1. a Dutch singer/songwriter… Read Full Bio ↴There are four acts with the name Solo;
1. a Dutch singer/songwriter duo
2. an American hip-hop artist based in New York.
3. an American rhythm and blues/soul musical group.
4. a South African hip-hop artist based in Johannesburg.
1. The Dutch Solo started out as a duo: it was the band name used by Dutch singer/songwriter Michiel Flamman and his musical partner-in-crime, Simon Gitsels. The duo released two albums of melodic, melancholic songs on the esteemed Dutch indie label Excelsior Recordings: Songs 'n Sounds (2004) and Solopeople (2006). The latter album rather surprisingly spawned a Dutch top 20 hit single: Come Back To Me.
Flamman and Gitsels worked on the third Solo album (2008's Before We Part) together, but by the time it was released they had parted ways, rendering Solo a solo moniker for Flamman, who toured the Before We Part album on his own and announced that he would continue to work under the Solo moniker, but apparently there was a change of plan: the only Solo release since 2008 was a compilation album, entitled This Is Solo (2010).
Flamman moved to Berlin released an album under the moniker Unterwelten. In the years before working with Gitsels (in 2000, to be precise) Flamman also released an album as J Perkin.
In late 2022, Flamman and Gitsels surprisingly announced the return of the original Solo duo, starting with a live album entitled Solo Live, released on April Fools' Day of 2023. New studio material is said to be in the making.
2. SoLo (Pat Jamieson) who studied at Hofstra University - Hampstead, New York is now currently making a high boom in the music industry and as hyped on YouTube and is continuing his works with other 'underground' artists such as Miles Malcolm, Young Mel and Swagga Bob. His most popular song 'Movin' Out' featured Swagga Bob and Young Mel and managed to get 100K hits in around 8 months. Another song 'The News' hit 100K views. Now working on his new song 'Studio Therapy' he is planning on big things.
3. Eunique Mack, Darnell Chavis and Daniele Stokes performed on the streets of New York in the early 1990s. The production team of Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis overheard the guys and helped them get established. The bassist Robert Anderson joined the group to make them a quartet and the line-up that would be known as Solo. The group also had a fifth member named James Smith died before the group met Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. The group dedicated an interlude to him on their debut album.
The group recorded their self-titled debut album in Minneapolis and released it in 1995. Released on A&M Records, the album featured production by Jam & Lewis. The album scored several minor hits, with its biggest being "Heaven" and "Where Do U Want Me To Put It." The two tracks reached #7 and #8 on the R&B charts respectively. The album moved enough copies that by early 1996, it managed to go gold.
Because the group's solo album did well enough to go gold, the group was able to release a second album, 4 Bruthas and a Bass in 1998. The album had a small hit with "Touch Me" which reached #26 on the R&B charts. After Perspective Records folded shortly after the rest of the group decided to focus on other endeavors as members Eunique Mack and Darnell Chavis released solo albums. Also Darnell Chavis and Daniele Stokes formed a production company called DarDan Entertainent. After spending several years working on solo material Eunique Mack, Darnell Chavis, Daniele Stokes, and Robert Anderson have reunited and are working on a new Solo project coming in 2009.
Harmony
Solo Lyrics
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Hear the footsteps fall
It's only 5 o'clock when they push you down the hall
Someone tells you; you're going to be just fine
If only you believed it, you'd be fine
Waiting
There's nothing we can do
Someone tells us; the surgeon wants a word
My lord your only lifeline wants a word
Long gone is that simple song
We sang when we were young
You were the first one to stir the drum
The first to sing along
But this time the harmony is mine
Echoes of our lives, your life
Linger in my head
You said; we can get it done
Welcome
Welcome back my friend
You coudl have left for good
But here we are as we had planned
Better sleep now, for life has just begun
I'm sure wel'll meet again, case we've just begun
Long gone is that simple song that simple melody
You were the first one to sing along and to believe in me
But this time the harmony is mine
Echoes of our lives, your life
Linger in my head
You said; we can get it done
The lyrics of Solo's song "Harmony" delve into the themes of struggle and hope in the face of difficult times. The song opens with a sense of oppression through the use of the descriptive language of footsteps and being pushed down a hallway. Despite this, the surrounding people offer assurance that things will be fine, but the key to overcoming is to believe in oneself. The song then transitions into a reflection on the past, highlighting how different things are from the "simple song" they sang when they were younger. However, the chorus still holds a sense of hope, with the idea that "this time the harmony is mine". The song then concludes with a message of welcome, highlighting that the person has returned, and better rest is needed for life's journey ahead. The lyrics offer a sense of struggle, but with the overarching idea that there is hope in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up
Get out of bed and start your day
Hear the footsteps fall
Hear the sound of people walking
It's only 5 o'clock when they push you down the hall
It's early in the morning when you are forced to leave your room
Someone tells you; you're going to be just fine
Someone offers comforting words to make you feel better
If only you believed it, you'd be fine
You need to believe in yourself to feel better
Waiting
Sitting around not able to do anything else
There's nothing we can do
We are helpless and cannot change the situation
You're dancing with the shadows in and out of view
You are struggling with an uncertain fate
Someone tells us; the surgeon wants a word
We are told that someone important needs to speak with us
My lord your only lifeline wants a word
We realize the gravity of the situation and the importance of the surgeon's words
Long gone is that simple song
We can no longer rely on our past experiences to guide us
We sang when we were young
We were carefree and innocent in our youth
You were the first one to stir the drum
You were the one who set the pace and led the way
The first to sing along
You were the first to join in and harmonize with others
But this time the harmony is mine
Now I am in control and leading the way
Echoes of our lives, your life
Memories of our past, particularly your experiences
Linger in my head
Stay with me and influence me
You said; we can get it done
You were confident in our abilities and believed we could succeed
Welcome
Greeting someone who has returned
Welcome back my friend
I am happy to see you again
You coudl have left for good
You could have gone away permanently
But here we are as we had planned
We are still here together, as we intended
Better sleep now, for life has just begun
Get some rest and prepare for the challenges ahead
I'm sure wel'll meet again, case we've just begun
We have a lot of possibilities ahead of us, and will likely cross paths again in the future
Long gone is that simple song that simple melody
We cannot go back to a simpler time or mindset
You were the first one to sing along and to believe in me
You were my first supporter and ally
But this time the harmony is mine
I am now in control and leading the way
Echoes of our lives, your life
Reverberations of our shared experiences, specifically your influence
Linger in my head
Stay with me and continue to shape my worldview
You said; we can get it done
You gave me confidence in my abilities and made me believe in our shared potential
Contributed by Chase C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@jasonday8334
Awesome sauce!! Yes Dopamine very beautiful song.
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0:41 Main Guitar Solo
1:30 Octaves
2:59 Thirds
5:32 Fifths
7:13 Sixths
8:59 His Personal Favorite Example
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@steveelie6929
That last example mixing up the different harmony types, i got chills when the octaves came in. Can't wait to try it out! Even without the harmonization man, Dopamine is a masterpiece. A standout track on a stellar album!
@rotatingdriveline3466
It would be great to do an example where the harmonies have to fit the chords. As it is, there are a bunch of non-chord tones, which sound cool, too, but we're kind of missing here considering chord changes... Suspensions, resolutions, etc. Maybe a more advanced part 2 video?