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.
Music
Sol Seppy Lyrics
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As if I have new born
You take my hand
And show me worlds
As if I have never
Shut you out
Oh music
Always you look at me
As if we are the same
I am not worn
I have no stain
I am your wing of beauty
Oh music
Take me with you
Oh music
Take me with you
Always you move in me
As if we are the same
You take my hand
And show me worlds
As if I have never
Turn away from you
Oh music
Take me with you
To where we are just beginning
To where I have no name
To where it's all our wave
In Sol Seppy's song "Music", the singer speaks to music as if it is a person, describing the way it moves with them and takes their hand to show them new worlds. The lyrics suggest a deep connection between the singer and music, as if they are moving and experiencing things as one. The repeated chorus of "Oh music, take me with you" reinforces the idea that music serves as a guide or companion for the singer.
The repeated use of the phrase "as if" creates a sense of wonder and possibility, indicating that the singer sees music as a source of endless potential and discovery. The line "To where we are just beginning" highlights this idea of beginning again and again, experiencing the world through fresh eyes with the help of music. The final line, "To where it's all our wave", suggests that the singer feels a sense of unity or oneness with music, as if they are riding the same wave together.
Overall, "Music" is a poetic tribute to the power of music to inspire and transport us, and to the deep connection that can be formed between a listener and their favorite songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Always you move with me
You are a constant presence in my life, always accompanying me
As if I have new born
You treat me with the same wonder and care as a new baby
You take my hand
You guide and lead me through new experiences
And show me worlds
You reveal new and exciting aspects of life to me
As if I have never
Even though I may have shut you out or rejected you in the past
Shut you out
I have closed myself off from your influence or presence before
Oh music
The subject is addressing music directly
Take me with you
The subject wishes to be taken on a journey with music
Always you look at me
You see me in a way that makes me feel understood and accepted
As if we are the same
You recognize a connection between us that runs deep
I am not worn
You see me as still full of potential and possibility
I have no stain
I am pure and untainted in your eyes
I am your wing of beauty
I represent an aspect of beauty that you possess or create
Always you move in me
You exist inside of me, influencing and inspiring me
Turn away from you
I have intentionally ignored or rejected you before
To where we are just beginning
The subject wishes to start fresh with music, exploring new territory
To where I have no name
The subject desires to lose their sense of identity and merge with music
To where it's all our wave
The subject wishes for a complete union with music, where it becomes a shared experience
Contributed by Samantha F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@szomnambul
Always you move with me
As if I have new born
You take my hand
And show me worlds
As if I have never
Shut you out
Oh music
Take me with you
Always you look at me
As if we are the same
I am not worn
I have no stain
I am your wing of beauty
Oh music
Take me with you
Oh music
Take me with you
Always you move in me
As if we are the same
You take my hand
And show me worlds
As if I have never
Turn away from you
Oh music
Take me with you
To where we are just beginning
To where I have no name
To where it's all our wave
@stephenbyrneireland
Beautiful beautiful beautiful, great to hear this piece of music again and know Sol Seppy has something brewing again.
@suredudefroschgnarlish3882
So good ❤thank you🎉
@maisa96
We are one lucky few. Thank you Sol Seppy.
@kloddibrascanderbeg9823
Me plas zemra kur e degjoj ndihem bosh shum bosh i vetmuar sikur jam vetem un ne kte bot ... me braktisen gjith edhe pse u fala gjithmon dashuri dhe respekt 😔😔😔💔 ju pershendes Sol Seppy te kam degjuar gjithmon Allahu te bekoft AMIN 🤲💔
@szomnambul
Always you move with me
As if I have new born
You take my hand
And show me worlds
As if I have never
Shut you out
Oh music
Take me with you
Always you look at me
As if we are the same
I am not worn
I have no stain
I am your wing of beauty
Oh music
Take me with you
Oh music
Take me with you
Always you move in me
As if we are the same
You take my hand
And show me worlds
As if I have never
Turn away from you
Oh music
Take me with you
To where we are just beginning
To where I have no name
To where it's all our wave
@solseppyhome
Hi there, it's Sophie here (Sol Seppy). You can now pre purchase I.A.A.Y.A (my new album) on CD or digital download at www.solseppy.world ( not quite a website yet, but almost. ) Thank you everyone x
@CatherineWatinemusic
Mille mercis Sophie ... I've ordered and promoted .. So beautiful
@colinherrick184
purchased! with bated breath!
@Oerwaus-x
You entered me once long ago you are my vibration 🙏🏻🙌 Peace Bless!
@georgkaraka6167
Thank you Sofia 🌻