1994 saw Ski join ex-label mates Galliano as keyboard player. His relationship with the band grew, culminating in him co-writing and co-producing their final album '4'. The next few years saw Ski develop his writing & production skills further including writing sessions with Incognito and the release of the club classic 'Justify' on Bob Jones' short lived yet much missed Black on Black label. Ski also contributed tracks to a unique global collaborative project called 'Sun Sun'. This featured exclusive material from some the finest exponents of alternative contemporary dance music including DJ Cam, Bob Sinclair, Kruder & Dorfmeister and DJ Die. It was Ski's contribution, a deep & funky rolling number called 'Montreux a Marseilles' that brought him to the attention of Sony Columbia. They immediately signed him up and he recorded a version of the late Joe Henderson's jazz classic 'Tress Cun Deo La' featuring the vocal talents of Valerie Etienne. This was well received throughout Europe and it caught the ears of Philly's very own aqua boogie monster, King Britt, who supplied a beautiful remix.
Ski followed this with the release of his debut album 'Life Changes'. The album showed Ski as a true musical polymath, embracing influences and inspiration from house, disco, electro, jazz, soul and funk. 'Life Changes' is the distillation of musical experience, innovation, absorption and adventure.
Over the next couple of years Ski went on to persue his passion for remixing and writing. High profile reworks of tracks such as 'I can See the Future' by Incognito (Talkin Loud), 'American Dream' by Jakata (MOS) and 'Freak Like Me' by The Sugababes (Island) firmly established Ski as a true Nu-Jazz innovator and lead to countless remix offers.
Not one to stick to studio productions alone, Ski has provided his keyboard talents for many different bands such as Earl Zinger, 2 Banks Of 4, The Bays and even a brief spell with Kylie Minogue! ...and of course not forgetting playing his own gigs all around Europe, most recently at Cargo in London for Gilles Peterson's Glenfiddich Independent Mix. Ski is also not averse to spinning the odd record or two and has played at clubs across London and Tokyo.
For his second (and most recent) album 'Rising Son' in 2005, Ski teamed up with Bluey and DJ Venom to produce an intoxicating blend of classic Old skool house to Nu skool soul and uplifting funktronica. It features Amp Fiddler on 2 cuts, Chi Turner on 3 cuts, Tony Momrelle and Earl Zinger and Valerie Etienne. It was initially released in Japan on Pony Canyon and later worldwide on BBE.
Most recently Ski has completed a new project under the guise of Ayota. Initially inspired by a Japanese friend's book of Poetry entitled Helicopter Flying In A Cloudy Sky, Ski wrote soundtracks to three of the poems. This quickly developed into an album project continuing a Japanese ambient theme. The result is 'Helicopter Cuts'. Ski had the opportunity to showcase the album live at last year's Big Chill festival and the album is due for release on Third Ear Records in 2007.
So Beautiful
Ski Oakenfull Lyrics
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Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful
Let's hang around the world
Keep your feet and U gonna be alright with me
Hold your head see above and below the clouds yeah
The weather's changin', ain't nothing to it ya'll
Meet me around the way
What's on your mind?
Me, I'm just here to be here 4 U
Everything else is love, life, and right now
Truly havin' fun yeah, U know the thing about it is
Havin' fun, it's what it is and
U know how and what I love about U most is that
U know how to hold your soul
It's Beautiful
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful
Let's hang around the world
Keep your feet and U gonna be alright with me
Hold your head see above or below the clouds yeah
The weather's changin', ain't nothing to it ya'll
Meet me around the way
Breakfast or coffee or teatime
What's on your mind?
Me, I'm just here to be here 4 U
Everything else is love life and right now
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful
It's on the right to life, yeah
It's alright
Like the birds and the bees
Like the sun through the trees
Stormy clouds on the run
People just having fun
It's alright
Let's hang around the world
Keep your feet and U gonna be alright with me
Hold your head see above or below the clouds yeah
The weather's changin', ain't nothing to it ya'll
Meet me around the way
Breakfast or coffee or teatime
What's on your mind?
Me, I'm just here to be with U
Everything else is love, life and right now
Truly havin' fun yeah, U know the thing about it is
Havin' fun, it's what it is
What I love about U is how to hold your soul
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful
Alright, Alright, Alright, Alright
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful
The lyrics to Ski Oakenfull's song "So Beautiful" convey a message of positivity, love, and enjoying the present moment. The repetition of the word "beautiful" reinforces the idea of finding beauty in life and appreciating the small joys that surround us.
The song begins by suggesting that by embracing the world and keeping our feet grounded, we can find happiness. It encourages the listener to look above and below the clouds, symbolizing both the highs and lows of life, and to not be discouraged by changes in the weather. The lyrics emphasize the importance of connection and companionship, suggesting meeting for breakfast, coffee, or teatime to simply be in each other's presence. The songwriter expresses the desire to be there for the listener and highlights the beauty of their soul.
The chorus repeats the word "beautiful" as a celebration of the natural and joyful elements of life. It acknowledges that life has its challenges, but ultimately, everything will be alright. The mention of birds, bees, and the sun through the trees represents the harmony and beauty of nature. The song ends with a reaffirmation of the positive outlook and the recognition of the beauty within the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's hang around the world
Let's explore and experience all that the world has to offer
Keep your feet and U gonna be alright with me
As long as you stay grounded and true to yourself, everything will be okay when you're with me
Hold your head see above and below the clouds yeah
Stay positive and keep perspective, looking beyond the challenges and difficulties in life
The weather's changin', ain't nothing to it ya'll
Life is constantly changing, and it's not something to be worried about or afraid of
Meet me around the way
Let's meet up and spend time together
Breakfast or coffee or teatime
We can meet for any meal or simply have a chat over coffee or tea
What's on your mind?
Tell me what you're thinking and feeling
Me, I'm just here to be here 4 U
I'm here to support and be there for you
Everything else is love, life, and right now
All other aspects of life are encompassed by the present moment and the love we share
Truly havin' fun yeah, U know the thing about it is
Real joy comes from embracing the present moment and finding happiness in simple pleasures
Havin' fun, it's what it is and
Having fun is the essence of life, and that's what truly matters
U know how and what I love about U most is that
One of the things I cherish most about you is how you carry yourself and your soul
U know how to hold your soul
You possess the strength and resilience to protect and nurture your inner being
It's on the right to life, yeah
This is about embracing the true essence and purpose of life
It's alright
Everything is okay and as it should be
Like the birds and the bees
Just like the natural world operates harmoniously, so should we
Like the sun through the trees
Radiate warmth and positivity through whatever challenges you may face
Stormy clouds on the run
Difficulties and hardships will pass, just like stormy clouds eventually disperse
People just having fun
People finding joy and happiness in simple experiences and interactions
It's on the right to life, yeah
This is about embracing the true essence and purpose of life
Let's hang around the world
Let's explore and experience all that the world has to offer
Keep your feet and U gonna be alright with me
As long as you stay grounded and true to yourself, everything will be okay when you're with me
Hold your head see above or below the clouds yeah
Stay positive and keep perspective, looking beyond the challenges and difficulties in life
The weather's changin', ain't nothing to it ya'll
Life is constantly changing, and it's not something to be worried about or afraid of
Meet me around the way
Let's meet up and spend time together
Breakfast or coffee or teatime
We can meet for any meal or simply have a chat over coffee or tea
What's on your mind?
Tell me what you're thinking and feeling
Me, I'm just here to be with U
I'm here to support and be there for you
Everything else is love, life and right now
All other aspects of life are encompassed by the present moment and the love we share
Truly havin' fun yeah, U know the thing about it is
Real joy comes from embracing the present moment and finding happiness in simple pleasures
Havin' fun, it's what it is
Having fun is the essence of life, and that's what truly matters
What I love about U is how to hold your soul
One of the things I cherish most about you is how you carry yourself and your soul
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful
You possess a beauty that is beyond words
Alright, Alright, Alright, Alright
Everything is okay and as it should be
Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful
You possess a beauty that is beyond words
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Chi Turner, Daniel Maunick, Dominic Oakenfull, Edouard Maunick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MARIO MUSICMAN MOYA
Inspiring music to my soul!!!! Love it man!!!
quodliber
There was a time I couldn't stop watching/listening to it. And at the end I bought the album. Poisoning!
jonsilence
Beautiful indeed...Ski..lways tasty, sexy, mindful...in a class all his own.
PLP Pierre-Luc
Just Gorgeoussssssssss!!!!! :)))))
Keith Miller
I think the video is very cool with this song {-: ))))
Alvin Shavers
worst video i've ever seen in my life. wow. great song!