Often abbreviated to "Vsnares" – Funk's distinctive style reflects unconventional time signatures and extremely rapid and erratic rhythms. Unpredictable and stimulating, the effect is intense.
Funk's first release was "Greg Hates Car Culture", an EP for the History Of The Future Label, followed by "Salt" for Zhark and "Fuck Canada // Fuck America" with Stunt Rock for CLFST. When Mike Paradinas heard "Greg Hates Car Culture", he immediately signed Funk for Planet µ. Prior to this, he self-released material on cassette tape as early as 1992.
The first Venetian Snares LP on Planet µ "Making Orange Things" (a co-production with Speedranch), dropped in early 2001; following in short order were 5 more releases, all released before the end of 2002. Funk continued recording for a variety of labels, including Hymen, Addict, and Sublight Records, and has also recorded as snares, Snares Man!, BeeSnares, Ventriloquist Snakes, Puff, Last Step and Senetian Vnares.
Aaron 2
Venetian Snares Lyrics
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They burned the farm, and took the sheep
And Aaron's happy life, had changed forever (Forever)
Aaron's heart was filled with hatred
Aaron's heart was filled with hatred
I don't suppose this would interest you, young man?
Try it out Aaron
Aaron hated people (People.)
Aaron's heart was filled with hatred
All the eons of sadness and cruelty and desolation
All the eons of sadness and cruelty and desolation, and the gore
The lyrics to Venetian Snares's song Aaron 2 tell the story of Aaron's happy life coming to an abrupt end. His happiness was taken away from him when the farm was burned, and the sheep were taken. This event changed Aaron's life forever, and his once happy heart became filled with hatred. In the song, Aaron's hatred of people is emphasized, and it is clear that he is deeply disturbed by what has happened to him. The lyrics further describe the pain, sadness, and suffering that Aaron has experienced throughout his life due to the cruelty and desolation of the world around him.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of deep despair and hopelessness, highlighting the injustices and hardships that many people face in their lives. The use of repetition in the lyrics, particularly the phrase "Aaron's heart was filled with hatred," emphasizes the intensity of his emotions and underscores the idea that the trauma he has experienced has left a lasting impact on him.
Line by Line Meaning
Aaron's happiness, was to end (To end)
Aaron’s happy life was about to come to a sudden and unexpected end.
They burned the farm, and took the sheep
The farm where Aaron lived was burned down and all the sheep were taken away, leaving him with nothing.
And Aaron's happy life, had changed forever (Forever)
The events that took place caused Aaron’s life to change irrevocably, never to be the same again.
Aaron's heart was filled with hatred
As a result of what had happened to him, Aaron was consumed by an intense feeling of loathing and animosity towards others.
I don't suppose this would interest you, young man?
Someone is offering Aaron a drum, but he seems uninterested in it.
A drum! My very own drum
Despite his lack of interest, he is given a drum, which becomes his own possession.
Try it out Aaron
Someone is urging Aaron to start playing his new drum.
Aaron hated people (People.)
Aaron’s hatred extended to others in general, rather than being limited to those who had wronged him specifically.
Aaron's heart was filled with hatred
The final line is a repetition of the earlier one, underscoring the depth and intensity of Aaron’s hatred.
Contributed by Xavier I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.