Calderisi aka Killjoy on guitar, Giancarlo Russo on bass and Federico Moi on drums joined him.
On strings they had the support of several people: Chiara Cavalli, Sarah Crespi and Sarah Mayer on violin and Ellie Young on cello. In the summer of 2009 the keyboardist Enrico Filippi permanently joined the band.
Hollowblue have released three albums, each of which has received fantastic reviews and attention from both Italian and international press.
The last two albums received 4 stars in the prestigious British magazine Uncut and Italian Rollingstone and the official David Bowie site dedicated them an entire page of praise, with particular attention to their
version of the song "Letter to Hermione" recorded with Luca Faggella for the tribute Repetition*Bowie.
Their collaborations are always of great interest: the American writer Dan Fante, son of John Fante (they
wrote a song with and now planning an entire album of music and poetry), the Italian/Finnish Lara Martelli, Anthony Reynolds of the British band Jack, the songwriter Luca Faggella and recently Sukie Smith aka Madam.
In 2009 they founded aCupintheGarden Records which, thanks to the support of the distributor Audioglobe, are going to publish not only Hollowblue albums but also the work of musicians with similar style and attitude.
Tiger
Hollowblue Lyrics
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where stars are closer
I like to play with you
where trees are painted blue
Everything's gone to a different safe new world
Everything's gone to a different place
I like to play with you
while clouds are burning
inside your glances where
everything's gone to a different safe new world
Everything's gone to a different place
The lyrics of "Tiger," a song by Hollowblue, portray an intimate moment shared between two individuals who are lost in their own world. The singer expresses their fondness for their companion, whom they enjoy being with when the stars are closer and the trees are painted blue. The sense of escapism is evident as everything has gone to a different, safe new world, and the present surroundings fade away. The singer is absorbed in the moment, where the clouds are burning, and their companion drives them to the moon with their enchanting presence. The other person's glances are the only thing the singer can see, and everything else fades into oblivion.
The lyrics give a sense of a secret and intimate bond shared between the two individuals, as if they are the only ones who know about the world they have created. It is a world where they can escape from their worries and just exist in the moment. The "different safe new world" is their refuge, but where it is or what it constitutes is left unclear, allowing the listener to create their own interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
I like to play with you where stars are closer
I enjoy spending time with you in places where the stars seem nearer to us.
I like to play with you where trees are painted blue
I find it pleasant to be around you in areas where the trees have taken on a bluish hue.
Everything's gone to a different safe new world
Everything around us has transformed into an entirely new, secure place.
Everything's gone to a different place
We have moved to an unfamiliar setting.
I like to play with you while clouds are burning
It amuses me to be in your company while the clouds appear to be on fire.
You drive me to the moon inside your glances where
Your intense gaze has the power to transport me to the moon.
Everything's gone to a different safe new world
Our surroundings have now become a secure and unfamiliar land.
Everything's gone to a different place
The setting around us has become entirely different and unknown.
Contributed by Charlie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.