1) Spook's first love and first musical interest started with his four painted friends from the band KISS. Though his musical roots lay in the 1980's he learned to appriciate/love lots off other music like: Free, Kevn Kinney, Bruce Springsteen and his favorite rockband Tesla. It means that Spook can go from Heavy Rock to Singer-Songwriter which is actualy his way to write and to perform. All members of the band have different musical interests and that makes this band sounds unique! .. .. .. .. .. ..
Spook: (Vocals) Jeffrey Hurkens: (Guitars and Vocals) Thijs Westenberg: (Guitars) Armein Broer van Dijk: (Percussion) Jows Harmelink: (Bass) Robbert Plette: (Drums)
At the end of 2001 SPOOK released his first solo album called Colors. Songs written by himself and some (co-)writers who stands near by him. Heavy rocksongs like "Waitin'for the night" but also pop, blues and passioned ballads rumble in unstopable emotions through your speakers. During the recordings Spook surrounded himself with sounding names of the Dutch musicscene. Spook's songs are basicly a reflection of his heart and emotions, or based on a true story. The last 7 years Spook is surrounded by five also musical talents and madder their diverse musical interests the six gentleman created a very fine sound and are a real band. These guy's diserve lots of credits of what Spook is and how he and his band performes. It took a long time to record some new material and the new single of "The City" is Spook's newborn child and there is more to come. "The City" is recorded at short notice and this new single comes with a brand new video and is allready shown at myspace and you tube, there's live material on the shelf and Spook regained new energy and there are new songs to come. Spook played together in the last years with: Ian Parker, Laberinto, 16 Down, and Beef and played at several big festivals and in venue's that matters. Belgium, Scotland and Germany are the countries Spook is aiming at and all the fine venues in Holland. Either electric or acoustic, Spook wil grab you! The last months Spook hit the stage and it was magic again. New pictures are added to the slide shows and it shows a little bit of the energy that comes to you when you visit one of there shows. So be there the next time. Keep yourself informed!!! .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... ..Get Your Own!.. |
2) An interesting combination that comes together, for this one slice of Sheffield, UK sound sleeze, from 1999. Spook was, in short, a partnership of The All Seeing I & Moloko, with members: Richard Barratt & Dean Honer + Róisín Murphy (vocals) & Mark Brydon. This cocktail come together to present their contorted versions of grace jones' nightclub classic feel up.
The original is a dark bass bin blaster weaved together by an infamous "atmosfear" sample, with roisin wailing on fine form. This on a definite early morning riser to bring the dancefloor to life as it did busted out from danny tenaglia at the twisted party in miami at the recent winter music conference.
The remix comes from a few miles down the m1 which is courtesy of manchesters very own salt city orchestra. They take the track in another direction on a more laidback groove.
Polishing the tougher elements and pushing the track into a deeper mode along with tweaking the finer elements , one for the connoisseurs.
3) A band, from Australia, featuring Chanel Cole, Daniel Belle and electronic producers Statler and Waldorf. Spook's beautiful debut album is "The Dusk Sessions". It was formed when Statler & Waldorf approached Sydney based musicians Chanel and Dan to feature as guest vocalists on their new downtempo project. Meeting in Brisbane, everything changed when a studio session on the first night went horribly right. Starting as just a jam on some existing track ideas, a style and feel nobody had anticipated evolved as the session continued into the early hours of the morning. The next day the original plans and tracks were abandoned and the decision made to follow the new ideas to whatever their destination may be.
Six months later, the result is known as Spook, a band with an identity and style unmistakably their own. Reminiscent of early 90’s Trip Hop with elements of everything from jazz, blues and folk to electro and classical, Gascoigne's leftfield compositions and production mesh perfectly with Cole's intricate melodies and delicate lyrics while Belle's impeccable vocal harmonies and string arrangements add a rich lushness to offset Hede's sharp electro beats. Think Portishead or Massive Attack and you get a hint of what is on offer.
Live, Spook is fronted by Chanel. Dan provides harmonies, bass and guitar while Gascoigne (Statler) supplies the keys (rhodes, piano and synth lines) and Hede (Waldorf) manages the underlying sequences and beats.
‘The Dusk Sessions’ is an album that draws you in without having to demand attention. It is accessible yet emotionally sophisticated, Popular as opposed to Pop. "5 o'clock on a Sunday afternoon on the balcony having drinks with friends”. A before-and-after a big night out chill.
Written, produced, recorded entirely at the Statler and Waldorf studio in Brisbane 'The Dusk Sessions' is the antithesis of the formulaic Idol album, instead being a testimony to musical inventiveness and a healthy do-it-yourself attitude. Relying on strong songwriting rather than a conveyor-belt approach to music 'The Dusk Sessions' represents a refreshing change in direction for Australian music.
4) SPOOK – Dutch for GHOST - is a brand new trio by Simon Segers (De Beren Gieren, Black Flower) on drums, Nicolas Rombouts (Ottla, Dez Mona) on double bass and Filip Wauters (The Wodads, BackBack) on pedal steel and guitar.
What started in the summer of 2019 as a one-off meeting has now grown into a fully-fledged collective that breaks the boundaries between improv and composition with intense interplay and sparse themes. The prominent presence of the pedal steel gives SPOOK an allure of "free country" or "post western". Add some pulsating progrock rhythms and the free spirit and virtuosity of jazz and you capture the unique sound of SPOOK.
Filip Wauters: pedal steel, guitar
Simon Segers: drums
Nicolas Rombouts: double bass
Faster
Spook Lyrics
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Heeeey. Oooooh yeah
Hee-eeey
[Chorus - Ming Xia]
Faster Than You Know (know)
Love will only make you grow (hiiigh)
And free yoooooou
Why don't you just let it flow? (hiiigh)
And heal yoooooou
[Over Chorus] - UH! Yeah, Spook clique!
[Verse 1]
There's a lotta fans sayin' they'll die for us
But where's the fans tryin'a live for us?
For real, clean up the block and raise some kids for us
'cause we don't need you gettin' high and doin' bids for us
And listen up close all my wannabe thugs
The realest warriors was always motivated by love
They used their strength to rise above the violence and the drugs
Then went home and gave they queens and they kids hugs
If you wanna be free, released from the unrest
The stress and the emptiness just follow me
Help me break down this wall of hypocrisy
And we can rise up and fufill prophecy
Faster than a shot of light to ya ground shot
Love, can help ya breathe and make the pain stop
Love, can open eyes and make the chains drop
And that's my word - from the fire to the raindrops
[Chorus]
[Verse 2 - Water Water]
Yo, Yo
Some dudes are fakin', off-stage a "wanksta"
Displayin' they prankster, claimin' they gansgter
Naww! All the real thugs are dead or in jail
Sweatin' in cells, your man Terelle is now madamoiselle
We laughin' at Rell, runnin' round yellin "bout society fell"
With two fakes and chewin' on nails
And castin' too hard when explainin' feelings
Playin' wit' they children, vexin' our women
Then flexin' as villains
I'm not buyin' so save the nonsense
You paid to lie in confidence
A made man, but in the fabricated sense
You gotta hear with the intent to benefit
And feel when you repent
To never sell your soul up in cement
Time is well spent when you present
The love over torment to rock like 'em ornaments
So stop with the foolishness!
The love movement, we explored
And brought to you, Spooks sittin' by the door
[Chorus]
[Vers 3 - Chali 2na]
Yo, these self-proclaimed kings of writing songs
Ain't concerned with the distinction between right and wrong
Through love we face hate, it's barely a surprise
That the truth tastes great to a belly full of lies
Mainland villains wit' your gangland killin'
Get that same gland fillin' from gang your man's still in
The mic (his wack poems)? attract swarms of frivalous fans
Usin' devilous plans, they decieve and expand
Their influence 'cause looks at what takes precedence
Pockets are desolate, but you rock a ridiculous neck-a-lace
Competin' with Mrs. Jones
Completes the message sent to these kids through wicked poems
I stick it to 'em and re-inform
Poeticly (aplomb)?, no credit for bein' calm
Theoretically be at arms
And fightin' if need be
On a mission, exposin' the malnutrition globe-ified on TV, so
The song "Faster Than You Know" by Spooks featuring Ming Xia, Water Water, and Chali 2na is a powerful commentary on the need for love in a world full of violence, hypocrisy, and unrest. The chorus, sung by Ming Xia, speaks to the transformative power of love, encouraging listeners to let go of their fears and allow love to heal and free them. The verses by Water Water and Chali 2na emphasize the importance of authenticity and the danger of living in a world of deception and falsehoods.
Water Water's verse speaks directly to the issue of fake "gangsters" who claim to be tough but are really just perpetuating a cycle of violence and causing harm to themselves and their communities. He calls on listeners to reject such behavior and instead focus on expressing genuine emotions and connecting with their loved ones. Chali 2na's verse continues this theme, highlighting the negative influence of the media and the importance of speaking out against injustice, even if it means challenging the status quo.
Overall, "Faster Than You Know" is a message of hope and love, encouraging listeners to rise above the negativity in the world and embrace each other with openness and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Faster Than You Know (know)
Things happen faster than you think they will, especially with love.
Love will only make you grow (hiiigh)
Love makes you a better person and lifts you up.
And free yoooooou
Love sets you free from restraints and restrictions.
Don't be scared to show (show)
Don't be afraid to express your emotions and show your true self.
Why don't you just let it flow? (hiiigh)
Why not allow yourself to be carried away by your emotions and let everything else fall into place?
And heal yoooooou
Love has the power to heal your wounds and make you feel better.
There's a lotta fans sayin' they'll die for us
There are many fans who claim they'd go to great lengths for us.
But where's the fans tryin'a live for us?
What we really need is fans who will live life for themselves, and achieve their own goals.
For real, clean up the block and raise some kids for us
Clean up the neighborhood and create a better environment for the kids.
'cause we don't need you gettin' high and doin' bids for us
We don't want you doing drugs and ending up in jail for us.
And listen up close all my wannabe thugs
Pay close attention, aspiring gangsters.
The realest warriors was always motivated by love
True warriors and heroes were always driven by love and compassion.
If you wanna be free, released from the unrest
If you want to experience true freedom and peace.
Love, can help ya breathe and make the pain stop
Love has the power to make you feel better and reduce your suffering.
Love, can open eyes and make the chains drop
Love can help you break free from the chains and restrictions that hold you back.
Some dudes are fakin', off-stage a 'wanksta'
Some people pretend to be tough guys or gangsters, especially when performing on stage, but really they're fake.
Naww! All the real thugs are dead or in jail
The real gangsters and tough guys are either killed or imprisoned.
So save the nonsense
Stop talking nonsense.
You paid to lie in confidence
You're paid to lie and deceive people, and you're confident in doing so.
Yo, these self-proclaimed kings of writing songs
These people who call themselves great songwriters and performers.
Ain't concerned with the distinction between right and wrong
They don't care about moral principles and values.
Through love we face hate, it's barely a surprise
Love often comes with hatred and opposition, but it's not unexpected.
Mainland villains wit' your gangland killin'
Bad guys from the mainland with a history of gang-related violence.
Get that same gland fillin' from gang your man's still in
You get the same thrill and excitement from the gang your friend is still involved in.
Competin' with Mrs. Jones
Trying to keep up with the Jones' and their lifestyle.
Poeticly (aplomb)?, no credit for bein' calm
Being calm and composed doesn't always result in getting credit for one's talents and skills as a poet.
Theoretically be at arms
In theory, one should be ready for combat and ready to fight for what they believe in.
On a mission, exposin' the malnutrition globe-ified on TV
On a mission to reveal and shed light on the widespread malnutrition and hunger experienced around the world, which is often not accurately depicted on television.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RENALDO BENSON, ALFRED CLEVELAND, MARVIN GAYE, UNKNOWN CO-WRITER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Odrade
I LOVED this album. Shame they never did another.
§ėRŘy
Brilliant album, pricey to buy now too!!