One of SA’s most successful exports to date, Nate Raubenheimer aka Protoculture, was sucked into the art of music production at a young age, becoming obsessed with synthesizers, computers and electronic music. He studied Audio Engineering in pursuit of a professional music career and his calling as a live performer and dj took off at great speed; his first artist album, “Refractions” on Nano Records became an international Psytrance success. Diversifying his sound whilst still flying the flag high for South Africa, Protoculture has accessed the next realm of his music career and carved himself a place on the Electronic map with the best of them. His third studio album “Love Technology” expressed exactly how far he’s come and set the stage for an esteemed future in Trance music.
To date he’s played on every major continent, and received much praise for his energetic and emotional live shows, headlining at festivals like Glastonbury and Ministry of Sound in the UK, Creamfields and XXXperience in Brazil, Earthcore Global Carnival in Australia and Ageha in Japan." Protoculture has played alongside artists such as Paul van Dyk, Sasha, John 00 Flemming, Infected Mushroom, Orbital, Juno Reactor, Sander van Doorn and most recently, being the only local artist to play alongside Armin van Buuren on his A State of Trance 500 (ASOT500) Tour to South Africa. Van Buuren is closely following Protoculture’s career, announcing “Everything he touches turns to musical gold” on his A State of Trance Podcast in 2010 and picking Protoculture as a ‘Future Favourite’ on his ASOT Radio show.
Protoculture’s new music direction has seen releases on Armada Records, Anjuna Beats and Rebrand Records, which have been playlisted by Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, Above and Beyond, Paul Oakenfold, Ferry Corsten, Paul van Dyk and Gareth Emery. Striving to work outside the borders of regular genres, whilst maintaining his signature uplifting style saw Protoculture earn a SAMA nomination for his remix work on the Goldfish smash hit, “Cruising Through” on Pacha Recordings. His most recent collaborations with Trance producer Max Graham have been receiving incredible support, their remix of the classic track ‘It’s Not Over’ by Grace flew up the charts to the number 1 position on Beatport. Still to come in 2011, Protoculture headlines with Gareth Emery and Dash Berlin when Godskitchen makes its annual visit to South Africa in September.
Vertigo
Protoculture Lyrics
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Fallen down empty roads beyond the lights
I've betrayed myself with my own mind
Sins burning for my soul to revive
I'm as pure as the dirt at the bottom of my knees
As warm as the ice drowning me while it seeps
So I lay here breathing, craving ways to see
I want to believe
I stand here learning to survive
I'm not falling
My faith staring into my eyes and its calling
Whenever you're in fear
May your hopes still remain clear
Cause it won't last forever
So live your life (Your life, your life, your life)
So live your life (Your life, your life, your life)
So live your life (Your life, your life, your life)
I used to breathe in frozen air
I used to let pain simmer (Simmer)
I used to crawl into the dark
But now I've broken through
So I'm laying breathing craving ways to see
Praying to forgive myself
And I want to believe
I stand here learning to survive
I'm not falling
My faith staring into my eyes and its calling
Whenever you're in fear
May your hopes still remain clear
Cause life won't last forever
So live your life
The lyrics to Protoculture Ilana's song Vertigo express a sense of overcoming internal struggles and discovering one's own strength and resilience. The opening lines refer to the negative impact of one's own actions and thoughts, describing how they have caused harm to oneself and betrayed one's own values. The lines "Sins burning for my soul to revive" suggest that the singer feels burdened by their past mistakes and is seeking a way to redeem themselves.
However, in the second verse, the singer expresses a sense of hope and determination. They describe themselves as being "as pure as the dirt at the bottom of my knees", which suggests that they are grounded and connected to something real and tangible. The lines "So I lay here breathing, craving ways to see, praying to forgive myself" convey a sense of introspection and self-reflection, as if the singer is meditating on their own mistakes and actively seeking a way to move forward.
The chorus of the song is an uplifting message of hope and encouragement. The repeated refrain "So live your life" encourages listeners to embrace the present moment and make the most of their lives, even in the face of adversity. The lines "Whenever you're in fear, may your hopes still remain clear, cause life won't last forever" suggest that fear and uncertainty are a natural part of the human experience, but that we can still find joy and meaning in life despite these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I've raised hell with my broken lies
I have caused chaos with lies that came from a place of inner conflict and turmoil
Fallen down empty roads beyond the lights
I have made poor choices and ended up lost in dark and lonely places
I've betrayed myself with my own mind
I have let my own negative thoughts and doubts lead me astray
Sins burning for my soul to revive
I feel burdened by past mistakes and seek redemption to feel alive again
I'm as pure as the dirt at the bottom of my knees
I acknowledge my lowly state and seek a fresh start, like the earth at my feet
As warm as the ice drowning me while it seeps
Despite feeling cold and isolated, I hold onto a glimmer of hope that keeps me warm inside
So I lay here breathing, craving ways to see
I take a moment to be still and search for clarity in my thoughts and feelings
Praying to forgive myself
I ask for strength and compassion to let go of self-blame and start anew
I want to believe
I yearn for faith and trust in myself and the world around me
I stand here learning to survive
I am growing stronger and more resilient through my struggles
I'm not falling
I am standing firm in my resolve to move forward
My faith staring into my eyes and its calling
I feel a deep sense of purpose and direction guiding me forward
Whenever you're in fear
For anyone who may be feeling lost or afraid
May your hopes still remain clear
May you hold onto your dreams and aspirations despite the challenges ahead
Cause it won't last forever
Remember that difficult times will eventually pass, and brighter days are ahead
So live your life
Embrace the present moment and make the most of every opportunity
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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So pure, out of this world. Incredible voice. Pura vida !!!
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S U P E R !!!!
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Magic !!!
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Yelf!Done!
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2018?
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