Their sound is a fusion of future beats, hip-hop and soul with subtler influences of Latin, dubstep and opera.
Since forming in mid 2011, Hiatus Kaiyote have already shared the bill with such acts as Stones Throw Recordβs Taylor McFerrin, Warp legends Chris Clark and Harmonic 313 and sound genius Robin Fox, Brainfeederβs Lapalux and oOoOO as well as playing bills at Woodford Folk Festival, Melbourne International Jazz Festival and headlined at stage at the final The Bohemian Masquerade Ball.
Hiatus Kaiyote's chief songwriter is Nai Palm, who pens intricate compositions, rich with colour and mystery. With her unique honey-velvet voice, she is supported by three of Melbourne's finest and most versatile musician/producers. Keyboardist Simon Mavin, who has graced the stage with such bands such as Australiaβs premier soul outfit The Bamboos, rock jazz freakout crew Whitesploitation, reggae masters The Red Eyes and funk heavyweights The Firemen. Paul Bender on bass, laptop and guitar is a graduate of Miami Florida's indie, experimental and improvised music scenes, but with a passion for stank-funk basslines. Drummer Perrin Moss is a powerhouse of beats both jilted and slick and an experienced MC, producer, percussionist and turntabilist and is the former frontman of ten piece Blue Mountains hip-hop band Jumbledat, Perrin has collaborated with other crews such as Thundamentals.
In their short time as a band they have fused a unique sound held together by Nai Palm's smoke drenched vocals and innovative melodies, Simon Mavinβs hands on knowledge of synthesizers, keyboards, Latin and jazz structures, Perrin Moss's slippery drum beats and soul clap rhythms and Paul Benders waterfall thumbs of bass guitar and sample wizardry.
Their first residency, held on Tuesdays at The Evelyn Hotel in Fitzroy Melbourne was extended from 4 weeks to four months due to popular demand. They sold out The Northcote Social Club for their EP launch (April 5th 2012) and received strong turnouts at Black Bear Lodge in Brisbane and Goodgod Small Club in Sydney as part of their debut tour in aid of the release.
Nai Palm - vocals, guitar, keys
Perrin Moss - drums, percussion, electronics
Paul Bender - bass, electronics
Simon Mavin - keys, synths, electronics
http://hiatuskaiyote.com/
Laputa
Hiatus Kaiyote Lyrics
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A saga-born, hand-drawn artisan dreamer
Graphite to paper
A saga-born and hand drawn artisan dreamer
Miyazaki frontier
A crystal-clear picture of aluminum seeker
This view from here is airborne
Mystic catacomb creeper
Who whispers stone cold
And as the mind follows deeper
A relic our teacher
A talisman in the hand
Never get to seek
Laputa
(Miss you)
Laputa
(How I miss you) Laputa
Floating castle in the sky (miss you)
Laputa
(How I miss you)
Floating castle in the sky
Laputa
Young one hear this
Feel this
I've been running, running but the riot hunts for you you you you
Give me the timeless corridors of your meadows
Laputa
The first few lines of "Laputa" by Hiatus Kaiyote paint a picture of an artist, who is bringing their dreams to life through their craft. The image of "graphite to paper" suggests the act of drawing, while describing the artist as a "saga-born, hand-drawn artisan dreamer" adds a sense of mythology and imagination to the character. The repeated line "a saga-born and hand-drawn artisan dreamer" reiterates this idea while adding a rhythmic element to the lyrics.
The second verse continues with imagery of mysticism and ancient knowledge. The "Miyazaki frontier" refers to Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, whose films often feature flights of fancy and imaginative worlds. The line "a crystal-clear picture of aluminum seeker" is more difficult to interpret, but could refer to someone who is seeking knowledge or understanding of a distant, esoteric material. The lyrics then shift to the idea of exploring catacombs and delving deeper into this ancient realm. The "relic our teacher" and "talisman in the hand" suggest that there is great power and wisdom to be found in this world, but it is difficult to access.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the title phrase "Laputa" several times, adds a melancholic element to the lyrics. Laputa is a reference to the mythical floating castle from the novel "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift, as well as the Studio Ghibli film of the same name. The lines "miss you" and "how I miss you" suggest a longing for this fantastical world and all that it represents. The final lines of the song seem to reference the struggle to hold onto this dream and the fear of being consumed by reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Graphite to paper
The process of creating something from scratch with a pencil and a sheet of paper
A saga-born, hand-drawn artisan dreamer
Someone with a story to share, who is skilled at drawing and has ambitious dreams
Miyazaki frontier
A reference to Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki, who is known for bringing mythical worlds to life on screen
A crystal-clear picture of aluminum seeker
Creating a vivid visual representation of a person looking for something, possibly something as valuable as aluminum
This view from here is airborne
The perspective expressed in the song takes the listener on a journey up into the sky
Mystic catacomb creeper
A person who explores underground tombs, possibly in a spiritual or meditative context
Who whispers stone cold
Whispering something with a sobering, chilling effect
And as the mind follows deeper
As the listener becomes more absorbed in the song and its imagery
A relic our teacher
Something from the past that teaches us something about ourselves or the world
A talisman in the hand
A powerful object that is believed to bring good luck or protection
Never get to seek
Unable to find the talisman that will bring the desired outcome
Laputa (Miss you)
A shared feeling of missing a place that has been visited before
Laputa (How I miss you)
A deeper expression of the feeling of missing Laputa
Laputa Floating castle in the sky (miss you)
A reference to the animated film "Castle in the Sky" by Hayao Miyazaki, which features a flying castle by the same name that is also referenced in this song
Laputa (How I miss you)
Repetition of the expression of missing Laputa, underscoring the emotion felt by the singer
Floating castle in the sky
Another reference to the castle in Miyazaki's film
Laputa Young one hear this Feel this
A call to younger listeners to pay attention and feel something while listening to the song
I've been running, running but the riot hunts for you you you you
A warning about the danger of running from one's problems, which can catch up with you eventually
Give me the timeless corridors of your meadows
A request for a peaceful and timeless place to escape to
Laputa
The title of the song and the reference to Miyazaki's castle in the sky
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Naomi Saalfield, Paul Bender, Perrin Moss, Simon Mavin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mitzy9124
Graphite to paper
A saga-born, hand-drawn artisan dreamer
Graphite to paper
A saga-born and hand-drawn artisan dreamer
Miyazaki frontier
A crystal-clear picture of aluminum seeker
This view from here is airborne
Mystic catacomb creeper
Who whispers stone cold
And as the mind funnels deeper
A relic, a teacher
A talisman in the hand
Navigate to seek up above
Laputa (Miss you)
Laputa (How I miss you)
Laputa (How I miss you)
Floating castle in the sky (miss you)
Laputa (How I miss you)
Floating castle in the sky
Laputa
Young one hear this
Feel this
I've been running, running, but the riot hunts for you, you, you, you
I've been running, running, but the riot hunts for you, you, you, you
I've been running, running, but the riot hunts for you, you, you, you
I've been running, running, but the riot hunts for you, you, you, you
Give me the timeless corridors of your meadows, of your meadows
Give me the timeless corridors of your meadows, of your meadows
Give me the timeless corridors of your meadows, of your meadows
Give me the timeless corridors of your meadow, of your meadows
Laputa
Laputa
@LuisBenenaula
[Verse 1]
Graphite to paper
A saga-born, hand-drawn artisan dreamer
Graphite to paper
A saga-born anhedron artisan dreamer
Miyazaki frontier
A crystal-clear picture of aluminum seeker
This view from here is airborne
[Verse 2]
Mystic catacomb creeper
Who whispers stone cold
And as the mind follows deeper
A relic our teacher
A talisman in the hand
Never get to seek [?]
[Chorus]
Laputa
(Miss you)
Laputa
(How I -- miss you)
Floating castle in the sky (miss you)
Laputa
(How I -- miss you)
Floating castle in the sky
Laputa
Young one -- hear this
Feel this
[Outro]
I've been running, running but the riot hunts for you you you you (4x)
Give me the timeless corridors of your meadows (4x)
Laputa...
@Jay-dk6hf
I literally can't process how good these guys are.
@ciedahawkins
exactly
@davidedalfarra8236
Have the same feeling
@mitzy9124
Graphite to paper
A saga-born, hand-drawn artisan dreamer
Graphite to paper
A saga-born and hand-drawn artisan dreamer
Miyazaki frontier
A crystal-clear picture of aluminum seeker
This view from here is airborne
Mystic catacomb creeper
Who whispers stone cold
And as the mind funnels deeper
A relic, a teacher
A talisman in the hand
Navigate to seek up above
Laputa (Miss you)
Laputa (How I miss you)
Laputa (How I miss you)
Floating castle in the sky (miss you)
Laputa (How I miss you)
Floating castle in the sky
Laputa
Young one hear this
Feel this
I've been running, running, but the riot hunts for you, you, you, you
I've been running, running, but the riot hunts for you, you, you, you
I've been running, running, but the riot hunts for you, you, you, you
I've been running, running, but the riot hunts for you, you, you, you
Give me the timeless corridors of your meadows, of your meadows
Give me the timeless corridors of your meadows, of your meadows
Give me the timeless corridors of your meadows, of your meadows
Give me the timeless corridors of your meadow, of your meadows
Laputa
Laputa
@rwreckage
These words go so hard
@javianbryant
hiatus kaiyote is down wit the anime
@MsBlu-fs1hn
HONESTLY!!
@MikoSin
So lovely.. the experimental and acid jazz gets me...
@gatheringleaves
+Miko Sin Are you blasian?
@ta5393
@@gatheringleaves Lol that reminds me of someone asking me if I was blexican. I was like.......what did you just call me? later on, i found it's black + mexican combined together. who comes up with these names? LMAO!!!