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.
Ion Divvy
Venetian Snares Lyrics
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The opening lines of Venetian Snares’s "Ion Divvy" appears to be an enigmatic riddle that seems to be trying to convey a double-meaning or multiple senses. At first glance, it could refer to the chemical element iron, which is a mineral often used in construction and other industrial application, as well as the vital role it plays in the human body. But as the song progresses, it seems that the artist hints at something deeper and more profound – perhaps the inherent flaws or limitations that exist even in the most reliable and long-lasting things.
The next part of the song expands outwards and references error, suggesting that even the most solid and established systems (including the basic rules of science and the natural world) are subject to mistakes and erroneous assumptions. Taken together, the two lines speak to a theme of uncertainty and instability that resonates across all domains of life. The repeated A-A-A at the end of the first line adds a sense of urgency and emphasis – underscoring the idea that despite our best efforts, we cannot always control or predict the course of events.
Overall, "Ion Divvy" can be seen as a reflection on the paradoxical nature of existence, which is at once both fragile and resilient, predictable and uncertain, and ultimately elusive in its essence. Venetian Snares's complex and intricate soundscapes provide a fitting background to these thoughts, with its intricate rhythms, experimental textures, and unexpected twists and turns that capture the unpredictable energy of life itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Iron!
Listen up and pay attention!
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Are you understanding what I'm saying?
Error A-A-A
Something has gone wrong and needs fixing urgently.
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I'm repeating myself for emphasis - take note!
Incorrect
What you thought was correct is actually wrong. Be careful.
Contributed by Lucas P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sy Wrexile
.... I heard this for the first time and was.... blown away doesn't come close:
I was a big fan of his prior EPs / albums, and all songs on this one too.... but this song is still one that drags me to "somewhere else".
I'm sure he'd laugh reading this, but I don't care - A musician's song being one of another human's all-time favourites is a very precious and special thing to me.
And I still only know that it's 6(and a beat) / 4 at a guess haha!
Thank you Aaron Funk.
Fred P
@Comfy Esta for sure. these were the trailblazers to many artists influenced by "oldschool" jungle/breakcore styles these days imo
Comfy Esta
Yeah, something about Ion Divvy, Fraujager, Fluff Master, or maybe Tache seem to only get better each listen, even after over a decade. Lots of the more iconic tracks, it seems, are the ones that have stuck with me the least
ApparentlyShane
It's amazing to see how one of my all time favorite movies works so well with one of my favorite musicians. I love this. <3
Reversed Reference
One of my favorite uses of stereo panning in a track. Totally plays with my senses. Chills.
2000zenek
uwielbiam ten kawałek.V.S. od kilku lat jest dla mnie najlepszym kompozytorem elektroniki.
AsKo25
@err0r dude it's the entire movie! i don't think it's so easy to condense a film that much. Even if it doesn't sync up, it's still very impressive.
BoomerKalus
He made me discover something I will listen everyday from now on.
Aurist
jesus, the editing in this video is so great
defshed
whoever made this video - fantastic job