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.
Vache
Venetian Snares Lyrics
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Dadadada da da
C'est une machine pour faire des vaches
Da da da da
Three, four, five
C'est une machine pour faire des vaches (x2)
Dadadadadadada
C'est une machine pour faire des vaches (x2)
C'est une machine pour faire des vaches (x2)
This
Is
A machine
For making
Cows
C'est une machine pour faire des vaches
Dadadadadadada (x3)
This
Is
A machine
For making
Cows
Dadadadadadada
C'est une machine pour faire des vaches
Dadadadadadada
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Translation (French):
"C'est une machine pour faire des vaches" = "It's a machine for making cows"
The lyrics of Venetian Snares's song Vache seem nonsensical and enigmatic, but upon closer analysis, one can interpret a possible meaning behind them. The repetition of the phrase "It's a machine for making cows" can be seen as a commentary on the Western world's industrialization of agriculture and the commodification of livestock. The use of a machine to produce cows commodifies and objectifies the animals, stripping them of their individuality and natural way of life. The repetition of the phrase in a seemingly random and disjointed manner could emphasize the dehumanizing effects of industrialization and the detachment from natural processes.
The use of nonsensical sounds and rhythms in the lyrics and music may also be interpreted as a critique of the rigid and structured nature of industrialization, as the machine's repetitive actions and sounds mirror the homogenization of the natural world. The abrupt nature of the lyrics and music can also represent the sudden and jarring impact of industrialization on the environment and wildlife.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a machine for making cows
It's a machine for creating cows, likely in a factory or industrial setting.
C'est une machine pour faire des vaches
It's a machine for making cows, as stated in French.
Da da da da
Three, four, five
Vocals with no clear meaning or significance.
Dadadada da da
More vocalizations with no clear meaning.
Dadadadadadada
More nonsensical vocalizations.
Dadadadadadada (x3)
Repeating the same meaningless vocals.
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mortiis558
Why is everyone so impressed this was made with renoise? It's a very deep program and for this kind of music it is perfect. Plus I think Aaron has found his own little tricks within the program to get his unique sounds.
SevenFoot Pelican
this is a very accurate and astute analysis of vs, thanks
Linus Hyper
Venetian and Aphex Twin should make an album together.
Eldritch Horror
@Daijyobanai eat shit
HoneyPawz
True
SevenFoot Pelican
I go to Aphex for structure and peace of mind. I go to vs when I want to feel crazy and jump out of my skin
𓁼INFINITE OBSERVER𓁼
The Four kings, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Venetian Snares, and Datach'i
DanMice1
Definitely - There is a song with Venetian Snares and Autechre
Miguel Janela
This is a machine for making cows Dadadada da da C'est une machine pour faire des vaches Da da da da Three, four, five
escalatedescent
i was hoping this track lasted for 9 mins