On graduating in 2010 from Birmingham Conservatoire with a degree in Classical & Contemporary Music Composition, Raffertie had already become established in the world of electronic music. Recognised as both a producer and DJ he has a reputation for performances filled with a dynamic energy that saw him play across Europe from Fabric to Space as well as festivals Glastonbury and Bestival before he had graduated.
Raffertie has experimented with numerous styles, displaying the depth of his production skill across releases for Planet Mu, Black Acre, Super Recordings, Domino, Atlantic, Moshi Moshi and Ninja Tune for which he has received accolades from Simon Reynolds, Huw Stephens and Mary Anne Hobbes.
Hobbes first championed Raffertie when he did a session for her on 7 January 2008 on her BBC Radio 1 Experimental show. He also did another session on BBC Radio 1 for Rob Da Bank in June 2009.
In April 2009, Raffertie's first remix of the Scottish act Franz Ferdinand "No You Girls" (the original reached No. 22 in the UK Singles Chart) was released on Domino. Also, in 2009 Raffertie played at Glade Festival and his track "Do dat" featured on A Trak's Fabric Live 45 mix in March.
"7th dimension," released on Planet Mu, was record of the week on Nick Grimshaw's show on BBC Radio 1 for the week of 18 January 2010.
After graduating in 2010, Raffertie founded Super Recordings and, in 2011, signed a record deal with independent UK record label, Ninja Tune.
"Visual Acuity EP," his first physical release for Ninja Tune was record of the week on Nick Grimshaw's show on BBC Radio 1, who described it as "Crazy, but so, so good." It also received airplay from Rob Da Bank, Lauren Laverne, Huw Stephens, Jen Long and Mary Anne Hobbs.
The debut album Sleep of Reason was released in August 2013 on Ninja Tune.
Window Out
Raffertie Lyrics
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Fix me
The lyrics of Raffertie's song "Window Out" are abstract and open to interpretation, but they seem to suggest a search for something or someone to provide guidance or support. The word "faith" evokes religious or spiritual belief, while "faintly" and "vaguely" suggest uncertainty or doubt. The phrase "fix me" could be a plea for help or a desire to be healed.
The song itself is a blend of electronic and acoustic sounds, with pulsing beats and distorted vocals layered over piano chords and atmospheric synths. The rhythm occasionally drops out, leaving space for ethereal harmonies and whispered lyrics. The overall effect is dreamlike and introspective, inviting the listener to delve into their own emotional landscape.
Line by Line Meaning
Faith, faintly, vaguely
I have a slight hope or belief, but it is not strong and I am uncertain or unclear about it.
Fix me
Help me, heal me or make me whole again, as there is something broken within me.
See my shame, can't hide it
I feel embarrassed and exposed about something, and I am unable to conceal or mask it from others.
Wear my shadow inside me
I carry a dark part of myself that haunts me constantly and is a part of me that I cannot escape.
Waiting for someone to know me
I am looking for someone who can truly understand me and see me for who I am, but I have yet to find that person.
Spend all my time here
I am stuck in this place, and I am not able to move on or progress with my life.
Looking through the window out
I am searching for a way out of this situation or place that I am currently in, and I am peering through the window for a glimpse of escape or freedom.
See you looking through the window out
I notice that you too are searching for a path out of this place, and I sense a connection with you in this shared desire for something more.
Music in my ears, in between fears
Listening to music helps me cope with my fears and anxieties by providing a comforting escape from reality.
Wanna leave, wanna stay
I am torn between wanting to move on from this place and wanting to stay for fear of the unknown or leaving behind what is familiar.
Nothing left to do or say
I feel helpless and powerless to change my circumstances, and there is nothing else I can do or say to improve the situation.
Looking through the window out
I am still searching for a way out, hoping to find a new beginning or a brighter future outside of this place and situation.
Contributed by Eliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bernardine Doh
This tune is top on my gym playlist!! Getz in my head and I stay there for the whole duration.