1st group:
Where once, Numbers were the premier party-rock dance outfit with whom we found our salvation from the curse that was the coming of a new century, now comes Numbers of a new dawning era of self realization and societal enlightenment. Previously three individuals taking turns of yelping, buzzerk-ing, pushing and shoving coming together occasionally to make fight music for pajama parties, now has become a singular sound; an epic, mind-driving sound.
You see, to paraphrase OzzY, we've all been going through changes. Growing up a little with each band break-up, dying a little with each Tecate downed at 4:00 AM. Numbers were once the twice a week show in a living room kind of band. Songs were nuts. Short, accident prone, fall over and start again....yes, even Eric Landmark, on occasion, had a fake mustache and the word "beer" scrawled across his knuckles. Then Numbers went and toured the "f" out of the country, many, many times. And Europe and Japan too. Touring is hard work, especially when you're Numbers and you have so much responsibility towards the betterment of society.
Ahhhhh but now, now you see Numbers have come together, "matured" if you will. Now, now you will hear a huge sound; an epic, unifying sound. For highway motoring, I believe you will not find a better aural backdrop. Desert flowers bloom when Numbers' drums, guitar and moog symphonies bellow from the Blaupunkt.
Greetings NUMBERS! Constant and intense, but reassuring in the same way that record reviews which mention Chrome, Neu, Can, Kraftwerk, Eno, Devo, Cheap Trick, Die Kreuzen, Killdozer can be.
NUMBERS!: Indra Dunis plays the drums of eternal liberty and sings upon the wind, Eric Landmark plays the keyboards of undying devotion to true personal freedom and Dave Broekema plays the guitar of 1000 mighty naked rayguns. Together they will let you hear life as it would sound if the Titanic had never sank and the Hindenburg had never exploded over the skies of Lakehurst, New Jersey.
As foretold by Phengren Oswald.
2nd group (numbers): An indie electronic project from Toronto, Canada.
3rd group:
Demus, the producer behind Numbers, was behind many acid jazz albums of the Talkin' Loud golden era (Galliano, Young Disciples) but he jumped on the uk broken beat wagon at the new decade, leaving some singles and a significant album, "Safety in Numbers", which broke the narrow circle of that scene with the same weapons 4hero, the Attias brothers or Bugz in the Attic used: blend of everything related with jazz fusion, keyboards taken from the best Stevie Wonder records, powerful vocalists and layer upon layer of rhythms which always changed. It's a difficult album to find (released in the IG Culture Goya label), and Demus hasn't released anything in the scene since then - at least officially. Another interesting thing about "Numbers" is that it features the same people than Galliano or Two Banks of Four (Valerie Etienne, Rob Gallager/Earl Zinger, Carleen Anderson) but all of them with obscure aliases like Mardou Fox or Jean&Doug Caramouce.
4th group:
The Toronto based Numbers were a straight-up power pop quartet that released their one and only album, Add Up (1979) at the crest of that genre’s movement in the late-70s/early 80s. Numbers received a bit of activity with the first single, "Sideways Elevator", but when it came time to follow that up with a second album the band demanded a larger production defeating the ability for Basement Records to live up to its mandate. As a result the band made a deal to re-sign with Attic Records under the new name Hot Tip. Unfortunately, the band broke up shortly after its two singles could be released in 1981.
5th group:
There is also a Power Pop/Punk band from Sussex, UK formed in the late 70s. They released their lone 7" in 1979 on Blasto records.
6th Australia, Power Pop, changed the name to The Riptides.
7th NUMBERS -
A sexy as hell Electro-Metal Jazzcore band from Seattle, WA. Combining a mix of Hardcore, Metal and Jazz elements, they manage to create a unique sound of music. Hi Kyle.
8th The Numbers
An Electronic duo formed by Matteo Palieri and Dario Genchi. They released an EP "Beautiful" and The Numbers's remix of Lady Gaga's Alejandro.
Wind
Numbers Lyrics
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Young girl in her punk rock shoes
Old man not a believer
But what the hell is he gonna do
School kids on their computers
Teachers tearing up their lives
This boy he's like hot water
I will tie you to the clouds
So you can watch me from the sky
I can't change the direction
Of the wind but I can change my sails so I always reach my destination
And you can stay up there and watch me from the sky
Young girl don't like her mother
Cause she has stars in her eyes
Get a job says her father
She fell down on her knees and replied
I will tie you to the clouds
So you can watch me from the sky
I can't change the direction
Of the wind but I can change my sails so I always reach my destination
And you can stay up there and watch me from the sky
The song 'Wind' by the indie rock band Numbers is a beautifully crafted track which showcases the struggles of various individuals belonging to different age groups, professions, and family backgrounds. The song begins by introducing a young boy, a young girl, and an old man - all of whom are going through their respective ordeals. The boy is sitting on his computer, possibly feeling trapped and isolated in the digital world, while the girl in her punk rock shoes is seemingly at odds with her mother and father, who don't understand her dreams and aspirations. The old man, on the other hand, is depicted as someone who is skeptical about the ways of the world and perhaps, feels helpless in dealing with the challenges that come his way.
The second verse draws attention to the struggles of school kids and teachers. The kids are engrossed in their computers, oblivious to the world outside while their teachers feel burdened and overwhelmed by the demands of their profession. The song then shifts to the boy who is like hot water, steaming up and boiling inside. The chorus features the lines "I will tie you to the clouds, so you can watch me from the sky," which is a powerful and evocative way of saying that despite the hardships and struggles, the individual remains determined and resilient, and is willing to rise above the clouds to chase their dreams and ambitions. The closing lines of the chorus "I can't change the direction of the wind but I can change my sails so I always reach my destination, and you can stay up there and watch me from the sky," exude a sense of optimism and hope, urging the listeners to have faith in their abilities and to never give up on their goals.
Overall, the lyrics of 'Wind' are deeply introspective and insightful, delving into the complexities of human emotions and experiences. The song captures the essence of the human spirit and its unbreakable will to survive and thrive.
Line by Line Meaning
Young boy on the computer
There's a young boy sitting on his computer, probably using it for entertainment or education purposes.
Young girl in her punk rock shoes
A young girl is wearing punk rock shoes, which is her unique style of fashion.
Old man not a believer
An elderly man is skeptical about something, probably related to religion, philosophy or science.
But what the hell is he gonna do
Despite his skepticism, he feels helpless and unable to do anything about it.
School kids on their computers
Some school children are using computers, which is a common technology used for education nowadays.
Teachers tearing up their lives
Teachers are struggling with their jobs, probably due to low pay, stress, or other factors that affect their well-being.
This boy he's like hot water
The aforementioned boy is boiling up inside, probably due to anger, anxiety, passion, or excitement.
He's steaming up and boiling inside
The boy is experiencing intense emotions that are affecting his behavior and mental state.
I will tie you to the clouds
The artist says that they will connect someone to the clouds, which is a metaphor for giving them a higher perspective or sense of awe.
So you can watch me from the sky
By giving someone a higher perspective, they can observe the artist's actions from a new point of view.
I can't change the direction
The singer acknowledges that they can't control external forces, such as the wind.
Of the wind but I can change my sails
However, the artist can adapt to those forces by changing their own approach, attitude or strategies.
So I always reach my destination
The singer aims to achieve their goals and overcome obstacles by being flexible and proactive.
And you can stay up there and watch me from the sky
The singer invites the person who's watching them to keep observing their journey, but from a distance.
Young girl don't like her mother
A young girl has issues with her mother, probably due to personal differences or conflict.
Cause she has stars in her eyes
The girl's dislike of her mother is based on envy or admiration, as her mother has qualities or aspirations that she wants to emulate.
Get a job says her father
The girl's father tells her to find a job, which is a common expectation for young people who have finished their education.
She fell down on her knees and replied
The girl has a strong emotional response to her father's demand, which probably involves despair, defiance or desperation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN
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