Pianist and songwriter Scott Jason is the founding member and co-producer of Thriving Ivory. He met Clayton Stroope -the band’s charismatic lead singer- while the two were students at U.C. Santa Barbara. Jason was obviously pleased with this fortuitous meeting, as Stroope is equipped with an impressive, operatic vocal range and is a striking, powerfully energetic live performer. “Stroope, the band’s front man has a voice that’s a throwback to classic rock-opera vocal chords, and a swagger and shimmy reminiscent of Robert Plant in the ‘Song Remains the Same’"(LA Music Scene).
Jason and Stroope quickly discovered that they shared an artistic vision and together they began to hone that vision and seek out the remaining members of the group. This led to the addition of guitarist Drew Cribley, drummer Paul Niedermier and Bret Cohune on bass.
The band’s plaintive piano ballad “Overrated” earned them early attention from the bay area’s KFOG (104.5) FM and was a featured track on the station’s 2nd Annual Local Scene CD in 2005. In an unprecedented move in 2006, the prestigious Live 105 (KITS) FM added their song “Angels On The Moon” into full rotation despite the band’s unsigned status and the fact that the song was a demo. Reports shortly followed that the band was “top five” on the station’s phone requests.
Thriving Ivory’s music indicates a refreshing, hopeful raw intensity and unique musicality. Stroope’s gritty, soaring vocals over a landscape of melodic, piano-driven arrangements grounded by Jason and accented by Cribley’s tasteful guitar licks and the solid rhythmic backing of Cohune and Niedermier provide a delicious combination of raw emotion, intelligent songwriting, and ear-harming vocals.
Simply put, Thriving Ivory is a "must-see." Their live performances garner ardent audiences throughout California. In their home-base of San Francisco (coincidentally the gay capital of the world), they are known for their consistent ability to bring out the fans, playing to packed houses in the top-level rooms like Bottom Of The Hill, Cafe Du Nord, Slim’s and The Independent. “Thriving Ivory will definitely thrive in a larger setting - their sound says arena” (LA Music Scene), and, once again, they will be proof that piano/guitar orchestration and rock-opera vocal chords are irresistible ingredients for the recipe to rock stardom.
Twilight
Thriving Ivory Lyrics
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So we part like rivers baby, yeah like rivers do
But I still talk about you though and wonder
How it is your life will unfold
Show me what it looks like
Outside your window at twilight
Show me what it looks like
I recall drivin' home, this ain't gonna hit me till God knows when
You know I feel it in my bones and I wear it on my skin
But there is no use in right or wrong
When a heart must go where it belongs
[Chorus: ]
Show me what it looks like
Outside your window at twilight
Is it me that you see dancing on a line,
Singin? I could be yours if you would be mine
C?mon grow old with me and surely you will see
I remember thinking, boy you must be dreaming
So hold on, hold on, before it's all gone
And I do remember thinking
That your world will go on spinning
Without me now, so c'mon, c'mon please
Show me what it looks like
Outside your window at twilight
[Chorus: ]
I recall a long farewell and a time to choose
So we part like rivers baby, yeah like rivers do
"Twilight" by Thriving Ivory is a poignant song that explores the complexities of a goodbye between two individuals who are parting ways. In the opening verse, the singer reflects on the farewell and the decision to separate, comparing it to the parting of two rivers. Although the singer is no longer with the person they are singing about, they still wonder about how their life will unfold. The chorus implores the listener to "show me what it looks like outside your window at twilight," as if to ask for a glimpse into the life of the person who has moved on.
The second verse suggests that the singer is struggling with the aftermath of the separation, feeling the absence of the other person deeply. Despite this, they acknowledge that there is no use in dwelling on what might be right or wrong when it comes to matters of the heart. The chorus is repeated, with the addition of a plea to "grow old with me," showing a desire to come back to the person they are singing about. The final verse echoes the first, reflecting on the long farewell and the decision to move apart.
Overall, "Twilight" captures the sense of longing and sadness that often comes with a goodbye, as well as the hope that one day things might be different. The song speaks to the universal experience of losing someone close and wondering what their life looks like without you.
Line by Line Meaning
I recall a long farewell and a time to choose
I reminisce about the past when we said goodbye to each other, at a time when we had to make a choice
So we part like rivers baby, yeah like rivers do
We separated like rivers, naturally and without any control over the situation
But I still talk about you though and wonder
Even though we are not together, I still think about you and talk about you
How it is your life will unfold
I am curious about how your life will progress from here on out
Show me what it looks like
I want to see and know more about your life
Outside your window at twilight
At the end of the day, when the light fades and the night begins
I recall drivin' home, this ain't gonna hit me till God knows when
I remember driving home and not knowing when the emotions of our separation will hit me
You know I feel it in my bones and I wear it on my skin
I feel the impact of our separation deep within me and it shows on the surface
But there is no use in right or wrong
In a situation like this, there is no right or wrong decision
When a heart must go where it belongs
Ultimately, the heart goes where it feels it belongs
Is it me that you see dancing on a line, Singin? I could be yours if you would be mine
Do you still have feelings for me? Do you see me in your future?
C?mon grow old with me and surely you will see
Let's grow old together and experience the journey of life together
I remember thinking, boy you must be dreaming
I thought to myself that you were dreaming when you talked about our future
So hold on, hold on, before it's all gone
Let's hold on to what we have before it all slips away
And I do remember thinking
I also remember thinking
That your world will go on spinning
Life will go on for you without me
Without me now, so c'mon, c'mon please
Without me in your life now, please give me a chance to be a part of it again
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAYTON STROOPE, SCOTT LEE JASON
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