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.
Gold
Sol Seppy Lyrics
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But I don't want to go there with you
Oh, the sunset skies
Meant to blow your mind
And now your skin is gold
And the earth shall shine
Pour on, pour on what you need
Oh, the sunset goes
You should take what you can
And you might like the place where I have been
I don't want to go there with you
Sol Seppy's song "Gold" is a beautiful ballad that is open to interpretation. The lyrics speak about a person who has experienced something beautiful and magical but does not want to share it with someone else. The first two lines of the song, "And you might like the place where I have been, but I don't want to go there with you" suggest that the singer has been to a place worth visiting, but they do not wish to share their experience with someone else. The song then goes on to talk about the beauty of the sunset sky, which is meant to blow one's mind, and how it has turned the other person's skin into gold.
The singer then goes on to say, "Pour on, pour on what you need, you might like the taste of what you seek, oh the sunset goes, you should take what you can." This part of the lyrics could suggest that the person who has experienced the beauty of the place is advising the other person to go and experience it themselves. They are suggesting that the other person should take what they can and pursue what they seek, as the beauty of the sunset fades quickly. The final lines, "And you might like the place where I have been, I don't want to go there with you" suggest that the singer is content with the memories of their experience, and they do not want to revisit that place because it would be different with someone else.
Overall, the lyrics of Sol Seppy's "Gold" paint a vivid picture of a beautiful and magical place. The singer has experienced the beauty and has chosen to keep it to themselves. The lyrics also suggest a sense of impermanence, as if the beauty of the place was fleeting and may no longer exist in the way the singer remembered it.
Line by Line Meaning
And you might like the place where I have been
There's a place I've been that you may find appealing
But I don't want to go there with you
However, I don't want to experience it with you
Oh, the sunset skies
The beautiful skies during sunset
Meant to blow your mind
They're meant to impress and leave a lasting impression
And now your skin is gold
Now you've been able to take in enough of the sunset to give you a golden hue
And the earth shall shine
The world around you will seem brighter now
Pour on, pour on what you need
Go ahead and indulge in whatever will make you happy
You might like the taste of what you seek
You may find what you're looking for satisfying
Oh, the sunset goes
The sunset eventually fades away
You should take what you can
While it's here, take in everything you can
And you might like the place where I have been
I have a feeling you'll enjoy the place I've been
I don't want to go there with you
But I don't want to share that experience with you
Contributed by Alice P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.