Leaving crowds inspired and often open-mouthed in their wake, this is not live dubstep to be taken lightly. The members have all cut their teeth on live dub, funk, reggae, jazz and even grime bands previously, so are no strangers to complex rhythm or rootical bass. Having been formed in early 2009 as an experimental live project, the band have quickly established themselves as one of the most exciting up-and-coming acts this year.
Expect to hear blissful tones and weighty sub-bass, interwoven with tight rhythmic intensity from this incredibly talented outfit.
© Submotion 2010
(2) The seven-piece electronic/jazz ensemble Submotion Orchestra combined an eclectic mix of bass, soul, ambient electronica, jazz, and dub, which was complemented by the sultry vocals of singer Ruby Wood. The project began at the request of York Arts Council, when they asked founding members Tommy Evans (Gentleman's Dub Club) and Dom "Ruckspin" Howard (Author) to compose a classical/dub crossover piece to be performed at York Minster in 2009. After the success of that particular show, Evans and Howard returned to their hometown of Leeds, U.K., with a new musical vision and enough contacts to assemble the right musicians for the job.
Submotion Orchestra were revered for their energetic live shows, first on a local level at their weekly residency at Leeds bar Hukaz. They soon hit the U.K. festival trail, where their music and the feel-good atmosphere they promoted made them a firm festival favorite. By 2011 they had released their debut album, Finest Hour, via Ranking Records, gaining the support of BBC Radio 6 DJ Gilles Peterson, who would continue to endorse their music for many years to come. The second album, Fragments, was released only a year later. After its release, Ninja Tune offshoot label Counter Records approached the band about releasing future material, leading to third album Alium (2014) and fourth album Colour Theory (2016). ~ Liam Martin
Pop and Lock
Submotion Orchestra Lyrics
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No never, never will I lose your tender touch
'Cause always, you will be the twinkle in my eye
And always, I will be your smile
Always
Always
Always
Always
Always
Always
Always
No never, never will I walk away from this
No never, will leave this place
'Cause always, I just walk around here with our love
And always, only you will be in love
Always
Always
Always
Always
Always
Always
Always
Always
(Synth Solo)
No never, never will the sun go down on us
No never, never will I lose your tender touch
'Cause always, you will be the twinkle in my eye
And always, I will be your smile
Always
Always
Always
Always
Always
Always
Always
Always
Always...
The lyrics to Submotion Orchestra's song "Pop and Lock" convey an unwavering commitment to love and the preservation of a relationship. The repetition of "always" emphasizes the singer's determination to never let the sun go down on their love or lose their partner's touch. The description "twinkle in my eye" and "I will be your smile" suggest that the two individuals in the relationship bring out the best in each other and are irreplaceable to one another. The lyrics also could convey a sense of vulnerability and fear of losing the love they have found, but their determination to hold onto it is stronger.
The use of the synthesizer as the solo instrument in the song is interesting because it creates an otherworldly and futuristic atmosphere, which contrasts with the classic and timeless message of the lyrics. The song is a blend of electronic and soulful music, which showcases Submotion Orchestra's unique style. The song's title, "Pop and Lock," is derived from a style of dance that involves popping or locking specific joints in the body, which reflects the song's upbeat and energetic vibe.
Line by Line Meaning
No never, never will the sun go down on us
We will always be together and our love will never fade away
No never, never will I lose your tender touch
I will always hold onto your gentle touch and never let it slip away
'Cause always, you will be the twinkle in my eye
You will always bring a sparkle to my eyes and brighten up my day
And always, I will be your smile
I will always be there to make you happy and put a smile on your face
No never, never will I walk away from this
I will never leave our love behind and walk away from it all
No never, will leave this place
I will never abandon this special space where we have shared our love
'Cause always, I just walk around here with our love
I always carry our love with me wherever I go
And always, only you will be in love
My heart belongs only to you and I will always be in love with you
No never, never will the sun go down on us
Our love will continue to shine brightly no matter what
No never, never will I lose your tender touch
I will always cherish your gentle touch and never let it slip away
'Cause always, you will be the twinkle in my eye
You will always bring joy to my life and light up my eyes
And always, I will be your smile
I will always be there to see you smile and share in your happiness
Writer(s): Thomas Evams, Christopher Hargreaves, Daniel Templeman, Dominic Leo James Howard, Ruby Cinnabar Wood, Tarek Modi, Simon Robert Beddoe
Contributed by London L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shadowgirlof11
Wow...I've never heard of Submotion Orchestra before..but I've been listening to them for a week now and I can't stop listening to their songs. They're so soothing! :DDD
@Begleitkubus
I keep coming back
@crixleone
Beauty!
@rachitballer
Great Album and song!!!!
@XArcGuardianX
One word... Solid.
@apreuss42
Bangin'!!!
@MERAK-AUDIO-VISUAL
great album!
@jiasiyang4513
Boss.