1) A 'downtempo' / 'trip-hop' group, consisting of Andy Caldwell (keyboards), Gabriel Rene (keyboards), Mei-Lwun Yee (turntables) & Gina Rene (vocals). They have released a string of house / drum and bass classics, including "Tenderly" & "Lovely." Featuring remix work by Kevin Yost, Johnny Fiasco & Acetate - these 12"s have brought Soulstice into clubs worldwide, on the playlists of notable artists, such as Rainer Trüby, DJ Garth, Mark Farina & Q-Burns Abstract Message. Stateside, their debut album "Illusion" has garnered radio support, from Jason Bentley & Kevin Lincoln, making Soulstice one of KCRW's most requested artists.
In 1989 Gabriel and Mei-Lwun were working on a hip-hop track in the Rene family studio. "The track was cool," says Gabriel, "but Mei-Lwun and I couldn't rap." They asked little sister Gina to give it a try, and the rest is history. It wasn't till some time later that Soulstice finally materialized after collaboration between Andy and Gabriel in 1995. "I knew the first time I worked on a track with Gabe that this was right. Making music with my brother was where I was supposed to be. The chemistry between all of us was so obvious and it was such a natural high whenever we'd get together." reflects Gina.
Approaching production from a collaborative standpoint, Soulstice often developed many of the sounds and ideas they used from the freestyle sessions they originally became known for. Soulstice continued to refine their sound with emotive song writing and detailed arrangements. From playing to a few hundred people at 111 Minna St to playing sold out shows at the 1200 capacity historic Fillmore Theatre, SF, Soulstice have come a long way in their musical journey. "We live and breathe our music, everything comes from us. The song is king, it's all about the lyrics." says Andy. "Like a lyrical journal, I lay out my experiences and melodies to connect to the present in our music. I get the feeling that the whole band's lyrical ability to be so honest about the struggle of growing into adulthood really brings the listener in." describes Gina.
The debut album "Illusion" is a true collective work of art. Five years in the making, Soulstice emerge as the driving force behind putting the music back into electronica. "Using the electronic medium does not mean that the music can't be organic," explains Andy, "there is more to electronic music than beats and samples." As an American band in a widely European genre of dance music, Soulstice are pioneering the stateside convergence in the sophistication of electronic music. "The creative process that drives Soulstice, now 5 years later, is more disciplinary. Songwriting is the main focus and we have input where it used to be me writing the majority of lyrics/melodies. It's exciting to open up the arena, for example, Mei-Lwun shares his poetic skills or I'd suggest a break beat." says Gina.
With headlining the Sounds of Om World Tour beginning in March, releasing a number of extremely sought after remixes, Gina's voice blessing numerous 12" singles throughout the Om family, and smoking DJ club nights with Gabriel, Mei-Lwun, and Andy, the sky is the limit for Soulstice. "Music is everything. It's like my love, my life partner. It's also about healing; it's therapy. I love it and I know it's healing other people." explains Gina. Soulstice's debut album "Illusion" on San Francisco's OM Records hits streets April 24, 2001.
2) The extraordinary MC Soulstice To say that SoulStice spits knowledge would be an understatement; after all, he does have a Masters Degree in Electrical Computer Engineering and holds down a position with the Department of Defensive. Yet, SoulStice reiterates that his day job affords him the opportunity to pursue his true passion in life - Hiphop! Ten years of grind, development and immersion culminated in the fall of 2003 for SoulStice with the release of, The Melody, a piano-laden banger that introduced SoulStice to the world. The Melody quickly climbed up the club and college radio charts, hitting number 1 and proving that SoulStice was an artist to watch. The most recent double-single, Always / The Quickening hit the streets in early 2005 and culminated in another number one chart position, spending 14 weeks on the club and college radio charts, earning modest BDS-recorded commercial radio spins and critical acclaim in the US and overseas. Sharing the stage with artists as diverse as John Legend and Wu-Tang Clan has set the proper foundation for SoulStice to shine and lead by the soulful production of Oddisee (who has worked with J-Live, Jazzy Jeff, Talib Kweli), SoulStice documents his long and winding journey from the windy city of Chicago to the nations capitol of Washington, DC, fusing the signature Chicago funk and groove based sound with the thump of classic East Coast boom bap over the course of his 14-track debut North By Northwest.
3) "This '90s hardcore band had everything going for them; they were from syracuse, had the same drummer that displayed his amazing skills in Green Rage, Guav the straight edge weapon did their logo, and Joel Jordan did their 7" layout." - coregasm
4) A vibrant and eclectic student-organized a cappella ensemble at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. They arrange, choreograph and perform popular songs and old favourites in a number of styles, including pop, indie and jazz. The repertoire changes from year to year and members are always encouraged to arrange new songs. Some of their latest additions include “Love Song” by Sara Bareilles, “Going, Going, Gone” by Stars, “Woods” by Bon Iver and “Sea Lion Woman” by Feist.
Wizard
Soulstice Lyrics
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Will you help me find love
Please hear my plea
Goddess she moves slowly slowly
Across the room
He stands there wildly smiling like winter in bloom
This the everlasting moment binds me to you
I cannot comprehend
I do not understand
What do I think
Why not have another sip of that marvellous drink
Mermaid in the lovely lovely heights of the sky
Won't you aid me in finding the one for whom I cry
So many tears (oh) fall from my eyes over you
So many years I've been in disguise
Help me through
This the everlasting moment binds me to you
This the everlasting moment binds me to you
The song "Wizard" by Soulstice talks about a person who is searching for love and calls out to the wizard who lives in the depths of the sea for help. The singer pleads to the wizard to help them find love, showing their desperation to find someone to love. The lyrics "This the everlasting moment binds me to you" suggest that the singer has found their soulmate, and this person has bound them together for eternity. The song then talks about the singer not being able to comprehend their feelings and questioning why they think the way they do. The lyrics "Why not have another sip of that marvelous drink" show that the singer is trying to numb their emotions with alcohol, but ultimately they cannot escape their feelings as they are bound together with their soulmate.
The second verse of the song talks about a mermaid who lives in the lovely heights of the sky, and the singer asks for her help in finding their true love. They have been crying tears over this person for many years, and they beg the mermaid to help them through their pain. The lyrics "Help me through" show their desperation to find love and be with their soulmate. The song emphasizes the search for love and the importance of finding one's soulmate, suggesting that it can bind you for eternity.
Line by Line Meaning
Wizard in the lowly lowly depths of the sea
Will you help me find love
Please hear my plea
Asking for help from a wise and powerful figure who resides in the deep parts of our subconscious, in the hopes of finding true love.
Goddess she moves slowly slowly
Across the room
He stands there wildly smiling like winter in bloom
Describing a surreal moment when the singer locks eyes with someone they are attracted to, and the feelings are so intense that time seems to slow down.
This the everlasting moment binds me to you
This the everlasting moment binds me to you
Expressing how this intense and meaningful moment will forever connect the singer to the object of their affection.
I cannot comprehend
I do not understand
What do I think
Why not have another sip of that marvellous drink
Feeling overwhelmed and confused by the intensity of the emotions they are experiencing, the singer seeks comfort in distraction.
Mermaid in the lovely lovely heights of the sky
Won't you aid me in finding the one for whom I cry
So many tears (oh) fall from my eyes over you
So many years I've been in disguise
Help me through
Again appealing to a mythical entity (this time, a mermaid in the sky) for help in finding true love, and expressing the pain and sadness of feeling unfulfilled in this area for so long.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY CALDWELL, GABRIEL RENE, MEILUWN YEE, REGINA M RENE
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sodapopkurtiss
best song they did! .. I think! :p loove this song!! :)
ShannoStm A.K.A THA GREEN CHILD
it's kool
Jonathan Schneider
If you told me this was a Portishead song I'd believe you except for the singer's American accent