Nathan Haines (born: 1972) is one of New Zealand’s foremost jazz musicians.… Read Full Bio ↴Nathan Haines (born: 1972) is one of New Zealand’s foremost jazz musicians. His style is said to be a fusion of jazz and modern dance music.

Classically trained on the Flute and Saxophone he spent a great deal of his youth watching his father, Kevin Haines - an accomplished acoustic bassist, perform. It is through his father that he was exposed to jazz music – specifically music by jazz masters Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk.

The young Haines spent his formative years performing around Auckland with his brother Joel (guitarist). It was during this time that they joined the group Freebass in the early 1990s.

However, it was evident from a young age that New Zealand was too small for the talented performer. In 1991, at the age of 19, he moved to New York to further his study of jazz music. During this period he studied under the guidance of Miles Davis' saxophonist George Coleman, and Joe Lovano. It was during this time in New York, that Nathan was heavily influenced by the concept of jazz fusion - specifically jazz blended with hip-hop and dance music elements. He later returned to New Zealand. Between 1992 and 1995 his residency at the club Cause Celebre became legendary. It was from there he went on to work on his first solo album, Shift Left in 1994. It would later become New Zealand’s highest selling jazz record. This was surpassed however, by his 2003 album, Squire for Hire.

In 1995 he moved to London, and further experimented with different sounds. Collaborating with members from London drum and bass record label MetalHeadz, including A-Sides, he produced several jungle-influenced singles under the pseudonym Sci-Clone. The Sci-Clone track 'Everywhere I Go (Remix)' was featured on DJ-KiCKS: Kemistry & Storm.

Soundkilla sessions vol 1 were a mix of live and studio recordings from 1995/1996. ‘Sessions’ was seen as a major step forward – an album to experiment with. 2000 saw the release of Sound Travels, which followed in the tradition of jazz fusion with modern dance. More recently his work has involved a close relationship with many other west London based artists. In 2003 Squire for Hire showed just how much his style had evolved. The album possesses a unique and diverse sound, Featuring contributions from producers/performers Mark de Clive-Lowe, producer/poet Rich Medina, vocalists, Marcus Begg, Guida da Palma, Bembe Segue, Marlena Shaw and Blur front-man, Damon Albarn. Both albums were produced by West London Kingpin Phil Asher (restless soul productions)

Nathan recently performed on Jamiroquai's Jamiroquai latest album, Dynamite_(Jamiroquai_album), which has currently (as of 05.11.2006) sold over half a million copies world wide.

Currently, Nathan is recording his as of yet untitled sixth studio album.

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Nathan Haines Lyrics

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Worry the bottle Mamma, it's grapefruit wine
Kick off your high heel sneakers, it's party time
Girls don't seem to care what's on
As long as it plays till dawn
Nothin' but blues and Elvis
And somebody else's favorite song

Give her some funked up music, she treats you nice

Feed her some hungry reggae, she'll love you twice
Girls don't seem to care tonight
As long as the mood is right

No static at all
FM - no static at all

Give her some funked up music she treats you nice
Feed her some hungry reggae she'll love you twice
Girls don't seem to care tonight
As long as the mood is right

No static at all
FM - no static at all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nathan Haines's song "FM" is an ode to the power of music and its ability to bring people together. The opening line "Worry the bottle Mamma, it's grapefruit wine" is an invitation to the listener to loosen up and have a good time. The line "Kick off your high heel sneakers, it's party time" reinforces this sentiment, suggesting that it is time to let loose and enjoy oneself. The next lines "Girls don't seem to care what's on, as long as it plays till dawn, nothin' but blues and Elvis, and somebody else's favorite song" speaks to the universal appeal of music. It suggests that people just want to hear good music, regardless of genre or style. The mention of "blues and Elvis" is a nod to the roots of rock and roll, highlighting its legacy and enduring influence.

The second verse continues with the idea that music is a powerful force that can uplift and connect people. The line "Give her some funked up music, she treats you nice" suggests that music has the ability to change one's mood and create positive emotions. The line "Feed her some hungry reggae, she'll love you twice" suggests that different styles of music can have different effects on people. This reinforces the idea that music is a universal language that can bring people together, regardless of their differences.

The chorus "No static at all, FM - no static at all" is a celebration of the radio as a medium through which people can connect through music. It highlights the importance of having a clear signal, suggesting that music can only bring people together if it is clear and accessible to all. Overall, the lyrics of Nathan Haines's song "FM" celebrate the power of music to bring people together, highlighting its universal appeal and ability to uplift and inspire.

Line by Line Meaning

Worry the bottle Mamma, it's grapefruit wine
Let's not stress over anything, Mom. We've got grapefruit wine to relieve our anxiety.

Kick off your high heel sneakers, it's party time
Take off those fancy shoes of yours and let's have some fun.

Girls don't seem to care what's on
Women aren't concerned about what is playing on the music player.

As long as it plays till dawn
As long as the music doesn't stop until the morning comes.

Nothin' but blues and Elvis
There's nothing but blues and Elvis music being played.

And somebody else's favorite song
And even if it's someone else's preferred music, it's alright as long as it's playing.

Give her some funked up music, she treats you nice
If you give her some funky music, she will be good to you and treat you nicely.

Feed her some hungry reggae, she'll love you twice
Play some reggae music and she will be even more in love with you.

Girls don't seem to care tonight
Tonight, ladies aren't bothered about anything.

As long as the mood is right
As long as the atmosphere is pleasant.

No static at all
There is no interference in the signal.