Other members include Tom Chant (saxophone), Phil France (double bass), Luke Flowers (drums), Nick Ramm (piano), Stuart McCallum (guitar); former members include Jamie Coleman (trumpet), T. Daniel Howard (drums), Alex James (piano), and Patrick "PC" Carpenter (turntables).
In both live and studio context, the Cinematic Orchestra employ a live band which improvises along with a turntablist and electronic elements such as samples provided by Swinscoe. In their studio releases Swinscoe will often remix the live source material to produce a finished product that is a seamless combination of live jazz improvisation with electronics, such that it is difficult to tell where the improvisation ends and the production begins. It is worth mentioning that in the sound of the Cinematic Orchestra the role of traditional solo instruments, such as piano or wind instruments, is not the same as in traditional jazz; instead of performing intricate solos they provide a mature accompaniment environment and quite often there is more space for the drums and the double bass to have a lead role.
The Cinematic Orchestra have been noted for their new score to the classic 1929 Dziga Vertov's Ukrainian film "Man with a Movie Camera". They have worked on two other scores: they recorded some tracks for "Ils se marièrent et eurent beaucoup d'enfants" (2004) and made the music for the Disney Nature movie "The Crimson Wing" (2009).
The Cinematic Orchestra released their latest album "Ma Fleur" on 7th May 2007. The album features vocals from Patrick Watson, Fontella Bass and Lou Rhodes. In 2010 their compilation Late Night Tales followed.
They have started their own record label: Motion Audio Records. One record has been released by Lou Rhodes. More releases will follow, including Grey Reverend.
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Breathe
The Cinematic Orchestra Lyrics
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Singing in to me
Over everything
I used to be
Oh, that song is singing
Singing into me
It carries me
Carries me
Out to sea
And swallows me
Into the deep
And comforts me
And comforts me
Oh that weight is lifting
Lifting on me
It carries me
Out to the sea
And swallows me
And swallows me
And swallows me
Into the deep
And comforts me
And comforts me
In, into the deep
And comforts me
And comforts me
And comforts me
Breathe up to me
Breathe up into me
Breathe out through me
Breathe into me
Oh breathe out through
Through me
Why don't you breathe in
Breathe into me
And breathe out
Through me
The Cinematic Orchestra's song "Breathe" is a contemplative piece that seems to be about the transformative power of music. The lyrics express the idea that listening to the right song can lift our moods, quiet our thoughts, and transport us to a place of comfort and peace. The singer describes how the song is "singing" into them, seemingly taking over their consciousness and gently carrying them away on a current of sound. The title of the song, "Breathe," is repeated as a mantra throughout the lyrics, as if to invite the listener to take deep, cleansing breaths and let the music wash over them.
The lyrics use several metaphors to capture the experience of being immersed in a powerful song. The references to being carried "out to sea" and "into the deep" suggest a sense of surrender and relinquishing control – allowing oneself to be guided by the music. The repetition of the phrase "and comforts me" emphasizes both the soothing and uplifting aspects of the song's effect. The line "oh that weight is lifting" hints at a sense of relief or release from burdens the singer was previously carrying.
As with all music, it's ultimately up to the listener to interpret the meaning and significance of "Breathe" for themselves. However, it is clear that the song is a poignant ode to the power of music to transform and heal.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, that song is singing
The music is affecting me deeply
Singing in to me
The music is resonating within me
Over everything
Above and beyond all else
I used to be
My previous self
Slow and sweet
The music is calming and pleasant
It carries me
The music lifts me up
Out to sea
To a place of freedom and tranquility
And swallows me
I am surrounded and enveloped by the music
Into the deep
A place of comfort and safety
And comforts me
I am soothed and reassured by the music
Oh that weight is lifting
A heavy burden is being lifted away from me
Lifting on me
The burden is slowly dissipating
Breathe up to me
The music is helping me breathe more deeply
Breathe up into me
I am opening up to the music
Breathe out through me
I am exhaling and releasing negativity
Breathe into me
I am taking in positivity
Through me
The music is flowing through me
Why don't you breathe in
An invitation to let the music fill you up
And breathe out
Exhaling and releasing all tension
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LHASA DESELA, PHIL FRANCE, JASON SWINSCOE, PATRICK WATSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@laurarichis4349
Oh that song you're singing
Singing into me
Over everything
I used to be
Oh that song that you're singing
Singing into me
Slow and sweet
It carries me
carries me
carries me
Out to sea
And swallows me
Into the deep
and comfort me
and comfort me
Oh that weight
is lifting
lifting off me
it carries me
out to sea
and swallows me
and swallows me
and swallows me
Yeah
Into the deep
and comfort me
and comfort me
in
into the deep
and comfort me
and comfort me
and comfort me
Breath unto me
Breath unto me
Breath it into me
Breathe out into me
Breathe into me
oh breathe out
though me
why don't you breathe into me
@zizachour4283
I always wonder if I will ever meet someone who knows this song, this specific song
@afonsocarvalho2695
Hey
@KeithLdemonsinseattle
i know it.
@762HEARTBREAKER
Pleasure to meet you🤟🏽
@mohamedilyaskapadia7883
I am very familiar with this song and the recording of it with Fontella Bass. At the time I was very close to Ninja Tune A&R, other internal staff and on casual chatting terms with Jason Swinscoe. What do you want to know about the song? Kxx
@jaredallen8884
If I ever met someone in the wild who knew this song I would straight hug them.
@MKJ-PRIV
Never gets old... I had the privilege to experience it live in Kraków, years ago... This song is warm summer night in the city, sitting on a balcony, smoking a cig, sipping something and just letting the tears flow. Tears of joy, regret, sadness, fulfilment, whatever is going on at the moment, this song frames it and comforts you in a way...
@liquidbokii88
am i the only one who gets a very ... a VERY strong urge to cry listening to this????
@vedranavidicevic3734
No need tocray.This is crying.
@jana7470
Me too