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Side Liner began as a project in 2004 by Nick Miamis in Athens, Greece to explore the emotional side of music and give shape to the events of the day. His music is best noted for the continuous flow of thought it creates, often visually stimulating and evocative of a particular mood -- without the jarring interruptions of so much of today's electronic and chillout music.
The sounds created by Nick in his studio by the sea are heartfelt expressions of his concerns for the future -- whatever it may bring.
Side liner has released 13 full albums: “Emotional Diving” (2006), “Once Upon A Time” (2007), “My Guardian Angel” (2008) ,”Crying Cities” (2009), ”Missing Pieces Of A Puzzle” (2009) , "Human Recycle" (2010), "Dream Stealers (2011), ”Missing Pieces Of A Puzzle 2” (2012), "I A Bird Now" (2012) , "Missing Pieces Of A Puzzle 3 (2013, "9 Years Side Liner" (2013), "Water Everywhere" (2013), "Missing Pieces Of A Puzzle 4" (2013) all through Cosmicleaf Records.
Miamis often releases "beta" versions of a track through Last.fm and other music channels on the web to get feedback from the public before finalizing an album. He personally reads and often responds to the feedback he receives through "shouts". His broken English is testament to his desire to get everything he does "just right", and the final production is usually flawless.
The critics have taken note of the body of work from Miamis and have begun to help spread the word-- or the music. As Groove Magazine perfectly described, "Side Liner's music is a journey through sublime textures that hopscotch between comforting warmth and oblique menace. Running the gamut from ambient to breaks, (the music) soars through dreamy soundscapes where Side Liner's chilling vision of the future collides head-on with the realities of a perplexing modern world."
Nick Miamis began releasing his music in 1999, his first record deal with Discobole Records. Under various names before Side Liner project, his work was mostly considered "trance". Miamis has created or produced over 240 tracks, covering 85 releases -some of whom were on "chillout" compilations as well as his own albums. He is also the label manager of Cosmicleaf Records.
Dreamer
Side Liner Lyrics
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I am a traveler at heart,
Inside the picture that was drawn,
Despondent masterpiece of art
I know the pain of farewell,
And happiness is just a dream,
Just like a pearl in a shell,
I know I am just a star,
Amongst so many in the sky,
I glow softly from afar,
I live inside the cosmic eye
I am inside my own trance,
I found peace within this spell,
And God gave me another chance,
I heard His voice, I heard it well.
The lyrics to Side Liner's song Dreamer convey a sense of wanderlust and detachment from the world. The singer describes themselves as a traveler at heart, always moving forward without ever truly settling down. The picture that they are a part of is described as a "despondent masterpiece of art," perhaps implying that the singer recognizes the beauty in the world despite its flaws and struggles.
The following lines suggest that the singer has experienced both joy and sorrow in their travels. They know the pain of saying goodbye to those they have met along the way, and happiness seems to be an elusive concept to them. The pearl in a shell metaphor creates a sense of closed-offness or inaccessibility, perhaps indicating that the singer feels isolated from those around them.
Despite this isolation, the singer recognizes their place in the universe. They are just one star amongst many, but they still shine softly and are a part of the cosmic eye. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer has found peace and contentment within themselves, and perhaps even with a higher power. They are in their own trance, and have been given another chance at life after hearing God's voice.
Overall, the song Dreamer invites the listener to reflect on their own experiences of travel and isolation, and encourages them to find peace and contentment within themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep on moving, on and on,
I am always striving and pushing forward,
I am a traveler at heart,
I have a natural desire to explore and discover,
Inside the picture that was drawn,
I am a part of a larger picture or plan,
Despondent masterpiece of art
The bigger picture may be sad, but it is still a well-crafted work of art,
I know the pain of farewell,
I am familiar with the sadness of saying goodbye,
And happiness is just a dream,
Even though I wish for happiness, it feels just out of reach,
Just like a pearl in a shell,
I feel hidden and unseen, like a pearl inside a shell,
I am unknown and unseen
I feel like I am not noticed or recognized by others,
I know I am just a star,
I understand that I am just one small part of a larger universe,
Amongst so many in the sky,
There are countless others like me out there,
I glow softly from afar,
Even though I may not be very prominent, I still shine my light,
I live inside the cosmic eye
I am a part of the greater universe and all that it encompasses,
I am inside my own trance,
I am in my own state of mind and am deeply focused,
I found peace within this spell,
I have found inner peace and contentment through my state of mind,
And God gave me another chance,
I have been given the opportunity to continue living and growing,
I heard His voice, I heard it well.
I feel a strong spiritual connection and have heard divine guidance,
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kerensa Stephens, Nikolaos Miamis, Sergey Severin Alexandrovich
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
FUZZY2U2
Great effect... so many of these are so boring especially the ones with just a picture... great tune also... thanks... :)
Ben C Schmitt
very impressive ! fulscreen hi vol !! beeeeeeeeg like absolutely underrated