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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Joga
The Cinematic Orchestra Lyrics
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That happen
Follow the dot
Coincidence
Makes sense
Only with you
You don't have to speak
I feel
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me
Then the riddle gets solved
And you push me up to this
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
All that no-one sees
You see
What's inside of me
Every nerve that hurts
You heal
Deep inside of me, oo-oohh
You don't have to speak
I feel
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me confuse
Then the riddle gets solved
And you push me up to this
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me
Then the riddle gets solved
And you push me up to this
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
State of, state of
How beautiful
Emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
The lyrics to The Cinematic Orchestra's song Jóga seem to describe the intensity and mystery of a deep emotional connection with someone. The first stanza reflects on the unexpected moments that connect two people, and the idea that these coincidences only make sense when they happen with that special someone. The second stanza portrays the emotional vulnerability of the singer, and how this connection seems to heal and understand them fully. The most striking lines of the song are found in the chorus, where the singer describes this connection pushing them up to a "state of emergency," which they find to be beautiful and where they want to be.
The idea of an "emotional landscape" that "puzzles" and "confuses" the singer suggests that this is a complex and multidimensional relationship, perhaps one where they are still trying to understand each other's unique emotional experiences. However, the image of the "riddle" getting solved implies that they have been successful in understanding each other and that the connection has deepened. The idea of a "state of emergency" being beautiful contrasts with the typical negative connotations of an emergency, perhaps suggesting that this intensity is necessary for the singer to truly feel alive.
Line by Line Meaning
All these accidents
That happen
Follow the dot
Coincidence
Life's unexpected events that occur are somehow interconnected, creating coincidences.
Makes sense
Only with you
You don't have to speak
I feel
It only becomes clear with the presence of someone that understands without verbal communication.
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me
Then the riddle gets solved
And you push me up to this
My own feelings are a perplexing mystery, but you decode them and bring me to a heightened state.
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
The intense state of my emotions, where you bring me, is where I feel true beauty and want to stay.
All that no-one sees
You see
What's inside of me
Every nerve that hurts
You are able to perceive what others can't, and understand every source of my pain.
You heal
Deep inside of me, oo-oohh
You don't have to speak
I feel
Your healing power runs deep within me, even without uttering a word, I can sense it.
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
Emotional landscapes
They puzzle me confuse
The intensity of my emotions brings about chaos, but it is also beautiful and captivates me.
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
The heightened emotional state created by you is where I feel most alive and at peace.
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
The intense emotional state is a beautiful experience.
State of emergency
State of, state of
How beautiful
Emergency
Is where I want to be
This intense emotional state, repeatedly referred to as 'state of emergency,' is where I want to stay.
State of emergency
How beautiful to be
State of emergency
Is where I want to be
I want to remain in this intense emotional state because it is a beautiful experience to be with you that way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bjork Gudmundsdottir, Sirgurjon Birgir Sigurdsson
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David Heller
Remember listening to this in a mix tape in high school. Sublime.
nikola pavlicevic
favorite record out of my little vinyl collection :)
DeleriousOdyssey
And you push me up to... <3
Ellie B
BENEDICT????!!??