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
Victim Of Order
Submotion Orchestra Lyrics
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Take a while to see
In time, you'll find it
Wait a while, and see
Memory of your memories
Here in the final moments
Dry your eyes
Can you hear my calling
Over land and sea
I can feel your breathing
One day soon we will meet
Memory of your memories
Here in the final moments
Dry your eyes
On me
The song "Victim of Order" by Submotion Orchestra talks about the passing of time and the process of healing. The first lines, "In time, you'll find it, take a while to see," suggests that time is a crucial factor in getting over hardships. The song encourages the listener to be patient and wait for the right time to heal. It also mentions the importance of memories and how they can help us get through difficult times. "Memory of your memories, here in the final moments, dry your eyes on me," indicates that memories can be a source of comfort and support when going through a tough time.
The second half of the song talks about the connection between two people who are separated by distance. "Can you hear my calling over land and sea, I can feel your breathing, one day soon we will meet," expresses the longing for someone far away and the hope of being reunited with them in the future. The song ends with the repeated line, "Dry your eyes on me," reinforcing the idea that the memories and support of loved ones can help us heal and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
In time, you'll find it
It may take some time, but eventually you will discover what you are searching for
Take a while to see
You must have patience and allow yourself time to fully understand
Wait a while, and see
Be patient and watch what unfolds before you before making any rash decisions
Memory of your memories
Recollection of the past that lingers on in your mind
Here in the final moments
In these concluding stages of something significant or monumental
Dry your eyes
Stop crying and focus on moving forward
On me
Lean on me for support during this tumultuous time
Can you hear my calling
Are you able to hear my plea for help and comfort
Over land and sea
Across great distances, my voice is reaching out to you
I can feel your breathing
I sense your presence and feel connected to you
One day soon we will meet
We will eventually cross paths and reunite
Writer(s): Daniel Templeman, Christopher Hargreaves, Simon Beddoe, Ruby Wood, Thomas Evans, Tarek Modi, Dominic Howard
Contributed by Aria I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Larry Moiola
those extended notes on vocals with effects... sublime!
Martin Snow
My favorite from a very strong album.
zhaa82
Man this is something quite special.
Georg Hollinetz
perfecto!