McIlwain has performed throughout the US and abroad, including the SXSW, Mutek, DEMF, and Sonar festivals, and sets at London’s esteemed Fabric nightclub, Tokyo's Unit, and Berlin's Berghain and Watergate nightclubs. He has been involved in the scoring of various film and commercial projects: co-scoring (with David Wingo) the 2008 film "Snow Angels" (with Kate Beckinsale and Sam Rockwell), and "The Sitter" (Jonah Hill) and scoring the 2009 film "Linewatch" (with Cuba Gooding Jr. and Omari Hardwick). McIlwain teamed up with David Wingo again this year to score the film "Joe" (Nicolas Cage) . He just recently wrapped up tours in Europe and Japan in 2013, and is prepping a new EP to be released sometime in 2014.
Texan Jeff McIlwain produces ambient/experimental techno that harks back to the era of classic early-'90s British techno (itself inspired by American sources in Detroit). Highly melodic though usually highly abrasive as well, his self-titled debut album was released in 1999 on the Isophlux label. He maintained a steady release schedule through 2003, with a full-length released each year -- in addition to an assortment of singles and EPs. Also performing under the name Lusine, in 2004 McIlwain signed to Ghostly for a series of releases including that year's Serial Hodgepodge, 2007's Podgelism, 2009's A Certain Distance, and 2013's Waiting Room. ~ John Bush, Rovi
Twilight
Lusine Lyrics
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What do you know about the future
Why these serious questions,
Why not forget directions.
What do you know about the ancient,
What do you know about the future
Let's reach twilight
Sun, winter premiere
For a day, tonight to lay
What do you know about the ancient,
What do you know about the future
Why these serious questions,
Why not forget directions
What do you know about the ancient,
What do you know about the future
Why these serious questions,
Why not forget directions
For awhile
One day, tonight to lay
(for awhile, for awhile)
Between beauty and dreams
(Twilight)
Twilight, Twilight, Twilight
Twilight, Twilight, Twilight
The lyrics of Lusine's song Twilight seem to question the knowledge of our past and future. It asks what do we really know about the ancient and the future. Instead of pondering over such questions, the song suggests to forget directions, let go of control and just dwell in the beauty of the present moment. The repeated phrase "let's reach twilight" signifies the idea of reaching a state of peace and calmness. The references to the sun and winter premiere, add to the mood of the song, creating a sense of tranquility.
The song brings together the beauty of twilight with the dreams that follow. The line "between beauty and dreams" can be interpreted as the space where reality and illusion meet. It is in this space that one can find peace and escape from the chaos of the world. The song seems to suggest that instead of trying to find answers to life's deep questions, one should focus on finding peace within.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you know about the ancient,
What knowledge do you have about the past?
What do you know about the future
What knowledge do you have about what is to come?
Why these serious questions,
Why ask such weighty inquiries?
Why not forget directions.
Why not abandon any sense of direction or guidance presently?
What do you know about the ancient,
What knowledge do you have about the past?
What do you know about the future
What knowledge do you have about what is to come?
Why not forget directions, for awhile
Why not abandon any sense of direction or guidance for a period of time?
Let's reach twilight
Let us aim for the time period known as twilight
Sun, winter premiere
The first day of winter where the sun shines the least amount
For a day, tonight to lay
To rest or lay down this evening for the span of one day
What do you know about the ancient,
What knowledge do you have about the past?
What do you know about the future
What knowledge do you have about what is to come?
Why these serious questions,
Why ask such weighty inquiries?
Why not forget directions
Why not abandon any sense of direction or guidance presently?
What do you know about the ancient,
What knowledge do you have about the past?
What do you know about the future
What knowledge do you have about what is to come?
Why these serious questions,
Why ask such weighty inquiries?
Why not forget directions.
Why not abandon any sense of direction or guidance presently?
For awhile
For a short period of time
One day, tonight to lay
To rest or lay down for the span of one day
(for awhile, for awhile)
For a brief time period, for a brief time period
Between beauty and dreams
At the point where beauty and dreams intersect
(Twilight)
Twilight
Twilight, Twilight, Twilight
Twilight, Twilight, Twilight
Twilight, Twilight, Twilight
Twilight, Twilight, Twilight
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ismabatool6991
2024 and still one of the best mixes on here ❤
@dispersion7134
Just started to listen to lusine, and this is a hidden gem for me. So underrated
@xnappo
I was instantly chilled out.
@rwalker3208
What do I know about the ancient, what do I know about the future, why do I forget directions. Great song.!!!
@Yeshua-no-Jesus
Why the serious questions
@Onyx8Moon
This song is so weird, but charming. I am so in love with it. Alluring! <3
@ElowsEmporium
I love to come back here.
@alexveg3
this tune made my day!!!
@psychoflee
This song makes me imagine of my future son or daughter and I don't know why
@paganpoetryb
Brillante... Para los de habla hispana; este material es de A Certain Distance.