Influenced by the golden years of drum and bass and a steady diet of dub and roots music, V.I.V.E.K has been honing his musical construction skills since 2004. Progressing naturally from DJ'ing to production, and originally beginning to build music around the 170 tempo, 140 BPM was the pitch that worked for V.I.V.E.K to shape his unique subterranean groove.
With one 12" release under his belt for "On the Edge", fellow soundscaper Silkie passed a CD of his productions to DMZ / Deep Medi visionary Mala. The launching pad into musical infamy was then set with his first 12" for the innovative camp ("Kulture / Meditation Rock") in 2009. The momentum this release initiated was to spark a flurry of concentrated creative power, and many sought after dubplates from V.I.V.E.K. The "Feel It" EP was the culmination of this period of focus. This 4 track EP and its attached "Mix Session" CD captured his vision succinctly and solidified V.I.V.E.K's reputation as one of the most talented artists working in the 140 framework today.
Fervent support for V.I.V.E.K music has always come from the DJ's that fully understand the power that 140 BPM holds when the construction is pure. Mala, Youngsta, N-Type, Mary Anne Hobbs, Skream, Distance, Gilles Peterson, Mistajam, Nihal (of BBC Radio 1), & Anti Social have all been compasses that chart the sonic progress of the V.I.V.E.K sound.
As a Deep Medi artist, V.I.V.E.K himself has become a regular DJ on the DMZ / Deep Medi nights, recently playing sets that have become highlights for many at the DMZ 6th birthday celebrations in London and Amsterdam. Chest rattling, consciousness moving exclusives are the norm here, and catching one of these performances is a potent reminder of why we all fell in love so deeply with the dubstep sound.
2011 sees the internet on fire again with clips and Youtube videos of the latest batch of V.I.V.E.K dubplates, Deep Medi is set to drop the "Eyes Down" EP in May 2011, and it's comforting to know that this is only the beginning of what promises to be the year V.I.V.E.K comes out from the shadows to the forefront of bass music with more stellar releases and genuinely important DJ sets.
Barcelona
V.I.V.E.K Lyrics
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We never wanna say it's time
We never wanna close our eyes
We never wanna say goodnight
There's a thing left to say before we go
We will sing that we're all in love with you
There's a thing left to say before we go
We never wanna say goodnight
We never wanna say it's time
We never wanna close our eyes
We never wanna say goodnight
There's a thing left to say before we go
We will sing that we're all in love with you
There's a thing left to say before we go
We will sing that we're all in love with you
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright
It's alright, it's alright
It's alright
The lyrics of V.I.V.E.K's song "BARCELONA" express a strong desire to hold onto the present moment and prolong it for as long as possible. The repetition of the phrase "We never wanna say goodnight" emphasizes this sentiment, as it suggests a reluctance to end the experience and leave the space they are in. This feeling is further reinforced by the line "We never wanna close our eyes," which implies that the person does not want to miss a moment of the experience, even if it means sacrificing some sleep.
The song also speaks to the power of music and its ability to bring people together. The lines "There's a thing left to say before we go / We will sing that we're all in love with you" suggest that the people in the space are connected by their shared love of music, and that they are grateful for the experience of being together at that moment. By declaring their love for the music and the community it has created, they are able to express a sense of unity and belonging.
Overall, the lyrics of "BARCELONA" convey a sense of joyful celebration and a desire to preserve a fleeting moment of connection and community. The song speaks to the power of music to bring people together and create space for shared experiences that can transcend time and place.
Line by Line Meaning
We never wanna say goodnight
We do not want to end our time together
We never wanna say it's time
We do not want to acknowledge that it is time to leave
We never wanna close our eyes
We want to continue to experience the moment without interruption
There's a thing left to say before we go
We have one last thing to express before we depart
We will sing that we're all in love with you
We will express our love and appreciation for our time together
It's alright, it's alright
We want to reassure ourselves that everything will be okay
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMANUEL LUNDGREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
xXKyotachiXx
Well this is an unusual(in a good way) vivek tune. Lovely vibes!
xlib22
probably gna be on his album whenever it comes around
TheIlRev
from asteroids to this is a great transition
J 12
Ah yes Darkside has been playing this for so long and I had no idea :( but now I do :D
iDylDubstep
It doesn't sound like him but I can feel it
S H
Possibly the sickest VIVEK tune I've ever heard.
DEEP WEB VIP
This tune's been around for a while. Long before any clips of Mala's album surfaced. Pretty sure this was made quite a while before Mala even went to Cuba.
futuredubs
he says this about every new tune every producer makes
Callum Tunsley
perfect for setting the scene for Outlook 2013
S H
Of course I've heard Asteroids. It's definitely a big tune, but this is just so much more interesting to my ears.