1. Modern folk ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists under the name The Snow:
1. Modern folk band from Brooklyn, New York, USA, formed by Pierre de Gaillande and Hilary Downes.
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2. International USA/Sweden supergroup featuring Beach Fossils' Dustin Payseur, Wild Nothing's Jack Tatum, and Holograms' Andreas LagerstrΓΆm.
3. Alternative rock band from Los Angeles, USA.
4. UK band.
5. Band from Cologne, Germany.
1. The Snow is a cinematic literary-pop quartet from Brooklyn, New York. It began when Pierre de Gaillande and Hilary Downes collaborated on made-to-order songs written as wedding gifts and birthday presents. The songs evolved into a project, which eventually led to an invitation to a midsummer tour of Russia, Sweden and Finland with musician friends who needed an opening act.
The Snow's influences are as diverse as its sound β having been described in turns as post-apocalyptic French cabaret, gypsy pop, and carnival Americana. The band is comprised of de Gaillande (Bad Reputation, Melomane, Morning Glories) on vocals, guitar and banjo; Downes on vocals and keys; Jeffrey Schaeffer on drums and Christian Bongers (Falcon, Hurricane Bells) on electric and upright bass.
The band's gorgeous debut, True Dirt was recorded and mixed at Trout Studios by acclaimed producer Bryce Goggin (Pavement, Apples in Stereo, Sean Lennon, Evan Dando, Sebadoh) and was released on Vermillion Music in the spring of 2008. Their follow-up, I Die Every Night, was released in early 2010, recorded by Shannon Ferguson at Serious Business Studios in New York. Additional tracking was done with Daniel Weintraub in New York.
The Snow returns for a third outing, Disaster is Your Mistress, its most complex and lushly orchestrated album to date. Veteran engineer Charles βChickyβ Reeves (Radiohead, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Tito Puente) navigates haunting classical flourishes, Motown horns and Beatlesque pop soundscapes to take the listener on an unexpected sonic journey. Think of Serge Gainsbourg hitching a ride with Carole King and Fiona Apple in a boat atop rolling rapids of champagne.
3. The Snow is a melodic, alt-space rock outfit from Los Angeles that formed in a quick beautiful instance in the Spring of 2006 when Aaron Smart, Billy Mohler, Garry Ventura, and Jason Johnson went to record a few songs at Stagg St. Studios.
Garry and Aaron had been working on a few songs when they realized they needed a guitarist and bassist to take it to the next level. Aaron called upon long time friend Jason Johnson (Pete Yorn, Paloalto) to play guitar. Then needing a bass player they ran into Billy Mohler (Jimmy Chamberlain Complex) at a studio in North Hollywood. They told billy about the project and he expressed interest. They got together to work out the songs, and the magic was there. The first two Titles "October" and "trading Post", recorded in less than 2 days, were enough for them to know that something special was happening. A dynamic, tight, yet melodic rhythm section, a soaring spaced out sonic display of guitars, and a quiet to wailing vocal assembly.
Once The Snow had developed a full albums worth of songs they enlisted production team Heroes and Villains to record it with them. They entered Ocean Way Studios Hollywood in the spring of 2007. They kept it realistic, as they say, and recorded the old way; straight to 2" inch tape, live, with no click track. Recording live as a real band they captured real emotions at that moment and an intensity now lost in the stale digital recording realm. With the new assembled album The Snow began to book shows around Los Angeles in October, 2007 and have yet to look back. After less than 5 shows they signed with the independent Los Angeles label, Northern Lights. With an amazing self titled record in tow, and a new label poised to promote it, The Snow have began to book regional shows to get the music out. Phil Buckman (iMPOSTERS, One Side Zero) has recently been recruited to play bass for the group as The Snow spreads across the U.S.
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The Snow Lyrics
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And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and every highway
And more, much more than this
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall
And did it my way
Regrets, I've had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did all the things that I had to do
And I saw them all through without exemption
I planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
And more, much more than this
I did it my way
I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I've had my fill, my share of losing
And now, tears subside
I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a shy way
Oh no, oh no, not me
I did it my way
For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way
The opening lines of The Snow's "The Way" - And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain - evoke the end of a journey, but also hint at a sense of closure within oneself. The singer declares confidently that they will face their final moments with no fear, as they have always done things on their own terms. They have lived a full life, traveling down each and every road that was presented to them, and they have done so in a way that was true to themselves.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "I did it my way," which becomes a mantra of sorts for the singer. They have made mistakes, bitten off more than they could chew, and faced moments of doubt, but through it all, they remained steadfast in their commitment to living their life on their own terms. They acknowledge that they have had regrets, but they are few and far between; for the most part, they have done everything they set out to do, and they have done it all their way.
The final verse of the song sees the singer reflecting on their life as a whole and finding it amusing that they have accomplished everything they have with such autonomy. They declare that a person is nothing if they do not follow their own heart, and that they have always been true to themselves, even when it has been difficult to do so. The final line of the song, "The record shows I took the blows and did it my way," is a powerful statement of resilience and determination, and a testament to the life that the singer has lived.
Line by Line Meaning
And now, the end is near
The end of my life is approaching.
And so I face the final curtain
I am now facing the end of my life.
My friend, I'll say it clear
I want to be honest with you, my friend.
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I am confident in my life's choices and actions.
I've lived a life that's full
I have had a fulfilling life.
I traveled each and every highway
I have experienced everything life has to offer.
And more, much more than this
In addition to that, I have done much more.
I did it my way
I accomplished everything in the way that felt right to me.
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
I am aware that there were difficult times in my life.
When I bit off more than I could chew
I attempted things that were too difficult for me to handle.
But through it all, when there was doubt
Despite the challenges, I never doubted myself.
I ate it up and spit it out
I accepted the challenges and overcame them.
I faced it all and I stood tall
I confronted all obstacles and emerged victorious.
And did it my way
I did not conform to others' expectations; I followed my own path.
Regrets, I've had a few
There are some things in my life that I regret.
But then again, too few to mention
However, the number of regrets is small and insignificant.
I did all the things that I had to do
I took care of everything that needed to be done in my life.
And I saw them all through without exemption
I followed through with everything, without exception.
I planned each charted course
I carefully planned out my life's path.
Each careful step along the byway
I took each step of my journey thoughtfully and deliberately.
I've loved, I've laughed and cried
I have experienced the full range of human emotions in my life.
I've had my fill, my share of losing
I have experienced my fair share of losing in life.
And now, tears subside
Now, as my life comes to an end, my sadness fades away.
I find it all so amusing
I find it funny how trivial life can seem at the end.
To think I did all that
It's amazing to contemplate how much I have accomplished.
And may I say, not in a shy way
I want to confidently articulate that...
Oh no, oh no, not me
I did not conform to others' expectations.
I did it my way
I pursued my life on my own terms, true to myself.
For what is a man, what has he got?
What is the meaning of a person's life?
If not himself, then he has naught
If one cannot be true to oneself, then one has nothing.
To say the things he truly feels
To express oneself authentically.
And not the words of one who kneels
Without simply following or submitting to others.
The record shows I took the blows
The evidence shows that I weathered the trials of life.
And did it my way
I made it through life on my own terms.
Lyrics Β© CONSALAD CO., Ltd., CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE, JEUNE MUSIQUE EDITIONS
Written by: Claude Francois, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Paul Anka
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@spicychickennoodles6076
"The Wave"
The first strike of the hammer
Made my heart beat faster
The rat-tat to remind me
That there was something behind me
You can hear them
You can hear them banging on the tin
But my love won't be saved
We'll all be staring at the wave
They told me I wasn't anything
Before the bombs started falling
I was a fee for the master
I was a walking disaster
I know you hear it coming
I know you hear the sound
I know you feel it coming
Don't let it get you down
You can hear them
You can hear them banging on the tin
But my love won't be saved
We'll all be staring at the wave
But my love won't be saved
We'll all be staring at the wave
@PhaQ2
What really blows me away is how many people are commenting on his nose when there is a wheelbarrow full of dead children.
@LinkFloydLive
***** We see that on the news every night; we're used to it, but if the news anchor his a zit or a deformity we won't shut up about it.
@PhaQ2
Dan O'DwyerΒ I watch the news and have never seen a wheelbarrow full of dead children... But have seen acne on the news anchor and it never occurred to me that z-it was something to make an issue of.
@adinwarner-rosen9778
***** wheel-barrow?
@PhaQ2
Adin Warner-RosenΒ Really my spelling is the issue now?!
@adinwarner-rosen9778
That's beyond spelling man. Not even the right word :)
@phantascy
2 years later and yet i still dont know what the fuck is going on
@Amorstopineed
and me, even not today haha
@patrickstowe7988
This is Paddling Out part 2
@natejohnson3016
Itβs 2022 and it still gives me that unexplainable feeling. This song found me at an interesting time in my life, and now every time I hear it Iβm brought back to those moments of fear, freedom, confusion, anger, revelations, and successes. Such an important piece of art for meπ₯²