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.
On the Run
Joe and Will Ask? Lyrics
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Been in the weeds, be nice to see some corn growing tall
Need to trade some hurry up, for some hey y'all
Oh and I can't hug my momma through these phone calls
Need to drive, through the pines
See my boys, wet a line
And drink a beer on the edge of town
Been striking out
It's time I hit a home run
Point it toward that south sun
I'll be touching bases with them faces
All them places I ain't been too in way too long
'Cause I've been way too gone
Swinging for the fences I've been missing where I come from
It's time I hit a home run
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
I need to hear that skillet popping in the kitchen
Stop and smell the magnolias
I'll be on a mission
Maybe go and pay that tombstone a visit
Ain't felt nothing that real in a minute
It's time I hit a home run
Point it toward that south sun
I'll be touching bases with them faces
All them places I ain't been too in way too long
'Cause I've been way too gone
Swinging for the fences I've been missing where I come from
It's time I hit a home run (ooh)
I might leave tonight
'Cause what I need is waiting on me past that welcome sign
Home run (ooh)
Running back to those dreams
I used to have when I was 17
Home run (home run)
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
It's time I hit a home run
Point it toward that south sun
I'll be touching bases with them faces
All them places I ain't been too in way too long
'Cause I've been way too gone
Swinging for the fences I've been missing where I come from
It's time I hit a home run (ooh)
Tonight I need a home run (home run)
Home run (home run)
I might leave tonight (I might leave tonight)
(Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh)
The lyrics of Joe and Will Ask?'s song "On the Run" convey a longing for a return to a simpler and more grounded way of life. The singer expresses a feeling of being overwhelmed by the fast pace and demands of modern life. They yearn for the comfort of familiar surroundings, symbolized by the depiction of corn growing tall and driving through the pines. The desire to reconnect with loved ones is highlighted by the longing to hug the singer's momma and the anticipation of seeing friends and family to "touch bases with them faces."
The lyrics also evoke a sense of nostalgia and a longing for authenticity. The singer wants to hear the sounds of everyday life, like the skillet popping in the kitchen and the scent of magnolias. They express a desire to visit a tombstone, perhaps as a reminder of mortality and the need to appreciate the genuine experiences and connections in life. The mention of missing where they come from suggests a longing for a return to their roots.
Overall, "On the Run" is a song about seeking a meaningful and fulfilling existence, emphasizing the importance of slowing down, reconnecting with loved ones, and finding joy in the simple pleasures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Life's been coming at me like a fastball
My life has been filled with rapid and challenging situations
Been in the weeds, be nice to see some corn growing tall
I've been stuck in difficult circumstances, and I long for a more fruitful and positive environment
Need to trade some hurry up, for some hey y'all
I want to exchange my rushed and busy lifestyle for a more relaxed and friendly one
Oh and I can't hug my momma through these phone calls
I miss physical affection and wish I could be close to my mother instead of talking to her only on the phone
Need to drive, through the pines
I desire to take a car ride through pine forests and enjoy the serenity of nature
See my boys, wet a line
I want to spend time with my friends, bonding over fishing
And drink a beer on the edge of town
I crave the simplicity of enjoying a beer on the outskirts of a small town, away from the hustle and bustle
Been striking out
I have been continuously failing or experiencing setbacks
It's time I hit a home run
Now is the moment for me to achieve a significant success or goal
Point it toward that south sun
Direct my path towards the southern region and seek the warmth and comfort it brings
I'll be touching bases with them faces
I will reconnect and interact with the familiar faces and people I haven't seen in a long time
All them places I ain't been too in way too long
I will visit all the locations I haven't had the opportunity to experience for an extended period of time
'Cause I've been way too gone
Due to my absence and disconnection, I have been emotionally distant
Swinging for the fences I've been missing where I come from
I have been taking ambitious risks but have neglected my roots and origins
I need to hear that skillet popping in the kitchen
I desire to hear the sounds of cooking in the kitchen, symbolizing a warm and comforting home atmosphere
Stop and smell the magnolias
I want to take a moment to appreciate the beauty and fragrance of magnolia flowers, representing the small pleasures in life
I'll be on a mission
I will be focused and determined to achieve my goals
Maybe go and pay that tombstone a visit
I plan to visit a tombstone, possibly of a loved one, to confront my emotions and face the reality of death
Ain't felt nothing that real in a minute
I haven't experienced anything as genuine and emotionally powerful for quite some time
I might leave tonight
There is a possibility that I will depart or make a significant change in my life this evening
'Cause what I need is waiting on me past that welcome sign
I believe that what I truly need in life awaits me beyond the sign that welcomes me to a new place or chapter
Home run
A metaphorical reference to achieving a major success or accomplishment
Running back to those dreams
Returning to the aspirations and desires I had when I was younger
I used to have when I was 17
Referring to the dreams and ambitions I had during my teenage years
Tonight I need a home run
This evening, I am longing for a significant victory or achievement
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ashley Gorley, Dallas Davidson, Ross Copperman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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He's reading it
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@Aditya Ahirwar he has sunglasses on, I don’t think he can see that far considering his age.
Aditya Ahirwar
@Hiroikku Neko camera is zoomed out
AzA
Editing videos does wonders.