After years in the making here at last is Illumination, the fully realised debut album from Melbourne's favourite psychedelic indie-electronic adventurers Miami Horror. With Illumination, Miami Horror has delivered on two years of teeth-cutting live shows and an ever escalating wave of buzz that’s made the group bonafide blog darlings the world over. But what’s most amazing about the grand arrival of Illumination is that the roots of the record stretch back countless moons to when Miami Horror began as just one synthesizer-obsessed producer in 2007 huddled over a laptop in a bedroom-come-studio and the album itself just a spark waiting to be lit.
The afore mentioned synth tragic was, and let’s face it still is, electronic young gun Ben Plant, who kick started Miami Horror out of a love of Roland keyboards and French house, landing himself on Pitchfork’s hot-list overnight and copping a barrage of high profile remix requests from the likes of Datarock, PNAU and The Presets.
Yet it was while Ben was punching out 2008’s epochal Bravado EP that Miami Horror took off in a completely new and different direction. Characteristically wanting to flex his creative muscle and avoid the limitations of being stereotyped as simply a dance or electro act, Ben rewired Miami Horror’s genetic makeup, deputising the talents of Josh Moriarty, Aaron Shanahan and Daniel Whitechurch to form a new live band persona of Miami Horror, a whole new beast immeasurably more exciting than before.
“It started out that I didn’t want to have any guitar on the album besides a little funk guitar or disco bass,” Ben grins while explaining the turning point for Miami Horror’s evolution. “But then Josh came in and started playing all these other parts that sounded amazing. Paired with what I was working on, nobody was doing anything like it, so I knew we had to turn those sounds into a live thing and just go wild.”
It worked. Since the switch, Miami Horror has launched into dizzying new stratospheres, their well-polished chops as a group making for some unmissable sets at Australia’s biggest festivals, and that’s not to mention some A-list support slot call ups for everyone from Phoenix, Friendly Fires and La Roux to a hand-picked hook up from Lily Allen.
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Illumination
Miami Horror Lyrics
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The repetitious chanting of "Illumination" in Miami Horror's song by the same name serves as a driving, hypnotic force throughout the piece. One interpretation of these lyrics is the idea of self-discovery and enlightenment. "Illumination" can refer to the moment where one's inner light, or truth, is revealed. This can be a transformative experience and is often associated with spiritual journeys. The repetition of the word emphasizes the importance of it and the intensity of the experience.
Another interpretation of the lyrics can be tied to the themes of the rest of the song, which explore the nature of reality and perception. In a world where our perception is often mediated by technology and external influences, "Illumination" can refer to the moment when one sees through the illusion and gains a deeper understanding of reality. The repetitive chanting can evoke the idea of a mantra, or a repeated phrase used to focus the mind and achieve a state of meditation.
Overall, the lyrics to Miami Horror's song "Illumination" can be interpreted in multiple ways, depending on the listener's personal experiences and perspective. The repetitious chanting creates a powerful and hypnotic effect that contributes to the overall feel of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
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The act of providing or casting light upon something, making it clearer or more understandable.
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Shedding light on knowledge and understanding, in a way that is enlightening and beneficial.
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A form of insight or revelation, whether it be spiritual or intellectual.
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The experience of seeing something in a new light, from a different perspective.
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The repetitiveness of the first four lines emphasizing the importance of seeking and attaining illumination.
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Implying that the singer is seeking some form of light or insight, whether it be personal or universal.
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Encouraging the listener to seek out their own personal form of illumination and growth.
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Reinforcing the concept that there can never be enough clarity and understanding in the world.
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A reminder that learning and gaining new perspectives is a continuous process throughout one's life.
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A possible reference to the notion of achieving enlightenment or becoming more aware and in tune with oneself and the world around them.
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A call to action to seek out the light and make positive changes in one's life and the world.
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The repetitive nature of the song's chorus further emphasizes the necessity and importance of illumination.
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Final repetition of the chorus indicating that the search for illumination never truly ends.
Contributed by Nathaniel T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dianacatherinsierra3160
1. "Infinite Canyons" 0:01
2. "I Look to You" (featuring Kimbra) 2:04
3. "Holidays" (featuring Alan Palomo) 6:00
4. "Summersun" 10:27
5. "Sometimes" 15:54
6. "Moon Theory" 20:08
7. "Echoplex" (featuring MAI) 23:42
8. "Imagination" 28:13
9. "Grand Illusion" 30:17
10. "Soft Light" (featuring Alan Palomo) 33:00
11. "Illuminated" 37:40
12. "Ultraviolet" (featuring Alan Palomo) 40:37
@hoodedviolin2955
I don't see why not XD. I haven't heard anything exactly like this band. They aren't like incredibly groundbreaking but they are unique and pretty good. I think if you like this you would definitely like the following,
Cut Copy
Bastille
Chvrches
Holy Child
Passion Pit
Small Black
Neon Indian
Crystal Fighters
Seven Lions
Mt. Wolf
M83
Black Moth Super Rainbow
Twenty One Pilots
Owl City
M83
Architecture in Helsinki
The Naked and Famous
The Postal Service
Washed Out
I Fight Dragons
Pendulum
Nero
Hot Chip
Awolnation
Show me the Skyline
FM Belfast
Starfucker
And honestly this list could go on and on and on but I feel like I gave a lot of good bands.
@joshuahart4571
1. "Infinite Canyons"
2. "I Look to You" (featuring Kimbra)
3. "Holidays" (featuring Alan Palomo)
4. "Summersun"
5. "Sometimes"
6. "Moon Theory"
7. "Echoplex" (featuring MAI)
8. "Imagination"
9. "Grand Illusion"
10. "Soft Light" (featuring Alan Palomo)
11. "Illuminated"
12. "Ultraviolet" (featuring Alan Palomo)
@GilbertoVegaDiaz
1 Infinite Canyons 2:08
2 I Look to You 3:53
3 Holidays 4:27
4 Summersun 5:26
5 Sometimes 4:13
6 Moon Theory 4:22
7 Echoplex 4:25
8 Imagination 5:08
9 Grand Illusion 2:32
10 Soft Light 4:53
11 Illuminated 2:56
12 Ultraviolet 3:58
@dianacatherinsierra3160
1. "Infinite Canyons" 0:01
2. "I Look to You" (featuring Kimbra) 2:04
3. "Holidays" (featuring Alan Palomo) 6:00
4. "Summersun" 10:27
5. "Sometimes" 15:54
6. "Moon Theory" 20:08
7. "Echoplex" (featuring MAI) 23:42
8. "Imagination" 28:13
9. "Grand Illusion" 30:17
10. "Soft Light" (featuring Alan Palomo) 33:00
11. "Illuminated" 37:40
12. "Ultraviolet" (featuring Alan Palomo) 40:37
@thenarcopath488
Its been 6 years since I discovered Miami Horror, and im still in love with this underrated masterpiece.
@miamihorror
Thanks for listening!
@danielkilzer347
thank you for making delicious music
@paolangoma7047
Your music is so cool and original :-) I just love it
@juanreyna1313
Thank you for making electronic pop good again.
@trollguyyeah
you're songs have got me a lot of tail. thank you.
@marianord78
https://soundcloud.com/comoninja
@hoodedviolin2955
I personally think this is the golden age of electronic music. So many amazing Electronic, Dubstep, Inditronica, Folktronica, and Dream Pop artists are out there working hard for us.
@joaomartins3367
Hooded Violin Go on, I believe you were about to share a very long list of artists/albums similar to this? :P