Aaron Funk, a Canadian producer of widely varying electronic music styles, … Read Full Bio ↴Aaron Funk, a Canadian producer of widely varying electronic music styles, achieved a reputation in experimental electronic circles upon his signing to Planet Mu (label run by Mike Paradinas, aka µ-Ziq). It's a testament to his production prowess that his base of Winnipeg, Manitoba, hasn't prevented electronic music enthusiasts around the world from investigating his recordings.

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.

January
Venetian Snares Lyrics

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It is January.

I realised that if my body broke I would break into blossom.

Overall Meaning

Venetian Snares’s song January is a haunting and introspective track that relies heavily on minimalism and imagery to convey its message. The song revolves around the concept of personal growth and the realization that, no matter how dark things may seem, there is always hope for the future. The opening line, “It is January,” sets the tone for the track, immediately drawing the listener into a cold and austere world, reminiscent of the harshness of winter.

The following line, “I realized that if my body broke I would break into blossom,” is a powerful metaphor for the idea that sometimes, in order to grow, we must first experience a period of pain or hardship. The image of a body breaking, only to be transformed into something beautiful and full of life, is a striking one that perfectly encapsulates the idea at the heart of the song. The repetition of this line throughout the track serves to reinforce its importance and adds to the overall impact of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

It is January.
The current month is January.

I realised that if my body broke I would break into blossom.
I had a profound revelation that if I were to physically break, I would metaphorically flourish and bloom like a flower.

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