In September 2005, Santamonica finally released their first EP titled ‘189’ to stamp their name in the local music scene and as a warm up prior to the release of the bands full-length album. The EP includes three songs Please Say Yes, Sought and Found, and Serenade of Yellow Park which has a more acoustic, warm feeling than the songs in their upcoming debut album.
Other than the release of ‘189’ EP, they have played in many respectable gigs around Jakarta and Bandung, such as PL Fair, La Voila, and Indonesia’s biggest music festival Soundrenaline along with the country’s top bands and performers. From their inceptions, they have gathered fans both locally and overseas, thanks to their unique sound, dynamic live performance and exposures from websites like Myspace. They also took part in two compilation albums, Pop Shower (2003, Quince Records Japan) and Todays Of Yesterday (2005, Bad Sectors Records). Recently, Anindita also contributed in the latest album from shoegaze veterans Loveliescrushing which will be released sometime in 2007.
After two years of waiting, Santamonica’s full-length debut ‘Curiouser and Curiouser’, will be released in Indonesia, this November 2007, under Sinjitos Records (Joseph’s own records label). This album is a follow-up to the band’s EP ‘189’ which was already sold out (1,000 copies in limited release). In this album, Santamonica has shifted its musical direction from their patented bossa nova and indiepop sounds into an eclectic mixture of electro-pop, modern jazz, and progressive rock while their musical roots still remain intact.
They described their new sound as the musical version of a trip down to Alice in Wonderland, when listeners can expect a roller coaster of musical journey accompanied with the band’s trademark whimsical sounds. “The whole experience when listening to our music is quite eerie, yet I think it (our music) also possesses a beautiful quality in it” explains Anindita in one of the local radio interview. Their single ‘Wanderlust’ can be expected to hit radio stations shortly before the album’s release.
Santamonica's "Curiouser and Curiouser" is finally secured a Japanese release date on April 29, 2009. The album will be released by JVC/Victor Entertainment Inc. The Japanese version includes five songs that are previously only available in "Curiouser and Curiouser" Special Edition Album.
View the link here ( http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/-/Discography/A022423/VICP-64689.html ).
The songs are:
Curiouser and Curiouser
Better For Us Never
Wanderlust
Plain Song
Ribbons And Tie
Descent
Paper Dolls
Silent Society
The Boy With Stars In His Eyes
Fail To Bloom
Run
The Boy (Reprise)
Bobsessed
Reason
Tinkerwish
The Boy
Santamonica Lyrics
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Standing on stage
Capturing my heart as soon as his voice touching mind
When he smiles outshining every star in evening sky
Sending warmth throughout the coldest snow in winter night
Erasing doubt lies in maiden's heart, ooh he's gentle with his wand
The boy with stars in his eyes
Standing on stage
When he smiles outshining every star in evening sky
Sending warmth throughout the coldest snow in winter night
Erasing doubt lies in maiden's heart, ooh he's gentle with his wand
What to say, you amazed me
Standing on stage unawared of my feeling for him
Capturing my heart as soon as his voice touching mind
The lyrics of Santamonica's song "The Boy with Stars in His Eyes" paint the picture of an enchanting performer on stage, who captures the attention and heart of the singer. The boy's voice is described as touching the mind, and his smile outshines the stars in the evening sky, spreading warmth even in the coldest of winter nights. The lyrics suggest that the boy erases any doubts or insecurities from the maiden's heart, and his gentle demeanor is contrasted with the powerful wand he wields as he captures the hearts of his audience.
The song seems to convey a sense of awe and admiration for the power of music and performance, and how it can transcend barriers and touch people's hearts. The lyrics also hint at the idea of unrequited love, with the singer standing in the audience feeling amazed and captivated by the boy on stage, but unsure if those feelings are reciprocated. The overall tone of the song is dreamy and romantic, with a sense of magical wonder that adds to the imagery of the boy with stars in his eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
The boy with stars in his eyes
The singer is describing the boy on stage who has a dreamy and determined look in his eyes.
Standing on stage
The boy is performing in front of an audience.
Capturing my heart as soon as his voice touching mind
The singer is mesmerized by the boy's voice and feels an instant attraction towards him.
When he smiles outshining every star in evening sky
The boy's smile is so bright and charming that it outshines even the stars in the sky.
Sending warmth throughout the coldest snow in winter night
The boy's warmth and positivity have the power to melt even the coldest and most difficult situations.
Erasing doubt lies in maiden's heart, ooh he's gentle with his wand
The boy has the power to erase any doubts or fears in the singer's heart, and he does so in a gentle and kind way.
What to say, you amazed me
The singer is at a loss for words because she is so amazed by the boy's talent and charm.
Standing on stage unawared of my feeling for him
The boy is unaware of the singer's feelings towards him as he performs on stage.
Capturing my heart as soon as his voice touching mind
The singer's heart is captured by the boy's voice as soon as she hears it.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOSEPH SARYUF
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