After a while bassplayer Marcus Hedkvist joined the band. The band recorded a song "Tear us apart" for cd-complication "She's got the beat". A selftitled 6-track demo was released shortly after.
After have tried some different bandconstallations and the loss of two drummerboys to Norway, Solitude & Company finally found a steady foundation to work with when Sara Anderson, a pianist, and David Franzén, drums, joined the band. Marcus Hedkvist left the band in May 05.
The sound of Solitude & Company has gone from beeing melancolic jazzpop to become sweet popsongs and romantic outbursts.
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Solitude & Company Lyrics
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Fire, light and start the clock, the time a 'rolling
A noise from the blast
Water, stone, and so much more
To make a world for you to come
What about life then?
Astral tides sang
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Lake, a golden lake
A sea of jade
What about life?
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
A star too small, a pulsar's call
Auroras in the edge of Oort, a cloud is crying
Dust waterfall
Time goes slow and time goes fast
Drawing hours that seem like scars
What about life?
Astral tides sang
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
The opening lines of the song speak of a new beginning, as a "place to be is almost born." The imagery of fire, light, and the ticking of a clock symbolizes the start of something significant. The mention of a "noise from the blast" can be interpreted as a sudden and impactful change taking place.
The lyrics then delve into the elements of nature, with mentions of water, stone, and the creation of a world for someone to inhabit. The question "What about life then?" raises existential ponderings on existence and the purpose behind the unfolding of events. The reference to "astral tides" suggests cosmic forces at play in shaping the world.
The repetition of "Ah ah ah" serves as a melodic interlude, perhaps reflecting a sense of wonder and awe at the beauty and complexity of the universe. The imagery of a "golden lake" and a "sea of jade" evokes visions of natural beauty and tranquility, prompting contemplation on the essence of life amidst such splendor.
The song's conclusion brings a shift to celestial imagery, with mentions of a small star, a pulsar's call, and auroras in the outer reaches of the solar system. The description of a "dust waterfall" conveys a sense of cosmic phenomena and the passage of time. The juxtaposition of time moving slow and fast, drawing hours that feel like scars, suggests the complex and sometimes painful nature of existence. The enigmatic phrase "Astral tides sang" leaves room for individual interpretation, hinting at the mystical and interconnected aspects of life and the universe.
Line by Line Meaning
A place to be is almost born
A new beginning is on the horizon
Fire, light and start the clock, the time a 'rolling
The start of something significant, setting things in motion
A noise from the blast
The sound of creation and change
Water, stone, and so much more
Elements coming together to form a world of endless possibilities
To make a world for you to come
Creating a space for new experiences and adventures
What about life then?
Contemplating the essence and meaning of life
Astral tides sang
Cosmic forces guiding and influencing the journey
Lake, a golden lake
A picturesque landscape filled with beauty and wonder
A sea of jade
An ocean of tranquility and serenity
What about life?
Reflecting on the significance of existence
A star too small, a pulsar's call
The call of the universe, each individual playing a unique role
Auroras in the edge of Oort, a cloud is crying
Natural phenomena reflecting the emotions and changes in the world
Dust waterfall
A cascade of particles symbolizing the passing of time
Time goes slow and time goes fast
The unpredictable nature of time and its impact on experiences
Drawing hours that seem like scars
Moments in time that leave lasting impressions and memories
Astral tides sang
Continued influence from the cosmic forces shaping the journey of life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andoni Ortiz, Asier Fernandez, Daniel Trignanes, Illan Arribas, Javier Arteaga, Jony Moreno
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AlG214
Now for the story of a wealthy family that lost everything, and the one son that had no choice but to keep them all together, it's 100 Years of Solitude.
Both 100YoS and Arrested Development feature:
- A large family that all live in a crumbling house.
- Identical twin brothers taking on each others identities.
- Incest between cousins.
- A brother going to war and losing his hand.
- A war over bananas.
- An ending in which the work itself is created (Maebe commissions the show, Melquiades writes the book)
Ronald Penate
The “discovery of ice” got lost in the translation. It wasn’t natural ice he was talking about but refrigerated ice like when a machine freezes water to into ice for the very first time. Plus in these places close to the equator some people have never ever experience extreme cold temperatures to recognize snow or frozen anything. Not hating just explaining a minor detail lost from Spanish to English. Thanks for your video.
sqlblindman
I read that book 30 years ago and when, exhausted, I finally finished it, I declared it the most amazing book I would never read again.
Jose Francisco Duran
Perhaps the most interesting fact about magical realism in Latin America is the way it is actually part of our very world view. Talking to your elders in Latin America is always an exercise in time jumping narratives and a mix of fantastic and mundane. I'm not trying to undermine the work of all these great writers, but actually shed some light on how this narrative is not just an exercise of some great writers, it's the portrayal of who we are as a people and how we perceive ourselves
F. OPE
There are even telenovelas that are inspired by magical realism
s.g.g.
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Adria Aa
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elmerkado
+Heather Fox: Several of our authors (I am Venezuelan) touch this. In the case of "Doña Bárbara" the theme is the fight between civilization and barbarism. The name of the main character, Santos Luzardo, is the first clue: the surname Luzardo is the combination of Luz(light) and "ardo" from the verb "arder" (to burn), he was the torch bringing the light of civilization to the Plains. Other authors with a little bit of magical realism, and more bent towards the cruelty of our reality, but not many of them has been translated into English.
Bozie Dublé
@saradeweasley I'd be interested in reading their work, it does sound interesting. I suppose they will also draw on influences or events unique to Venezuelan history, just as Gabriel García Márquez draws on the Banana massacre in Bogatá, Colombia. (Sorry if Spanish accents on letters or spelling is wrong here! I am by no means a proficient Spanish speaker!)
Felipe Suarez
I've always wondered how come this book is so famous, and so "universal", when in my opinion, you must know the history of Colombia in order to fully understand it. My only guess is that maybe the history of EVERYONE is alike, there is always left and right in politics, there is always war, there is always the smart and timid aureliano and the extrovert jose arcadios... everywhere in the world...
Alejandro González
yes! absolutely