1) Mesh is a synthpop/… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Mesh is a synthpop/ebm group, hailing from Bristol, England, UK consisting of Mark Hockings and Richard Silverthorn. Neil Taylor was in Mesh from their conception in 1991 until 2005. Their music is described by their official website as "somewhere between synthpop and EBM". Personally they prefer the term 'Electro rock'.
Mesh were discovered largely as a result of Future Music releasing their first three demo songs on a compilation. Holding a large amount of distaste for major label business, the trio chose to form their own label titled Tolerance Records, which released their first EP "Fragile" in 1993. Soon after circulation, the band signed to Memento Materia and re-released the EP. Mesh followed "Fragile" with the album "In This Place Forever", which included the popular single "You Didn't Want Me."
1999 saw the release of "The Point At Which It Falls Apart", which the official bio cites as "certainly the best work that the band had produced to date. It is a rich and emotional album, and shows the threesome taking their music to a new level."
In 2000, Mesh signed distribution agreements with Metropolis Records in order to pursue US appeal, an arrangement which ultimately fizzled out. In 2002 the band switched labels yet again to release "Who Watches Over Me?" on Columbia (a Sony subsidiary).
In 2006 Mesh signed to the German label Königskinder after leaving Columbia. To date neither "Who Watches Over Me?" or "We Collide" have been released on an American label.
In April 2006, the album "We Collide" was released in Europe to generally positive reviews and good chart positions in Germany. In 2007 the band released the DVD "The World's a Big Place", with live performances and interviews from their "We Collide" Tour.
November 3 2009 saw the release of their tenth album "A Perfect Solution" which featured a more synth gritty rock sound rather than previous ones, it spawned 2 singles, first single "Only Better" (which a promotional video was made for) followed by second single "How Long".
Two years later, the band released "An Alternative Solution" which contains all tracks remixes of their latest album by bands like Zeromancer, Assemblage 23 among others.
September 29 2012 the band announces their new album 'Automation Baby' that will be expected in february 2013. Fans can follow the production process with little 'Making of' clips on the bands Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/meshtheband/.
2) Mesh is a Dutch progressive-trance artist, real name Jack Molenschot who records for "In Trance We Trust", a sub-label of the Tiesto-owned Black Hole Recordings.
Jack Molenschot also records using the names of Freejack and Future Vibe.
3) Mesh was a Swiss postpunk band in existence from 1981 -1992. They released one album called "Claustrophobia LP," and several tapes releases during their career.
* Stephane Vogel
4) Mesh is a New York based graffiti artist and electro, electronic dance rock band which has tracks available at http://www.last.fm/label/MESH.
When the City Breathes
Mesh Lyrics
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You can make sense of all those lights
You can move street to doorway
Sucking on the air of allthose nights
Feel the drums and the bass as they tear down the walls
Hear the screams of the crowd as they take to the floor
See the role of the dice as he loses it all Who could dream of anything more?
When the city breathes, you just can't leave
It's got you deep beneath it's skin
When the city calls, the downbeat stalls
You don't care who or where you've been
All the pretty things
The drunken scenes
The I.D. teens
The drama queens
The should've beens
The ways and means
It's everything you thought it would be.
Crashing through a wall of drum beats
Pushing back the dawn with all of your might
Winding up the crowd from your seat
Nothing you can do to kill this night
Feel the drums and the bass as they tear down the walls
Hear the screams of the crowd as they take to the floor
See the role of the dice as he loses it all
Who could dreams of anything more?
When the city breathes, you just can't leave It's got you deep beneath it's skin
When the city calls, the downbeat stalls
You don't care who or where you've been
All the pretty things
The drunken scenes
The I.D. teens
The drama queens
The should've beens
The ways and means
It's everything you thought it would be.
The song "When the City Breathes" by Mesh is about the pulsing energy of the city nightlife and the way it captures people who are drawn to its frenetic beat. The singer describes the city as a living organism that breathes and has a skin. The lighting, noise, crowds and atmosphere of the city are intoxicating, and the song speaks to the appeal of living in these moments, even though they can be fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying. The verses describe the various elements of a night out in the city - the lights, the sounds, the people, the highs and lows - and how each of these leaves a lasting impression. The chorus speaks to the way the city can consume us, drawing us in so deeply that we lose track of who we are or where we came from. Overall, the song speaks to the universal appeal of nightlife and the way it can both thrill and overwhelm us.
Line by Line Meaning
You're just like a lens for all of it
You possess a unique perspective that helps you make sense of the city's chaos
You can make sense of all those lights
You have the ability to understand and appreciate the variety of experiences the city offers
You can move street to doorway
You are capable of easily transitioning between different venues in the city
Sucking on the air of all those nights
You are taking in everything the city has to offer, absorbing its essence with every breath
Feel the drums and the bass as they tear down the walls
The power of the music overcomes all barriers, unleashing a sense of freedom and liberation
Hear the screams of the crowd as they take to the floor
The energy of the people around you becomes an integral part of the experience
See the role of the dice as he loses it all
Witnessing the highs and lows of others adds a sense of unpredictability and excitement
Who could dream of anything more?
The joy and thrill of living in the moment could not be surpassed by any other experience
When the city breathes, you just can't leave
The allure and intensity of the city captivates and holds you in its grasp
It's got you deep beneath it's skin
You feel a sense of belonging and connection to the city that goes beyond the surface level
When the city calls, the downbeat stalls
The city's energy and rhythm holds you in a state of suspension, where time loses meaning
You don't care who or where you've been
While in the moment, the past and future fade away and only the present matters
All the pretty things
The alluring sights and sounds of the city
The drunken scenes
The wild and unpredictable experiences of the nightlife scene
The I.D. teens
The young and daring individuals who seek adventure in the city
The drama queens
The attention-seeking personalities who contribute to the city's intense atmosphere
The should've beens
The possibilities and regrets that come with living in a city full of opportunities
The ways and means
The diverse range of experiences the city has to offer
It's everything you thought it would be.
The city lives up to and surpasses all the expectations one may have had
Crashing through a wall of drum beats
The intensity of the music breaks down any barriers or reservations one may have had
Pushing back the dawn with all of your might
The night is so intense that it resists the coming of the new day, as if time itself were standing still
Winding up the crowd from your seat
Even if you are just a spectator, you still feel the rush and excitement of the city's energy
Nothing you can do to kill this night
The city's energy is so strong that it cannot be subdued or diminished
Contributed by Max A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.