Henry has enjoyed a successful and eclectic career in music that ranges from the chart topping to the esoteric, and combines a varied palette of skills from string orchestration to beat programming, sampling and sound design, production and mixing. After 8 years of collaboration with other artists and their music, Henry is now focusing on his own material and scoring music for movies.
Utopia, published by West One Music, is a combination of Latvian choirs, innovative Electronica and cutting edge production. Transfiguration, published by KPM Music, was written, programmed, arranged, engineered, mixed and produced by Henry and completed in 2005. Transfiguration combines classical textures and melodies with 21st century production techniques and Henry’s own lyrics. Acoustica, also published by KPM Music, has just been completed in collaboration with the award-winning guitarist and songwriter, Augustus Isadore.
Prior to working on Utopia, Transfiguration and Acoustica, Henry’s work within the music industry has been varied and high profile. His programming credits include Mike Oldfield, Marc Almond, Coolio, and Kirsty McColl. He collaborated with Andy Gardner (of Plump DJ’s fame) to produce a series of Dance Remixes that topped the dance charts and were selected for Pete Tong’s Essential Selection (Radio 1), for artists like Kele le Roc and Boyzone. At the same time he worked with Michael Gordon, a New York-based minimalist string composer, on his composition - Weather- for Coalition Records.
Not long afterwards, Henry was working with the legendary Trevor Horn, programming and executing string arrangements for the title track of 20th Cent Fox’s film Anastasia, featuring Richard Marx and Donna Lewis on the song In the Beginning. He also co-produced Born On A Sunday with Trevor Horn on the Art of Noise album The Seduction of Claude Debussy. Meanwhile, he quietly produced some unashamed pop with the likes of Gary Barlow from Take That (which reached no.3 in the UK charts) and Justin.
Collaboration with internationally acclaimed Seal was shortly to follow as they worked together to write and produce This Could Be Heaven for the motion picture The Family Man, which starred Nicholas Cage. As well as production work, Henry continues to write his own music - which is used on CNN News, the BBC, The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Discovery Channel.
Henry is currently making great strides into the film world. As of January 2006, he has completed 4 movies with the world-renowned composer - Hans Zimmer – contributing as an additional composer and performer:
The Da Vinci Code [dir: Ron Howard],
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest [dir: Gore Verbinski]
The Holiday [dir: Nancy Meyers].
Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End [dir: Gore Verbinski]
In This Place
Henry Jackman Lyrics
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This lawless car ballet, what can it be?
Am I a baby pigeon sprouting wings to soar?
Was that a metaphor for something more?
Now I'm flying, my spirit's climbing
As I'm called through this far off maze
My body, my spirit aligning
Slaughter race
What would you say if it turns out, oh, that I stay?
Would it be okay, here in this place?
'Cause you know that I love these fallen wires
Dumpster fires, burning tires
Everything that I desire
Everything that I desire
Now I'm flying, my spirit's climbing
As I'm called through this far off maze
My body, my spirit aligning
In this, in this place called Slaughter Race
Slaughter race
I know I should go but
I really don't want to yet
I really don't want to yet
Yeah, I know I should go but
I really don't want to yet
I really don't want to yet
There's nothing like Slaughter Race
Slaughter Race
It's alright here in Slaughter Race
Alright here in Slaughter Race
Alright here in Slaughter Race
It's alright here in Slaughter Race, yeah
The lyrics of Henry Jackman's song In This Place describe the singer's feelings and emotions as he is drawn to a place called Slaughter Race. The lyrics start with the singer questioning what it is that is drawing him to this place, describing the lawless car ballet and questioning if it is this chaos that is causing him to be attracted. The singer then wonders if his feelings are similar to a baby pigeon sprouting wings, unsure of what is ahead but ready to soar. He wonders if this metaphor means something more significant about his life.
As the song continues, the singer talks about how his spirit is climbing and aligning with his body as he is called to this maze-like place known as Slaughter Race. He describes the thrill and excitement of being in this place, even with the danger and chaos that surround him – dumpster fires and burning tires are everything he desires. The singer admits that he knows he should go, but his desire to stay is too strong.
Overall, the lyrics of In This Place describe the singer's struggle with the conflict between his desire for adventure and excitement and his desire for safety and stability. The song captures the rush and excitement of being in a place like Slaughter Race, but also acknowledges the potential dangers and risks that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
What can it be that calls me to this place today?
What is it that is pulling me towards this place today?
This lawless car ballet, what can it be?
What exactly is this dangerous car race?
Am I a baby pigeon sprouting wings to soar?
Is this the time when I become something greater, like a newborn pigeon getting ready to fly?
Was that a metaphor for something more?
Does this signify something bigger and more meaningful?
Now I'm flying, my spirit's climbing
I feel like I'm soaring and my soul is lifting up
As I'm called through this far off maze
As I am guided through this mysterious and perilous journey
My body, my spirit aligning
My physical and mental states are matching up perfectly
In this, in this place called Slaughter Race
This location referred to as Slaughter Race
What would you say if it turns out, oh, that I stay?
If I end up staying here, what would your reaction be?
Would it be okay, here in this place?
Would it be acceptable if I remained in this location?
'Cause you know that I love these fallen wires
You're aware that I'm fond of these broken down electrical cables
Dumpster fires, burning tires
I'm attracted to the sight of trash cans being burned and wheels set ablaze
Everything that I desire
All of the things that I long for
I know I should go but
I realize I ought to make a departure, but
I really don't want to yet
I just don't particularly feel like doing it just yet
There's nothing like Slaughter Race
There is simply nothing that can compare to the thrills of Slaughter Race
It's alright here in Slaughter Race
It's perfectly fine to exist in Slaughter Race
Alright here in Slaughter Race
Everything is satisfactory in Slaughter Race
It's alright here in Slaughter Race, yeah
It's all good here in the infamous Slaughter Race
Writer(s): алан менкен
Contributed by Evelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Koloido
on Transfiguration (d)
Anyone knows WHO is the singer? Amazing Angelic voice!