The band… Read Full Bio ↴Loch Lomond is an American band based in Portland, Oregon.
The band started as a solo recording project of Ritchie Young in 2003. With help of engineer/producer Rob Oberdorfer, Young crafted the first Loch Lomond album, When We Were Mountains. Over the next few years, Loch Lomond performed around Portland and the Pacific Northwest in various incarnations. Live performances would range from Young by himself to a full band. During this time, many different recording sessions took place in various studios and homes. These recordings were compiled on the early 2006 EP Lament For Children.
In the later half of 2006, Loch Lomond solidified into a nine-person band. In this format, they produced their 2007 album "Paper the Walls", which was more reminiscent of traditional chamber folk music while featuring many non-traditional instruments. They toured with The Decemberists in late 2008. In 2010, Loch Lomond's song, Wax and Wire, was featured in the short film Danny MacAskill's Way Back Home produced by Red Bull Media House.
2011 saw the release of Little Me Will Start A Storm, Tender Loving Empire. 2012 Chemikal Underground released the EP White Dresses.
Pens From Spain, their most recent album will be released on September 2, 2016, on Hush Records.
Loch Lomond effortlessly combines their symphonic nature with chamber-pop melodies. The six to nine performers orchestrate instruments to provoke a visceral experience that is both raw and emotional, weaving the distinct use of mandolin, theremin and saw along with the traditional indie instrumentation.
Luring the listener with the unique range and power of his voice, Ritchie Young's vocal ability enables him to switch from fragility to thunder in the turn of a phrase. Yet, Young exercises the power of restraint, saving vocal tornadoes for emotional apexes, buoyed by the four-part harmonies, string section swells and rhythmic dynamics of the ensemble.
Drawing inspiration from the iconic Funky Church, a Portland venue that serves as a home to local artists and musicians , Loch Lomond utilized this space to nurture their music in a way only a high-domed ceiling and absent sound system can convey. In conjunction with the cathedral's influence, Ritchie Young calls on inspiration from within to infuse his creativity. "My internal inspiration comes out of me in strange ways," says Young. "I lock myself in a room until I scream, knock stuff over, whatever I'm compelled to do to make a song emerge. Once a song does come out of me, I leave it alone. Changing the structure or the lyrics would feel like I was second-guessing my art."
There are no half measures with Loch Lomond. This group remains a long respected, gathering force that brings their tidal waves of sound to a much wider audience by immersing itself in a myriad of trained musicians. Ritchie explains, "It was a very slow process of finding the right people that fit. I say this in the most humblest of ways. Amanda Lawrence for example was at a show we were playing and her husband leaned over to her and said 'This is the band you need to be in; this is what you have been looking for!' She gave Peter Broderick a call and the next week she was playing with us and she fits so well."
The third official recording from Loch Lomond, Paper The Walls, evokes an emotional response to deeply imprint itself on the listener with songs comprised of gently narrated stories unraveling with rustic charm; simple in form, but saturated with tone and texture. Recorded at Portland's Type Foundry (M Ward, The Decemberists) and their second release from Hush Records, the album is rich with detail while retaining an uncommon sense of space.
tic
Loch Lomond Lyrics
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there's more than enough for you
but not enough for me
I'm just like a fan
I'm spinning around this room
oh, I'm touching all the pictures
and spreading my perfume
but just like a tic
I'm swelling for a bed
oh, I want you like I told you
and I'll take you like I should
who lied bearing down
who lied bearing down
oh-oh
who lied bearing down
who lied bearing down
I'm just like the man
who was born without blood
he's afraid of the city
he's afraid of the sun
but not like his friend
who was born without feet
but he lived in that city
and he died in the sun
who lied bearing down
who lied bearing down
oh-oh
who lied bearing down
who lied bearing down
I'm just like their son
who walked with a limp
oh, he's screaming from his window
and his screming won't stop
screaming:
I am not an animal
and I am not an animal
he cried
screaming:
I am not an animal
and I am not an animal
he cried
singing:
I am not an animal
and I am not an animal
he cried
The lyrics of Loch Lomond's song "tic" are open to interpretation, but they seem to be describing a person who feels dissatisfied with their current situation. The first stanza suggests that the person is spelling out the word "appeal," which could imply that they are trying to make themselves more attractive or appealing to others. However, they feel that there is not enough for them, despite there being plenty for others. The second stanza compares the person to a fan, spinning around a room and touching pictures. They are trying to leave their mark, or perhaps create a sense of ownership, by leaving behind their perfume. However, they also feel like a tic, swelling for a bed. This could mean that they are stuck in their current situation, but want to move on.
The third stanza introduces two characters who were born with physical disabilities. The first character was born without blood, which is obviously impossible. This could be a metaphor for feeling empty or lacking something essential. The person is afraid of the city and the sun, which could mean that they are afraid of the outside world. The second character was born without feet, but lived in the city and died in the sun. This character seems to have overcome their limitations and lived life to the fullest. The fourth and final stanza introduces another character, who walks with a limp and is screaming from his window. He insists that he is not an animal, perhaps because he feels dehumanized or oppressed in some way. He cries out that he is not an animal, over and over again.
Overall, the lyrics of "tic" seem to be about individuals who feel trapped or dissatisfied in some way. They are searching for something meaningful or fulfilling, but are not finding it. The metaphor of the tic suggests that they are stuck in their current situation, but want to move on. The use of characters with physical disabilities adds another layer of meaning, as they exemplify both the limitations and the possibilities of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm spelling a word: appeal
I am trying to express my desire for someone or something
there's more than enough for you
You have all that you need or desire
but not enough for me
I am still unsatisfied despite everything
I'm just like a fan
I am overwhelmed and enraptured by my surroundings
I'm spinning around this room
I am lost in my own thoughts and feelings
oh, I'm touching all the pictures
I am seeking comfort and emotional connection through physical interaction
and spreading my perfume
I am trying to leave a lasting impression on everything and everyone around me
but just like a tic
I am persistent and unyielding, unable to stop or change my behavior
I'm swelling for a bed
I am consumed by my longing for closeness and intimacy
oh, I want you like I told you
I am unable to hide my desire and need for you
and I'll take you like I should
I will not let anything stand in the way of satisfying my cravings
who lied bearing down
Who is responsible for the weight and burden that I carry?
oh-oh
An expression of frustration or disappointment
I'm just like the man
I am similar to someone who faces insurmountable challenges
who was born without blood
Someone who lacks the essential elements necessary for survival
he's afraid of the city
He is intimidated and overwhelmed by the world around him
he's afraid of the sun
He is unable to handle the intensity and brightness of life
but not like his friend
They may share certain characteristics or experiences, but are fundamentally different
who was born without feet
Someone who lacks the ability to move forward or progress
but he lived in that city
Despite his limitations, he was able to adapt and find a place to belong
and he died in the sun
His final resting place was under the bright, intense rays of life
I'm just like their son
I share similarities with another who struggles with physical limitations
who walked with a limp
Someone who faces obstacles and challenges in their journey forward
oh, he's screaming from his window
He is unable to hide or contain his frustration and pain
screaming:
Expressing his emotion loudly and emphatically
I am not an animal
He is asserting his humanity and worth as a person
and I am not an animal
He is repeating and reinforcing his previous statement
he cried
Showing deep emotion and pain
singing:
Expressing his emotions through music and song
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Murad Talukdar
I'm just like a man
I'm spelling it with a key (?)
there's more than enough for you
but not enough for me
I'm just like a fan
I'm spinning around this room
oh, I'm touching all the pictures
and spreading my perfume
but just like a tic
I'm swelling for a bed
oh, I want you like I told you
and I'll take you like I should
well I'm bearing down
well I'm bearing down
oh-oh
well I'm bearing down
well I'm bearing down
I'm just like the man
who was born without blood
he's afraid of the city
he's afraid of the sun
but not like his friend
who was born without feet
but he lived in that city
and he died in the sun
well I'm bearing down
well I'm bearing down
oh-oh
well I'm bearing down
well I'm bearing down
I'm just like their son
who walked with a limp
oh, he's screaming from his window
and his screaming won't stop
screaming:
I am not an animal
and I am not an animal
he cried
screaming:
I am not an animal
and I am not an animal
he cried
singing:
I am not an animal
and I am not an animal
he cried
Tender Loving Empire
Loch Lomond's new record "Little Me Will Start A Storm" is available for pre-order from their label's website, Tender Loving Empire. You can also sample the first track off the new record, "Elephant's and Little Girls"!
Barbara Jacques
This is amazing in concert! The harmonies gave me chills.
Lachlan MacGregor
What has been happening with this terrific band led by the incredible talent of Ritchie Young?
DreamMrSandman
I loved you guys with the Decemberists at Terminal 5 in '08!! Too bad I had to leave 10 minutes after the Decemberists got on because my mom had an accident and broke her ankle :(
Murad Talukdar
I'm just like a man
I'm spelling it with a key (?)
there's more than enough for you
but not enough for me
I'm just like a fan
I'm spinning around this room
oh, I'm touching all the pictures
and spreading my perfume
but just like a tic
I'm swelling for a bed
oh, I want you like I told you
and I'll take you like I should
well I'm bearing down
well I'm bearing down
oh-oh
well I'm bearing down
well I'm bearing down
I'm just like the man
who was born without blood
he's afraid of the city
he's afraid of the sun
but not like his friend
who was born without feet
but he lived in that city
and he died in the sun
well I'm bearing down
well I'm bearing down
oh-oh
well I'm bearing down
well I'm bearing down
I'm just like their son
who walked with a limp
oh, he's screaming from his window
and his screaming won't stop
screaming:
I am not an animal
and I am not an animal
he cried
screaming:
I am not an animal
and I am not an animal
he cried
singing:
I am not an animal
and I am not an animal
he cried
yourtubeafried
how many albums have been released and where can I buy them?
Tender Loving Empire
@yourtubeafried pre-orders available for their new record at Tender Loving Empire! (the bands record label)
FierceBreed
I am a human being...I am... a man!
Francisco JRG
I didn't know this one from them
Lorena Queiroz
@yourtubeafried i found it on amazon