Winning the Byron Bay Bluesfest "People's Choice Award" in 2010 and 2011”, … Read Full Bio ↴Winning the Byron Bay Bluesfest "People's Choice Award" in 2010 and 2011”, The Lyrical (AKA Karl Smith) has become THE rising star of the music scene in Brisbane. The Sunshine State capital has always been Australia's hotbed for new talent in a variety of genres and the acoustic-hip-hop/reggae scene, is now, no exception to that tradition. Following in the footsteps of Ben Harper, Bob Marley, Michael Franti and Xavier Rudd, The Lyrical reflects the ingenuity and musical aptitude it takes to be a great artist. The "Unique blend of beat-boxing meshed with folk guitar and socially conscious lyrics ( - City News)" is fast becoming the hottest ticket in town.

He has toured Australia, released a hugely popular EP “If I Was Earth” (which had to be reprinted THREE TIMES due to demand). He has shared the stage and played with the likes of Michael Franti and Spearhead, The Innocent Criminals, rocked festivals such as BIG DAY OUT, Bluesfest, Red Deer Festival, Caloundra Music Festival, Island Vibes Festival, Grotto Fest, Festival Of The Sun. The Lyrical has also had mega radio and online success hitting No.1, No.2 and No.3 on Triple J's Unearthed at the same time and stayed there for 3 weeks as well as being voted No.3 IN THE WORLD on ReverbNation.com in an online poll for “Breakthrough Artist 2011”.

Expect big things from The Lyrical in 2013 with recording of the debut album for January 25 release included in another jam-packed year.

Sound Check
The Lyrical Lyrics

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this is my sound check
hu, this is my sound che-eck
this is my sound check sound
yo, i round whit de postest, everybody knows that

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Lyrical's song "Sound Check" are a declaration of the artist's intention to showcase his skills on the mic. The opening line, "this is my sound check," is a reference to the practice session that musicians undergo before a performance to test and adjust their sound levels. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the singer's determination to make his mark in the music industry.

The line "yo, I round with the postest, everybody knows that" implies that the singer is well-regarded in the music scene, and his talent is recognized by his peers. The following nonsensical lines are perhaps a reflection of the artist's confident assertion that he can take any sound or rhythm and turn it into a performance of his own. The gibberish may symbolize the freedom and liminal space of creativity or represent the singer's unique blend of cultures, styles, and sounds.

Line by Line Meaning

this is my sound check
I am testing the sound before the show

hu, this is my sound che-eck
I am making sure everything sounds good

this is my sound check sound
This is the sound I want to achieve

yo, i round whit de postest, everybody knows that
I am the best at what I do and everyone is aware of that

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