Creative experimentation
Experimentation is one of the main philosophies of Psy’Aviah. This is portrayed by both incorporating different genres into their own sound and by the different collaborations they have done over the years: from poetry with Suzi Q. Smith and Jean-Luc De Meyer (Front 242), to EBM power-pop with Jennifer Parkin (Ayria), trip-hop & lush warm vocals by Kyoko Baertsoen (ex-Hooveprhonic & Lunasxcape), covered by Chaos all Stars ft. Mona Roukachi, and even to Enya-esque reminders with Kristell Lowagie.
Due to this varied pallet in both music and lyrics, the band fits well on different stages: from main-stream pop, rock and electronic festivals, as well as more gothic, EBM and experimental oriented shows.
Track record…
Formed in 2003, but mainly focusing on experimenting and playing live shows, the band really took form in 2007 when they released their first album “Creationism”. Shortly after that release Psy’Aviah was signed to “Alfa Matrix” records and with them they released the albums “Entertainment Industries” (2008), “Eclectric” / “Eclectricism (2CD Limited Edition)” (2010), “Into The Game DJEP” featuring Ayria (2011), “Introspection ~ Extrospection” / “Restrospection” (2CD Limited Edition)” (2011), “Contraspection” (Digital Only Release) (2011) and “OK / Virtual Gods DJEP” (2012) with remixes by Jan Vervloet, M.I.K.E., Radical G, NUDE, and more…
Renewing their contract in 2012 the band worked on releasing the concept (mini)-album "Future Past" (2013) and a single/remix EP "Our Common Future ft. Kyoko Baertsoen" (2014) to mark the new "Era" of Psy'Aviah: collaborating once again with a lot of new artists to bring variety in the vocal palette. At the moment Psy'Aviah is working on a new full length album.
Members
The band was initially founded in 2003 by producer and composer Yves Schelpe. In 2007 he was joined by vocalist Emélie Nicolaï and guitarists Kristof De Clerck (2007-2011) and Ben Van de Cruys (2011-...). From 2013 on with the album "The Xenogamous Endeavour" the project moved away from a tradition line-up, and Yves focused back on inviting guest vocalists and musicians on the songs, thus returning back to the roots.
Some facts
* Played with acts such as Subsonica, IC 434, Emilie Autumn, Implant and 32Crash.
* Played various festivals including SONFest, Delta Festival Hague, Gothic Festival and BIMFest.
* Collaborated with Jean-Luc De Meyer (Front 242), Jennifer Parkin (Ayria) and IC 434 (Geert de Wilde).
* Banned by YouTube for supposedly explicit content in their videoclip for “Moments feat. Suzi Q. Smith)”.
* Asked to participate in the Microsoft Windows 7 marketing with the song “Tired”.
* Played live inside an internet-banner for a DEXIA campaign with the song “Tired”.
* Music (“Fear”) used for footage of the “Dirty Dancing” fashion show with clothing of Nicky Vankets, Othello and hair products of Paul Mitchell.
* Scored a top 20 entry in the “BBC Next Big Thing” contest. Among the judges were Tori Amos, Nina de Man and Nitin Sawhney.
* Won the weekly Studio Brussel’s demopoll in 2003 with the unreleased song “The Future of The Sun”.
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!AllAboutYou
Psy'Aviah Lyrics
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Doesn’t anyone really notice you?
Can’t you keep up the pace?
Do we need to slow down for you?
Well, sometimes you need to take some shit, you know
It’s not all about you
I don’t care if it’s right or wrong
The lyrics of Psy’Aviah’s song !AllAboutYou are a commentary on the self-centeredness that many people exhibit in today’s society. The first verse questions whether everything is moving too quickly for the listener, and if they feel overlooked by others. It asks if the listener can keep up with the pace of life, or if they need others to slow down for them. This sets the stage for the main message of the song: that sometimes we need to be humble and accept that we are not the center of attention all the time.
The second verse provides a subtle call to action for the listener to reflect on their own behavior. The singer acknowledges that taking responsibility for one’s actions can be difficult, but emphasizes that it is necessary to avoid narcissism. The phrase “sometimes you need to take some shit” suggests that life has its ups and downs and that admitting fault can be one of the tougher downs. The chorus reinforces the message of the song, telling the listener that not everything in life is about them, and that they need to realize that and accept it.
Overall, the lyrics of the song !AllAboutYou are a reminder that we live in a society where it is easy to become self-absorbed, but that acknowledging our own limitations and being considerate of others is essential for personal growth and social harmony.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it all going too fast for you?
Are you having trouble keeping up with everything that's happening too quickly for you?
Doesn’t anyone really notice you?
Do you feel like you're being constantly overlooked or ignored by others?
Can’t you keep up the pace?
Are you struggling to match the speed or tempo of the situation or environment you're in?
Do we need to slow down for you?
Is the pace of the situation or environment too fast for you and does it require others to slow it down for you?
Well, sometimes you need to take some shit, you know
Sometimes you need to deal with difficult or unpleasant situations or take responsibility for your actions even if you don't want to.
It’s not all about you
The situation or environment doesn't solely revolve around you and your needs or desires.
I don’t care if it’s right or wrong
I don't base my decisions or actions solely on whether it's considered right or wrong by society.
But it’s not all about you
The situation or environment doesn't solely revolve around you and your needs or desires.
Contributed by Tyler E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.