Both Ian and Lara had a love for music from a very early age. Lara chose the piano, Ian the guitar.
After studying music and sound engineering at Rome, writing and recording with the ambient project Ex Machina and alternative electro pop group Otero, Lara became a partner and A&R of Dune Records, an independent Italian label based in Florence.
Ian had always played in local bands while in the U.K. and after finally finding like minded musicians the electro-rock band ‘Pukromo' was born.
In late 1999 Pukromo signed to Dune Records recording their debut album ‘Promise Me Kill Me' in Florence during 2000.
Unfortunately, the album was never released, the band split and Dune Records closed down, but Lara and Ian got together.
Ian moved to Italy in 2002 and the two got married in 2004. After a couple of years, some old impulses to make music creeped back and they started writing what would become their first album '14 Days', released independently in 2006. ''A pure and natural record in a world of ipods and samples,14 Days achieves that rare objective of having just the right balance between emotion and good tunes. Message with melody.''
2008 sees the release of Plunkett’s second album ‘Folk Songs’. Contrasting its predecessor, although still remaining alternative contemporary folk rock, the sound and feeling of the album is much more direct with as much emphasis on the lyrics as on the music showing the maturity of the duo. “Plunkett’s second album is an 'important' work. A record of simple appearance and direct delivery, which hides much more that what can be tasted at first glance..''
With a desire to only write songs and move people, Plunkett choose to remain independent artists and work outside of the mainstream music business making their albums available to their audience with the support of online independent distributors.
The third album of the duo will be released in 2011.
Official band's site: www.plunkett-music.com
(2) Plunkett is an indie/punk band from the Quad City area.Meeting in their freshmen P.E. class, Jake Messman, Jacob Beck and Timothy Yates quickly found a common interest in music. Later that year they formed a band that would eventually become Plunkett. Plunkett has a wide range of influences ranging from Van Halen to Pavement, writing melodic, guitar driven songs. listen here: https://plunkett.bandcamp.com/
Flies
Plunkett Lyrics
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But only when I scream
All the other times two and two make four
And that's the time I think
Reflect on what I know
Open up the flies to their home from home
I see you on T.V
A placid man it's hard that I'll lose my cool
But you claim you've open hearts?
Keep crossed your rosy legs?
You know frustration takes you to the darkest
Place?
And I don't know why
But it just won't sit inside
And I don't know why
There's three colours in your eyes
When I believe in love
I believe in giving out
I believe the stars will always shine
I've nothing to deny
I don't wanna hurt no one
I listen to my flies they tell me why
We all come from the past
Way back then it made more sense
Mis-decoded words kept the masses tight
But we've come along
Raped of all our innocence
Just takes a little faith tell me I'm not right!
You continue as you are
Spitting out your twisted lines
Sure as hell you'll go to that bright blue place
I try to make you fall
Swap reason for the advocate
And feel my dampening legs on a windy shore
And I don't know why
But it just won't sit inside
And I don't know why
There's three colours in your eyes
When I believe in love
I believe in giving out
I believe the stars will always shine
I've nothing to deny
I don't wanna hurt no one
I listen to my flies they tell me why
So we'll go
Hand in hand until we fold
The song "Flies" by Plunkett opens with the lines "Two and two make three, But only when I scream, All the other times two and two make four, And that's the time I think, Reflect on what I know, Open up the flies to their home from home." These lyrics imply that the singer is experiencing a mental breakdown or an outburst of some sort, causing their perception of reality to distort. The line "Open up the flies to their home from home" could be interpreted as the singer trying to find comfort or familiarity in something, like a fly returning to its home.
Later in the song, the lyrics "When I believe in love, I believe in giving out, I believe the stars will always shine" express a message about the power of love and positivity. The singer believes in spreading love and hope, and that positivity will always prevail.
The lyrics also make reference to someone the singer has met or seen on television, who claims to have an open heart but may not truly live up to this image. The line "You know frustration takes you to the darkest place?" suggests that this person may struggle with their own demons and lash out in negative ways due to pent-up emotions.
Overall, "Flies" is a complex and introspective song that explores themes of mental health, love, and perception of reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Two and two make three
Sometimes, things don't make sense and we end up with unexpected results.
But only when I scream
When I get frustrated, I may make mistakes that lead to confusing outcomes.
All the other times two and two make four
Usually, things are predictable and follow a pattern.
And that's the time I think
Predictable situations give me time to reflect on my thoughts and feelings.
Reflect on what I know
I take time to examine my beliefs and values.
Open up the flies to their home from home
I release my creativity and explore new ideas in the safety of my own mind.
I see you on T.V
I am aware of your public persona and image.
Meet you every now and then
I have occasional contact with you in real life.
A placid man it's hard that I'll lose my cool
I am usually calm and in control, but it can be difficult to keep my composure around you.
But you claim you've open hearts?
Do you truly have empathetic and compassionate beliefs?
Keep crossed your rosy legs?
Are you trying to be coy or distant?
You know frustration takes you to the darkest Place?
You understand how aggravation can lead to negative behavior or emotions.
And I don't know why
I feel confused or uncertain about my emotions or actions.
But it just won't sit inside
I can't seem to come to terms with something that's bothering me.
There's three colours in your eyes
Your eyes seem to reveal a hidden complexity or depth that intrigues me.
When I believe in love
My faith in love motivates me.
I believe in giving out
I try to express love and kindness towards others.
I believe the stars will always shine
I have enduring hope and optimism.
I've nothing to deny
I have nothing to hide or be ashamed of.
I don't wanna hurt no one
I strive to be kind and mindful of others' feelings.
I listen to my flies they tell me why
I trust my intuition to guide me in the right direction.
We all come from the past
Our personal histories shape who we are and how we view the world.
Way back then it made more sense
Past events or beliefs may have seemed logical at the time.
Mis-decoded words kept the masses tight
Language can be used to control and limit people's thinking and behavior.
But we've come along
As a society, we've made progress and evolved over time.
Raped of all our innocence
We've lost our naivety or purity due to negative experiences or systemic issues.
Just takes a little faith tell me I'm not right!
Even when things seem dark, having hope and faith can make a difference.
You continue as you are
You maintain your current behavior or attitude.
Spitting out your twisted lines
You're saying things that are manipulative or deceitful.
Sure as hell you'll go to that bright blue place
You're confident that you'll go to heaven or some other positive afterlife.
I try to make you fall
I want you to experience the consequences of your actions or words.
Swap reason for the advocate
You're being unreasonable and making weak arguments.
And feel my dampening legs on a windy shore
I feel scared or uncertain in a difficult situation.
So we'll go
We will move forward together.
Hand in hand until we fold
We will stick together until the end.
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