Spring: British band (1970's)
Spring were a Leicester-based British progressive rock band that represented the early 1970s progressive rock movement.
A one-shot band, it recorded only one album in its career, a self-titled LP released in 1971. Spring's music is notable for the use of the mellotron with three of the its five members credited with playing that instrument on the album.
Members[edit]
Spring originally consisted of Pat Moran (vocals), Ray Martinez (guitars), Kips Brown (keyboards), Pick Withers (drums) and Adrian Maloney (bass), all of whom had previously played in various local Leicester bands.
A turning point in Spring's fortunes happened after a gig in Cardiff, when the band's van broke down somewhere in the Welsh countryside, coincidentally very near where producer/engineer Kingsley Ward had recently set up Rockfield Studios. Ward would later marvel at the "coincidence of meeting a group with a broken down truck in your own home town when you have previously spent months traipsing around the country in search of talent". He was particularly intrigued by the fact that they owned a Mellotron, and "invited them down the following week for an audition with my brother Charles and myself", the outcome of which was "good enough for us to want to be involved with them". Several demo sessions followed. The band were rehearsing at Rockfield when producer Gus Dudgeon (of David Bowie and Elton John fame) dropped by to check the studio out, heard them play and expressed interest in producing them. A few months later, sessions took place at both Rockfield and London's Trident Studios, and the resulting album was released on the RCA/Neon label in 1971.
In spite of supporting Velvet Underground on a UK tour, plus Keith Christmas and The Sutherland Brothers on various dates, the band broke up in 1972 following aborted attempts at recording a second album. Two previously unreleased songs from these sessions (featuring new bassist Peter Decindis) appeared on The Laser's Edge's 1992 CD reissue of the album, along with "Fool's Gold" from the first album sessions. Moran later worked as sound engineer at Rockfield Studios, notably for Van der Graaf Generator and Robert Plant; he died in early 2011. Martinez became an in-demand session guitarist, working with the likes of Alkatraz, Michael Chapman, Gypsy, Tim Rose and Robert Plant. Pick Withers later became the drummer for Dire Straits, playing on their first four records. Kips Brown became a session musician, playing with Andy Fairweather Low and others, and was in a later band called 'Wellington'. Adrian Moloney returned to the Midlands, where he worked alongside several well-known artists and groups. A solo career as a jobbing musician and minor impresario took him all over the Midlands, and also to Tenerife for several summer seasons. He was working right up to his premature death in 2010.
Pat Moran became a notable Record Producer and worked with Lou Gramm, Robert Plant Iggy Pop, Edie Brickell and the new Bohemians as well as many others. For verification check Pat's obituary in the Guardian newspaper. On 25 May 2015 a double CD of Spring released on Esoteric Records, a part of Cherry Red Records, London. For verification you can check Tarantula recordings, a part of Bucks Music Group, London.
Pat Moran - vocals, mellotron
Ray Martinez - 6- and 12-string guitars, mellotron
Kips Brown - piano, organ, mellotron
Adrian "Bone" Maloney - bass
Pick Withers - drums, glockenspiel
Spring: Belgian band
Spring was a band consisting of young people. The band was formed around a television soap with the same name, where also a band named Spring played. However, the real band had different band members than in the TV show.
Members[edit]
Anneleen Liégeois
Cara Van der Auwera
Dami Corlazzoli
Jelle Cleymans
(Lyrics where all written by Hans Bourlon and Gert Verhulst - Music by Johan Vanden Eede)
Spring: British band (2022)
Spring is a band formed in Southend in 2022. They have released one single and one EP.
Members:
Rivers Bixby
Chris Molen
Gracie Kinsler
Rogan McGarry
Spring: Swiss band - Released an EP in 1996 - The Second Spring
Duri Dan Api
Spring Lyrics
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Bisa mencengkam
Di kananku api
Panas membahang
Mana satu dapat aku genggam
Keduanya amat menyiksakan
Ombak yang mengganas
Bahang yang memanas
Kering kehausan
Sepanjang jalan aku ditertawakan
Senyum sinis hanyalah sindiran
Takkanku undur diri
Darimu kesetiaan
Takkanku lepas lagi
Hakikat kebenaran
Di kiriku duri
Bisa mencengkam
Di kananku api
Panas membahang
Mana satu dapat aku genggam
Keduanya amat menyiksakan
Takkanku undur diri
Darimu kesetiaan
Takkanku lepas lagi
Hakikat kebenaran
Biarkan ku begini
Menghirup sisa-sisa
Kan kubina kembali
Menanam cita-cita
Takkanku undur diri
Darimu kesetiaan
Takkanku lepas lagi
The lyrics of "Duri Dan Api" by Spring depict a struggle between two opposing forces: thorns and fire. The singer describes the thorns as gripping tightly, causing pain and anguish, while the fire burns fiercely on the right, creating intense heat. The singer finds it difficult to choose or hold onto either of these elements, as both are equally tormenting.
The metaphorical representation of these elements is significant, reflecting a deeper emotional struggle within the singer. The thorns symbolize the difficulties and obstacles in life, while the fire symbolizes passion and desire. The singer feels torn between the challenges and the intense emotions that drive them. This conflict creates a state of unease and dissension within the singer, as they search for balance and resolution.
Furthermore, the lyrics also highlight the singer's experience of being ridiculed and mocked by others along their journey. This criticism is represented through sarcastic smiles and cynical remarks, which exacerbate the inner turmoil felt by the singer. Despite this, the singer asserts their determination not to give up and withdraw from the situation, emphasizing their commitment to loyalty and truth.
Ultimately, the lyrics reveal the singer's resilience and refusal to be defeated by adversity. They express their desire to withstand the pain and momentarily embrace the remaining strength within them. The singer seeks to reclaim their dreams and aspirations, intending to plant them once again and never let go of the essence of truth and fidelity. They affirm their decision to persist and confront the challenges head-on, refusing to be deterred.
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