He has played live in the USA, Canada, Taiwan, Singapore, Salvador, England, Austria, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovenia and France.
He opened a few times for Sigur Ros (2002, 2003), played with Fennesz, Bernhard Günter, Nikos Veliotis, Phil Durrant, Pierre-Yves Macé, and did remixes for some bands.
He composes soundtracks for films by Sébastien Betbeder, for choreographers (Pierre Rigal / Aurélien Bory, Serge Ricci) and for performances with writers (Mark Z. Danielewski, Félicia Atkinson, Joris Lacoste).
Sylvain Chauveau plays in avant-rock band Arca (with Joan Cambon), ensemble 0 (pronounced "zero", with Stéphane Garin, Joël Merah and Maitane Sebastian), On (with Steven Hess), and with Félicia Atkinson.
He was born in 1971 and lives now in Paris.
www.sylvainchauveau.net
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source : official site of Sylvain Chauveau
Enjoy The Silence
Sylvain Chauveau & Ensemble Nocturne Lyrics
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Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Cant you understand
Oh my little girl
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
Vows are spoken
To be broken
Feelings are intense
Words are trivial
Pleasures remain
So does the pain
Words are meaningless
And forgettable
All I ever wanted
All I ever needed
Is here in my arms
Words are very unnecessary
They can only do harm
The lyrics of this song begin with a rather poetic verse which speaks of the power of words. The first line has a metaphorical meaning; words like violence can have a severe impact on someone's emotions. The silence represents comfort and understanding, but when someone breaks that silence, they can harm a person's emotional state. The second verse talks about how much the singer cares about someone who may be their love interest by referring to them as "my little girl." However, their use of words and language may not be able to express this depth of feeling. The chorus asserts that the person being referred to is all the singer "ever wanted" or "ever needed" and that just being in their arms suffices. The singer claims that words are unnecessary because they can't do the same work as emotions and physical experiences.
The second verse's first line dourly speaks of the inevitability of vows breaking; hence, making promise-making potentially meaningless. Vocal expression is then undermined as language only takes away from the intensity of feelings (which never can be said in its fullness through speech). Words are portrayed as only a hurdle in attaining the complete pleasure of understanding another person. Despite this pain that can come from words, the chorus repeats the caring sentiment from the first verse, only reiterating that their love might be beyond language altogether.
Line by Line Meaning
Words like violence
The use of words can be forceful and harmful.
Break the silence
Speaking up and breaking the quietude can have a jarring effect.
Come crashing in
When someone speaks in such a way, it's as if they're barging in recklessly.
Into my little world
The artist's world is small and fragile, so any kind of intrusion can seem bigger than it actually is.
Painful to me
The words spoken are causing emotional pain.
Pierce right through me
The words being said are penetrating deep into the singer's soul.
Can't you understand
The singer is pleading for someone to listen and empathize with them.
Oh, my little girl
The artist is addressing someone who they care for deeply, but who also might be causing them pain.
All I ever wanted
The artist has a simple desire for something, but that something is crucially important to them.
All I ever needed
The artist's desires aren't complex, but they are essential to their well-being.
Is here in my arms
The singer feels like they have the object of their desire within reach.
Words are very unnecessary
The artist feels that words are futile and unnecessary in their quest for what they want.
They can only do harm
Words have the potential to cause pain, so the singer is rejecting their use.
Vows are spoken
When people make promises to each other, they usually use words to do so.
To be broken
However, promises are often broken, leaving the singer feeling disappointed and hurt.
Feelings are intense
The artist's emotions are strong and all-consuming.
Words are trivial
Even though the artist's feelings are intense, they feel that words can't adequately express them.
Pleasures remain
Even if promises are broken and words fail, there are still pleasures to be had in life.
So does the pain
Unfortunately, where there is pleasure, there is also pain.
Words are meaningless
The artist is once again emphasizing the lack of importance and power of words in their life.
And forgettable
The artist feels that words are not worth remembering, especially in comparison to the more essential things in their life.
Contributed by Peyton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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