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/
Folk Songs Song
Plunkett Lyrics
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And help remind us of what's passed
To our sons we can leave some signs
So like our fathers we might last
Folk songs can help to light injustices and fights
And everybody has their song
For minds alike it's a place to embrace
And so I'll
Try to sing some songs about this place which I belong
Taste my blood and then I'll let it bleed
I'm warm here with my fire and with my truth I'll share my wine
So come join me
Folk songs will only die if we've nothing left to say
And all our songs are sung by whores
Perhaps I'm dazed by the electric sun
But kings don't care if dollars call
And so we'll
Try to sing some songs about this place which we belong
Taste our blood and then we'll let it bleed
We're warm here with our fire and with our truth we'll share our wine
So come join us
Folk songs won't change the world but some stories should be told
And it's for this we'll sings these songs
The song "Folk Songs Song" by Plunkett is a celebration of the power of folk songs and their ability to tell stories about the times we live in and help us remember our past. The lyrics suggest that folk songs are an important way to pass down traditions and knowledge to future generations, just as our fathers did before us. The song also highlights the role of folk songs in shedding light on injustices and bringing people together to fight for what's right. The lyrics suggest that everyone has a song to share, and that sharing these songs can bring people closer together and help them face their challenges as a community.
The song's emphasis on the importance of storytelling and community is reflective of Plunkett's roots in the Irish folk music tradition. Plunkett is a singer-songwriter from Dublin, Ireland, who has been performing and recording music since the early 2000s. His music draws on a variety of influences, including Irish folk music, rock, and indie pop, and he often uses his songs to explore themes of identity, history, and social justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Folk songs can tell us tales about the times we live
Folk songs have the ability to communicate stories about the current state of society
And help remind us of what's passed
They also serve as a reminder of historical events
To our sons we can leave some signs
Parents can pass down the songs to their children as a way to preserve culture
So like our fathers we might last
Through the continuation of these songs and traditions, we can hope to endure as our ancestors did
Folk songs can help to light injustices and fights
Folk songs have the power to expose injustices and spark movements for change
And everybody has their song
Everyone has a unique experience to share and can express this through song
For minds alike it's a place to embrace
Folk songs unify individuals with similar perspectives and experiences
Unite your right and face your wrong
Through the power of folk songs, we can come together to acknowledge our correct and incorrect actions
Try to sing some songs about this place which I belong
The artist wants to sing about their community and personal experiences
Taste my blood and then I'll let it bleed
The artist is willing to put everything into their music, including their own struggles and vulnerability
I'm warm here with my fire and with my truth I'll share my wine
The artist feels comfortable and at home when sharing their honest experiences through music
So come join me
The artist is extending an invitation to others to join them in sharing their stories through music
Folk songs will only die if we've nothing left to say
As long as there are stories and experiences to be shared, folk songs will remain relevant
And all our songs are sung by whores
If our music becomes fake or inauthentic, it loses its value and meaning
Perhaps I'm dazed by the electric sun
The artist acknowledges that they may be getting lost in modern distractions
But kings don't care if dollars call
Even though society may prioritize wealth and fame, true artists create music for the sake of telling stories and sharing experiences
So we'll try to sing some songs about this place which we belong
The artist and their community will continue to create and share music about their experiences
Taste our blood, and then we'll let it bleed
The artist and their community are willing to put themselves on the line, exposing their own struggles and experiences
We're warm here with our fire and with our truth we'll share our wine
The community feels comfortable and at home sharing their honest experiences through music
So come join us
The community is extending an invitation to others to join them in sharing their stories through music
Folk songs won't change the world but some stories should be told
While folk songs may not have the power to change society as a whole, they still have value in sharing important stories and experiences
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