The original use of strings: cello, violin, guitars, a full string quartet diverts the traditional perception of those classic instruments when they deal with electronics and the result is emotionally moving.
The album has been written and recorded between Berlin and Rome, it took nearly two years to be made, Teho and Blixa worked next to each other choosing carefully every sound, every word and silence.
There are 12 songs on Still Smiling, including a new version of A Quiet Life and a cover of Alone With The Moon by The Tiger Lilies.
Amongst collaborators there are The Balanescu Quartet and cellist Martina Bertoni.
Lyrics are visionary and are sung in english, german and italian, Blixa reveals a really personal and intimate side to the listener this time.
Still Smiling is an album whose special vision covers all the sky between Rome and Berlin, daytime and nocturnal.
It'll be released on Teho's label Specula on april 22nd in Italy and it'll be distributed all over Europe on June 28th 2013.
There's also an italian tour in May: 7th Roma, Circolo degli Artisti, 9th Milano, Alcatraz, 10th Moncalieri/Torino, Audiodrome, 11th Bologna, Senza Filtro where Teho and Blixa will be joined on stage by cellist Martina Bertoni.
Tracklist:
1 Mi Scusi
2 Come Up And See Me
3 Axolotl
4 Buntmetalldiebe
5 Still Smiling
6 Nocturnalie
7 Alone With The Moon
8 What if...?
9 Konjunktiv II
10 Nur Zur Erinnerung
11 A Quiet Life
12 Defenestrazioni
Here's the video by Chiara Battistini of Mi Scusi, the first track from the album http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXzcBpIGKas&feature=youtu.be
Musicians
Teho Teardo - baritone guitar, electric and acoustic guitars, bass, rhodes piano, synths, piano, percussions, electronics, programming
Blixa Bargeld - voice, hammond organ, clavichord, electric slide guitar, water percussion, re-arrangements, glockenspiel
featuring:
Martina Bertoni - Cello
The Balanescu Quartet
Alexander Balanescu - violin
James Shenton - violin
Katie Wilkinson - viola
Nick Holland - cello
Elena De Stabile - violin
Elisabetta Pacini - italian accent voice
Crew
Recorded in Berlin at Anderebaustelle studio and Rome at Basement recordings, 2012/2013
Alone With the Moon
Teho Teardo & Blixa Bargeld Lyrics
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Trolling for one light, there in the gloom
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon
All things are nothing, they're in your tomb
All things are nothing, that should is your doom
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon
The loving and choking, they all end too soon
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon
That day it's coming soon
Alone with the moon.
The song "Alone With the Moon" by Teho Teardo and Blixa Bargeld is a hauntingly beautiful piece that explores the sense of loneliness and despair that comes with longing for something more. The opening lines, "Searching for sunlight, there in your room/Trolling for one light, there in the gloom," suggest a sense of longing and searching for something that is just out of reach. The repeated refrain, "You dream of a better day, alone with the moon," reinforces this idea of wanting something more and feeling trapped in one's current situation.
The lines "All things are nothing, they're in your tomb/All things are nothing, that should is your doom" suggest a sense of hopelessness and despair. The idea that everything is meaningless and will ultimately come to nothing is a deeply unsettling thought, and the repetition of this idea reinforces the sense of despair. The lines "The loving and choking, they all end too soon/Forgotten memories, forgotten tunes" suggest a sense of loss and nostalgia for things that have passed, while the refrain "You dream of a better day, alone with the moon" suggests a desire to escape from this sense of loss and despair.
Overall, "Alone With the Moon" is a deeply poignant and introspective song that delves into themes of loneliness, loss, and despair, while also touching on the human desire for something more.
Line by Line Meaning
Searching for sunlight, there in your room
You're yearning for hope and positivity, while confined to your space.
Trolling for one light, there in the gloom
You're looking for a glimmer of light in the darkness, hoping for a change.
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon
You fantasize of a future where you're content, in the company of the lunar entity.
All things are nothing, they're in your tomb
You view life as meaningless and futile, leading to the inevitable end of death.
All things are nothing, that should is your doom
You feel trapped by societal expectations and norms, leading to a sense of hopelessness and despair.
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon
You continue to imagine a future where you find solace in the presence of the moon.
The loving and choking, they all end too soon
The moments of connection and affection are fleeting, causing you to feel suffocated by the transience of life.
Forgotten memories, forgotten tunes
Memories and experiences that were once meaningful to you have faded away, much like a melody that is forgotten over time.
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon
Despite past disappointments, you cling onto the hope that someday you'll find peace with the moon as your only companion.
That day it's coming soon
You believe that the day where you can find contentment is swiftly approaching.
Alone with the moon.
And when that day comes, you'll be with the moon and nothing else.
Contributed by Joshua D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ElisavetSchina
Searching for sunlight, there in your room
Trolling for one light, there in the gloom
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon
All things are nothing, they're in your tomb
All things are nothing, that should is your doom
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon
The loving and joking, they all end too soon
Forgotten memories, forgotten tunes
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon
That day it's coming soon
Alone with the moon.
@stephanvenner2939
Blixa hat hier eine richtige "Gänsehaut" Stimme.Klasse Song.
@pamelacooke5027
God, I can't get enough of Blixa and Teho, perfectly says how I'm feeling,
@ElisavetSchina
Searching for sunlight, there in your room
Trolling for one light, there in the gloom
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon
All things are nothing, they're in your tomb
All things are nothing, that should is your doom
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon
The loving and joking, they all end too soon
Forgotten memories, forgotten tunes
You dream of a better day, alone with the moon
That day it's coming soon
Alone with the moon.
@alexvazver2
Elisavet Schina Thank you =)
@kellitaylor2864
(assured is your doom)
@moontiger6393
(also, it's trawling, not trolling)
@ChipsDim
Just magical, the two make dark magic white.
@liekkichan
Hell, how I love bargeld so much
@ght153
Love this cover. Stunning.
@kellykelleher7321
Magnificent 💕⭐🤗💕