http://www.joeandwillask.com/
http://www.joeandwillask.com/
Joe and Will met in 2005, both coming from very different musical backgrounds. Joe was releasing drum and bass 12” records while Will came from the hard house and trance scenes. Their name describes their relentless passion to constantly explore genres of music, and represent their different influences within their own characteristic sound that they have become so well known for.
They started collaborating in 2007, and almost immediately drew attention from local DJs at respected nights such as Trash, as well as club promoters and indie labels. Their residencies at underground club nights soon moved into playing at some of the hottest nights in London; Matter, Trailer Trash, Durrr, Club NME, Boombox, Scala, Ministry of Sound, the Egg to name a few, as well as gigs across the UK, Berlin, Florence, Milan, Budapest, Bucharest, Lille, and Ghent..
Meanwhile their productions have been equally well received. Coming across with dirt and cutting edge production and an eye firmly on the dance floor, but also with effortless musicality not normally associated with techno, they win over fans from the band/ indie scene, as easily as diehard clubbers. They inject tonality and musical flow into everything they touch, all under the banner of techno or electro or whatever you would like to call it, and have been compared to SoulWax, Chemical Brothers, DIM and Popof.
The duo signed to Andrew Friendly’s Gulp Communications in 2008, and have released three EPs worth of material, appearing in the Cool Cuts Chart, and bringing a wide fanbase to themselves including Brodinski who said “My favourite producers of the moment”, Kris Menace, Vicarious Bliss, Casper C, Acid Jacks, AutoKratz, Dark Globe, Jody Wisternoff, Cazals, Matik, Virgin Tears to name a few. They went on to remix a wide array of artists, from the highly blogged Mystery Jets remix, to La Roux on Kitsune/Polydor, Revolver (EMI), The Bell, Jupiters Heroes, Acid Girls, Revolver, Franz & Shape, Division Kent (Sony), Circuit Freq, Milke and Atomizer. There are many other remixes in progress for the likes of Ministry of Sound, and EMI’s new priority band ‘Hockey.’
Joe and Will perform live, as well as DJing. As DJs they are adaptable who like to play to any crowd but their heart lies in techno and minimal on big systems. Live, their setup consists of the pair playing a set of their own material using laptops and midi controllers. The set is hard, and energetic with a balance of musicality to win over the indie crowds as easily as the techno crowds, hailing back to the start of warehouse rave with it’s raw energy and fist pumping breakdowns. Just witness the indie crowd at Club NME go absolutely mental to two lads behind laptops, and you quickly realise this is music that’s connecting on a primal level, with enough raw energy, guts and musicality to win over virtually any audience. And therein lies the answer to what Joe and Will asked.
In The Music 2010
Joe and Will Ask? Lyrics
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Let the music in me be the music in you
I'm only the messenger here, the musics voice is so clear
It comes so easy night and day, even in my sleep I can hear it
Playing, Saying, with you as my voice there's no hesitating
Some of the best not written down has been forgotten
And this song will be to if you don't allow it to be in you
Let the music in me the music in me
Let the music in me be the music in you
Only for now its familiar, feel it engraved in our DNA
From birth and before, from birth and before
Faint rhythms rhyming words flow in ribbons of thought
From hearts, to fingers, to lips to be heard like a new born's cry for the first time, cry for the first time
To begin again and again
Let the music in me the music in me
Let the music in me be the music in you
Only for now it's familiar
Only for now it's familiar
The lyrics of "In The Music 2010" by Joe and Will Ask? convey a profound message about the power and presence of music in our lives. The singer starts by acknowledging themselves as a mere messenger, suggesting that the essence of music speaks through them with clarity and ease. They emphasize that this musical energy flows effortlessly day and night, even permeating their dreams. This suggests a deep connection to music that transcends consciousness, echoing the sentiment that music is a universal language that speaks to the soul.
The lyrics highlight the importance of not letting great musical ideas go unappreciated or forgotten. The singer expresses a sense of urgency, imploring the listener to embrace the music and let it resonate within them. The repetition of the phrase "Let the music in me be the music in you" underscores the idea of sharing this musical experience and allowing it to inspire and move others. It serves as a reminder that music has the power to unite and connect people on a profound level.
The mention of music being engraved in our DNA from birth and even before speaks to the deeply ingrained nature of music in human existence. The imagery of faint rhythms and rhyming words flowing like ribbons of thought suggests a fluid and organic connection to music that runs through our very being. The comparison to a newborn's cry for the first time evokes a sense of primal emotion and purity associated with musical expression, hinting at the transformative and cathartic nature of music.
Overall, the lyrics of "In The Music 2010" by Joe and Will Ask? encourage a deep dive into the essence of music as a sacred and eternal force that resonates within us all. The notion of music being familiar only for now suggests that while it may seem fleeting or transient, its impact and influence are timeless and enduring. By allowing the music to flow through us and embracing its presence, we can tap into a source of creativity, connection, and renewal that transcends the boundaries of time and space.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the music in me the music in me
Allow the music within me to resonate and connect with you
Let the music in me be the music in you
Let my musical expression become a part of your own
I'm only the messenger here, the musics voice is so clear
I am simply a conduit for the clear voice of music
It comes so easy night and day, even in my sleep I can hear it
Music is a constant presence in my life, even in my dreams
Playing, Saying, with you as my voice there's no hesitating
Expressing music through me is effortless with your support
Some of the best not written down has been forgotten
Many great unwritten musical moments have been lost to memory
And this song will be to if you don't allow it to be in you
This song will fade away if you do not embrace it
Only for now its familiar, feel it engraved in our DNA
For now, this music feels familiar, ingrained in our very essence
From birth and before, from birth and before
Music has been a part of us since before we were born
Faint rhythms rhyming words flow in ribbons of thought
Subtle musical patterns and poetic lyrics weave through our minds
From hearts, to fingers, to lips to be heard like a new born's cry for the first time, cry for the first time
Our music travels from our souls to our performances, like a newborn's first cry
To begin again and again
Music allows us to start anew with each performance
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Robert Green
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