The record is written, produced, recorded, arranged, played, and sung by Morten Krane and Even Vaa in Even’s home recording studio in his bedroom.
Guest appearances on the record include saxophone, trumpet and mandolin, and friends join in to sing some of the choruses. The mixing was done with help from Andreas Wickman.
Their musical inspiration comes from artists like Crosby, Stills & Nash, Goran Bregovic, Boban Markovic, The Decemberists, Bob Dylan, Wunderkammer, and Sufjan Stevens, without sounding like any of the above. In the multi-vocal harmonies, one is subtly reminded of those hair-raising moments of the Beatles at their best. Authors such as Thomas Pynchon, Alessandro Baricco and Gabriel Garcia Marquez inspire the lyrical content of “Automata”.
The Captain & Me are storytellers of grand human tales with an eye for the mundane details of life like their literary examples: wise men sitting around the campfire recounting tales of old, strangers telling of their travels, ghosts, and sometimes, the bottle or the dream speak for themselves. The band’s voices mix with the coloured voices of many different and interesting characters of stories from here, there, everywhere… and beyond. The Captain & Me’s music has the ability to bring you to far away places and into the depths of your memory. “I was so far away but it felt like home, it felt like home,” they sing in “We Could Stay Forever”. The red thread that runs through this record is, despite the occasional sad note, a great sense of hope and of joy.
When playing live, The Captain & Me grows to an impressive eight to thirteen musicians on stage. No matter how small the stage, they own it with passion and conviction, as recently demonstrated on the tiny, improvised stage in Indigo in Oslo during the Let’s Indigo festival, where, despite the warm summer evening, they lured everyone inside with their contagious melodies and life-affirming enthusiasm. Their music, whether listened to at home or at one of their concerts, lifts you up momentarily from your own life and into the strange and inspiring tales of other places and other times. So when you land again, things look different. They look different for the better.
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Viënna
The Captain & Me Lyrics
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Έχουνε τόση σιγουριά περνάω και αφήνω σκουριά
Έχει ματώσει η καρδιά μου σα να 'χει βρει σε σουγιά
Τι θα πω στα παιδιά μου, ή δε θα κάνω παιδιά
Μόλις κανόνισα το ακανόνιστο σχήμα μου
Από άτομα που ξέρουν να γαμάν τη ρουτίνα μου
Τι να μου πεις τώρα τι, τραβάω την κουρτίνα μου
Γράφω για τουρ στο χαρτί ζω στην Αθήνα
Η φάση μας μοναδική
Δίπλα μου οι σημαντικοί
Σημαντικές κι αριθμοί
Κι οι αριθμίες εκεί
Μου σπάνε τα νεύρα
Έχουμε από ένα σακί
Σκορπάμε την τέφρα
Δε νομίζω, δύσκολα σε αποχωρίζομαι εντοπίζω
Με το μπροστινό μου φρένο έντο
Ενώ με το πίσω χτυπάω κέντρο
Χάνεις τον έλεγχο, χάνεις το μέτρο
Περνάω τον έκτο και τον πέμπτο
Δεν πάω για νίκη, θέλω μόνο τα παπούτσια
Απ' τα μάτια μου τα βλέπω όλα animation, όλα φούξια
Το 'φερα να σε θυμίζει όσο μπορούσα
Για τις μέρες που δε χωρούσα
The lyrics to The Captain & Me's song "Vienna" depict a sense of stagnation and a longing for change. The opening lines, "My belts are tightened, but I'm not going anywhere," suggest a feeling of being trapped or restricted, despite having a strong determination to move forward. The singer acknowledges the certainty around them but chooses to leave behind the dullness, indicating a desire for something more exciting or fulfilling.
The mention of a wounded heart and comparing it to a blade in a sheath implies emotional pain and possibly feeling guarded or protected. The line, "What will I tell my children, or will I even have children," hints at contemplation of the future and the uncertainty that lies ahead. It suggests questioning the concept of starting a family amidst the turmoil and difficulties experienced.
Furthermore, the lyrics express a sense of rebellion and nonconformity. The singer mentions arranging their irregular shape and appreciating people who disrupt their routine. This rebellious attitude can be seen in their refusal to conform to societal norms and expectations. The line, "Writing about tour on paper, living in Athens," highlights a focus on a different path and lifestyle, perhaps one that deviates from conventional ideals.
The lyrics also depict a unique camaraderie and the significance of meaningful relationships. The mention of important individuals and significant numbers suggests the existence of a close-knit group. The line, "Breaking numbers break my nerves, we have one bag, scattering the ashes," can be interpreted as a disregard for material possessions and a rejection of societal pressures and expectations.
The latter part of the lyrics reflects a sense of recklessness and living in the moment. The references to maintaining control, losing measure, and passing the sixth and fifth suggest a disregard for boundaries and limitations. Instead of striving for victory, the singer focuses on something more personal – only wanting their shoes. The mention of seeing everything as animation and fuchsia may represent a vivid and vibrant perception of the world, emphasizing the desire for a more colorful and alive existence.
Ultimately, "Vienna" seems to convey a yearning for change, an embrace of rebellion and nonconformity, and a longing for a more meaningful and fulfilling life. The lyrics portray a search for personal freedom and a rejection of societal expectations and norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Έχουνε σφίξει τα λουριά μα δε πάω πουθενά
I feel restricted but I refuse to settle
Έχουνε τόση σιγουριά περνάω και αφήνω σκουριά
Others may be confident, but I keep moving forward and leaving the past behind
Έχει ματώσει η καρδιά μου σα να 'χει βρει σε σουγιά
My heart feels wounded as if it has been stabbed
Τι θα πω στα παιδιά μου, ή δε θα κάνω παιδιά
What will I tell my children, or will I not have children at all?
Μόλις κανόνισα το ακανόνιστο σχήμα μου
I have just arranged my unconventional plan
Από άτομα που ξέρουν να γαμάν τη ρουτίνα μου
By people who know how to disrupt my routine
Τι να μου πεις τώρα τι, τραβάω την κουρτίνα μου
What more can you say to me? I draw my curtain closed
Γράφω για τουρ στο χαρτί ζω στην Αθήνα
I write about a tour on paper, I live in Athens
Δεν παίζω μπάλα Αττική
I don't play ball in Attica
Η φάση μας μοναδική
Our vibe is unique
Δίπλα μου οι σημαντικοί
Significant people are by my side
Σημαντικές κι αριθμοί
Important numbers as well
Κι οι αριθμίες εκεί
And the calculations are there
Μου σπάνε τα νεύρα
They infuriate me
Έχουμε από ένα σακί
We have a sackful
Σκορπάμε την τέφρα
We scatter the ashes
Δε νομίζω, δύσκολα σε αποχωρίζομαι εντοπίζω
I don't think I can easily separate myself from you, I realize
Με το μπροστινό μου φρένο έντο
With my front brake engaged
Ενώ με το πίσω χτυπάω κέντρο
While with my rear brake, I hit the center
Χάνεις τον έλεγχο, χάνεις το μέτρο
You lose control, you lose measure
Περνάω τον έκτο και τον πέμπτο
I pass the sixth and the fifth
Δεν πάω για νίκη, θέλω μόνο τα παπούτσια
I'm not going for victory, I only want the shoes
Απ' τα μάτια μου τα βλέπω όλα animation, όλα φούξια
I see everything animated, everything pink through my eyes
Το 'φερα να σε θυμίζει όσο μπορούσα
I made it remind me of you as much as I could
Για τις μέρες που δε χωρούσα
For the days when I couldn't fit in
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