The spark of jazz music was lit inside Kevin at this young age; however growing up in the early 80's, he soon gathered an affinity for the burgeoning electronic music scene. At age eleven Kevin started DJing with a cheap set of turntables and a mixer he got for Christmas. His skills quickly refined as he met an older friend who introduced him to beat mixing. He began to play school dances and other parties. He saved money from his gigs and slowly put together a home studio. By the time he was fourteen years old he purchased a drum machine, a keyboard, and sequencer.
Propelled by this new ability to create, at the age of seventeen Kevin decided to attend Berklee College of Music. He later went on to Shenandoah Conservatory. His main areas of study were music composition and percussion. As a result of this formal training, his early childhood bonds with jazz were reaffirmed, but his love of DJing and electronic music still remained. By the time he left school he had all the tools needed to work in many different genres. His first concept was to combine all of his interests and create a jazz/electronic fusion that could be played by a DJ.
At age 23 he took this on as his initial solo project and in 1995 eager to let others hear his first creations he sent out demo tapes to various independent labels. Out of this grew an affiliation with New Jersey's i! Records. This new team effort between the label and Kevin developed into many releases including his groundbreaking album "One Starry Night". Unlike anything ever done before it's percussive jazz electronic fusion was met with open arms as it went on to sell over 50,000 units worldwide.
This caught the ear of many major labels, which enlisted Kevin to work with artists such as Eric Clapton, Everything but the Girl, the Kodo Drummers, and Cirque de Soleil. Over the past eight years Kevin has released over 70 vinyl records and a mixture of CDs. His success has flourished both as a producer and a DJ, travelling to many different countries and playing some of the world's most respected venues and festivals. This year Kevin has again challenged himself and endeavored to create a completely live show under taking the orchestration of a full band.
One Starry Night
Kevin Yost Lyrics
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Stars in the sky, they tell me what to do
I don't care about your city or your fat income
I don't care about your Vanity Fair or your fucking sitcom
Starry night
(Starry, starry, starry night)
Starry night
(Starry, starry, starry night)
(Starry, starry, starry night)
Just makes me feel alright
I heard a lotta mean talkin', I met a lotta tough guys
They all look pretty ugly under the stars and the sky
Go out to the desert and just look up
You can feel yourself under the stars
Now all man's buildings will soon be gone
'Cause something here is absolutely wrong
Starry night
(Starry, starry, starry night)
Starry night
(Starry, starry, starry night)
Starry night
(Starry, starry, starry night)
Makes me feel alright
Starry, starry night
Starry, starry night
Starry, starry night
Makes me feel alright like a human being
Take your building and your income and stuff it up your ass
Take your building and your income and stuff it with your cash
I heard a lotta big talk, met a lotta tough guys
That shit looks ugly, ugly under the
Starry night
(Starry, starry, starry night)
Starry night
(Starry, starry, starry night)
Starry night
(Starry, starry, starry night)
Makes me feel alright
(Starry, starry, starry night)
So which country is the strongest?
Who plays the best guitar?
Who fucking cares?
Under the stars
The song "One Starry Night" by Kevin Yost showcases the artist's love for nature and his disdain for the shallow materialism of modern society. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, with Yost singing about his preference for the stars in the sky over the people in his life. He mentions how the stars make him feel alright and how the city, income, and vanity fair of society do not matter to him. He also references meeting tough guys who look ugly under the stars and the sky, and encourages listeners to go out to the desert and look up to feel the magic of the stars. The chorus proclaims the power of the starry night to make him feel alright like a human being.
In essence, "One Starry Night" is a love song to nature and a critique of society. It encourages listeners to break away from the rat race of materialism and find solace in the beauty of the natural world. Yost's lyrics are a reminder that we are all human and that the stars in the sky have the power to connect us to something greater than ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Stars in the sky, I like them better than you
I prefer the stars in the sky to you as they give me a better feeling
Stars in the sky, they tell me what to do
The stars in the sky are my guide and tell me what to do
I don't care about your city or your fat income
I'm not interested in your wealth or your city life
I don't care about your Vanity Fair or your fucking sitcom
I'm not interested in your glamorous lifestyle or your TV shows
Starry night
This beautiful night sky full of stars
(Starry, starry, starry night)
Emphasizing the beauty of the starry night
Just makes me feel alright
This starry sky makes me feel content
I heard a lotta mean talkin', I met a lotta tough guys
I've encountered many unpleasant people with harsh words and aggressive attitudes
They all look pretty ugly under the stars and the sky
Their negative qualities become apparent when seen under the beauty of the stars and sky
Go out to the desert and just look up
Taking a trip to the desert and gazing up at the stars
You can feel yourself under the stars
The experience of being under the stars can make you feel more alive
Now all man's buildings will soon be gone
Eventually, all the structures built by humans will crumble and fade away
'Cause something here is absolutely wrong
There is something fundamentally wrong with human society
Makes me feel alright like a human being
Being under the stars makes me feel more in touch with my humanity
Take your building and your income and stuff it up your ass
I have no interest in your material possessions or wealth
Take your building and your income and stuff it with your cash
Money and possessions do not impress me
So which country is the strongest?
Questions about national power are irrelevant
Who plays the best guitar?
Competitions for artistic talent are meaningless
Who fucking cares?
These issues are not important in the grand scheme of things
Under the stars
The stars are above us, uniting us in their beauty
Contributed by David J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fredericbouvet8808
So jazzy, so deep house, such a forever talent.
@starryhaze1
Wow its been 20 yrs since you produced this track and i still LOVE it ♥ Good music doesn't have an expiry date ♥ Beautiful ♥
@sethnex
Maestro de la improvisación sobre un solo acorde... Genial!!!
@cranke99
When I started buying vinyl this was hot off the presses. Still loving this after all these years! Now when I find new stuff it pretty much is acquired. Top notch!
@HouseMusicAllNightLong
This takes me back to my early days of getting into house music. What a brilliant tune!
@sheffieldiswonderful
Agree 100% ps nice name!
@Michael-xj6qt
Timeless house , MR KEVIN YOST, so talented heart and soul
@fernandotakahashi9020
Excelentes músicas.
@kaynesheenan
such a talent.
@andrepaul1245
masterpiece jazzhouse tune - this production catches a magic moment