The Caretaker project began in late 1996 in Stockport, England by Leyland K… Read Full Bio ↴The Caretaker project began in late 1996 in Stockport, England by Leyland Kirby, undoubtedly inspired from the ballroom scene in Stanley Kubrick's "Shining". The first release played and extended this theme of altering 1920s and 1930s ballroom music creating an eerie and haunted soundworld. Subsequently the sound has become darker and often more abstract over time, moving away from the initial idea of a haunted ballroom into territories involving the mind and its abilities to recall memories.
The Caretaker's last few projects are heavily inspired by the phenomenon of amnesia, Alzheimer's, and dementia, the brain's adversities to recall situations from the distant and immediate past. This work is best recalled in the monumental "Theoretically pure anterograde amnesia" release, a release which accurately echoes and recreates aurally the disease itself which is no mean achievement.
The Caretaker is building an ever-expanding following for his audio memories. Fans of the darker isolationist ambient work of modern composers such as William Basinski, Nurse With Wound, Aphex Twin, Fennesz and Brian Eno would find elements to admire and enjoy and also parallels to The Caretaker's output. It can be a harsh world at times but ultimately exposure is always rewarding. Immerse yourself in the darkness and give into the spirits and tales recalled and retold in his unique way.
http://www.brainwashed.com/vvm
The Caretaker's last few projects are heavily inspired by the phenomenon of amnesia, Alzheimer's, and dementia, the brain's adversities to recall situations from the distant and immediate past. This work is best recalled in the monumental "Theoretically pure anterograde amnesia" release, a release which accurately echoes and recreates aurally the disease itself which is no mean achievement.
The Caretaker is building an ever-expanding following for his audio memories. Fans of the darker isolationist ambient work of modern composers such as William Basinski, Nurse With Wound, Aphex Twin, Fennesz and Brian Eno would find elements to admire and enjoy and also parallels to The Caretaker's output. It can be a harsh world at times but ultimately exposure is always rewarding. Immerse yourself in the darkness and give into the spirits and tales recalled and retold in his unique way.
http://www.brainwashed.com/vvm
Mental Caverns Without Sunshine
The Caretaker Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Caretaker:
a handful of stars I recall the story, That night of love and glory A night…
Emptiness Oh, love of mine With a song and a wine You're harsh…
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@bugboy69
I picture an aquarium. It's late at night. The building is completely void of people. The only light is the cool, blue glow from the tanks themselves. All of the sea life is still. They are breathing, their eyes are open- it seems they are paused in time, but in fact they are simply asleep. Everything is at rest.
I can only imagine that this comes to mind because when I was younger I would go to a nearby aquarium whenever possible. It was like a second home- I felt so at peace among the fish... I frequently went to visit on off-peak days. I was practically the only person there at times.
There was a little area where you could crawl under a certain tank and you'd reach a small glass dome. You could poke your head up into it and watch the rays and around you. There was a shark tank with a glass tunnel- once, I went diving in that tank. It had a beautiful green sea turtle, and a little group of white-tip reef sharks. A Queensland grouper named Gary. I remember it vividly.
This song- this album- no, all of The Caretaker's work reminds me that one day those memories may not be so vivid. They'll fray at the edges and get rough. Inevitably I will get old. It just seems like a fact of life that most couldn't care less about- but when you start to actually think deeply about it, it's terrifying.
Time is a terrifying concept.
(P.S.
Ignore my old man rambling. I'm still a literal child, after all. Something about The Caretaker's work- specifically this piece, 'Mental Caverns Without Sunshine', just gave me the desire to put my thoughts into words.
I'd like to hear your input, dear reader. Thanks for reading this far, if anyone ever does anyway.)
@theostemporium7507
Considering that you inquired so nicely, here goes.
A boy who's lived a somewhat indifferent 14 years in a dull seaside town is gazing from his familiar window at the oh so familiar moon. He has at last come to terms with the looming fact that his friends will eventually leave his life. He has come to terms with his pathetic attempt to maintain a relationship. He has come to terms with the years he has left.
And one question remains.
'Should I keep going in a world that won't stop forgetting?'
That boy is me, and one day I'll look back at this moment you've granted me. Live a long prosperous life, it could just be our only one.
@Chameleonardodavinci
This is the most beautiful one out of The Caretaker for me even after going thru (almost all) his discography. It used to really fuck with my head that it plays twice on the album, I could never figure out if it was the same track played again. It's so sad and defeated... It's like it's trying to hold onto something, one really precious moment. It's almost like his mission statement. I feel I could write pages about this track. "I know you're leaving... Please stay with me a bit longer" It breaks my heart in a very warm, dusty way. I don't think I could marry someone who wouldn't understand how lovely and poignant this is...
@gman3976
Damn what a great analysis of this song. You have put into words what I feel every time listening to this track, and why I keep coming back.
@captainpiglee1909
I couldn't have said it better myself
@follet173yearsago9
Your comment really sums up what i think about this song.
My hamster died not do long ago and this song remind me of how he was dying
The difference between the first and the second one is that on the second one the high pitch sound in the background is louder and there’s also coughs
@Liffey_Brown
Stinky
@headbangerboy123
Damn
@kaces4844
This song sounds like it knows it is dying, but it wants to give you at least some peace before it is fully gone
@Danolyzed
Excellently said man.
@SanguineMalcontent
Like it can't quite remember just exactly who or what it was but knew it was something beautiful, in its own way, and yearns to remember what that was, knowing it never will, yet finding peace, even comfort in that knowledge.
@Floxxxxxy
i dont know why, but i just feel so sorry for you. I have no idea why but i just hope that everything goes good for you. I'm so sorry.