1) Kites was an exp… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one band with the name Kites.
1) Kites was an experimental noise and psych-folk project from the bizarre mind of Providence artist Christopher Forgues (later of Mark Lord, Dynasty, Daily Life, Brown Recluse Alpha), best known for his graphic novel serial Powr Mastrs. His 2005 album "Peace Trials" was critically lauded. ArtNoise had this to say:
"Kites' Peace Trials creeps on a thin bridge between a small, strange world of Chris Forgues’ own creation and our own politically torn world. On the liner notes to this his third release on Load (preceded by Royal Paint With the Metallic Gardener From the United Sates Helped Into an Open Field By Women and Children and his split with Prurient for those keeping track) it states that everything was “done with homemade, modified, or commercial equipment, no keyboards, computers, samplers, or digital synthesizers were used.” These facts become particularly interesting on tracks like “Flag Torn Apart” and “True” where the sounds created make you want to argue otherwise. Kites’ approach to developing his sound, for more of an art head, is interestingly punk at its heart. Forgues’ has truly done everything himself, including recording Peace Trials on a 4-track at his home in Providence. The insert shows the knobbed and strung gadgets of his creation that produce all the sounds within.
The album ping-pongs between two different song structures. The odd-numbered tracks tackle less structured disorienting noise experiments, while the evens embrace simple, sung peace tunes. The more challenging frequency, frying tracks like “Exploded Face” and “Downward/Creepy Crawl,” are balanced by his more accessible stringed songs such as “Something About America” and “Baby Fawn With Broken Legs”. The softer tracks are very memorable in their simplicity and make the piercing tracks more successful, and at times more bearable. The effectiveness of brevity is also played with. Many noise artists dabble with a test of tolerance aesthetic, while Kites works within a much shorter frame. The short nature of the album helps add to some of its charm. Whether it is his unnerving deep creepers or his melodic strummers, Kites’ honest belief in the project shines through its conceptual aspects, making Peace Trials particularly warm; a nice little addition to the Load collection.
Though for what seems such an intimate project, the lyrics take on a much larger scope then expected. More interesting then typical ”Fuck Bush” sentiment, the album is rather loosely tied by a political theme of a larger scale. At times too large, and actually at times too vague to be particularly effective. The specific issue that Kites wishes to address is alluded to with track titles like “Flag Torn Apart” and “Something About America”, but not clearly supported lyrically. This isn’t necessarily a problem. I find some of the strongest lyrics are those less specific, leaving room for personnel interpretation and application. He seems to be addressing not directly the current political state of America, but the larger issues of war/violence based government and police states throughout history, particularly their affects on youth. Kites is amongst a few art rockers (most notably Lightning Bolt on Hypermagic Mountain and the USAISAMONSTER) pushing the content of their genres, and exhibiting a political conscience. This step breaks some who may discredit it all as noise without substance,and shows a new level of depth for these artists. The downfall is they then become rooted in something identifiable.
I’m excited that artists like Kites are going out on these political limbs, but the allure and fun of the escape that they provide is somewhat lost. Part of the attraction for me has always been the space that artists like these created, and how it was untouched by the intrusive “real world.” I’m sure all this isn’t going to be as detrimental as I first feared, and that that space for escape will always be available for some."
2) Screamo / Spoken words band from Australia
https://kitesband.bandcamp.com/
3) Kites is the brainchild of Singer/Songwriter/Producer Jean-Philip Grobler. Originally from South Africa, but now living in New York, Jean spent a year crafting the sound that has now become the EP 'You and I in the Kaleidoscope'. Built from songs written years earlier, Jean molded the basic chords and melody into something altogether more densely layered and beautiful. This is only the beginning though, as Jean is already half way through his next EP, which builds on and sometimes even smashes the template created on 'You and I in the Kaleidoscope'.
http://www.myspace.com/kitessite
4) Kites is the Russian indie-rock/shoegaze group from Barnaul, Russia. Kites released three EP's, one of them, Four Songs for Different Feelings, was published by independent net-label Free as a Bird.
http://myspace.com/kitesrussia
5) Kites is an indie band from Texas.
http://kitestx.bandcamp.com/
Ultraviolet
Kites Lyrics
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When the wind is high, when the wind is high
I will float a silken silver moon near your window
If your night is dark, if your night is dark
In letters of gold on a snow white kite
I will write "I love you"
And send it soaring high above you
I will scatter rice paper stars in your heaven
If there are no stars, if there are no stars
All of these and seven wonders more will I find
When the wind is high, when the wind is high
In letters of gold on a snow white kite
I will write "I love you"
And send it soaring high above you
For all to read
In letters of gold on a snow white kite
I will write "I love you"
And send it soaring high above you
For all to read
The lyrics of Kites’ “Ultraviolet” speak to the lengths that someone will go to express their love for another person. The chorus of the song speaks specifically to the use of various objects to convey this message, such as a yellow paper sun or silken silver moon. The imagery is dreamlike and whimsical, painting a picture of someone who is willing to do anything to make the person they love feel special and celebrated.
The verses dive deeper into this imagery, promising to scatter rice paper stars in someone’s heaven, or to write ‘I love you’ in letters of gold on a snow white kite. The lyrics feel deeply personal and heartfelt, as though the singer is truly committed to finding ways to express themselves and make their love known.
Overall, the lyrics of “Ultraviolet” paint a picture of a love that is both magical and deeply authentic. The use of such dreamlike imagery helps to drive this point home, emphasizing that love can make even the most impossible things feel possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I will fly a yellow paper sun in your sky
I will bring brightness and warmth into your life, like the shining sun, especially during difficult times when the wind is high.
When the wind is high, when the wind is high
During tough times when life's challenges feel overpowering, I promise to be there for you.
I will float a silken silver moon near your window
Just like the cool, soothing presence of the moon, I will provide comfort and peace to you at night.
If your night is dark, if your night is dark
When you're feeling lost, alone or surrounded by darkness, I will be there to light up your world and bring a ray of hope.
In letters of gold on a snow white kite
To express my deep and unconditional love for you, I will craft a message that will be memorable and stylish.
I will write 'I love you'
In the powerful words, 'I love you,' I want to convey my deep emotions of love and fondness.
And send it soaring high above you
I shall send the kite into the sky so that it's visible for all to see and to remind you that you're special.
For all to read
I want everyone around to see the love I have for you, and to inspire others to express their emotions openly and boldly.
I will scatter rice paper stars in your heaven
As a gesture of kindness, I will spread joy in your life by bringing a bit of magic and wonderment-like stars-when there's no other source of happiness.
If there are no stars, if there are no stars
I am here to remind you that even in the absence of something beautiful or important, I am ready to fill that void with something new and unique.
All of these and seven wonders more will I find
I promise to search for as many ways as possible to love, treasure and honor you, even if that means figuring out seven more amazing things to do for you.
Contributed by Anna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I will fly a yellow paper sun in your sky
When the wind is high, when the wind is high
I will float a silken silver moon near your window
If your night is dark, if your night is dark
In letters of gold on a snow white kite
I will write "I love you"
And send it soaring high above you
For all to read
I will scatter rice paper stars in your heaven
If there are no stars, if there are no stars
All of these and seven wonders more will I find
When the wind is high, when the wind is high
In letters of gold on a snow white kite
I will write "I love you"
And send it soaring high above you
For all to read
In letters of gold on a snow white kite
I will write "I love you"
And send it soaring high above you
For all to read
@Titanicus2
Been looking for this track for 29 years! So happy now. Instantly transformed from 47 to 18 again.
@stevepatrick3559
This track brings tears to my eyes - such a fantastic era.
It's going on my decks today
@m6_jedi953
same here 👌🏽👍🏽
@larrytokar6498
❤😂❤
@madmesh978
Mk ultra 54
Love 54
Sun 54
Vagina 54
Hypnotist 54
Iam a magician 54
Jesuit order 144 54 72 .....pizzagate....Kate spade
@jamiethornton5358
1988 - 1993 are THE best years for music. Oldskool house/techno/acid/breakbeat/hardcore is legendary!
@jollypotter1
Dead right.
@wkwhiteknght2223
Absolutely bang on it for the people that know 😃👍🏻
@missspentyouth3819
How many goose bumps. Hold tight, strap back to happy days. Shame so many went down the wrong path. Fly high to the ones we lost 😘
@jasonward6878
sasha shellys say no more an absolute classic still makes my hair stand on end...