Haujobb began distributing their music in North America via Pendragon Records.
1995 saw the departure of band mate Björn, and the lineup has consisted of Daniel and Dejan ever since. After Metropolis Records acquired Pendragon, the two musicians have been able to spread their music to a larger fanbase in North America, and have remained continuously popular in the European industrial music scene.
Over the course of their subsequent releases in the 1990s, they wove increasing amounts of drum'n'bass and IDM influence into their sound. 1999's 'NinetyNine' was a sparse, downtempo collection of ambient electronic compositions. They have since reintroduced some of the more rhythmic elements back into their sound on their more recent albums, but have continued to experiment, drawing concepts from a wide variety of musical styles.
Haujobb stated that they were ending their musical career with a final concert at Amphi Festival (Cologne) 19/07/2008, although a recent blog post (dated May 22 2009) suggests that this is no longer the case and that the band is simply taking a break from music.
Myer has several other projects of his own, including Architect, Clear Vision (initially a collaboration with Thorsten Meier) as well as a number of other short-lived electronic projects. Myer, along with Claire Voyant's Victoria Lloyd, form HMB, whilst Newt is a collaboration with Andreas Meyer of Forma Tadre. Daniel Myer and Dejan Samardzic also briefly recorded as 'Dots+Dashes'.
The most recent of Myer's side-projects is Destroid, also featuring Rinaldo Ribi Bite and Sebastian Ullmann.
In early Haujobb liner notes and credits, Daniel was listed as D. Meier, however in more recent liner notes he is listed as Daniel Myer.
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Dead Market
Haujobb Lyrics
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Unlike a pulse
Law of repetition
We will always follow
Identity is safe
The content is nothing
Deconstruction of form
Manipulate the pulse, the pattern, the rhythm
Dominate the beat
Manipulate the pulse, the pattern, the beat
Dominate the world
Desire remains
Discharge of pleasure
Absence of contact
We will always follow
Manipulate the pulse, the pattern, the rhythm
Dominate the beat
Manipulate the pulse, the pattern, the beat
Dominate the world
The lyrics of Haujobb's "Dead Market" depict a dystopian society where individuals have lost their sense of identity, and are resigned to blindly following the laws of repetition. The opening lines "Contact and rupture, unlike a pulse" suggest that while individuals may have some form of connection with others, this connection lacks depth and authenticity, much like a heartbeat that simply repeats itself without variation. The lines "Identity is safe, the content is nothing" convey a sense of numbness and lack of individuality, where personal identity is preserved but devoid of meaning or importance.
As the song progresses, the lyrics draw attention to the power of music, specifically the rhythm and pulse, to manipulate and dominate individuals. The repeated refrain "Manipulate the pulse, the pattern, the rhythm, Dominate the beat" suggests that individuals have become enslaved to the beat of society, and are willing to sacrifice everything, including desire and pleasure, in order to comply. The final lines "Desire remains, discharge of pleasure, Absence of contact, We will always follow" convey a poignant sense of resignation, where even though individuals may have desire and pleasure, these experiences are ultimately empty and meaningless.
Overall, "Dead Market" is a haunting critique of contemporary society, where individuals have become dehumanized and enslaved to the powers of repetition and manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
Contact and rupture
Engaging and ending communication
Unlike a pulse
Different from a regular or steady beating
Law of repetition
The practice of repeating actions or patterns
We will always follow
We will consistently adhere to this
Identity is safe
Our identity is secure
The content is nothing
The subject matter is not significant
Deconstruction of form
Breaking something down into its base elements
Manipulate the pulse, the pattern, the rhythm
Change the way things are done in terms of frequency, arrangement, and timing
Dominate the beat
Control the pace and flow of things
Manipulate the pulse, the pattern, the beat
Alter the rhythm and organization of sounds
Dominate the world
Have total control over the planet
Desire remains
The urge to have something continues
Discharge of pleasure
The release of satisfaction
Absence of contact
Lack of communication or touch
Contributed by Adalyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@azuro1125
When I took my Chevy wagon to HAUJOBB to have my oil changed, they really went above and beyond to give me great service! They fixed my headlights, changed my oil and even revamped the whole interior and exterior. Needless to say, I'm a happy customer and will be returning for all of my automotive repair needs. Five stars!!!
@TheAeJay13
Oh my. lol
@AwesumSawce
I'll have to bring my spaceship in next time~
@Tekhnotron
Gods of electronic music. Haujobb embraces the best traits of industrial.
@angelspitmusic
LOVE HAUJOBB! This is what EBM should be like.
@megazh0pa
I played pool with Daniel on his first US tour. cracked me up no one knew who he was until he got off stage.... Seriously the coolest guy you'll ever meet.
@ambionica
longtime Haujobb fan.... absolutely love this track.
@danielmyer
good discovery... its actually two different cars. no one would want us operating on their car;)
@bradleyluskSTE
Every struggling musician should find inspiration in this video! You don't have to quit your day job to pursue your musical career. You can simply meld the two into one!
@letheankitty
One of their best tracks.