2002 saw UFO! releasing an original material CD on Thermal Recordings, called "The Future is Listeningâ. Releases include a mix CD on Vortex called âMaelstrom,â and a special edition mix CD for Circa footwear. UFO! has worked Hive, Echo, and Techno producer John Tejada.
Producing and performing for nearly two decades, UFO! continues to edge forward, staking a position on the outward perimeter of music. Inertia is something this artist has had little use for in the past. Though widely regarded as one of the US's pioneering drum 'n bass artists and DJs, UFO! is poised to reinvent himself as a musician yet again, rising from the miasma of an ever-mutating underground music scene.
A San Francisco native, UFO!âborn Ed Garroâwas musically baptized by hip hop in the late '80s and early '90s. Mixing and scratching alongside fellow DJs QBert, Shortcut, Quest, and D-Stylz, UFO! quickly ascended to the ranks of battle DJ, learning the skills and exercising them every chance he had. From his youthful days in hip hop, Ed found himself enthralled with the new urban sounds of London: hardcore, jungle, and drum 'n bass. In it he saw a portal into the future, wider than any before. He stepped through, and soon after formed San Francisco's Phunckateck crew in 1996, performing alongside frontrunners such as Goldie, Dieselboy, Photek, and Roni Size at the collective's seminal weekly events. Since then, he has released more than two dozen singles on labels such as Thermal, Position Chrome, Phylum, Vortex, Commercial Suicide, Green, and Phunckateck Communications. He also released his first album, The Future is Listening, on Thermal in 2001, one of the first full-length albums produced by an American drum 'n bass artist.
A move to New York in 2000 brought UFO! to new musical terrains. Not content to rest on his past sterling rep in drum 'n bass, and dissatisfied with what he perceived as the genre's stagnation, he began to delve into the city's skyrocketing dance rock and electroclash scenes, dabbling as much with playing live bass as with the 808. During his time on the east coast, UFO! saw several of his productions featured in new media forums, including on MTV and the hit TV series, CSI:NY.
UFO!'s forthcoming album on Sanguine Recordings, Logic Is Lunacy, finds him turning even further down a new artistic cornerâmaking him the perfect first artist to sign with the future-gazing label. The album is UFO's most dance floor-ready output to date, and his first venture into the 4/4 format. While retaining his signature love of hard, loud distortion and meticulous sound design, the album traces an arc that incorporates a myriad of new forms and styles. From low-end techno to shattered electro-ballads to hook-laden synth rock, UFO! deconstructs and re-fabricates various genre influences in the forge of his imagination. Logic Is Lunacy may also be UFO!'s most personally intimate release, featuring the artist in the role of vocalist for the first time. Ribbons of darkness weave through his lyrics, glittering dimly against his tracks' pop melodies with emotional musings on loves and loss reconciled.
UFO! remixed a track for Hollywood Records, rock band Tinfed, called âDropâ, and several singles including âTech has Taken Over Meâ, âSideswipeâ (produced with Kaos) and âBesameâ (produced with Arqer and Realtime).
âEnemy Infiltrationâ, an anthem of 1999, blazed across the U.S. and abroad. The stunning string arrangement on the track had producers from the revered Trouble on Vinyl label from the U.K. sampling it for one of their own releases called âMission Controlâ.
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Now
UFO! Lyrics
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everyone is all alone but connected the same way
me, i got those things too, don't know why but i do
maybe it's the sign of the times or maybe the end of the line
we don't want to dwell
about depressing matters
but we don't want to fail
so i took a leap of faith and threw everything i owned away
it felt so good, reborn, refresh, rejuvenate
i think i'm happy now, can you relate?
keep on walking down the same streets
and i don't wanna blow my fucking brains
we don't want to dwell
about depressing matters
but we don't want to fail
with social gathers
so started complaining just the other day
several months in and i'm not feeling it, okay
i feel like i'm missing out on almost everything
i find myself looking in windows watching people being entertained
The lyrics of UFO!'s song "Now" delve into the theme of societal disconnection and the conflicting desires for both solitude and social interaction in the modern age. The opening lines highlight the prevalent ownership of technology such as big TVs and smartphones, which paradoxically isolate individuals despite the ability to stay connected. The lyrics suggest that the singer may possess these gadgets as well but is unsure why they feel the need to own them.
The lyrics contemplate whether this reliance on technology and disconnection from others is a reflection of the current era or if it signifies the end of a meaningful connection between people. The line "maybe it's the sign of the times or maybe the end of the line" indicates a questioning of these societal changes.
The chorus expresses the desire to avoid dwelling on depressing matters and to not fail in social situations. This can be seen as a reflection of the pressure to maintain a positive image and engage in social gatherings, despite the underlying loneliness and disconnection.
However, the second verse takes a different turn. The singer takes a bold step and decides to let go of everything they own. This act of liberation brings about a sense of renewal and happiness, as they feel reborn and rejuvenated. Yet, the lyrics also hint at a lingering doubt, seeking validation and connection by asking if others can relate to their newfound state of contentment.
In the bridge of the song, the singer experiences a shift in perspective. Initially, they were satisfied with their decision to disconnect, but as time goes on, they start to question their choice. They feel like they are missing out on experiences and find themselves observing others through windows, feeling a sense of longing for the entertainment and connection they see.
Overall, the lyrics of "Now" explore the conflicting emotions and experiences of disconnection and longing for connection in the modern world, highlighting the struggle to find a balanced and fulfilling social life.
Line by Line Meaning
everyone has a big TV and smartphone these days
In today's society, it is common for everyone to possess a large television and a smartphone.
everyone is all alone but connected the same way
Despite being physically isolated, everyone remains connected through technology.
me, i got those things too, don't know why but i do
I also have these modern devices, although I'm unsure of the reason behind it.
maybe it's the sign of the times or maybe the end of the line
Perhaps it signifies the current era or possibly represents a decline or conclusion.
we don't want to dwell
about depressing matters
We choose not to focus on negative aspects or dwell on somber subjects.
but we don't want to fail
with social gathers
On the other hand, we desire to succeed in social situations and gatherings.
so i took a leap of faith and threw everything i owned away
I bravely made a bold decision to get rid of all my possessions.
it felt so good, reborn, refresh, rejuvenate
This action brought about a sense of liberation, renewal, and revitalization.
i think i'm happy now, can you relate?
I believe I have achieved happiness through this transformation. Can you understand or empathize with it?
keep on walking down the same streets
Continuing to traverse familiar paths and routines.
and i don't wanna blow my fucking brains
I have no desire to harm myself or experience extreme distress.
so started complaining just the other day
Recently, I began expressing dissatisfaction or dissatisfaction.
several months in and i'm not feeling it, okay
After several months, I admit that I'm not content with the situation I find myself in.
i feel like i'm missing out on almost everything
There is a sense of being excluded from nearly every experience or opportunity.
i find myself looking in windows watching people being entertained
I catch myself peering through windows, observing others as they engage in various forms of entertainment.
Lyrics Š O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jason Roam
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Freight Train
Think you are so smart huh?
What if you run out of toilet paper?
Huh? Did you think of that?
Did you even THINK about what could happen, if you didn't have any?
DID you?
WHAT IF YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH?!?!?!
koben ben
Whenever a ufo turns up, everyone's camera technology goes back about 3 decades
BroccoliByNature
right? and you never see the "end" of the video - just some quick clip without context.
Ra's Al Ghul
lol..night vision camera on a navy ship..a regular camera couldn't capture this. When trillions of atoms exploded from a pinhead, there was no instruction for setting up a universe. Enjoy the chaos.
Dimitri Mainas
Not as valid an argument as you might think, phone cameras are not quite capable enough to capture objects such as ufos or any other small objects in the skies with good detail and resolution especially when zoomed in. At night forget about it.
Danielle
Having used NVGs at night, they are crappy.
Kimmy Kool-Aid
Yeah it must interfere with it
Giggitygoo
20 or 30 years ago, this would have been the biggest story on earth. I'm no conspiracy guy, but it kinda seems like they're getting us used to this idea slowly.
Hazardous83
@Kyle Stephens that can change height, speed, defy gravity and ascend and decend to extreme altitudes in mere seconds if that lol totally a plane outta focus.
Nick Panettieri
@Kyle Stephens I havenât heard of any planes that can go underwater, split into two, then come back up. But if you know of any that would be pretty epic
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@Nick Panettieri an object fell off a plane and hit the water broke and resurfaced from buoyancy.