Beyond The Horizon Line is somewhat of a concept record, involving a growing fear of the sky & it bringing the end of the world over the course of a 24-hour cycle, from sunrise to just before dawn with the fear the sun will never rise again. The only lyrics sum up the main overall theme; scanning the horizon, sensing something unknown, and feeling the change taking place. An ambient album built from the ground up with loop sources & effects into shimmering walls & minimalist soundscapes. Crystalline harmonic washes resonating from the cold depths of mind & matter. Glacial rhythms & serenity through fathoms of uncharted seas. If Brian Eno collaborated with Justin Broadrick it might sound like this. Majestic & heart breaking.
The debut was released by Silber records and can be found at: http://www.silbermedia.com/mikevanportfleet/ along with releases by Tara VanFlower and re-releases of the Lycia material.
Ionia
Mike Van Portfleet Lyrics
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She creeps to me, she begs for me
I can not go, not this again
I'm much too weak...I'm conquered
And then I feel myself decline in the grip of Ionia
And then I see myself resign to the lust for Ionia
And then she takes me down, down, down
And then she keeps me down, down, down
Love as misery
(as I lose control)
She clings to me, she won't let go
And then she takes this all away
She's tainted me, I'm nothing now
I'm so obscure...I'm conquered
And then I feel myself decline in the grip of Ionia
And then I see myself resign to the lust for Ionia
Oh Ionia, oh Ionia, oh Ionia, oh Ionia
This time isn't anything...it's nothing
Oh Ionia I swear, that you always will haunt me
And I'll never know why I resign all the time
And reach straight for nothing
Oh Ionia I swear, in an instant you're lonely
And just like all the time, you will throw this aside
And you'll move on to nothing
Oh Ionia I see, through the haze she is fading
Oh Ionia I see, as I lose control again
The song Ionia by Mike Van Portfleet is a haunting and introspective track that explores the themes of addiction and the destructive power of lust. The verses describe the singer's deep attraction to a woman, who he refers to as "Ionia". The chorus then reveals the dark nature of this attraction, as the singer feels himself being consumed by her and losing control. The lyrics suggest that this relationship is cyclical, with the singer being repeatedly drawn to Ionia despite knowing that it will lead to his ultimate downfall.
The use of imagery in the song is particularly effective. The haze that the singer describes could represent both the physical and mental fog of addiction, while the idea of being "conquered" by Ionia implies that the attraction is ultimately harmful and controlling. The repeated use of the phrase "nothing now" reinforces the sense of emptiness and futility that the singer feels, as he is unable to break free from his attraction to Ionia.
Overall, Ionia is a powerful song that deals with complex themes in a subtle and thought-provoking way. The lyrics are poetic and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the singer's inner turmoil and the destructive force of addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep in this haze, I see her face
Despite being in a confused state, I still see her face clearly
She creeps to me, she begs for me
She comes to me quietly and pleads with me
I can not go, not this again
I am unable to move forward, not wanting to repeat past mistakes
I'm much too weak...I'm conquered
I lack the strength to resist her, she has defeated me
And then I feel myself decline in the grip of Ionia
I sense myself losing control to the power of Ionia's influence
And then I see myself resign to the lust for Ionia
I can see myself giving in to the desire for Ionia, without any resistance
And then she takes me down, down, down
She drags me down, deeper and deeper
And then she keeps me down, down, down
She holds me down, preventing me from rising again
And then she speaks of love, love, love, love
She talks about love, highlight its importance
Love as misery (as I lose control)
Love is also causing me pain and suffering, especially as I lose control
She clings to me, she won't let go
She holds onto me tightly, refusing to let go
And then she takes this all away
She takes everything away from me, leaving me with nothing
She's tainted me, I'm nothing now
She has corrupted me, reducing me to nothing
Oh Ionia, oh Ionia, oh Ionia, oh Ionia
Repeatedly making reference to Ionia's name, highlighting its significance
This time isn't anything...it's nothing
This experience is meaningless, it has no worth
Oh Ionia I swear, that you always will haunt me
Making a vow that Ionia will always be a presence in my life, haunting me
And I'll never know why I resign all the time
I'll never be certain why I always give in, without any resistance
And reach straight for nothing
I am striving for nothingness, there is no goal or meaning to my actions
Oh Ionia I swear, in an instant you're lonely
Making a vow that Ionia is often isolated and alone, further highlighting its uniqueness
And just like all the time, you will throw this aside
Ionia frequently places this aside, implying that this is just another temporary experience
And you'll move on to nothing
Ionia will move on to aimlessness again
Oh Ionia I see, through the haze she is fading
Ionia is slowly fading away, becoming less prominent in my experience
Oh Ionia I see, as I lose control again
As I feel myself losing control again, I see Ionia's influence becoming stronger
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Nerval1855
O.K. This got re-recommended, and I finally remembered to buy the album. In the 90s and early 00s, I listened to a lot of Projekt Record releases. Some bands and styles didn't really last, but you guys (and Lycia) stand the test of time.
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Thank you!
leslee puckett
Sensational song! keep up the great work.
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Thank you!
Dimitris Chapel
I N C R E D I B L E ! Soft and gentle ~~ but with anger underneath. Great work AUDRA!!! Like subscribe and shared...
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Thank you!
Jane Drahos
Love it! :)
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Thanks Jane!
UpTheAtticStairs
This keeps showing up in my playlist... then loop happens, and here I am again after hours of listening over and over.
This song has a VIBE!! Brilliant work Audra and Mike!
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Fantastic. Thank you. Another Audra / Lycia collaboration will be released in the coming weeks!