Heymoonshaker are the unlikely pairing of two art forms that are decades apart; Grit-your-teeth, raw, blues guitar and expansive, heart-pounding beatboxing. Urbanizing blues music now for nearly 2 years, Andy Balcon and Dave Crowe are extremely talented at their craft but what impresses most and has made their commitment to Beatbox Blues so successful is the indescribable chemistry these two have on stage. The musical sparring of Crowe’s powerful beats versus Andy’s possessed vocals forge together like two pieces of iron, creating an inspired piece of creativity and originality.
Meeting as street performers in New Zealand in 2009, Andy and Crowe began fusing their interests in the blues and electronic bass music in front of the passing crowds of the south island. After separating to take different travelling routes, the boys re-met back in the Northern hemisphere in Sweden where they began taking their jams to the stage. As their show developed and their touring routes became more extensive, so too did their sound mixing features from heavy rock & roll, roots music and dubstep. But their love and appreciation for the blues is something that stays true throughout their writing and the driving force behind their music. Taking huge inspiration from the likes of Led Zeppelin and Muddy Waters, Heymoonshaker’s big riffs, loud rhythms and howling vocals have impressed in small intimate basement venues to festival main stages.
Last year Heymoonshaker were invited to support Ghostpoet, De La Soul and Baxter Dury at Marseille’s Marsatac Festival, with Rolling Stone Magazine describing their performance as “Dazzling”. This sparked major interest in the band in France and over the past 12 months Heymoonshaker have appeared at some major French venues such as Bataclan in Paris where they supported Walk Off The Earth, and Le Divan Du Monde where they sold out their headline show in May this year.
Not surprisingly, Heymoonshaker’s unique and energetic take on the blues has also been snapped up by festivals around the world. This summer has seen them perform at Printemps de Bourges & Cognac Blues Festival (France), Festival d'Été (Canada), Fusion Festival (Germany), Paléo Festival (Switzerland), WOMAD & Glastonbury (UK), Sziget Festival (Hungary), plus countless others.
Still finding pleasure in hitting the streets with their custom made suitcase, fitted with car speakers and battery, and camera in hand, Heymoonshaker have amassed a huge YouTube following with their official YouTube channel at a staggering 20 million views and rising.
In March 2013 Heymoonshaker released their first EP ‘Shakerism’. This extended 8 track EP contains songs from previous recordings and recent unreleased material, compiled to illustrate the journey of the band’s ever growing sound. This autumn the band re-release the EP as ‘Shakerism (Definitive Edition)’ which includes the track Colly Drop from their recent gritty film-noire music video and a solo beatbox piece recorded late last year in a studio in France. The duo also head out on tour in Europe covering France, Switzerland, Germany, Czech Republic and UK.
London
Heymoonshaker Lyrics
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The lyrics of Heymoonshaker's song London consist solely of the word "Beatbox" repearted several times. However, the meaning behind these lyrics is not necessarily in the words themselves, but rather in the way they are delivered. Heymoonshaker is a duo composed of a beatboxer and a guitarist, and London is a perfect showcase of their unique style.
The beatboxer creates a rhythm that sounds like a sample of a drum machine, but is actually produced entirely with his mouth. This beat is the backbone of the song, and the guitar adds layers of melody to it. What makes Heymoonshaker's music truly special is the way these two elements interact. The beatboxer is not just a supporting player, but an equal partner in the creation of the music. He interacts with the guitar, mimics its sounds, and adds his own twists and turns to the beat. It's a truly collaborative approach to music-making, and it creates a dynamic and exciting sound.
The lyrics of London, then, are not meant to convey a message or tell a story. Rather, they are a celebration of the power of music to bring people together and create something beautiful. They are a call to dance, to move, to feel the rhythm in your bones. In this way, the lyrics of London are not just words, but a sonic experience that creates an emotional response in the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Beatbox
Heymoonshaker starts the song with his trademark beatboxing.
I've got my ticket for London
Heymoonshaker has bought a ticket to travel to London.
I've packed my bags and I'm ready to go
Heymoonshaker has packed his bags and is all set to start his London journey.
I'm standing outside my front door
Heymoonshaker is outside his front door, ready to leave.
I'm wondering which way to go
Heymoonshaker is unsure about the direction he should take to reach his destination, which is London.
I'm headed for London
Heymoonshaker's destination is London.
I'm leaving Paris
Heymoonshaker is departing from Paris.
Maybe the rain will keep me there
Heymoonshaker might be forced to stay in London longer if it rains.
Maybe the sun will keep me there
Heymoonshaker might choose to stay in London longer if the weather is pleasant.
But only
Heymoonshaker emphasizes on the fact that he is only in London for a limited period of time.
For now
Heymoonshaker is in London for the time being, but not forever.
I'm standing at the station
Heymoonshaker is at the train station waiting to board his train to London.
My guitar in my hand
Heymoonshaker is carrying his guitar with him.
Waiting for my train
Heymoonshaker is waiting for his train to arrive.
To take me to the promised land
Heymoonshaker is excited to go to London, which he considers as a promised land.
I'm headed for London
Heymoonshaker affirms his London voyage.
I'm leaving Paris
Heymoonshaker reminds us of his departure from Paris.
Maybe the rain will keep me there
Heymoonshaker is once again thinking that adverse weather might make him stay in London longer.
Maybe the sun will keep me there
Heymoonshaker is still thinking that pleasant weather might make him stay in London longer.
But only
Once again, Heymoonshaker emphasizes on his temporary nature of stay in London.
For now
Heymoonshaker intends to stay in London only for a short while.
Hey, hey, London
Heymoonshaker addresses London.
Hey, hey, London
Heymoonshaker repeats his address to London.
Hey, hey, London
Heymoonshaker repeats his address to London.
Hey, hey, London
Heymoonshaker addresses London one last time before the song ends.
Contributed by Christian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@iskeletbey6614
I’m here. And this is 2023 😆
@TheGreatGibbon
That's so five days ago.
@nehohp1938
Thats so one day ago. Bro, keep up.
@kotobrox
Yeah man. Слушаем до сих пор
@littlecat2055
Same
@ayoubbenelmekki5670
hh me too
@mr.dominaaateeee2332
9 years later and 8:24 still gives me goosebumps
@FredHii
Same!
@swagnum102
Fr I forgot all about this, used to watch this when I was little and YouTube first came out
@cordellwingerd1990
Bro there so many views since I was last here lol