1) Vanilla - Hugo Har… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Vanilla - Hugo Harrison - is an instrumental hip hop artist based in Oxford, UK.
Discography:
Into the Dream (2020)
Moonlight (2017)
Origin (2015)
Sweet Talk (2014)
For What It's Worth (2013)
Soft Focus (2012)
High Life (2011)
Chrometrails (2010)
Night Visions (2010)
Thought Process (2009)
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2) Vanilla was a French emo band. Formed in 1992, Vanilla highly contributed to the rise of the so-called "french hardcore scene", along with the now defunct FINGER PRINT and IVICH (among others).
3) Soca artist from Guyana
4) Vanilla were a short-lived girl band from Barnet, London, England. They released just two singles for EMI in the late 1990s.
5) An electro/house artist.
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2-Continued) Definitely influenced by the then innovative american scene, VANILLA stood out with an emotional yet tortured hardcore style; very energetic and personal.
After a few changes in the line-up , the band finds its definitive team in 1999 with former members Yves and Yann Maisonneuve (who were also part of IVICH) , Jean LeBrun(former bass player from 1992 to 1996 , now guitar player since 1999) and Alain Vidal (bass player since 1996) . Yves and Alain were also part of the short-lived band EL VIDAL SONIDO. 2001 is the year of their 3rd album release on Paris-based label SALVATION. This new turn in VANILLA's career marks important changes on a musical level but also on the songwriting field : the members' various influences bring a fresh inspiration yet staying faithful to their hardcore origins (the DISCHORD/Washington DC scene remains an unanimous source of inspiration within the band).
6) Girlband from Indonesia. Member : Ega, Anna, Mutia, ilo, Caca and Carla. Their first single is "Beri Aku Waktu". Vanilla is under Harpa Records and Red Icon Management.
7) A young singer from Quebec, Canada, called Vanille but listed on last.fm as Vanilla -strange bug-. She's influenced by Françoise Hardy, Margo Guryan & Stereolab.
8) Visual Kei band from Japan. Formed in early 2002 by Shinobu. The first demo tape was sold in selected stores in Tokyo on January 15 2002. Another demo tape was distributed at the first live at Shinjuku LOFT
The band had its first oneman live on July 13 at Meguro Rokumeikan right after the release of the first single.
Drummer TAKA left the band in February 2003 in order to marry and retire from the music scene. Shiun from scissor was then invited to join as a support member.
In early 2003 Vanilla collaborated and toured with Fatima and also created an alter ego band titled Le+vanilla.
On July 13 it was announced that the band would cease its activities due to musical differences.
Nana
Vanilla Lyrics
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Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...
Velho maquinista com seu boné
(Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...)
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
(Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...)
Flores, janelas e...
Da... Mar... idas, viúvas nos portais
Da... Mar... idas, viúvas nos...
(Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...)
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
(Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...)
Velho maquinista com seu boné
Flores, janelas e...
Da... Mar... idas, viúvas nos portais
Da... Mar... idas, viúvas nos...
Minas estrada na... ponto fi...
Ferro mandaram ar... do porto ao mar
(Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...)
Minas estrada na... ponto fi...
(Velho maquinista com seu...)
Ferro mandaram ar...
(Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...)
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
(Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...)
Velho maquinista com seu boné
(Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...)
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
(Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...)
Velho maquinista com seu boné
(Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...)
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...
Velho maquinista com seu boné
Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
The lyrics to Vanilla's song "Nana" tell the story of a train journey on the Bahia-Minas natural road, which connects Minas Gerais to the port on the sea. A gruff, old train driver wearing his cap is mentioned, emphasizing the traditional and deeply-rooted nature of this journey.
The lyrics also mention the scenery passing by during this train journey, with references to flowers, windows, and "Maridas" (a possible reference to women named Maria). The repeated line about widows in the doorways creates a sense of sadness or melancholy. The repetition of the lyrics further emphasizes the cyclical nature of this journey, with the same sights and sounds recurring again and again.
Overall, the lyrics to "Nana" evoke a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time, when trains were a more common way of transportation and the scenery passing by could be appreciated. The inclusion of the gruff, old train driver adds to the nostalgic feeling, highlighting the role of these drivers in ensuring the smooth operation of trains in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...
This line is referring to the natural route that connects Bahia to Minas Gerais, which also connects Minas Gerais to the port at the sea.
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
The natural route connects Minas Gerais to the port on the sea.
Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...
They built a railroad on the natural route.
Velho maquinista com seu boné
An old train driver with his cap.
Flores, janelas e...
Flowers, windows, and...
Da... Mar... idas, viúvas nos portais
From the seaside, widows on the doorsteps.
Da... Mar... idas, viúvas nos...
From the seaside, widows on the...
Minas estrada na... ponto fi...
Minas Gerais road at the final point.
Ferro mandaram ar... do porto ao mar
They sent iron from the port to the sea.
(Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...)
They built a railroad on the natural route.
Minas estrada na... ponto fi...
Minas Gerais road at the final point.
(Velho maquinista com seu...)
An old train driver with his cap.
Ferro mandaram ar...
They sent iron.
(Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...)
This line is referring to the natural route that connects Bahia to Minas Gerais, which also connects Minas Gerais to the port at the sea.
(Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...)
They built a railroad on the natural route.
(Velho maquinista com seu boné)
An old train driver with his cap.
(Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...)
This line is referring to the natural route that connects Bahia to Minas Gerais, which also connects Minas Gerais to the port at the sea.
(Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...)
They built a railroad on the natural route.
(Velho maquinista com seu boné)
An old train driver with his cap.
(Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...)
This line is referring to the natural route that connects Bahia to Minas Gerais, which also connects Minas Gerais to the port at the sea.
Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...
They built a railroad on the natural route.
Velho maquinista com seu boné
An old train driver with his cap.
Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...
This line is referring to the natural route that connects Bahia to Minas Gerais, which also connects Minas Gerais to the port at the sea.
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
The natural route connects Minas Gerais to the port on the sea.
Contributed by Kaitlyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yurisucupira
LYRICS
[the sentences between parentheses are the ones sang in the background (in an almost indistinguishable way). The suspension points represent parts where the lyrics were truncated (suddenly cut) or mixed to the point that they became some kind of crooning / murmur]
Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...
Velho maquinista com seu boné
(Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...)
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
(Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...)
Velho maquinista com seu boné
Flores, janelas e...
Da... Mar... idas, viúvas nos portais
(...)
Da... Mar... idas, viúvas nos...
(Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...)
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
(Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...)
Velho maquinista com seu boné
Flores, janelas e...
Da... Mar... idas, viúvas nos portais
(...)
Da... Mar... idas, viúvas nos...
Minas estrada na... ponto fi...
Ferro mandaram ar... do porto ao mar
(Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...)
Minas estrada na... ponto fi...
(Velho maquinista com seu...)
Ferro mandaram ar...
(Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...)
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
(Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...)
Velho maquinista com seu boné
(Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...)
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
(Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...)
Velho maquinista com seu boné
(Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...)
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
Caminho de ferro mandaram arran...
Velho maquinista com seu boné
Da Bahia-Minas estrada natur...
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
@yurisucupira
ORIGINAL LYRICS
[These are the lyrics for the song "Ponta de Areia", sang by female brazilian singer Nana Caymmi and sampled by Vanilla to make the song "Nana". The "Ponta de Areia" song is available at watch?v=Bj86K1SLMDk and at watch?v=31fmJNe6cPk there's an improved (remastered) version]
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Ponta de Areia, ponto final
Sand Point (is the) last stop
Da Bahia-Minas, estrada natural
Of the natural road linking the brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais
Que ligava Minas do porto ao mar
It connected Minas Gerais to the sea and its ports
Caminho de ferro mandaram arrancar
Iron road that they ordered to be ripped out
Velho maquinista com seu boné
The old machinist with his cap
Lembra o povo alegre que vinha cortejar
Is remembered by the joyful simple people who used to greet
Maria-fumaça não canta mais
The steam locomotive that doesn't sing anymore
Para moças, flores, janelas e quintais
To the ladies, flowers, windows and backyards
Na praça vazia, um grito, um "ai"
At the empty public square, a scream, an "ouch"
Casas esquecidas, viúvas nos portais
Forgotten old houses that became widows at the cities' portals
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BACKGROUND
Bahia is a state located in northeastern Brazil. It has an extensive marine coast and port areas.
Minas Gerais is a hilly state located in southeastern Brazil. It's a "countryside" state: it doesn't have any coastal area and its people is known for their simplicity, kindness and sympathy (they are very likeable people). Most of the goods produced in Minas Gerais are transported by train to the ports located at the coastal states (such as Bahia). The Bahia-Minas railroad was one of these railroads.
Released in 1975, the song "Ponta de Areia" is a lament or an "ouch" (a sad cry) about the deactivation of the Bahia-Minas railroad in 1966. This railroad became legendary among the very simple inhabitants of the Jequitinhonha and Mucuri valleys, which are located at the countryside part of Minas Gerais. This railroad was inaugurated in 1878 and represented a true redemption for the "mineiros" (people from Minas Gerais), specially for those from Jequitinhonha and Mucuri: it represented hope and development, the opportunity for mineiros to "go see the sea", it helped make their economy strong, promoted the emergence of new jobs, made it possible for many mineiros to use trains to visit their relatives in nearby cities, et cetera. However, almost a century after the inauguration of the Bahia-Minas railroad, Brazil developed its petroleum industry and then turned into a country focused in making asphalt, highways and cars: the Bahia-Minas railroad had turned into a symbol of undevelopment. In 1964, a military coup put Brazil under a regime of military dictatorship, then in 1966 the military authorities ordered the removal of all rails of Bahia-Minas: the railroad was deactivated. Most mineiros and brazilians in general felt (and many still feel, nowadays) that by removing the Bahia-Minas railroad the military ripped part of their freedom, of their lives and their History.
@NicoletoZ
Ponta de areia ponto final
Da Bahia-Minas estrada natural
Que ligava Minas ao porto do mar
Caminho de ferro mandaram arrancar
Velho maquinista com seu boné
Lembra do povo alegre que vinha cortejar
Maria fumaça não canta mais
Para moças flores janelas e quintais
Na praça vazia um grito um ai
Casas esquecidas viúvas nos portais
@DigginBeatz
Vanilla "Moonlight" 2017
https://vanillabeats.bandcamp.com/album/moonlight
@str8_white_mail
Driving down a empty county road at 5:30AM on a summer morning while the sun rises to this song is almost an out of body experience
@Aidan-uy3bf
MMmm yes.
@kidcudi908
the song is about a railroad in brazil that is no longer in service, this song paints the picture of the areas this railroad used to pass
@MrIcantseemyfeet
Thanks :) !
@IllDawgable
That is so poetic.
@TheFonz89
@@IllDawgable It really is. Based on what I've read the railroad never really came to fruition, was supposed to connect to a port which never flourished. Language is Portuguese, as OP stated location is in Brasil. There's some deep symbolism in these lyrics if you think about it. Vanilla's take on the samples adds some deep emotion to it too. Great tune +1 for the soul...
The lyrics paint a picture that's for sure.
@Eltipoquevisteayer
@@TheFonz89 the railroad existed, it was eventually dismantled
@IllDawgable
@@TheFonz89 I totally agree.
@MoJoeRyhsen
One of the fuckin' dopest songs I've ever heard.