Herman Dune have worked with several other bands and singers such as Julie Doiron, Leah Hayes, and Laura Hoch.
Although the band has nine official albums, they have worked on many side projects, some of which include Kungen, Ben Haschish, Ben Dope, John Trawlings, Fountain Boats, Satan's Fingers, and Fast Ganz. They have also played as the backing band for recordings by Julie Doiron (ex-Eric's Trip) and Kimya Dawson (ex-Moldy Peaches). Both André and David-Ivar have also released numerous solo CDs (mostly self-released CDRs). André and David-Ivar each contributed a song to the 2006 album by Françoiz Breut, Une Saison Volée.
Official Site: www.hermandune.com
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Discography
Albums
* Turn Off The Light (2000, Prohibited Records)
* They Go To The Woods (2001, Shrimper)
* Switzerland Heritage (2001, Prohibited Records)
* The Whys And The Hows of Herman Düne & Cerberus Shoal (2002, North East Indie)
* Mas Cambios (2003, Track & Field Records)
* Mash Concrete Metal Mushrooms (2003, Shrimper Records)
* Not on Top (2005, Track & Field Records)
* Giant (2006)
* Next Year in Zion (2008)
* Strange Moosic (2011, City Slang)
Your Name My Game
Herman Düne Lyrics
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take off when my dog comes a-running to bite
and as they sit on their branches to watch the game
they're chanting your name
the crows at the game, they chant your name
and as i drive home listening to kimya's record on K
there's this deer with its little ones in the field off the freeway
and it's teaching its fawns who are still a bit lame
the baby deer still lame, they know your name
[go andré]
and the birch trees and the pine trees behind the summer house
they raise their voices when the cigarette drops from the city boy's mouth
and when they're shit-scared that a mighty fire could start with a tiny flame
man, they call out your name
shit-scared of a tiny flame, even the trees call your name
and the baboon, and the baboon in the cage at the mercy of scientists
he is brave and he's a-showing his teeth to resist
and despite all the drugs that they are using to tame
him, he's a-shouting your name
the baboon that no-one can tame, he's a-shouting your name
to the scientists who feel no shame, he's a-shouting your name
and when i'm lost again, well i do the same
i shout your name
(and now we're gonna slow down a little)
(a little more)
(we call it a song)
Herman Düne's song 'Your Name / My Game' is a soulful and poetic exploration of the power of names and the intimate connections that exist between all living things. The first verse describes the image of blackbirds that scatter from your apartment when a dog comes running to bite. The birds then perch on nearby branches, chanting your name. The crows seem to be playing a game that only they understand, and the repetition of the name suggests a spiritual significance. In the second verse, the singer is driving home and sees a family of deer. The mother teaches her fawns to chant your name, even though they are still a bit lame. This image evokes a sense of tender protection and care - the mother deer is training her young to survive in a world that is both dangerous and beautiful.
In the third verse, the singer observes the trees behind a summer house. They raise their voices in response to the city boy's cigarette falling to the ground. The trees seem to be aware of the dangers of fire, and the fact that they call out your name suggests an awareness of the interconnectedness of all living things. Finally, the song moves into a more surreal territory, imagining a baboon in a cage at the mercy of scientists. Despite all attempts to subdue him with drugs, the baboon shows his teeth and shouts your name. The repetition of the name throughout the song seems to suggest a deep connection between all living things, as if the name itself has a kind of mystical power.
Line by Line Meaning
and see the flacker birds black as your appartment is at night
Observing the black flacker birds resembling the darkness of your apartment at night.
take off when my dog comes a-running to bite
The birds fly away when my dog runs after them to bite.
and as they sit on their branches to watch the game
The birds perch on branches and watch the scenery.
they're chanting your name
The birds are singing and chanting your name.
the crows at the game, they chant your name
The crows at the game chant your name.
and as i drive home listening to kimya's record on K
While driving home, Kimya's record is playing on the radio station K.
there's this deer with its little ones in the field off the freeway
A deer and its fawns are grazing in a field near the freeway.
and it's teaching its fawns who are still a bit lame
The deer is teaching its still unsteady fawns.
to chant your name
The deer is teaching its fawns to chant your name.
the baby deer still lame, they know your name
The baby deer may still be lame, but they know your name.
and the birch trees and the pine trees behind the summer house
The birch and pine trees are situated behind the summer house.
they raise their voices when the cigarette drops from the city boy's mouth
The trees rustle and make noise as the city boy drops his cigarette on them.
and when they're shit-scared that a mighty fire could start with a tiny flame
The trees are frightened by the possibility that even a small fire could cause significant damage.
man, they call out your name
In moments of fear, the trees call out your name.
shit-scared of a tiny flame, even the trees call your name
Even the trees, who are scared of a small flame, call out your name.
and the baboon, and the baboon in the cage at the mercy of scientists
A baboon is held captive in a cage under the control of scientists.
he is brave and he's a-showing his teeth to resist
The baboon defiantly shows his teeth in resistance.
and despite all the drugs that they are using to tame
Despite the use of drugs, the baboon remains untamed.
him, he's a-shouting your name
The baboon screams your name in defiance.
the baboon that no-one can tame, he's a-shouting your name
The untamed baboon calls out your name.
to the scientists who feel no shame, he's a-shouting your name
The baboon is shouting your name at the shameless scientists.
and when i'm lost again, well i do the same
When the artist is lost, they call out your name.
i shout your name
The singer shouts out your name.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SONY ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING FRANCE
Written by: HERMAN DUNE
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