1) Sleep is an American doom… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists titled Sleep;
1) Sleep is an American doom metal power trio from San Jose, California. The band earned critical and record label attention early in its career. Critic Eduardo Rivadavia describes them as "perhaps the ultimate stoner rock band" and notes they exerted a strong influence on heavy metal in the 1990s. However, conflict with its record company contributed to Sleep's breakup by the end of the decade. The band reformed in 2009 and has played sporadic live dates internationally since. In 2018, Sleep released their fourth and comeback album, The Sciences, to critical acclaim.
Sleep evolved in the early 1990s from the band Asbestosdeath, which was established by vocalist/bassist Al Cisneros, drummer Chris Hakius, and guitarist Tom Choi. Asbestosdeath expanded to a quartet with the introduction of Matt Pike on guitar, and recorded two singles - "Dejection" for Profane Existence and the self-released "Unclean". Choi departed, and would later found Operator Generator, It Is I, Noothgrush, and Las Vegas' Black Jetts. Asbestosdeath recruited Justin Marler as replacement and the band adopted the new name, Sleep.
Sleep has used cannabis-influenced imagery since the release of their second album. In an interview about the making of Jerusalem, Matt Pike acknowledged that the band spent "a lot" of their label advance on cannabis, and "a lot of time." Pike also said that about $75,000 was spent on customized amplifiers so the album would have numerous tone layers.
2) Sleep is an experimental avant-garde group from New Zealand. Members are: Kim Pieters (Dadamah, Flies Inside The Sun, Rain), Peter Stapleton (Dadamah, The Pin Group, The Terminals, Flies Inside The Sun), and Susan Ballard. Also sometimes Nathan Thompson (Sandoz Lab Technicians) included. They released two albums; Enfolded In Luxury (1999) and Ghostwriting (2001), both on Metonymic label. Their music can be categorized as "free noise" or "free improvisation" as well.
3) Sleep is a melodic hardcore punk band from Brighton, UK. They were only active from 89-91. They release a 7" in 1990 and an LP entitled "Cat And Mouse" in 1991. Both were released on Meantime Records. They featured two members of indie punk band Knownothing.
4) Sleep is the name of a Harsh Noise Wall project. They released a split cassette with Authority.
5) Sleep is the name of an Australian electronic music producer. Main body of works center around long ambient "sleep"-style productions, but also has done some more techno influenced tracks (see: Stalker Remixes). Released via the Polybonk netlabel.
6) Sleep is a hip hop artist and member of The Chicharones along with Josh Martinez. As a solo artist he has released Riot by Candlelight, Christopher, and Hesitation Wounds. As a member of The Chicharones he has released When Pigs Fly, Boss Hogs EP, and Swine Country.
Sleep grew up in the old-school Mexican community of Farmington, NM. By the age of 9 he was writing and performing his own raps. Fast forward 20 years or so…he’s now married with a 14 year old daughter, a 20 month old son, and a new album that incubated in a pressure cooker for three years. It is called “Hesitation Wounds.”
Co-founder the Oldominion crew, a conglomerate of hip-hop artists based out of the Pacific Northwest, Sleep and his people have been putting it down for Seattle and Portland for the past decade. Sleep first made a name for himself with his lighting-quick delivery and dominant stage presence, but after releasing two solo albums (Riot by Candlelight, Christopher) it was the strength of his song writing that earned him a devout following in the underground scene.
Dragonaut
Sleep Lyrics
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Flap the wings under Mars red sky
The reptile pushes itself out into space
Leaving behind the human race
Swim inside the solar seas
The nebula cries out to me
Passing where I've gone before
Ride the dragon toward the crimson eye
Flap the wings under Mars red sky
The song "Dragonaut" by Sleep begins with the imagery of a ride on a dragon. The lyrics describe the act of soaring through the cosmos towards an unknown destination. The imagery of a dragon is particularly potent as it is a mythical creature that represents power and strength. The first line "Ride the dragon toward the crimson eye" can be interpreted to mean that the dragon serves as a mode of transportation as well as a guide towards the goal. The second line "Flap the wings under Mars red sky" establishes the setting of the journey - a red sky orbiting Mars. The lyrics go on to describe the reptile (the dragon) traveling through space and leaving the human race behind, suggesting that the journey is one of escape from the mundane realities of daily life.
The second half of the song moves towards a more introspective and philosophical tone as the lyrics describe swimming through the "solar seas" and being called by the "Nebula". The imagery of the "crimson door" suggests a threshold, perhaps a stage of enlightenment or understanding. Throughout the song, there is a sense of journey towards an unknown and mysterious destination, leaving behind the norms of society and embracing a new reality. The juxtaposition of mythical creatures and space imagery creates a world that is simultaneously familiar and foreign, inviting the listener to join the singer on the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Ride the dragon toward the crimson eye
Mount the dragon and head towards the flaming red destination
Flap the wings under Mars red sky
Flapping the dragon's wings against the backdrop of the red celestial body
The reptile pushes itself out into space
The dragon propels itself into the vastness of the universe
Leaving behind, the human race
Abandoning the human world and its troubles in pursuit of adventure
Swim inside the solar seas
Diving into the vast cosmic ocean of stars and planets
The Nebula cries out to me
The nebula emits a cosmic resonance, beckoning to the explorer
Passing where I've gone before
Traversing the cosmic expanse, returning to familiar sights
I fly through the crimson door
I soar towards the fiery gateway, ready for whatever lies ahead
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alberto Cisneros, Chris Hakius, Matthew Lance Pike
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@bertmclin
Ride the dragon toward the crimson eye
Flap the wings under Mars' red sky
The reptile pushes itself out into space
Leaving behind the human race
Swim inside the solar seas
The Nebula cries out to me
Passing where I've gone before
I fly on through the crimson door
Ride the dragon toward the crimson eye
Flap the wings under Mars red sky
@edgeharper5929
I'm beginning to suspect these gentlemen may be under the influence of marijuana cigarettes...
@ericleighton7565
LMFAO!!!!
@johnathonmcdaniel751
Never!
@elieattie
How dare you slander the name of gentelmen with such claims.
@evan1757
Edge Harper or brownies
@sydrevers9418
Edge Harper I fell like I am when listening to this
@Ignominal
8 or so hours of Sleep a day is a necessity for all mankind!
@realsaetiafan2868
So, what your saying is that we should listen to about three sleep songs a day
@patrickoconnor2760
Now I have milk in my sinuses...thanks for that :)
@e.hernandez6422
lol