This London duo use gritty beats, droning guitars, abstract effects and dreamy vocals to create a soundscape that is arty yet tuneful. They have previously supported Muse, TV On The Radio, Florence + The Machine, Crystal Castles and Klaxons.
Milo Cordell is son of 1960s pop producer Denny and runs the Merok label, which has released cutting-edge dance acts Klaxons and Crystal Castles. Robbie Furze is a former guitarist with electro-punk singer Alec Empire and is also a founding member of the band Panic DHH.
Their first three singles were "Too Young To Love"/"Crystal Visions" (House Anxiety), "Velvet" and "Stop the World" (4AD). Their debut album A Brief History of Love was recorded at the Electric Ladyland Studios in New York and was released in the UK on the 14th of September 2009. The Big Pink supported Muse on the UK leg of The Resistance Tour.
Their second album Future This was released on 11 January 2012 on 4AD label.
Official site: http://www.musicfromthebigpink.com
Crystal Visions
The Big Pink Lyrics
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She's been cornered by the man
I pretend that this ain't riotous
We take it to the hill, we ran
Fuel a mission with the passion fighting still, we ran
Do you know the way to the silver covered road
To the secret covered horse
And they're waiting for us to arrive
200 naked pure gold girls and I said
Watch them ride
Made her crystals in the sand
If you want a taste you can
By the city where the people are alone
She had lightning in her hair
She's been cornered by the man
Pretend no answering riot
As we hit it on the hill, we ran
Fuel a mission with the passion fighting still, we ran
Do you know the way to the silver covered road
By the city of run dry
To the secret covered horse
And they're waiting for us to arrive
200 naked pure gold girls and then I said
I'd watch them ride
Do you know the way to the silver covered road
By the city of run dry
To the secret covered horse
And they're waiting for us to arrive
200 naked pure gold girls and then I said
I'd watch them ride
The lyrics to The Big Pink's song "Crystal Visions" are somewhat cryptic and open to interpretation. The song seems to describe a wild, fantastical adventure involving a group of people running away from someone or something ("She's been cornered by the man") and heading towards a mysterious location on a silver-covered road where they will meet up with 200 naked "pure gold" girls. The singer of the song seems to be in awe of this surreal world he has stumbled upon, describing the scenery with phrases like "made her crystals in the sand" and "she had lightning in her hair."
At the same time, there is an undercurrent of danger and rebellion throughout the song. The singer mentions a "passion fighting still" and a "riot" that he is pretending doesn't exist. It's unclear who or what they are rebelling against, but it seems to be some kind of oppressive force that has driven them to seek refuge in this fantastic world.
Perhaps the most striking thing about the lyrics to "Crystal Visions" is their dreamlike quality. The song paints a vivid picture of an imaginary world that is simultaneously beautiful and frightening. It's hard to say exactly what the song means, but it's clear that there is a sense of urgency and excitement running through it, like the listener is being pulled along on a wild ride.
Line by Line Meaning
She had lightning in her hair
Her hair was wild and full of energy, like a thunderstorm.
She's been cornered by the man
Someone is trying to control her and she is feeling trapped.
I pretend that this ain't riotous
I try to act like everything is calm, even though it feels chaotic.
We take it to the hill, we ran
We flee to a high ground to escape danger.
Fuel a mission with the passion fighting still, we ran
We use our inner drive to keep going despite the obstacles and continue running away.
Do you know the way to the silver covered road
Do you know the path to a place that is full of riches?
By the city of run dry
Near a place where there is nothing left and people are desperate.
To the secret covered horse
To a hidden location where something valuable is kept.
And they're waiting for us to arrive
Someone is expecting us.
200 naked pure gold girls and I said
There are many beautiful and valuable things waiting, and I am aware of them.
Watch them ride
Admire how these beautiful things move and sparkle.
Made her crystals in the sand
She created something beautiful and valuable out of something ordinary and common.
If you want a taste you can
If you desire what she has created, you can have a sample.
By the city where the people are alone
Near a place where people are disconnected and lack community.
She had lightning in her hair
Her hair was wild and full of energy, like a thunderstorm.
She's been cornered by the man
Someone is trying to control her and she is feeling trapped.
Pretend no answering riot
Ignore the chaos and try to maintain a sense of calmness.
As we hit it on the hill, we ran
We fled quickly and forcefully up a hill to escape danger.
Fuel a mission with the passion fighting still, we ran
We use our inner drive to keep going despite the obstacles and continue running away.
Do you know the way to the silver covered road
Do you know the path to a place that is full of riches?
By the city of run dry
Near a place where there is nothing left and people are desperate.
To the secret covered horse
To a hidden location where something valuable is kept.
And they're waiting for us to arrive
Someone is expecting us.
200 naked pure gold girls and then I said
There are many beautiful and valuable things waiting, and I am aware of them.
I'd watch them ride
I would enjoy observing the movements and beauty of these things.
Do you know the way to the silver covered road
Do you know the path to a place that is full of riches?
By the city of run dry
Near a place where there is nothing left and people are desperate.
To the secret covered horse
To a hidden location where something valuable is kept.
And they're waiting for us to arrive
Someone is expecting us.
200 naked pure gold girls and then I said
There are many beautiful and valuable things waiting, and I am aware of them.
I'd watch them ride
I would enjoy observing the movements and beauty of these things.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Milo Cordell Lavarack, Robertson Furze
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