Sufficient time to defy virtually every musical expectation normally associated with a traditional big band line up. Whoever is thinking of swing in the spirit of Count Basie or Duke Ellington is flat out wrong. Roscher’s compositions may be firmly rooted in Jazz regarding spacious harmonizations and extensive improvisational parts. But her attention to aural texture and the emotionally accessible, pictorial vividness of her music suggest a deep connection with contemporary artists attributed to the indie, electronic and triphop scene. Taking her own musical experience as a starting point Monika Roscher thus creates a synthesis of different styles that neither feels contrived nor calculating.
Rather ‘dangerous’– at least this is what musician and poet Thees Uhlmann of German indie giants „Tomte“ had to say upon listening to the band during a newcomer programme on Radio Zündfunk. His verdict: „this shit is berserk!“ Then followed a „sensational“ headliner set concluding the Regensburger Jazzweekend 2012 and a cover story in the German music journal Jazzzeitung. The latter deemed the band too big for genre labels and certified them a great deal of inimitability. On December 8th 2012 the band celebrated the release of their debut album „Failure in Wonderland“, released through prestigious Jazz label Enja Records, at Munich’s hot and hippest Indie temple, the Atomic Café. Press reactions have been enormous since then – alongside many others two of Germany’s biggest newspapers, the Süddeutsche Zeitung and Zeit Online, were in awe of the band’s musical achievement. The band is now ready to hit stages all across Germany in 2013.
Illusion
Monika Roscher Bigband Lyrics
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No time for me to disappear
The train has passed the gate is empty
Thoughts collapse all bodies rented
I'm going home going everywhere the place to be has closed at last
Inspiration never seemed that far
Just shadows of my inner opera
Can't see this face it's been too long ago
I feel haunted in every step I take
As I drift too far away from what - I want to
Hear you but I can't understand
What it means how it feels it just wants to stay somewhere
'cause there's a fire that is frightening my soul
Magnetized state
No one said I could own the world
Illusion is warm inside dark blue
Tell me who flew among all the others
To bring home this new religion
And who could have known?
Today is gone tomorrow is here
It was your chance, you didn't reappear
Into place the bodies click
Still we did silently break it
Come drink it up keep moving on
This love just lived throughout one song
The paintings new aloof affair
Does it feel alive and do you care?
'cause there's a fire that is frightening my soul
Magnetized state
No one said we could own the world
Illusion is warm inside dark blue
Tell me who flew among all the others
To bring home this new religion
And who could have known?
'cause theres a fire that is frightening my soul
Magnetized state
Oh I want it to be true but
Illusion is warm inside dark blue
Tell me who flew among all the others
To bring home this new religion
And who could have known?
The song "Illusion" by Monika Roscher Bigband is a deep and introspective exploration of the passage of time and the search for meaning in life. The lyrics speak of a sense of detachment and disorientation, as the singer struggles to navigate a world that seems to have lost its center. The opening lines, "Dawn is breaking, leeches here, No time for me to disappear" evoke a feeling of unease and vulnerability, as if the singer is surrounded by forces that are draining them of their energy and spirit.
The second verse deepens this sense of confusion and uncertainty, with the singer feeling "haunted in every step I take". They long to connect with others, to hear and understand the world around them, but it seems that communication is impossible. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "there's a fire that is frightening my soul, magnetized state", suggests a longing for intense emotion and experience, even if it is ultimately illusory.
Line by Line Meaning
Dawn is breaking, leeches here
The early morning light is appearing, but there are still negative influences around that cling to me
No time for me to disappear
I cannot escape from these influences because I am too busy or preoccupied
The train has passed the gate is empty
An opportunity has been missed and it is now too late to take advantage of it
Thoughts collapse all bodies rented
My thoughts are overwhelming and I feel like I do not have control over my own body
I'm going home going everywhere the place to be has closed at last
I am leaving but there is no specific destination because the time for being in a certain place has ended
Inspiration never seemed that far
Even though I am feeling lost, I still have a spark of creativity within me
Just shadows of my inner opera
My inner workings, thoughts and emotions are like an opera playing out in the shadows of my mind
Day and night are passing slow
Time seems to be dragging on like an endless cycle of days and nights
Can't see this face it's been too long ago
I cannot remember or recognize a face that has not been seen in a long time
I feel haunted in every step I take
The past seems to follow me and weigh me down with every decision and action I make
As I drift too far away from what - I want to
I am moving further away from my desires and goals as I become more lost in my thoughts
Hear you but I can't understand
I am listening to someone or something but unable to comprehend its meaning or significance
What it means how it feels it just wants to stay somewhere
It is unclear what the message or emotion is, but it wants to remain in a certain place or state
'cause there's a fire that is frightening my soul
An intense emotion or situation is causing fear deep within me
Magnetized state
I am drawn or attracted to something or someone that has a powerful hold over me
No one said I could own the world
No one ever promised that everything would be within my control or that I could achieve everything I want
Illusion is warm inside dark blue
The illusion of control or comprehension is comforting but ultimately a false impression
Tell me who flew among all the others
Who was able to surpass or stand out among the crowd and succeed in their goals or ambitions?
To bring home this new religion
To create something that inspires or motivates others in a significant way
And who could have known?
Who would have predicted or anticipated this outcome or situation?
Today is gone tomorrow is here
The passing of time means that opportunities or situations are constantly changing or being missed
It was your chance, you didn't reappear
An opportunity was presented but not taken advantage of
Into place the bodies click
Everything is falling into a certain position or order, but it may not be desired or under our control
Still we did silently break it
We may have intentionally or unintentionally disrupted the harmony or order that was established
Come drink it up keep moving on
Embrace and enjoy the moment while also continuing to move forward and progress
This love just lived throughout one song
The intensity or duration of an experience or emotion is ephemeral, like a song that eventually ends
The paintings new aloof affair
A distant or detached relationship with something that is new or unfamiliar, like a painting
Does it feel alive and do you care?
Is there a meaningful or emotional connection to this new experience or is it simply ignored or not appreciated?
Oh I want it to be true but
I hope that things will turn out the way I want them to, but there is doubt or uncertainty
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Monika Roscher
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Андрей Егоров
Классный клип и композиция!!! Спасибо огромное за прекрасный концерт в Санкт-Петербурге!!!
MountainsNC
I can't believe this isn't bigger!! All my big band guys are into this! Amazing
inflamesbmw
Nice :)
VKKO Orchester
we dig.
Lieblingsuli
Die deutsche Björk?