The sound began on four track demos by the two founding members Faron Smith and Matt Blyth, following no set style. next to join the group were electronic artist Neil Lewis and multi-instrumentalist Duncan Allan. As a four piece they developed a bold live style and sound that set them apart from their peers.
Owing to the bands versatility and that they remain hard to classify in one camp or the other, has seen them play bills on both sides of the electronic/organic music spectrum, appearing alongside such diverse artists as Orbital, Errors, These Monsters, BLK JKS, Maybeshewill, Mammal Club, Grammatics, Vessels and The Longcut.
The band recently enlisted the percussive talents of ex Dawn of Chaos drummer Ben Alldred, adding a visceral edge to the sound. The band continue with various side-projects including Fulcrum4, Telemikus, Wheat-a-Beat, The Glint and Foxymoron. They have also been garnering respect as remixers, recently finishing a quintet of remixes for geordie super-band Maximo Park.
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Review: NARC Magazine
Words: Rob Sampson
RYOGA (EP)
By no means one of the leading lights in the north east, but why not?? Theyre really good.
This contains plenty of brilliant ideas and influences scattered throughout. Imagine mixing up some retro electronica with a bit of prog-rock and you'll be near the sound. It's a very good effort which deserves your attention. It's moody, atmospheric, glorious and challenging.
I cant stop dancing around to Ricky Got A Girlfriend, which places me somewhere between Air, Stakka Bo and a big fat Floyd guitar line. There's just so much going on here, so many different things to discover every time you listen. From the shimmering ethereal beauty of I Dont Know What I Did Last Summer, to the Daft Punk-esque stomp of the addictive Delorian Daze, there's something here for everyone.
Absolutely Fantastic.
New Beginning
Ryoga Lyrics
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続いていくよ未来
その真ん中に
両足で立ち
風向き 星空 耳澄ました
君の価値 分かる人の価値
何処よりも高い 旅の先
それでも翳し続け 得る 光
I tell you in your heart いつでも
君ならやれるさ
Thanks for everything 今
行こう Brand new day
背中に託すのは勇気さ
Thanks for everything ほら
誘う Brand new sun
You keep on going going go
You keep on going going go
New Beginning
New Beginning
New Beginning
New Beginning
築いてきた形
裸の自分の位置
絡まる気持ち
ゼロに戻して
リセットボタンを押してみるよ
君を抱きしめたその人は聞いた
「やるか？」「やるさ」君は応えた
重ねて重ねた 花の可能性
瓦礫に咲いて 「Hello「yeah～」」
I tell you in your heart いつでも
君を信じてるよ
Thanks for everything 今
行こう Brand new day
背中に光るのは笑顔さ
Thanks for everything ほら
誘う Brand new sun
You keep on going going go
You keep on going going go
わかってるよどこにいても
地球の上さ
心に突き立てた Flag
大きく掲げるよ
Thanks for everything 今
行こう Brand new day
背中に託すのは掌
Thanks for everything ほら
誘う Brand new sun
You keep on going going go
You keep on going going go
New Beginning
New Beginning
New Beginning
New Beginning
In "New Beginning," Ryoga sings about the journey of life and looking towards the future with optimism, even when faced with pain and setbacks. The opening lines, "I've walked along this journey, and the future continues on. In the middle of it all, with both feet on the ground, I listen intently to the direction of the wind and the sound of the stars," set the tone for the song's contemplative lyrics. Ryoga then goes on to emphasize the importance of recognizing one's worth and the value of those who truly appreciate us. While the journey may leave us wounded, it's important to keep striving towards the light and never give up on ourselves.
The chorus of "Thanks for everything now, let's go on a brand new day, what's trusting your courage to your back. Thanks for everything now, look out for a brand new sun, you keep on going going go, you keep on going going go" reinforces the idea of moving forward with positivity and gratitude. Ryoga also speaks to the vulnerability that comes with starting anew, as he sings about having to reset himself and his emotions at times. However, he ultimately finds solace in the people who believe in him, and the potential for beauty even amidst the rubble.
Line by Line Meaning
歩いて来た旅路
I've walked a long journey.
続いていくよ未来
The future is always coming.
その真ん中に
In the middle of that future,
両足で立ち
I stand on my two feet,
風向き 星空 耳澄ました
listening to the direction of the wind and stars.
君の価値 分かる人の価値
The value of you and those who understand you
何処よりも高い 旅の先
Is greater than anything on this journey.
人差し指についた傷と痛み
My wounds and pains on the finger I point with
それでも翳し続け 得る 光
keep me shadowed, but they allow me to achieve light.
I tell you in your heart いつでも
I always say something in my heart.
君ならやれるさ
You can always do it.
Thanks for everything 今
Thank you for everything now.
行こう Brand new day
Let's go, brand new day.
背中に託すのは勇気さ
Courage can be lent from behind.
Thanks for everything ほら
Now look, thank you for everything.
誘う Brand new sun
Inviting the brand new sun.
You keep on going going go
You need to keep going, going, go!
New Beginning
A new beginning is awaiting.
築いてきた形
What has been built up until now.
裸の自分の位置
The position of myself stripped bare.
絡まる気持ち
Entangled feelings,
ゼロに戻して
Can be reset to zero.
リセットボタンを押してみるよ
Press the reset button and try.
君を抱きしめたその人は聞いた
The person that embraced you and asked
「やるか？」「やるさ」君は応えた
You responded with, 'Can you do it?' 'Yes, I can do it.'
重ねて重ねた 花の可能性
The potential of the flowers that have been layered.
瓦礫に咲いて 「Hello「yeah～」」
Blooming in the rubble, saying 'Hello yeah~'
I tell you in your heart いつでも
I always tell you in your heart.
君を信じてるよ
I always believe in you.
背中に光るのは笑顔さ
What shines on your back is your smile.
わかってるよどこにいても
I understand you, no matter where you are,
地球の上さ
On this planet earth.
心に突き立てた Flag
The flag planted in my heart.
大きく掲げるよ
I'll raise it high.
背中に託すのは掌
I'll put my trust in my palms.
誘う Brand new sun
Inviting the brand new sun.
You keep on going going go
You need to keep going, going, go!
New Beginning
A new beginning is awaiting.
New Beginning
A new beginning is awaiting.
New Beginning
A new beginning is awaiting.
New Beginning
A new beginning is awaiting.
Writer(s): 井上 紗矢香, Cho Han Young, 井上 紗矢香
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