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”.
Sites: MusicBrainz, Wikipedia, Facebook, MySpace and http://PsyAviah.com
Ok
Psy'Aviah Lyrics
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Smoothly gently quietly
'cause everything's going ok,
Everything's, ahaa
Tada, ok
Tada, ahaa
Ok, ok
Tada
No one knows what it feels like,
No one knows how it feels,
No one knows how I feel
Being broken,
Inside ruptured, soaking,
Wet of sweat, but ok,
Never mind problems creeping
Keep me awake
Ok, ok
Tada, ahaa
Ok, ok
Tada, ahaa
No one knows what it feels like,
No one knows how it feels,
No one knows how I feel
The lyrics to Psy'Aviah's song OK speak to the experience of feeling broken and struggling internally, while appearing outwardly like everything is "smoothly gently quietly" and "ok." The repetition of the word "ok" throughout the song serves to emphasize this theme of putting on a façade for the world.
The lines "no one knows what it feels like, no one knows how it feels, no one knows how I feel" further highlight the idea of feeling isolated and misunderstood, even though one may be surrounded by others. The stanza "Being broken, inside ruptured, soaking, wet of sweat" paints a vivid picture of the physical and emotional toll that inner turmoil can have.
Overall, the song OK is a poignant reminder that appearances can be deceiving and that it's important to recognize and support those who may be struggling silently.
Line by Line Meaning
Ok, everything's going ok,
All is good and running smoothly for me.
Smoothly gently quietly
My life is currently calm and peaceful.
'cause everything's going ok,
Everything is in order in my life.
Everything's, ahaa
Things are going well and I'm happy about it.
Tada, ok
Everything looks and feels fine.
Tada, ahaa
I'm content with how everything is right now.
Ok, ok
Everything is fine and I'm not worried about anything.
Tada
Life is good and I'm enjoying it.
No one knows what it feels like,
I'm dealing with something that no one else can understand.
No one knows how it feels,
The pain I'm experiencing is unique to me.
No one knows how I feel
My emotions and struggles are personal and not easily understood by others.
Being broken,
I feel wounded and hurt in some way.
Inside ruptured, soaking,
My emotional pain is intense and overwhelming.
Wet of sweat, but ok,
Despite the pain, I'm still functioning and keeping it together.
Never mind problems creeping
Even though there are issues in my life, I'm able to push them aside and keep going.
Keep me awake
My struggles are causing me to lose sleep.
Ok, ok
But overall, things are still good.
Tada, ahaa
I'm hopeful for the future, despite the pain I'm feeling.
Ok, ok
Everything is still fine.
Tada, ahaa
And I'm still content with how things are going.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Emélie Nicolaï, Yves Schelpe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Psy'Aviah
I hear you!
--- ON "FEELING UNDERSTOOD":
"I often think lots of people know how it feels."
=> Yes, and no. Sometimes there are situations people genuinely don't understand your struggle, and then you can take that sentence in the lyrics at face value. But, it's also inner speech, "no one knows how it feels, no one knows how I feel" conveying an inner dialogue and a spiraling effect of making yourself believe no one will be able to help or understand you, as indeed society likes to push it away. A thing you indeed pointed out too.
--- ON "HELPING THE OTHER":
"We do care we hurt as well. But we feel we are powerless to help others when we can't help oursleves."
=> Help lies in the small things. Listening can be a big help, making time and space. Whilst you might not be able to solve the issue, it may mean a lot if you take the time to genuinely listen. So I feel that goes a long way already. It makes an invisible person visible again.
I'd also say that in the words of Levinas a lot can be found on what he calls "the small goodness" aka "a little kindness". I'll leave you with this: "the "small goodness" from one person to his fellowman is lost and deformed as soon as it seeks organization and universality and system, as soon as it opts for doctrine, a treatise of politics and theology, a party, a state, and even a church. Yet it remains the sole refuge of the good in being. Unbeaten, it undergoes the violence of evil, which, as small goodness, it can neither vanquish nor drive out. A little kindness going only from man to man, not crossing distances to get to the places where events and forces unfold! A remarkable utopia of the good or the secret of its beyond".
--- THANKS for leaving the comment and talking about this all. It is relevant and important we think, hence why we wrote a song about it.
Rasa Jackaityte
This is one of those tracks that I can just listen to an infinite amount of times and always love it completely.
Psy'Aviah
thx Rasa <3
Apostolos Kolovos
It is the most melancholic song I have ever heard. It is like you see an open soul full of pain. PSY'AVIAH were there and caught this moment.
Psy'Aviah
thanks for the kind words
Apostolos Kolovos
It's just what I feel listening this masterpiece.
Lynn Sullivan
this band is so UNDERRATED, sincerely speaking..
Talonsuomi
This is such a beautiful song. It contrasts with the rest of the upbeat songs on the album, and it took me completely by surprise. It's really touching
Apostolos Kolovos
It's not a song it's a wonderful experience!
tenchu13g4l
Simple, yet deep. Sad, yet uplifting... music like this doesn't really need a comment, the music says it all. (on the other hand if no-one commented...). Just keep up the good work. /me likes
Joanna Swanson
Cannot stop listening it at least once per day.