Bericochea debuted on Hawtin’s M_nus in 2003 with the EP ‘A’, and released his debut full length, ‘Rojo’, the same year. Here’s what xlr8r said about Rojo: “It's only coincidence that Ignacio Aguilera Bericochea's name is so reminiscent of the cochlea, that bony, shell-shaped part of the inner ear that's the heart of our hearing, but how fitting it is. I.A. Bericochea's music, a profoundly thinned-out minimal techno that's more absent than present, offers the profoundest kind of intense listening, grounded with bass that reverberates deep in the body and graced with white noise that seems to graze the very surface of the ear drum, like summer grasses brushing against weathered cement. "Rojo-like red eye," which reflects blood vessels in the eye of a photographed subject-is a journey into the pulsing heart of sound."
And The Wire: “Bericochea brings just enough emotional edge and sonic vibrancy to his dry minimalist beats and deep quavering bass patterns to give them a stealthy, unsettling life of their own. His compositions seem to come out of nowhere, accumulating an undeniable presence that lingers on long after the final shudder”
I.A. Bericochea’s next album, Sueño (2006), was mastered by Stefen Betke (aka Pole) and released on a label created for the purpose called Rojo.it.
Textura said: “There's no question the Basic Channel-Chain Reaction spirit is alive and well on I.A. Bericochea's forty-minute Sueño ... 'Sueño' means 'dream' in Spanish and there's certainly a spectral quality to the material ... Often sounding as if it was recorded in a hollow chamber, Bericochea's minimal techno manages to sound both skeletal and full, as showers of cymbal patterns, groaning bass lines, echoing reverberations, and skipping pulses come to the fore and then recede.”
The evasive and mysterious qualities of Beriochea’s sound arise from his broad exploration of sound in diverse contexts. In 1995 started playing bass in bands: metal, punk and instrumental. The best known was Actitud de Rechazo, a metal band that played in Spain, the most curious was Carosi, an emo-hardcore band which did an aventure to tour the west coast of the USA and Mexico.
In the early 00s following a stint studying physics at the University of Madrid, Ignacio Aguilera started to record found sounds, experimenting with beats and transformations, finding imediate success with his solo projects for with M_nus. Bericochea’s tracks have graced several minus compilations and mixes in the last few year, including DE9 Transitions and Magda’s ‘She’s a dancing machine’. He has toured solo throughout Spain and Mexico.
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I. A. Bericochea Lyrics
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There was a time in my life when i gave away my soul just so they'd care
(You don't care)
Baby
This world is going crazy
And it's contagious (no matter how far we run)
And it's coming for us (we were told this would be fun)
I'm serious
I just need to take time (need to heal what I've got)
To piece back my mind (cuz right now it's not a lot)
You're just swimming deeper
And I'm trying to come back up for air
I used to let you hold me down like a ball and a chain
But on the shore nothings keeping me there
When I close my eyes I feel you there (i feel you there)
There was a time in my life when i gave away my soul just so they'd care
(You don't care)
But you know that every-time that i think of you i am not falling apart (not falling apart)
You may have taken all i had
But I've built myself a brand new beautiful heart
(Built myself a brand new beautiful heart)
Yeah a brand new beautiful heart
Now watch me grow
Into something new
Stronger than before
Better without you
Woe
Woe
Woe
The lyrics of I. A. Bericochea's song "W3" express a sense of longing and struggle, as well as the process of healing and finding strength. The opening line, "When I close my eyes I feel you there," suggests that the singer still carries memories and emotions related to a past relationship. However, they acknowledge that at one point, they gave away their soul in order to seek validation and care from others, but realizing that it was futile as the other person did not genuinely care. This realization leads the singer to understand that the world is in a state of chaos, and this chaos is contagious, coming after them. They emphasize the seriousness of the situation and express feeling delirious and in need of time to heal and piece back their scattered mind.
The lyrics then shift to describe the dynamics of the relationship, with the singer feeling trapped and held down like a ball and chain, but ultimately breaking free from these confines. They metaphorically use the image of swimming deeper while the other person is trying to come back up for air. This indicates a sense of contrast where the singer is moving forward and growing while the other person remains stagnant. The chorus repeats the initial sentiment of feeling the presence of the other person when closing their eyes, but now with a twist - every time they think of them, they are not falling apart. The lyrics convey a sense of resilience and rebuilding, proclaiming that even though everything may have been taken from them, they have managed to build a brand new beautiful heart. The song ends with a triumphant declaration to watch the singer grow into something new, stronger, and better without the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
When I close my eyes I feel you there
Even in my imagination, you haunt me and remain present in my thoughts
There was a time in my life when i gave away my soul just so they'd care
In the past, I compromised my identity and sacrificed my true self to seek validation and attention from others
Baby
An affectionate term used to address someone
This world is going crazy
The current state of the world is chaotic and unpredictable
And it's contagious
The madness and chaos are spreading to others, affecting them
And it's coming for us
We were warned that this chaos would eventually affect us as well
I'm serious
I am being sincere and genuine in my feelings and thoughts
Lately I'm feeling so delirious
Recently, I have been experiencing confusion and disorientation
I just need to take time
I require some personal space to reflect and heal
To piece back my mind
To restore and regain my mental well-being
You're just swimming deeper
You are sinking further into your own problems and difficulties
And I'm trying to come back up for air
While you struggle, I am making an effort to find stability and breathe freely
I used to let you hold me down like a ball and a chain
In the past, I allowed you to control and restrict me, causing me to feel trapped and weighed down
But on the shore nothings keeping me there
Now, I am free from the constraints and limitations you imposed on me
But you know that every-time that i think of you i am not falling apart
Despite thinking about you, I am not crumbling or breaking down emotionally
You may have taken all i had
You may have taken everything from me
But I've built myself a brand new beautiful heart
Nonetheless, I have managed to rebuild myself and cultivate a new, admirable character
Now watch me grow
Observe my progress and development
Into something new
Transforming into a different version of myself
Stronger than before
More resilient and powerful than I used to be
Better without you
Thriving and improving in the absence of your presence
Woe
An expression of deep sorrow or distress
Woe
An expression of deep sorrow or distress
Woe
An expression of deep sorrow or distress
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Micah Kimsey
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