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.
Don't Sock The Tryer
Sol Seppy Lyrics
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But I probably should wait till tomorrow
'Cause everybody looks me untidily
Don't sock the treer
It's only fair
It's only fair
The lyrics of Sol Seppy's song "Don't Sock The Tryer" talks about the struggle of someone who wants to express themselves through singing, but feels discouraged because of how others perceive them. The first two lines imply that the singer has a desire to sing, but is conscious of being judged by others. The line "But I probably should wait till tomorrow" suggests that the singer lacks confidence in their ability to sing and hopes to improve their skills before confidently performing in front of others.
The subsequent lines "Cause everybody looks me untidily" could signify the singer's self-consciousness about their appearance, facial expression or nervousness when singing. The phrase "Don't sock the treer, it's only fair" invokes imagery that the singer is a tree and the people trying to knock it down are the ones who are not giving it a chance. It's a plea for tolerance and encouragement, perhaps aimed at whoever or whatever is trying to bring them down, to give them a chance to grow at their own pace.
The song overall emphasizes the message of resilience and not giving up despite facing criticism or negativity from others. It tells the listeners to be kind and understanding towards others' abilities and to promote diversity instead of bringing others down.
Line by Line Meaning
like to sing but I can sing my heart out
I have a passion for singing, and I put all my heart into it when I do.
But I probably should wait till tomorrow
However, I understand that there are times when I should hold back and wait for a better opportunity to showcase my talents.
'Cause everybody looks me untidily
This might be because of the way I present myself to the world - I may not be putting my best foot forward and this may cause people to underestimate me.
Don't sock the treer
Don't belittle or bring people down for trying, even if they may not be successful.
It's only fair
It's important to treat others with respect and give them a fair chance to pursue their dreams and passions.
Contributed by Evelyn K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.