As Okta Logue prepare for the release of their third studio album the influence of their own side projects is becoming apparent. Rollergirls; powerchording energetic postrock and the Benno Herz Band; a somewhat more relaxed indi folk creation are being gently folded into the Progressive, Psychedelic tones of Okta Logue to create something quite unique.
The first song on the recording "Bright Lights" has old Prog Rockers holding back tears of reminiscence as the video, produced and directed by Nicolai, swoops around a slow motion garden party to the undulant tone of Benno Herz and Crew. The video won several awards and enjoyed several film festival showings.
Best Music Video at SEHSÜCHTE 2011 Potsdam
Best Music Video at CLIPAWARD 2011 Mannheim
1st prize at VISIONALE 2010 Frankfurt (age 20 to 27)
LICHTER FILMTAGE 2011 Frankfurt
PROTOCLIP 2010 Paris
JUNG&FRISCH 2011 Darmstadt
KUFIFE 2010 Stuttgart
Their new album is due to be released early 2012 on Hazelwood Vinyl Plastics. Guitarist Meloi is the one to watch here with swooping solos and impeccable timing. The often idiosyncratic style of drummer Robert Herz deserves special mention. Its not often the time keeper is able to paint a picture in this manner.
Think early Pink Floyd and your halfway there. For now.
Bright Lights
Okta Logue Lyrics
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In an ocean of gloom
We're wasting our time on the moon
The rawness of the sea needs no excuse
Lay down in our bed out in the dunes
But then we lost the tense and woke up
In a dream and bright lights
A million miles
Above my mind
I'm blinded by the shine
Of painted skies
And burning lights
Can you hear the salty roar?
The oceans breathes more and more
But then we lost our sense and woke up
In a dream and bright lights
Will paint the sky
A million miles
Above my mind
I'm blinded by the shine
Of painted skies
And burning lights
I paint the sky
with my eyes closed
And I paint the stars with my fingertips
The universe is ours to hold
But then we wake up from these trips
In "Bright Lights" by Okta Logue, the singer describes a feeling of being lost and surrounded by darkness, both literally and metaphorically. The line "surrounded by the night in an ocean of gloom" conveys a sense of being stranded, alone, and adrift in the world. However, the lyrics suggest that there is a sense of hope and possibility that lies just beyond the darkness. The ocean, which is both scary and beautiful, is a metaphor for the complexity of the human experience.
The singer then describes falling asleep in the dunes, only to wake up in a dream world where the sky is "painted" and the lights are "burning." This sudden shift from darkness to brightness is disorienting and overwhelming, leading to a sense of being "blinded" by the experience. The lyrics suggest that this shift from darkness to light is symbolic of a journey of self-discovery, where one must confront their fears and find the courage to embrace the unknown.
Overall, "Bright Lights" is a song that explores the tension between darkness and light, fear and hope, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Surrounded by the night
We are surrounded by darkness and its overwhelming immensity.
In an ocean of gloom
The darkness engulfs us in such a way that it feels like we're drowning in an endless abyss.
We're wasting our time on the moon
We're obsessing over things that don't matter, like the moon with all its mystery and allure that remains unattainable and out of reach.
The rawness of the sea needs no excuse
The sea can be brutal and unforgiving, but it never apologizes for it. It's a natural force that is beyond our control.
Lay down in our bed out in the dunes
We seek refuge in the small comforts and moments of solace we can find amidst the vastness and uncertainty of the world.
But then we lost the tense and woke up
In our slumber, we lost all sense of time and reality, confused by the dreams that encompassed our minds.
In a dream and bright lights
We were lost in a blissful trance, guided by visions of radiant illumination that were both enchanting and surreal.
Will paint the sky
The lights in our dreams were so vivid and bright that they altered the very nature of what we perceived to be the sky.
A million miles
The distance we felt from our physical bodies during this dreamlike state was immense, as if we were transported far away to another plane of existence.
Above my mind
The experience transcended all logical thought and reasoning, revealing the boundless potential of imagination and creativity.
I'm blinded by the shine
The intensity of the lights in our dreams left us temporarily blinded, but it also opened our eyes to new possibilities and perspectives.
Of painted skies
The skies we witnessed in our dreams were not just natural phenomena, but the result of something more magical and otherworldly.
And burning lights
The lights we saw were not just bright, but they were also alive, flickering and burning with an energy and vitality that was endlessly compelling.
Can you hear the salty roar?
The sea was not just a stagnant force, but one that was alive and constantly in motion, with waves that roared and tumbled with a salty, briny energy.
The oceans breathes more and more
The breath of the sea is inexorable, innumerable, and ever-present, reminding us of the persistent vitality of the natural world around us.
I paint the sky
The dream was so powerful that it still lingers in our minds, and we seek to capture its essence by painting the sky, trying to recreate the beauty and magic that we witnessed in our dreams.
Writer(s): Benno Herz, Philip Christ Copyright: Mueller + Frank Musikverlag, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Germany) Gmbh
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tarik A.
By far one of the best music videos ever!
WhitePlek
The last time I watched this video, it had about three or four thousand views. I had just seen these guys play for the second time and I knew from the start they'd get a lot of recognition before long. They definitely deserve it! And the future still looks bright!
Professor Doktor Alchemyst
This really sounds like a collaboration of Pink Floyd and The Doors. Love it ! :)
Konst57
Классная группа, отличная музыка старой школы! Надеюсь, будущие альбомы будут тоже великолепны!
Fwuzeem
Brilliant stuff, amazingly worked out, good work
Morgan vincent
This is really nice! Love It!
Keademia
Saw this guys live in Darmstadt
It was so damn god!
Doktor Gauß
me too.. :)
ayagd
they deserve be great and so famous
Colin Bogan
very exited to see this group at luften festival!