2008 a new album, entitled simply "Halou", was released. The style of the new album resembles the style on their first material released as Anymore in.
Late in 2008, Halou changed their name to Stripmall Architecture.
The band reformed as Stripmall Architecture in late 2008. Their discography includes: "We Only Love You" (debut LP, 1998), "Sans Soucie" (b-sides, rare and unreleased tracks, 1999), "Wiser" (2nd LP, 2001), "Threesongs" (EP, 2001), "Oceanwide" (single/maxi-single, 2001), "The Wholeness EP" (2003), "Sans Soucie (Edition Two)" (CD Baby re-issue with extra tracks, 2004), "The Separation EP" (2006), "Wholeness & Separation" (3rd LP, 2006), "Albatross EP" (iTunes-exclusive EP, 2006), "Sawtooth EP" (limited to digital downloads, 2008), "Halou" (4th LP, 2008). ("Beneath Trembling Lanterns" (2006) is credited to Halou side-project R/R Coseboom)
Rebecca and Ryan debuted in a band called Anymore. Inspired more by dreampop bands like Cocteau Twins and less by trip-hop, the band had released only two albums: "Thistlestar E.P." (1996) and "Umani" (1997). Minus Alex Ionov, the members of the band decided to start another project entitled Halou that would have more elements of downtempo electronica.
Halou's debut album, We Only Love You [W.O.L.Y.], was released in 1998 on a small independent label called Bedazzled. Featuring Rebecca's powerfully honest vocals, the album meandered irreverently through abstract beats and sumptuously languid electronic pop music. W.O.L.Y. received overwhelming praise, was spun by highly influential indie radio stations, and was reviewed by virtually every noteworthy electronic music magazine.
After W.O.L.Y., the band decided to release on Bedazzled "Sans Soucie", a CD combining tracks from "Umani", remixes, rare and unreleased tracks. Limited to 300 hand-numbered copies, the original pressing of the album was very sought after, as Bedazzled got bankrupt not long after the release of "Sans Soucie". Until the 2004 re-issue on CD Baby, Halou themselves have re-released "Sans Soucie" - a CDr reissue that was only available via Halou website. The release is widely regarded as "Sans Soucie (Edition Two)", although this name only appears on the back cover and although it was also known on the Internet as "Newhalou". Still, "Sans Soucie (Edition Two)" is most often used for the 2004 re-issue.
Halou continued to craft their unique sound on their second release, 'Wiser'. Wiser further defined Halou's sound - both crushing and delicate, electronic and organic, intense and soothing. While still embracing electronics, the addition of live cello, acoustic double bass, and drums further explored the juxtaposition of organic and electronic. Released on Nettwerk Records in October 2001, 'Wiser' was entirely self-produced by Ryan and engineer, co-producer Count.
After "Wiser", the members of Halou have also done remixes and producing for artists such as Rod Stewart, Radiohead, Blackalicious, DJ Shadow, the Velvet Underground's John Cale, Lyrics Born, RUN DMC, New Order, No Doubt and others. Also, Rebecca and Ryan worked on several side-projects: R/R Coseboom, Invisible Ballet, The Science Teacher.
In 2004, the band re-released on CD Baby W.O.L.Y. under the name "We Only Love You (Edition Two)" and Sans Soucie under the name "Sans Soucie (Edition Two)", initially used for the first CDr reissue of Sans Soucie. This edition of "Sans Soucie" also contains two extra tracks that weren't initially on "Sans Soucie". Like the first re-issue for "Sans Soucie", the two CD Baby reissues are available, along digital downloads, as CDr discs.
In anticipation of their 3rd LP, Halou have released "The Wholeness EP" in 2003 and also worked on "The Separation EP". Most of the songs that were created in these sessions ended up on their 3rd LP, "Wholeness & Separation". Released in 2006 on Vertebrae, the album received more commercial acclaim than their previous albums. With exquisite packaging screen-printed onto unique Arigato Pak (ecological version of digipak), "The Separation EP" was released in the same day with "Wholeness & Separation" and features few exclusive tracks as well as 2 b-sides from the single "Stonefruit".
In November 2006, Halou surprised the fans with "Albatross EP". Containing few tracks from the "Wholeness & Separation" sessions that weren't released before, the EP is the first Halou release limited to digital downloads, specifically exclusive to iTunes Music Store. Well-received by Halou fans, the EP is widely regarded as iTunes-exclusive, although a limited number of hard-copy "Albatross" CDs were available during a Microsoft Zune-sponsored show at El Corazon in Seattle on January 13, 2007.
Containing 5 new songs and a reinterpretation of "Hollywood Evening" (a song that was initially released on the R/R Coseboom side-project release "Beneath Trembling "Lanterns"), "Sawtooth EP" (initially entitled "We Wear Strings EP") is the second Halou release to be available only as digital downloads (this time not limited to iTunes Music Store) and has been released on February 12, 2008.
In August 2008 a new album, entitled simply "Halou", was released. The style of the new album resembles the style on their first material released as Anymore in.
Late in 2008, Halou changed their name to Stripmall Architecture.
Separation
Halou Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
(Instrumental)
As the lyrics to Halou's song Alaska consist only of an instrumental portion, there are no lyrics to interpret in this case. However, the instrumental part of the song can still evoke various emotions and convey a certain atmosphere, depending on the listener's interpretation. It is up to the listener to decide what the instrumentation may represent, taking into account various factors such as melody, rhythm, dynamics, and instrumentation.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking late at night
Taking a walk alone at night, possibly feeling contemplative or introspective
Along the abandoned airstrip
Walking along a deserted area once used for transportation
With the horizon far behind
Leaving behind past experiences and moving towards the unknown future
Wearing a jacket that I found
Wearing clothing that was discovered somewhere, possibly discarded or lost
Wearing a grin I stole
Wearing a smile that is not truly one's own, possibly putting up a facade for the world
From someone I don't know
Taking someone else's smile, which does not truly belong to the singer
And just like him,
Similar to the person who lost the smile
I'm going to Alaska
Also planning a journey to the distant, isolated destination of Alaska
With all of our crazy dreams
With all the unrealistic aspirations that everyone has
We're going to find a way to rise up above it all
Determined to surpass all adversities and overcome all obstacles in pursuit of our dreams
Contributed by Peyton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it
More Genres
No Artists Found
More Artists
Load All
No Albums Found
More Albums
Load All
No Tracks Found
Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Search results not found
Song not found