I… Read Full Bio ↴1. Wood is an experimental noise/ambient music project started in 2023
2. Traditional Rock and Americana from James Maddock and company.
He's just an ordinary guy. We know that because he's forever telling us he's just an ordinary guy in that likable, down-to-earth, "fancy a drink, pal?" sort of way.
But how many ordinary guys do YOU know who amble nonchalantly on stage looking as if they're about to pick a fight with a karaoke machine and then sing with a sublime power that charms and chills in equal measure? How many ordinary guys do YOU know who write a whole catalogue of songs with such emotional depth that they sound like classics the instant you hear them?
He's a Midlands lad called James Maddock from the English city of Leicester, famous for... well, Leicester's not famous for anything at all really. But for years, he's had this unfeasible dream of making wonderful music under the name of Wood and, hey, dreams come true.... "We used to be called 'The Gift Of Love,'" he remembers, "and we were talking one night about music and I said, 'On all the records I really love -- like Dylan and The Band -- you can picture the room they're playing in and you can hear the wood.' And it suddenly hit me. WOOD! That was the name I wanted for my band."
James picked up his first instrument -- the ukulele that his granddad used to play in wartime bands -- at the age of eight. His dad, an optician, filled the house with jazz and if you venture into Leicester on a wet weekend you might still find Mr. Maddock playing in a jazz band in some remote corner.
"By the time I was 14, I started thinking seriously about being able to play the guitar," James recalls, "and I was pretty good at it. I had this great guitar teacher and at the end of a lesson he'd say, 'You should check out this record by Neil Young.... ' I worked on a market stall on a Saturday and I'd go in, get my wages, and then go and buy a Neil Young record. And the next week he'd say, 'have you heard Ry Cooder...?,' and it went on from week to week... The Eagles, Jackson Browne... and all the West Coast stuff...."
"Then I found Born To Run at a friend's house and it completely blew me away," he continues. "I was a big Bruce fan, still am. The Band's second album was a seminal influence on me too. Bob Dylan is a big hero for me."
James Maddock moved to London when he was 20 and served his apprenticeship in covers bands working the ...ahem... boisterous London Irish pub circuit. He played in the Arsenal Tavern, North London, every weekend for several years, an achievement that surely merits some sort of long service gold medal award. It was hard, the audiences took no prisoners and you could play there for a hundred years without being discovered, but James wouldn't have missed it for the world. And besides, from this unglamorous environment of beer, tobacco and loud covers of old standards and the hits of the day, the first splinters of Wood began to emerge about three years ago. "I took over as singer and started doing my favorite songs -- Creedence Clearwater Revival and Bob Marley stuff -- but all the time I was also writing my own songs."
They even recorded some demos of his material (at Abbey Road Studios, no less, where they fantasized about being rich and famous as they arrived to be gawked at and have their pictures taken by Japanese tourists) and waited for unspeakably lavish offers to flood in. Strangely enough, they didn't. But James somehow knew his music's spiritual home was America. "Two of the albums I most identify with are Late For The Sky (Jackson Browne) and Harvest (Neil Young). I love songwriters and I try to combine melodies and story. I've always liked my music to be quite gentle, with an acoustic, friendly feel...."
At a time when nothing got signed in the UK unless it came with nasal voices and loud twanging guitars and could be marketed as "Brit pop," James suddenly found himself flown to New York where a chance play of the demo sufficiently impressed Columbia Record executives to offer him a record deal. Classic songs. Beautiful melodies. Great lyrics. Choruses just made for dancing on the ceiling. A voice to sell your grandmother for. Where had this boy BEEN all their lives?!
"They got me to fly out there and do a gig in their offices!," James exclaims. "It was pretty scary! You spend all your life trying to get to this point and suddenly you're standing there with your guitar and it's all hanging on what you do in 20 minutes in that office."
The boy obviously done good. His old Leicester schoolchum, Bill Newsinger (guitar), and the other two Wood mainstays, Jim O'Malley (bass) and Steve Jackson (drums), found themselves finally summoned to Tongue & Groove Studio in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to record, with producer Dave "Stiff" Johnson, the album they'd begun to despair would ever get made. "It really is a dream come true!," James admits. "When you've spent so long scrubbing around trying to get £50 together for rehearsals you think it will never happen. But when it does happen it's a huge responsibility. I'm learning a lot about myself through this."
The first Wood album, Songs From Stamford Hill, is not only full of unfeasibly memorable melodies and immaculately crafted songs, it has some telling lyrics. "I'd written hundreds of songs before," James estimates, "but when we called the band 'Wood,' everything seemed to fall into place." The album's title was inspired by the area of London where James was living at the time most of the songs on the record were written.
You may already know the opening track, "Stay You," which is featured on the best-selling Top 10 album Songs From Dawson's Creek (Columbia/Sony Music Soundtrax). "Never Ending," the album's closing song, is another key track, a particularly poignant, nostalgic autobiographical song about growing up in Leicester and losing touch with schoolfriends. All of James' years of frustration are reflected in the lyric of "Knock It On The Head," in which he promises to allow himself just one last crack at this music nonsense before giving it all up to get a proper job. Then again, you don't have to spend long in his company to know he could NEVER give it up!
James has a rare way with a sentimental love song, as well. "I really love 'Our Time Has Come', it's so SOPPY!" he laughs. "There's only about three chords in it too, but there's a symmetry as well." And then there's 'You Make Me Feel Bad.' "Oh, that's about a girlfriend who made me decorate the apartment about four times," he admits. "I'd do it and she'd turn round and say, 'Oh I don't like that color!.'" All human life is here.
Wood. Crazy name. Perhaps. Ordinary guy. We think not!
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(3)Wood is rapper from Houston, Tx.
He is member of S.U.C. ( Screwed Up Click) & Half Dead Organization.
(4)Wood is also an instrumental band from Wheaton, IL. They are, what you call, like-minded forward thinkers. http://www.myspace.com/ourbandwood
(5)Wood is also a project by Wouter 'Wood' Loderichs, operating from Apeldoorn, The Netherlands . On his debut he mixes hiphop, funk, rock, blues and a tinge of industrial. More info can be found at his MySpace page.
(6) Wood is also a young Norwegian pop comet, also known as Elsa Marie Skjong. http://soundcloud.com/woodnorway/wood-honey-youre-a-dog
7. Stoner/Doom Metal from Rennes, France
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8. French rapper signed to GrintaRecords who started in 2020
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Reflection
Wood Lyrics
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(Verse 1)
Learn from yo lessons/
On the other side of tragedy is yo blessing
Yo dreams should be yo profession
Working on yo craft is the only thing you should be obsessed with/
Never stop trying/ don’t give up/ you on the cusp/
Of making it/ how many years you let go by/ how long you taking it/ or are you faking it/
You done learned so many lies, just live yo truth/ whatever the outcome/ a be yo proof/
Your to mature to relive yo youth/ smile for Em everyday you gotta show more than a tooth/ day dreaming of mansions and drop tops/ and your Queen is so beautiful Word to HOTSPOT/ candy raps might make the charts hot/ but this soul musics found in grandmas crock pot/
(Hook)
Take me away/ just take me away/ look me in my eyes and you always say/ take me away just take away/ reflecting on life ( Don’t look back) , you can die any day.
(Verse 2)
I need the whole you/ come make me one again/ never lie/ just tell the truth/ to everyone of them/ made it past the 1st finish line/ I think we won again/ just gotta be / the 1st you/ don’t be one of them/
Self educate/ never complain/ sit back/ and meditate/ then get away/ from anyone tryna/ keep you from being great/ you better pay/ attention-to those/ who come right after FAME/ Kevin HART/ soon as you fall/
They’ll Laugh Right at ya pain/ so make sure/ Ain’t/ no half stepping / walk wit big daddy Kane/
Perimetry/
Yea /I can see/Another victory
They can't get with me
So pick a date/ your making history/
Authentic poets get lyrical/ peep the symmetry/ letting everybody tune in/ to my soliloquies/ making more money a blessing/ don’t spend it Frivolously/ stay in shape/ mind body and soul/ that’s when you know / your really focused/ cuz you need that trinity to reach ya goals/ peep the Trilogy July 7th/ give you Seven songs/
Maybe one extra/ might drop at seven in the morn/ while the competition dies/ and I let the fans mourn/ in the mirror/ Leap of Faith/ look at my wings and sing to em like/
(Hook)
Take me away/ just take me away/ look me in my eyes and you always say/ take me away just take away/ reflecting on life ( Don’t look back) , you can die any day.
The lyrics to Wood's song "Reflection" convey a message of self-growth, perseverance, and staying true to oneself. In the first verse, Wood encourages the listener to learn from their past experiences and turn tragedy into blessings. He emphasizes the importance of following one's dreams and being dedicated to their craft. Wood also emphasizes the significance of family and never giving up on their goals. He urges the listener to live their truth and be proud of their journey, no matter the outcome. The verse also touches on the idea of daydreaming about success and how soul music is found in the simplest and most authentic moments of life.
The hook of the song revolves around the concept of reflection and the fleeting nature of life. Wood reminds listeners to appreciate the present moment and not dwell on the past, as life can be unpredictable and can end at any time.
In the second verse, Wood talks about the importance of self-education, honest communication, and being true to oneself. He urges the listener not to complain and instead practice meditation and reflection. Wood highlights the need to distance oneself from negative influences and those who try to hinder their greatness. He mentions the challenges that come with fame and the need to stay true to one's values even during difficult times. Wood ends the verse by emphasizing the importance of staying focused on the mind, body, and soul to achieve success.
Line by Line Meaning
Learn from yo lessons/
Gain knowledge and wisdom from the experiences and mistakes you have encountered in life.
On the other side of tragedy is yo blessing
After facing and overcoming hardships and difficulties, you will find the positive outcomes and blessings.
Yo dreams should be yo profession
Your aspirations and desires in life should be the focus of your career.
Working on yo craft is the only thing you should be obsessed with/
Devoting your time and energy to honing your skills and talents should be your primary obsession.
Except yo family and stuff/
Besides your family and other important relationships in your life.
Never stop trying/ don’t give up/ you on the cusp/
Persisting and not losing hope, as you are on the verge of achieving your goals.
Of making it/ how many years you let go by/ how long you taking it/ or are you faking it/
Reflecting on how much time has passed and questioning if you have been truly dedicated or just pretending to follow your dreams.
You done learned so many lies, just live yo truth/ whatever the outcome/ a be yo proof/
Despite being exposed to deceit and falsehoods, embrace and embody your authenticity and let your accomplishments be the evidence of your capabilities.
Your to mature to relive yo youth/ smile for Em everyday you gotta show more than a tooth/
You are too grown to dwell on the past, instead, be optimistic and showcase your happiness and genuine smile every day.
Day dreaming of mansions and drop tops/ and your Queen is so beautiful Word to HOTSPOT/
Imagining a future filled with luxurious possessions and a partner who is incredibly attractive.
Candy raps might make the charts hot/ but this soul musics found in grandmas crock pot/
While superficial and shallow music may gain popularity, true soulful and meaningful music is reminiscent of homemade meals cooked with love by your grandmother.
Take me away/ just take me away/ look me in my eyes and you always say/ take me away just take away/ reflecting on life ( Don’t look back) , you can die any day.
Yearning for an escape from reality and deep contemplation about life, with a reminder that death can strike at any moment.
I need the whole you/ come make me one again/ never lie/ just tell the truth/ to everyone of them/
Desiring a complete and genuine connection with someone, urging them to be honest with everyone they encounter.
Made it past the 1st finish line/ I think we won again/ just gotta be / the 1st you/ don’t be one of them/
Having achieved success and overcome initial challenges, acknowledging victory, and emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself rather than conforming to others.
Self educate/ never complain/ sit back/ and meditate/ then get away/
Take responsibility for your own learning and personal growth, avoid unnecessary complaints, take time for introspection and relaxation, and occasionally distance yourself from negative influences.
From anyone tryna/ keep you from being great/ you better pay/ attention-to those/ who come right after FAME/
Be cautious of those who try to hinder your success, and instead, pay attention to the individuals who come into your life after you achieve fame and recognition.
Kevin HART/ soon as you fall/ They’ll Laugh Right at ya pain/
Referencing comedian Kevin Hart's experience of being mocked when facing difficulties, highlighting the lack of empathy and compassion some people display.
So make sure/ Ain’t/ no half stepping / walk wit big daddy Kane/
Emphasizing the importance of not compromising or taking shortcuts in your endeavors and drawing inspiration from the accomplished rapper Big Daddy Kane.
Perimetry/ Yea /I can see/Another victory
Asserting the ability to perceive and anticipate another triumph or success.
They can't get with me/ So pick a date/ your making history/
Displaying superiority and expressing that others cannot match their level of expertise, encouraging the listener to choose a significant date as they are about to create a memorable moment in history.
Authentic poets get lyrical/ peep the symmetry/
Recognizing the artistry and authenticity of skilled poets, urging the audience to appreciate the harmonious balance found in their lyrical expression.
Letting everybody tune in/ to my soliloquies/
Inviting and encouraging everyone to listen to their introspective and personal reflections expressed through soliloquies.
Making more money a blessing/ don’t spend it Frivolously/
Acknowledging that financial success is a positive thing but emphasizing the importance of using money wisely rather than wastefully.
Stay in shape/ mind body and soul/ that’s when you know / your really focused/
Highlighting the significance of maintaining a healthy state physically, mentally, and spiritually as a clear indicator of being dedicated and focused on one's goals.
Cuz you need that trinity to reach ya goals/ peep the Trilogy July 7th/ give you Seven songs/
Stating that the key to achieving goals lies in balancing the three aspects of mind, body, and soul, and mentioning the release of a trilogy with seven songs on July 7th.
Maybe one extra/ might drop at seven in the morn/ while the competition dies/ and I let the fans mourn/
Suggesting the possibility of releasing an additional song early in the morning, seizing the opportunity when competitors are falling behind, and letting the fans mourn over the absence of quality music.
In the mirror/ Leap of Faith/ look at my wings and sing to em like/
Taking a moment of self-reflection and acknowledging the courage it takes to trust and believe in oneself, imagining spreading one's wings and singing in triumph.
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Wow. First listen....it's one of those that hits you right in the chest, hard, a heaviness that literally takes all the air away and leaves you in sheer happiness and devastating sadness all at once without any way to discern one from the other. All you know is you're feeling every fuckin emotion that you ever felt your entire life at once.
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