Hannah has been writing music since her second year of high school and also began teaching herself to play piano during that time. She continued to write for several years before building a studio and recording her debut EP, Soul Poison (1998).
Since then, Hannah's output has been erratic in quantity but consistent in quality. She has released two full-length albums as well as a handful of singles and EPs, all receiving high praise from the music press. Hannah's now-out-of-print album The Thing That Feels (2000) featured several songs inspired by Gregory Maguire's novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. (Pre-dating the Broadway musical by several years.) The Thing That Feels also included "The Vampire Waltz," which is the first song Hannah ever wrote, as well as other songs all linked by the theme revealed in the title.
A few years later, as a result of a generous donation by an anonymous listener, Hannah made a video for her song "Carnival Justice (The Gloves Are Off) Part II." The video, directed by Chris Ohlson, featured puppets created by renowned Ohio artist, puppetmaster and sculptor Scott Radke. The video appeared on the Subterfuge EP (2005).
Hannah's covers of other artists' songs have also been well-received. The Meathook EP (2001) featured what one reviewer called a "soul-shredded" version of ABBA's "The Winner Takes It All," as well as Hannah's versions of Berlin's "The Metro" and Daniel Johnston's "True Love WIll Find You in the End." Hannah also collaborated with The Synthetic Dream Foundation to create "Trapeze" -- the music was composed by TSDF, with vocals, lyrics and vocal melody by Hannah.
Hannah's most recent release is Through the Gash (2007), an album that has been called "a masterwork in minimalism and stark beauty" (Absolute Punk) and "seductive and breathtaking from the start" (Gothic Beauty). Hannah writes, produces, engineers, and performs everything on her CDs. And, contrary to popular opinion, she uses no sequencing whatsoever. With the exception of drum tracks, all of the instruments and vocals are recorded and layered in real time, not looped or electronically generated or duplicated. Even the drum tracks, which are programmed using a drum machine, are painstakingly hand-altered, with some beats being dropped and others reversed in entirely specific ways.
Hannah is known for her intensely layered production and complex vocal arrangements. Her vocals, which have been likened to "wraiths filling the screen of a Tim Burton film" (High Bias), often move from clearly sung phrases and high, tremulous keening to whispered and spoken words, to vicious hisses and screams -- sometimes within the confines of a single song. The subjects and lyrics in Hannah's songs have a tendency to be obscure and metaphorical, often causing listeners to mistake her work for being fictional. In fact, Hannah classifies her music as entirely autobiographical, although not overtly so, and insists that it is actually magical realism, not fantasy, and definitely not theater. Hannah has said that she uses music to transform troubling feelings and experiences into something positive and hopeful, and that writing has served as a mechanism to work through and mend things in her life. It may take careful listening to hear all the various layers of sound and meaning, but devout listeners consistently claim that it is worth the trouble.
Hannah loves flowers, rap music and snow days, and is often distracted by bright and/or shiny objects and the perceived scarcity of cotton candy, but she says that the only thing that actually inspires her to create music is love.
Since 2020 Hannah has been releasing new digital-only music on her Bandcamp page.
Hannah has been interviewed here:
http://www.muruch.com/2007/08/interview-hannah-fury.html
http://www.adequacy.net/2008/05/interview-with-hannah-fury/
http://www.mellowtraumatic.com/images/the_mick_40_hfury_excerpt.pdf
http://vmunderground2.podomatic.com/entry/2007-08-21T00_31_49-07_00
Hannah's offical web sites are http://www.mellowtraumatic.com, http://www.antoinettesrevenge.com, and her MySpace page http://www.myspace.com/hannahfury
Hannah's Bandcamp page, with a name-your-price download of her 2015 single 'Not Sad' and all her new music since 2020 https://hannahfury.bandcamp.com
For more "information," go to:
http://www.mellowtraumatic.com/diversions_HannahBio.html
Carousel
Hannah Fury Lyrics
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I would have loved to know you 'till the end
I would have loved to see you smile again
I would have loved to watch you turn grey
I would have loved to have just one more day
But all I know is that you've gone away
But I, I swear that I can hear you say...
Don't worry, don't be sad
There is no future or past
And life is not meant to last
Life is crucial surgery
A shard of glass pulled from a heart that bleeds
And sometimes like a barroom fight
So keep throwing punches 'till you get it right
Life is like a carousel
It'll make you dizzy
It will spin like hell
Life is a clear blue stream
It's everything you mean
Yet nothing but a dream
Where things are not quite like they seem
And when you get it, that's when
You'll see me again
When you get it, that's when
You'll see me again
The song "Carousel" by Hannah Fury is a hauntingly beautiful tribute to a lost friend. The singer expresses her deep regret at not being able to witness her friend grow old and experience the joys of life. She longs for just one more day with her friend, but knows that she has gone away. However, she feels her friend's presence and hears her voice telling her not to worry, to think of the good times they had, and to remember that life is not meant to last.
The lyrics then take a philosophical turn as the singer compares life to crucial surgery, a shard of glass being pulled from a bleeding heart, and a barroom fight. She encourages the listener to keep fighting until they get it right, and sees life as a carousel that will make you dizzy and spin you around. However, life is also a clear blue stream that is everything you mean, yet nothing but a dream where things are not quite as they seem. The song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer assures the listener that when they finally understand the meaning of life, they will see their lost loved one again.
Overall, "Carousel" is a poignant and introspective song that explores the beauty and fleeting nature of life, and the inevitability of loss and grief. It encourages the listener to cherish the moments they have, to keep fighting and striving, and to hold onto hope even in the face of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I would have loved to see you grow old, friend
I wish I could have witnessed the entire journey of your life, my dear friend.
I would have loved to know you 'till the end
I wanted to know every aspect of your life till the very last moment.
I would have loved to see you smile again
It would have been wonderful if I could see that beautiful smile of yours once again.
I would have loved to watch you turn grey
It would have been a privilege to see you age gracefully with white hair and wrinkles.
I would have loved to have just one more day
If I could have just one more day with you, I would have treasured it with all my heart.
But all I know is that you've gone away
Sadly, you are no longer here with me.
Don't worry, don't be sad
Do not be anxious or unhappy.
Think of the time we had
Remember the moments we spent together fondly.
There is no future or past
The present moment is all we have and it is fleeting.
And life is not meant to last
Life is short and transient.
Life is crucial surgery
Life is a delicate procedure that requires care and attention.
A shard of glass pulled from a heart that bleeds
It refers to the pain of heartbreak and how it can affect an individual.
And sometimes like a barroom fight
Life is a struggle, like a fight in a bar full of chaos and confusion.
So keep throwing punches 'till you get it right
Keep trying and never give up until you succeed in your endeavors.
Life is like a carousel
Life is unpredictable, like a spinning carousel ride.
It'll make you dizzy
Life can be overwhelming and confusing.
It will spin like hell
Life can also be difficult, spinning out of control at times.
Life is a clear blue stream
Life can be serene and peaceful like a calm blue stream.
It's everything you mean
Life is made of everything that is important to you.
Yet nothing but a dream
Ultimately, life is fleeting, like a dream that fades away.
Where things are not quite like they seem
Life can be deceptive, things are not always as they appear.
And when you get it, that's when
Only when you truly understand the essence of life.
You'll see me again
Will I be waiting somewhere for you to join me once again? Only time will tell.
When you get it, that's when
When you realize the meaning and purpose of your existence.
You'll see me again
We will meet again only when you have truly understood what this life is all about.
Contributed by Lily R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This is what I call Snuggly Music. I like to sleep on a bed full of pillows naked, while someone yells "Hey, get the hell out of my bed store you pervert!!"
pippinpoppins
Beautiful!
ThatRandomCat
this song is beautiful...i'm about to cry ):
ThatRandomCat
is she very popular? cuz i cant find any lyric sites with her songs?
Rasta FarI
Wich type of music is this? I never hear that before but i like it! :)
Henrique Giacometti
This kind of music is usually Dark Cabaret.
DarcyTheLunatic2
@JekelxHyde She's not very popular, but you can find lyrics. X
ThatRandomCat
@DarkAngelWings667 thanks. i'l keep looking (: