She released her full first full-length solo album, Invisible Ones, on August 23rd, 2005. A rockier affair than the measured etheriality of Azure Ray, or Maria Taylor's first solo album, it yielded the single Bloodline which bears a passing resemblance to Belly.
From the touring band she formed to promote Invisible Ones arose Art in Manila, who have so far released one album, Set the Woods on Fire.
The most recent of her many projects is O+S, a collaboration with longtime friend Cedric LeMoyne (aka Scalpelist) from the band Remy Zero, which has so far yielded one self-titled album.
In 2009 Orenda released her second solo album, the acoustic Ask The Night. In places the album echoes some of Azure Ray's starker pieces, such as Raining in Athens, foregrounding Fink's distinctive banjo playing and invoking the traditional soundscape of the American South.
Orenda is married to Todd Fink (formerly Todd Baechle) of The Faint, another Saddle Creek band.
Her official site is at http://www.orendafink.com.
Animal
Orenda Fink Lyrics
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They are the cold winds in the north
Where are the ones who teach us how?
In sweet magnolias in the south
How do you hear the elders speak?
In the rains across the east
And what about the spirits' breath?
Their sigh, a dust storm in the west
Who are you?
I am an animal
Where are the ones who lived before?
They are the cold winds in the north
Where are the ones who teach us how?
In sweet magnolias in the south
How do you hear the elders speak?
In the rains across the east
And what about the spirits' breath?
Their sigh, a dust storm in the west
Who are you?
I am a man with will
Where are you?
I came from the hill
Where are the ones who lived before?
They are the cold winds in the north
Where are the ones who teach us how?
In sweet magnolias in the south
How do you hear the elders speak?
In the rains across the east
And what about the spirits' breath?
Their sigh, a dust storm in the west
Who are you?
I am the invisible
The lyrics of Orenda Fink's song "Animal" appear to present a meditation on the cycle of life and death, and the idea that the physical forms of living things are ephemeral while their spirit endures. The opening lines inquire about the ancestors who have passed away, and where their remains can be found. The references to the cardinal directions reflect a belief that the spirits of the departed can be found in different parts of the natural world - the winds of the north, the magnolias of the south, the rains of the east, and the dust storms of the west. In this sense, the natural world is seen as a conduit for connecting with the ancestors who came before.
The chorus of the song contains a repetition of the question "Who are you?", with different responses provided each time. The final response is "I am the invisible", suggesting that the spirit or soul is what defines a person's identity, rather than their physical body or social status. The verses of the song introduce a dialogue between two individuals - one describes themselves as an animal, while the other describes themselves as a human with will. The contrast between these identifications may reflect a tension between the primal instincts and nature of animals, and the aspirations and self-awareness of humans.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are the ones who lived before?
Asking where ancestors and their invaluable knowledge are.
They are the cold winds in the north
Ancestors are personified as cold winds, constantly reminding of their presence.
Where are the ones who teach us how?
Asking where the guides to teach about life are.
In sweet magnolias in the south
Guides are associated with sweet magnolias in the south, signifying their nurturing nature.
How do you hear the elders speak?
Asking how to receive communication from ancestors.
In the rains across the east
Receiving communication in the form of rains, symbolizing a life-giving force.
And what about the spirits' breath?
Asking about the breath of spirits, knowing they are still prevalent.
Their sigh, a dust storm in the west
Spirits' presence is likened to a dust storm, signifying their power and vastness.
Who are you?
Asking the identity of the person being addressed.
I am an animal
The person responds with the identity of an animal, showing the connection to nature.
Where are you?
Asking the location of the person who is an animal.
I came from the hill
The person responds by stating their place of origin, once again demonstrating their connection to nature.
I am a man with will
The person has evolved from an animal to a man, a being with free will.
I am the invisible
The person has reached a heightened spiritual state, becoming the invisible and connecting with the spirits.
Where are the ones who teach us how?
Repeating the question to emphasize the importance of guidance.
In sweet magnolias in the south
Repeating the answer to remind of the nurturing nature of guides.
How do you hear the elders speak?
Repeating the question to emphasize the desire for communication from ancestors.
In the rains across the east
Repeating the answer to remind of the life-giving force of ancestors' communication.
And what about the spirits' breath?
Repeating the question to emphasize the desire to connect with the spirits.
Their sigh, a dust storm in the west
Repeating the answer to remind of the power and vastness of spirits' presence.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ORENDA FINK
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TheDreamtimezzz
Just found your channel. Excellent work! Really enjoying it.
retterbretter
Orenda Fink is a talented singer whose voice is mesmerizing.
JenniferJennyJen78
I just love the song 'Displaced' by Azure Ray.
X Jen.
everdarkgreen
Damn good song and video!
lastcrateontheleft
Have good show, dereck.. -Greg Mattingly
die atmosphare
hi Deereck !!!tienes algo de enigma? siempre miro tus videos
dereckvon
On video, was never impressed enough to buy them. I might have a cd.
Gorvo31
Will check out the video. Enjoy Yes! -Carm
Harmless Rebel
Very cool song.
darkdubh
Just had a look,not a bad song & vid.