Terra Nine, aka Michael Westcot, combines electric viola with digital and a… Read Full Bio ↴Terra Nine, aka Michael Westcot, combines electric viola with digital and analogue technologies, producing a distinctly organic and free form sound, with an aural palette ranging from chilled ambience to breaks and beyond. Terra Nine’s music has evolved from hard tech-trance to breaks and chilled downbeat and with each release has met with critical acclaim worldwide.
DISCOGRAPHY: 1997-2002 ALBUMS: Planet of Choice (Assemblage Records), Paranormal (Air Recordings) and Zero Point (Assemblage/Tempest). 2002-2004 REMIX EP: Axiom (Tempest Recordings) featuring The Omm Squad, Arcane trickster, Rip Van Hippy and The Random Designers
COMPILATIONS: Terra Nine has featured on numerous compilations worldwide, including Goa Trance Spirits (ZYX, Germany), Ambi-Ant Beats (Green Ant, Australia), Nova Natura (Cosmic Leaf, Greece), A Magical Journey (Ajana Records, Holland), and more recently Escape from Chaos (Tempest Recordings) featuring 2 brand new Terra Nine tracks and a remix of the famous Arcane Trickster and Random Designers downbeat breaks classic, Golden triangle. Also the 2007 release of the Tempest Recordings compilation, Global Slowdown that features a collaboration with Terra Nine on Arcane Trickster’s superb new recording, Dub Atomica

2007: BRAND NEW TERRA NINE ALBUM, called STRANGE CRAFT(Tempest Recordings) is NOW OUT thru ARABESQUE, featuring all new original Terra Nine tracks and some very special remixes by the likes of ARCANE TRICKSTER and SIDELINER.... CHECK IT OUT!!! Go to www.arabesque.co.uk and www.tempestrecordings.com.au Performing dynamic live shows at events throughout Australia and New Zealand, including Green Ant Full Moon, Glenworth Valley music festival, Earthcore, Happy Valley and numerous club dates throughout Aoteraroa (NZ) including Galatos (Auckland) and Refuel (Dunedin). Gigs so far this year have included The Parihaka Peace Festival in January and Bliss at the Space Bar in Newmarket, Auckland 23/03/07 Upcoming gigs include ANTIWORLD in London, UK.....07/07/07.....and BLISS 2 in Auckland

No Return
Terra Nine Lyrics

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The memory of dawn vigils
Discovering wonder
You've seen them fade
Future forever crisp
You've seen them fade
Wonder

The memory of dawn vigils

Discovering wonder
You've seen them fade
Future forever crisp

You've seen them fade
Wonderx3

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Terra Nine's song "No Return" can be interpreted in various ways, but one way to look at it is through the lens of nostalgia and fleeting moments of beauty. The phrase "dawn vigils" signifies the act of waking up early to witness the start of a new day, which can be a peaceful and inspiring experience. "Discovering wonder" could refer to the sense of awe and amazement one might feel when encountering something new and exciting. However, the repetition of the line "you've seen them fade" suggests that these moments are not permanent and eventually lose their luster.

The next line, "Future forever crisp," seems to contrast with the previous lines, perhaps symbolizing the idea of holding onto hope for the future, even when the present feels uncertain. But it is followed by the same refrain of "you've seen them fade," emphasizing the idea that all things are fleeting.

Overall, the lyrics of "No Return" can be interpreted as a meditation on the transience of life and the importance of cherishing moments of wonder and beauty while they last.

Line by Line Meaning

The memory of dawn vigils
Recalling the past moments of rising early to watch the sunrise

Discovering wonder
Experiencing the feeling of amazement and awe

You've seen them fade
Witnessing those moments lose their luster and intensity over time

Future forever crisp
Imagining a bright and unblemished future ahead

You've seen them fade
Recognizing that even those bright futures can become cloudy over time

Wonderx3
Expressing the desire to hold onto that sense of wonder and amazement

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