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 Record’s Taylor McFerrin, Warp legends Chris Clark and Harmonic 313 and sound genius Robin Fox, Brainfeeder’s 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 Australia’s 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 Mavin’s 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/
Ocelot
Hiatus Kaiyote Lyrics
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And wrapped around the rhythm of my temperature
Rorschach way is back and raw to the marrow,
Fierce as don't toll me back missy mister official document
My, my ,my dot dot dot
My, my, my dot dot ocelot
Leave you looming wild eyed far cry and wondering in the dark
Best you try to spot dot
Best you try to spot dot dot
Best you try to spot dot dot dot
Best you try to spot dot dot dot dot ocelot
The lyrics of Hiatus Kaiyote's song "Ocelot" are full of metaphorical references to the wild and fierce nature of the ocelot, a small wild cat found mainly in South and Central America. The song begins with a reference to a leather-bound pause, which may refer to the beginning of a musical composition or the moment of stillness before an action. The next line talks about the rhythm of the singer's temperature, which could mean that the song comes from a place of personal emotion and passion. The reference to the "Rorschach way" suggests that the singer's emotions are ambiguous and difficult to interpret, like a Rorschach inkblot.
The chorus of the song features the repeated line "My, my, my dot dot dot, my, my, my dot dot ocelot," which seems to suggest the singer's admiration and fascination with the enigmatic and elusive nature of the ocelot. The lyrics continue to describe the sharpness of the ocelot's tongue and its ability to leave people in a state of wonder and fear. The repeated refrain "Best you try to spot dot" underscores the theme of the ocelot's elusive and evasive nature, suggesting that it is difficult to truly understand or capture.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ocelot" seem to be an ode to the wild, unpredictable, and mysterious nature of the ocelot, and perhaps an exploration of the singer's own complex emotions and passions.
Line by Line Meaning
Started out as a pause, first leather bound
The song began slowly and methodically, like a resting heart rate, then gradually increased in tempo and intensity.
And wrapped around the rhythm of my temperature
The song's beat and tempo match the singer's internal sense of rhythm and temperature.
Rorschach way is back and raw to the marrow,
The song's subject matter is deeply personal and psychologically revealing, like a Rorschach test.
Fierce as don't toll me back missy mister official document
The lyrics are bold and assertive, unafraid to challenge authority or convention.
My, my ,my dot dot dot
The artist is expressing a sense of playful discovery and wonder, like a child's excited exclamation.
My, my, my dot dot ocelot
The singer playfully calls attention to the song's title and subject matter, comparing it to the wild and elusive ocelot.
My, my, my ocelot tongue is sharp and it'll eat you up
The singer's words and lyrics are powerful and incisive, with the power to cut through distractions and falsehoods.
Leave you looming wild eyed far cry and wondering in the dark
The song's message and implications leave the listener feeling powerful and inspired, yet also somewhat disoriented and searching for meaning.
Best you try to spot dot
The artist is daring the listener to see and understand the song's deeper meanings and implications.
Best you try to spot dot dot
The song's true significance and power may require multiple listenings or close attention to interpret correctly.
Best you try to spot dot dot dot
Even with close attention, the true meanings of the song's lyrics and themes may not be fully understood until much later.
Best you try to spot dot dot dot dot ocelot
By daring the listener to explore and discover the true meanings of the song's lyrics, the artist is inviting them on a journey of discovery and excitement, much like the elusive ocelot itself.
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A-X
Started out as a pause, first leather bound and wrapped around the rhythm of my temperature
Rorschach way is back and raw to the marrow, fierce as don't toll me back missy mister official document
My, my ,my dot dot dot
My, my, my dot dot ocelot
My, my, my ocelot tongue is sharp and it'll eat you up
Leave you looming wild eyed far cry and wondering in the dark
Best you try to spot dot
Best you try to spot dot dot
Best you try to spot dot dot dot
Best you try to spot dot dot dot dot ocelot
Trashcanlicker
Album "Mood Valiant" released 25th June 2021 on my Channel!
Leo Rolando
God damn it, I would kill for this song to be longer.
Dustin Clark Music
Curt Baboon yeah I love a good interlude, but a lot of these tracks could've been full length!
Syrika Powell
You aint never lied im so hurt
Owen Frank
DIY
AnonsCrossfader
This is one of the best bands I've heard in a while. I fall in love with every song I hear.
Trashcanlicker
thats the reason why i uploaded the whole album :D.
Michael Proano
Sometimes I think some songs are too short but this one is perfect how it is. I feel like it would lose it's charm if it was extended.
SnakeTheJake
This sounds nostalgic like something from a forgotten time
A-X
Started out as a pause, first leather bound and wrapped around the rhythm of my temperature
Rorschach way is back and raw to the marrow, fierce as don't toll me back missy mister official document
My, my ,my dot dot dot
My, my, my dot dot ocelot
My, my, my ocelot tongue is sharp and it'll eat you up
Leave you looming wild eyed far cry and wondering in the dark
Best you try to spot dot
Best you try to spot dot dot
Best you try to spot dot dot dot
Best you try to spot dot dot dot dot ocelot