The core pairing assembled a full 8-piece live band for touring purposes, and released one The Herbaliser Band album. Although still a studio rather than a live album, it is distinct from the normal Herbaliser albums; the lack of guest vocalists focuses the an overall "live band" feel, especially showcasing the horn section.
Scratchy Noise
The Herbaliser Lyrics
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the greatest recording organization in the world presents a demonstration of their new stereophonic discs
Since the far off days when man first heard a scratchy noise
sccra-scra-scra-scratchy noise
(turntable)
stereophonic discs
stereophonic discs
scratchy noise
stereophonic discs
stereophonic discs
stereophonic stereophonic discs
I move around on beat, creating more styles
I move around on beat, creating more styles
I move around on beat, creating more styles
more styles
mo- mo- more styles
etc.
The Herbaliser's song "Scratchy Noise" is a tribute to the art of DJing, the power and evolution of music, and the impact on our culture. The song opens with the introduction by the Ninja Tune record label, considered one of the best in the world. The lyric, "Since the far off days when man first heard a scratchy noise" makes a reference to the origins of recorded sound in the late 1800s, and how the world has come to appreciate the development of music and technology since then. The scratchy noise is a nod to the sound that a vinyl record makes when being played.
Each time the phrase "stereophonic discs" is repeated, the word "scratchy noise" follows, to show the connection with the early days of music and how far technology has advanced. The rest of the lyrics describes the art of DJing, with an emphasis on beat creation and style. The repetition of "creating more styles" serves as a reminder that the DJ's job is to keep innovating and pushing the boundaries of music.
In summary, "Scratchy Noise" is a celebration of the evolution of music and culture, and the role of the DJ in that evolution. It's also a reminder that no matter how sophisticated technology gets, it all started with a scratchy noise.
Line by Line Meaning
Ninja...june
Introduction to the song
the greatest recording organization in the world presents a demonstration of their new stereophonic discs
Announcing the presentation of a new technology for music recording and playback
Since the far off days when man first heard a scratchy noise
Starting from the earliest times of music recording and playback
sccra-scra-scra-scratchy noise
Imitating the sound of the earliest recordings, with low quality and noise
stereophonic discs
Referring to the new technology of stereo recordings
stereophonic discs
Repeating the reference to stereo recordings
stereophonic stereophonic discs
Emphasizing the importance and novelty of the new technology
scratchy noise
Contrasting the new high-quality sound with the old low-quality sound
stereophonic discs
Repeating the reference to stereo recordings
stereophonic discs
Repeating the reference to stereo recordings
stereophonic stereophonic discs
Emphasizing the importance and novelty of the new technology
I move around on beat, creating more styles
Bringing attention to the skill of the DJ, who can manipulate the music on the turntable to create new sounds and rhythms
I move around on beat, creating more styles
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
I move around on beat, creating more styles
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
more styles
Pointing out the endless possibilities of music creation and innovation
mo- mo- more styles
Repeating the previous line for emphasis
etc.
Indicating that there are even more possibilities than what has been mentioned
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAKE WHERRY, OLIVER TRATTLES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dom B
Po 24 latach nadal smakuje tak samo dobrze!
Chris H
I remember this album was played a lot when i was young and went clubbing..
Ahh. Those were the days. The weed was strong, the base was loud, and we thought this was the coolest shit ever to hit the danceclubs.
tet5uo
This shit blew my damn mind in 1995.
RAZRgameZ
Wow. Forgot about this. Brings me back to my youth. Soooo long ago 😭😭😭
Omarock
WOW
Eron Sinclair
this gives me an auralgasm. oOoOooO
Gustavo omega plays
Nice
ಠ Tocki Cohi ಠ
Dope on plastic. Hoxton Square Blue Note Club 1996
Ninja Tunes, Metal Headz, Talvin Singh.
branabarum
se pobíhalo po kopcích s fm kazošem na baterky a ladilo FM4. nebo radio JIH...
Will McMahon
Nas- one love feat. Q-Tip 😜