Haujobb formed as a trio in 1993 in Germany, with B. Junemann being the thi… Read Full Bio ↴Haujobb formed as a trio in 1993 in Germany, with B. Junemann being the third member to the current duo of Dejan and Daniel. Their first release was on cassette only, the now hopelessly out of print Drift Wheeler. This embryonic issue brought them to the attention of Off Beat records, who released their first CD, Homes and Gardens, later that same year. Haujobb's first German tour occurred in 1994, along with the American release of Homes and Gardens and their first single, Eye Over You. They often use samples from the ALIEN Movie series.

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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Distance
Haujobb Lyrics

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Long distance pilots complete changing views exactly different in its roots wide band journey through dynamic crowds sparkling but unreal no matter where the sun goes down no matter if it really happens all those deficiencies satisfied in dreams activate entrances to personal spaces i find myself in a million places we're rushing through intelligent motion loops carrying dynamic crowds sparkling but unreal no matter where the sun goes down no matter if it really happens all those deficiencies satisfied in dreams wide band journey through dynamic crowds sparkling but unreal no matter where the sun goes down no matter if it really happens all those deficiencies satisfied in dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Haujobb's song "Distance" describe the experience of traveling, both physically and mentally, through a world that is constantly changing yet eerily unreal. The song's title itself implies a sense of separation and detachment, as if the singer is observing their surroundings from a distance rather than being fully present in the moment. The opening line, "Long distance pilots complete changing views," suggests that the singer is perhaps a metaphorical pilot, navigating through life and taking in a multitude of perspectives. The phrase "exactly different in its roots" emphasizes the paradoxical nature of this experience, as everything may appear different on the surface, but ultimately shares a common origin.

As the song progresses, the singer describes a "wide band journey through dynamic crowds sparkling but unreal." This could be interpreted as a physical journey through an actual crowd of people, or a metaphor for the changing landscape of the singer's mind as they travel through life. The juxtaposition of "sparkling" and "unreal" highlights the beauty and mystery of the world around us, even as it remains elusive and unknowable. Ultimately, the singer finds comfort in their dreams, where "all those deficiencies [are] satisfied" and they are free to explore their own personal spaces.

Line by Line Meaning

Long distance pilots complete changing views
Navigating through unfamiliar terrain, gaining new perspectives and constantly adapting to change.

Exactly different in its roots
Unique and diverse origins that influence and shape individual experiences.

Wide band journey through dynamic crowds
A vast expedition through constantly evolving social environments and diverse communities.

Sparkling but unreal
Superficial attractiveness that masks underlying flaws and imperfections.

No matter where the sun goes down
Even in the face of darkness and uncertainty.

No matter if it really happens
Despite the possibility of disappointment or failure.

All those deficiencies satisfied in dreams
Finding solace and fulfillment in the realm of fantasy and imagination.

Activate entrances to personal spaces
Triggering the exploration and discovery of individual identity and inner self.

I find myself in a million places
Feeling like an outsider in multiple contexts and yearning for a sense of belonging.

We're rushing through intelligent motion loops carrying dynamic crowds
Moving quickly and purposefully through dynamic communities with alternative mindsets.

Wide band journey through dynamic crowds
A sweeping expedition through continually changing social environments and diverse populations.

Sparkling but unreal
Attractive appearances that hide underlying fallacies and vulnerabilities.

No matter where the sun goes down
Despite the unknown and unpredictable changes in life.

No matter if it really happens
Irrespective of the likelihood of success, failure or mediocrity.

All those deficiencies satisfied in dreams
Finding relief and contentment in mental paradises and imaginative dreamlands.

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