Parlier’s first instrument was the piano, which was more so his parent’s idea than his, but it did not instantly strike him as appealing and quickly Parlier discontinued his lessons. Only a couple years later he regained interest in music while visiting a family friend who he called E.T. He found both an old classical guitar and an auto harp in her attic and it opened many new doors for Parlier. Slowly he began to pick up the ability to play almost any instrument you handed to him.
At the age of 13 his parents bought him recording software, a midi keyboard, and microphones, and Parlier’s producing really began to lift off the ground. As he learned his way around his recording software he also began to delve in electronic music, and with that came his invite by UK producer Greg Hartley to join their abilities to form the electronic music duo entitled Idiot-Gene. Parlier and Hartley produced genres all the way from minimal electronica to trance.
While William was in Idiot-Gene he also produced electronic music under the name Grünhexe, and recorded and produced film scores and folly for student films throughout the country for students attending schools such as The University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and Perpich Center for Arts Education. Parlier also attended various summer music programs such as Cannon Music Camp, and New England Music Camp where he was introduced to theory and orchestration, and studied performance in one of his favorite instruments: the tuba.
Only a year after it’s creation Idiot-Gene split up and went there separate ways. It was here where Parlier really started to delve into many different genres, and even study more extensive orchestral compositions. Looking for a new sound for his work, Parlier began to learn sythesis, and how to program both software synths, and large modular systems.
At the age of 15 Parlier was accepted to attend the University of North Carolina School of the Arts for tuba performance, which opened many new doors for him. His understanding of music grew much more board, and his interest spread from classical to pop music. His production also gained more practice because he composed for even more films, and would record small ensembles, and auditions for students to send to universities and summer music programs.
Parlier attended UNCSA again in 2009 to continue his path as a concert tubist, but later decided that what he truly wanted to do was produce music. During this time he did however meet his current producing partner Stephen Phillips (Mospheric) who was his roommate at the time, and a year later they merged together to form the electronic duo March of the Elephants. Now working on their first album entitled Japanese radio, which is to be released in 2011.
Along with producing with colleagues, Parlier works with many musicians, from vocalists to rappers, under the name Will.E.P.
10 mL
Will.E.P. Lyrics
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Viu que o clima dentro desse carro não tá legal
E o pedinte do semáforo nem reclamou
Da gente não abrir o vidro e dar um real
E o cara do carro do lado pensou: Véi do Céu!
Vendo você descendo um tapa no painel
Eu caladinho cê gritando e apontando dedo
Oi, boa noite! Suíte luxo 2 horas, por favor
Agora pode dar tapa de boa, grito a vontade
Me arranha, me bagunça do jeito que cê sabe
A cada gota de suor que cai
É uns 10ml da raiva que sai
Por mim a gente brigaria mais.
In Will.E.P.'s song "10 mL," the lyrics depict a scene where the atmosphere inside a car is not pleasant. The opening lines describe how even the drive-in attendant at McDonald's notices the tension inside the car, and the beggar at the traffic light doesn't complain when they refuse to give him money. This sets the stage for the underlying theme of frustration and conflict.
The next lines introduce another character, a person in a neighboring car who observes the main character's anger and frustration. The lyrics capture the moment when this onlooker exclaims, "Oh my God!" upon witnessing the main character hitting the car's dashboard in frustration. Despite the chaos and confrontation that unfolds, the main character stops the car to engage in a proper fight or argument with the other party.
But unexpectedly, the scene shifts abruptly with the line "Hi, good evening! Luxury suite, two hours, please." This sudden change in tone suggests that the preceding verses were perhaps a vivid metaphor or role-play, unrelated to a real altercation. The lyrics then express a desire for more conflict, as the main character suggests that they would be willing to fight even more.
Overall, the lyrics of "10 mL" delve into the theme of frustration and conflict, painting a vivid scene of anger and tension within the confines of a car. The unexpected twist emphasizes the emotional release, potentially through role-playing or exploring fantasies rather than actual confrontations.
Line by Line Meaning
Até a moça do drive-in do Mc
Even the girl at the drive-in of McDonald's
Viu que o clima dentro desse carro não tá legal
Saw that the atmosphere inside this car is not good
E o pedinte do semáforo nem reclamou
And the beggar at the traffic light didn't even complain
Da gente não abrir o vidro e dar um real
Because we didn't open the window and give him some money
E o cara do carro do lado pensou: Véi do Céu!
And the guy in the car next to us thought: Oh my God!
Vendo você descendo um tapa no painel
Seeing you hitting the dashboard
Eu caladinho cê gritando e apontando dedo
Me staying quiet while you scream and point your finger
Parei o carro pra gente brigar direito
I stopped the car so we could fight properly
Oi, boa noite! Suíte luxo 2 horas, por favor
Hello, good evening! Luxury suite for 2 hours, please
Agora pode dar tapa de boa, grito a vontade
Now you can hit as much as you want, scream freely
Me arranha, me bagunça do jeito que cê sabe
Scratch me, mess me up the way you know
A cada gota de suor que cai
With each drop of sweat that falls
É uns 10ml da raiva que sai
It's like 10ml of anger being released
Por mim a gente brigaria mais.
As far as I'm concerned, we would fight more.
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