At sixteen, Sophie began writing music for television documentaries and swapping her vocal abilities for free studio time at the EMI studios in Australia. For the next few years, labels would approach her with offers, provided she shifted her image to fit their ideals and sing the pop songs their producers wrote. “Being irritatingly ideal at that time in my life, I politely declined and continued on my own path of exploration.” Here Sophie reached a peculiar juncture, and went to university with the intention of becoming a diplomat, believing she could be of better use in such a role. She soon shifted courses and was accepted into the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, where she studied contemporary composition and orchestration. In due course, she began making a name for herself as Australia’s improvising rock cellist, touring with numerous acts, though the position soon wore itself out, and Sophie decided it was time to move on.
She moved to the US at twenty-three, and not long after touch down received word that Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse had heard her music and wanted her to join up with them for their tour with Radiohead. Sophie obliged, and afterwards found herself contributing on Sparklehorse’s albums, Good Morning Spider and It’s A Wonderful Life.
After her time with Sparklehorse, Sophie continued pursuing numerous musical avenues, and eventually was able to afford moving to upstate New York, where she could finally set up a studio of her own, though even this conjured up it’s own burdens. “Having the luxury of my own studio was great, but without an engineer to stop me, I destroyed most of what I wrote. To my dismay, my beloved music was turning into a gargantuan mirror and I couldn't stand it. Barely any songs made it out alive; the studio was like a war zone.” Unbeknownst to her, a major change was approaching. One night, while Sophie was out, there was an explosion in her studio, which promptly melted every piece of gear she owned, taking the whole house with it. She relocated, and began rebuilding another studio from scratch, and it was here that Sol Seppy began to manifest itself.
“I couldn’t see myself putting out a record before this” says Sophie. The catalysts for The Bells of 1 2 had long been developing, but had taken time to firmly materialize into a cohesive vision, apparent on the record. As the sole voice and creator behind Sol Seppy, Sophie landed not only the role of writer and performer for The Bells of 1 2, but also that of engineer and producer, with some additional mixing duties by Paul Antonell; all in all, a very substantial task for one person to surmount. As a result, the record is a true testament to the kinetic power of one’s own emancipation from the weighty trials that come hand in hand with the creative gift. “There was a strange joy around these songs in the studio.” This haunting, yet uplifting underpinning permeates most of the songs on the record.
Sol Seppy, the venture born of a longing for some perhaps unrealizable escape, has returned upon itself with an internal response, bearing the title, The Bells of 1 2. It’s celestial romanticism glows in the enchanting vocals of Sophie, each track a channel to some uncanny territory. Slo Fuzz beckons with an affectionately plaintive chorus, wishing to fly away, bubbling over ethereal melody lines. Wonderland tells the story of an artist with the sinking feeling that a change will never come. Come Running is a curious ode to companionship. Enter 2 Human plays out as one of the most heartrending incitements in recent years. Each song is more than enough to get lost in.
This enchanting record has finally seen its completion, a benchmark for Sophie’s Sol Seppy, and a tribute to the unfolding of one artist’s spectacular vision. The Bells of 1 2 is prismatic by nature, with Sophie’s guiding light splitting into an wide array of sonic colors. “It’s the discovery of beauty that inspires me the most,” she says, clandestinely hinting at an endless impetus for the songs of Sol Seppy.
Answer to the Name of
Sol Seppy Lyrics
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Oh, you may fly away
We're so happy
Don't you cry
Gonna catch us a lullaby
Gonna catch us a lullaby
We're so happy
Gonna catch us a lullaby
Gonna catch us a lullaby
The lyrics to Sol Seppy's song "Answer to the Name of" seem to be expressing a feeling of contentment and peace. The singer acknowledges feeling something coming, but it doesn't seem to be something that is causing distress. In fact, they seem to invite it, suggesting that it will be okay. They also seem to address someone or something that may be leaving, telling them they can fly away and expressing happiness despite the departure. The repetition of the phrase "We're so happy, Don't you cry" emphasizes this contentment, possibly indicating that the departure is not a sad one or that everything will be okay. The idea of catching a lullaby suggests that there is something soothing and peaceful that they are seeking or hoping to experience, which is again reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "Gonna catch us a lullaby."
Overall, the lyrics seem to be expressing a sense of calm and peacefulness in the face of change or departure. The singer seems to be embracing the situation and welcoming whatever is to come with open arms.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel it coming and I feel ok
I sense something positive approaching and I am content with it
Oh, you may fly away
You have the freedom to leave if you so choose
We're so happy
We are filled with joy
Don't you cry
Do not shed tears
Gonna catch us a lullaby
We will capture a soothing and peaceful melody
Gonna catch us a lullaby
We will capture a soothing and peaceful melody
Contributed by Bella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.