His first album, "Ultra Sex" (2002/International DeeJay Gigolo Records) was an instant underground success. It incorporated many styles that were later defined as the genre electroclash. It showed his far reaching musical background and talent. Major influences to the work were German and British new wave bands, funk and electronica. The album Ultrasex, as the title suggests, was a concept album centred around the themes of technology and sexuality. It contains the electro-pop hit "How We Do", as well as what is considered by many to be his most outstanding work to date: The innovative, part-rhythmical/part a-rhythmical, challenging, yet catchy "Rational Behaviour".
His second offering "Wild Light" (2005/International Deejay Gigolo) has seen him move away from the dancefloor-orientated catchiness of his first LP "Ultrasex" and focus on the matter of death and information. The music is more melancholic in expression. Major musical influences are the 80's darkwave and post punk styles throughout the album. David J. Bauhaus played bass on some of Wild Light's songs. While moving away from the electroclash movement has secured Mount Sims a place of being recognized as a genuine artist, fans of Ultrasex have been impressed and disappointed by his more difficult second album in equal measures.
Like "Wild Light" Mt. Sims's third album "Happily Ever After" (2008/ Hungry Eye Records), is of made from themes which touch on the darker side of human nature: Obsession, isolation, horror and madness. It was produced by Thomas Stern of Crime and the City Solution, and features guest appearances by Jessie Evans (formerly of Subtonix, Autonervous and The Vanishing), Toby Dammit (Swans, The Residents and Iggy Pop) and Bryan Black (Motor). Album artwork is by Peter Wu with layout by Dez of CROSSOVER. Photography is by Echo Danon.
In 2009, Mt. Sims, the current incarnation of Mount Sims (with Rand Twigg on bass and Andre Lange on drums), have been asked by The Knife's Olof Dreijer, along with Planningtorock and some other notable artists, to collaborate on a project commissioned by Pro Forma - a Danish performance group. "Tomorrow, In a Year", an opera about Charles Darwin, was released in 2010 through Rabid Records, first digitally on 28 Jan and then physically on 1 Mar.
Mount Sims has been responsible for Madonna's remixes of her song "Nobody Knows me", of her 2003 album American Life.
Matthew Sims is currently living and working in Berlin, Germany.
Mt. Sims Live in Budapest @ A38 (2008)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h5p9G0gjeQ
Mt. Sims Live in Berlin @ BangBangClub (2008)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J4k-6pBIOE
Ashes
Mount Sims Lyrics
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There will be brand new cities. Ah haa.
There will be brand new statues. Ah haa.
Of the people we'll pray to.
There will be new love from the ashes of us. (x3)
There will be new love.
There will be new love. (x4)
There will be new love from the ashes of us. (x3)
There will be new love.
The Mount Sims song "Ashes" is an exploration of the idea of change, renewal, and rejuvenation. The opening lines speak of the arrival of new faces, new cities, and new statues that we will pray to. This suggests that the old order has been washed away, and a new era, with new people and new symbols, is beginning. The repetition of "ah haa" adds a sense of certainty and conviction to this message, as if the singer is resolute in their belief that a transformation is taking place.
The chorus of the song is centered around the concept of new love arising from the ashes of the past. This sentiment is deeply evocative, as it suggests that even after a complete destruction, there is the possibility of new growth and new beginnings. The repetition of this idea throughout the song reinforces the sense of hopefulness and optimism that underpins the lyrics. The song is ultimately about embracing change and looking forward to what the future might hold.
Line by Line Meaning
There will be brand new faces. Ah haa.
There will be unfamiliar people around us.
There will be brand new cities. Ah haa.
There will be unfamiliar places to explore and live in.
There will be brand new statues. Ah haa.
There will be monuments of unfamiliar significance.
Of the people we'll pray to.
They will become objects of worship in our new environment.
There will be new love from the ashes of us. (x3)
From the ruins of our past, we can find new connections and affection.
There will be new love.
The possibility of love and connection continues in spite of previous endings.
Ah haa. (x4)
An expression of hope and enthusiasm.
There will be new love. (x4)
Reiteration of the possibility of new connections and affection.
There will be new love from the ashes of us. (x3)
Reiteration of finding new love from the ruins of our past.
There will be new love.
The final assertion of the continuation and possibility of love and connection.
Contributed by Sophie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@Cass0emoheart
"There will be new love from the ashes of us," that's a very comforting thought for me right now, which is why I love this song.
@newten704
For real tho, anyone vibing to this still?
@antlibertine
This is the perfect break-up song. Hauntingly beautiful.
@luxluxoinlondon
I love this song!!!!
@ChozNiCK
I can't stop digging youtube for the quality sounds! Thank you so much for this tune!
@halofan97
I always remember watching Hamburger Hill on AMC and hearing this song when it would say "you are watching" right before commercials ended
@rastawitch2521
Such art such rhythm must play once more
@marijai679
this song gaves me so much internal energy i looove it :PPP
@vexedev
I'm in love with this girl!