Rotorelief Records, reissued in 2017 the first two mythical albums, eponymous from 1968 and "contact" from 1969
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Contrasting the flowery psychedelic rock music of the late-1960s, the New York City-based Silver Apples created an avant-garde sound based on little more than a homemade synthesizer (named the Simeon after their lead singer - Simeon) and an extensive drumkit, originally played by Dan Taylor. They reformed in the 1990s, making new records and playing live again.
Silver Apples were one of the first groups to employ electronic music techniques extensively within a rock idiom, and their minimalistic style, with its pulsing, driving beat and frequently discordant modality, anticipated not only the experimental electronic music and krautrock of the 1970's, but underground dance music and indie rock of the 1990s as well.
Lovefingers
Silver Apples Lyrics
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Waving sunbeams in the air
Weaving golden spells that run
Magic fingers through my hair
Green the sea that unfolds waves
Salty carpets flung on land
Foamy fingers seek out caves
Red the lips from which I sup
Rubies from the fleshy bowl
Fingers reach inside to cup
My heart and knead my love to soul
The lyrics to Silver Apples' song Lovefingers paint a vivid picture of the different sensations and emotions associated with love, using colors and imagery to convey the intensity of the experience. The opening lines describe the warm and comforting feeling of being enveloped by the sun's rays, which are portrayed as magical and almost tactile, as they weave their way through the singer's hair.
The second verse shifts to the sea, which is described as green and salty, with fingers of foam seeking out hidden caves where lovers can be alone. The ocean is a symbol of the vastness and unpredictability of love, as well as the allure of the unknown and the desire to explore it.
Finally, the last verse focuses on physical intimacy, with the lips portrayed as red like rubies, and the act of touching and caressing the singer's heart and soul. In this way, the lyrics suggest that love is not just an emotional or spiritual experience, but also a deeply physical one.
Overall, Lovefingers is a beautifully written and evocative song that captures the many facets of love, from its warmth and comfort to its mystery and excitement, and ultimately its power to connect us with others on multiple levels.
Line by Line Meaning
Mellow is the yellow sun
The sun shines gently and warmly
Waving sunbeams in the air
The sun's rays move and dance through the atmosphere
Weaving golden spells that run
The sun's light creates enchanting and captivating patterns
Magic fingers through my hair
The sun's rays feel like fingers gently caressing my hair
Green the sea that unfolds waves
The ocean is a vibrant shade of green and produces waves
Salty carpets flung on land
The saltwater washes up onto the shore and creates a carpet-like appearance
Foamy fingers seek out caves
The waves move and search for cavities in the rocks
Where lovers lie upon the sand
Couples often recline on the beach
Red the lips from which I sup
The artist drinks from lips that are vividly red
Rubies from the fleshy bowl
The mouth is like a bowl with red gems inside
Fingers reach inside to cup
The hand dips into the mouth and takes hold of something
My heart and knead my love to soul
The heart is touched and love becomes intertwined with the spirit
Contributed by Scarlett Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.