EARLY YEARS
Yonder started experimenting with music in his teenage years, and had his first release in 1998 while he was still a high-school student. The song was called Pink Solidism, which was a groovy instrumental cover of Riders on the Storm by The Doors. Later that summer his first five track EP came out on vinyl, called Cinnamon Kisses. Some of the songs got licensed to Western European compilations and soon after he received a record deal from a German label.
SHALLOW AND PROFOUND
He recorded his first long-player right after graduation, on his own budget, which was almost 300 USD. This allowed 2 days in a cheap studio to record the acoustic instruments, like vibraphone, accordeon, sax and vocals. Everything else like keys, synth, guitars, bass, scratches were recorded at home, and the material got produced and mixed on an average home PC. The album titled Shallow and Profound came out in 2000 and its success put Yonderboi on the international map of electronic music. He was amongst the pioneers of downtempo and trip-hop, the youngest member of the movement, and the only one from the former Eastern Bloc. His music was very much in sync with the global culture of the era, yet it was distinctly different with its Eastern European charm. The album invoked and melted together the romance of several decades of the 20th century, from 30's poetry and chanson throughout 50's/60's jazz to cinematic soundtracks. As the title also suggests the record is divided into two main parts, a more vivid and playful, sometimes cartoonish first part and a rather contemplative, dreamy second part. The most successful song of the album (which came out on single as well), the vibraphone ruled Pabadam was widely recognized. Even Laurent Garnier announced and played it on Radio Nova, not to mention that Gilles Peterson has supported the song on BBC Radio 1 in his program Worldwide. The listeners voted the track up to position 9 in the Worldwide Winners 2000. Still today Pabadam is a frequent guest on compilations, fashion shows and radio programs. Other notable tracks are Road Movie (also available as video), Fairy Of The Lake, Pink Solidism, Ohne Chanteuse. Yonderboi also started to perform his music live, supported by his temporary band called Yonderboi Quintet. They played various festival stages, amongst many others Sónar, Lowlands, Oslo and Rotterdam Jazz Festivals and several clubs throughout Europe and Russia, like Melkweg, Supper Club, Razzmatazz, 16tons.
SPLENDID ISOLATION
Yonder wanted the second album to be substantially different from its predecessor both in content and on the surface. There were more resources available this time, yet his basic approach to recording remained simple, he recorded almost everything at home, from electric guitars through male vocals to cellos and brass. Only one day was spent in a proper studio, to record the children's choir for the opening track All We Go To Hell, which obviously needed a bigger space than Yonderboi's bedroom. The post-production of the material ended up surprisingly in Los Angeles, thanks to the lucky meeting with Dutch producer Tom Holkenborg, who helped Yonder to finish up the record. The album was named Splendid Isolation and came out in 2005. Even though it does have some Eastern European qualities, it is much more melted into Western culture than Shallow and Profound. The record has three main parts, a rather downtempo-ish beginning, then a guitar pop inspired core and a mind bending soundtrack-like closing. Two songs were copied on singles, Were You Thinking Of Me? and People Always Talk About the Weather, each had a gorgeous cinematic video directed by Yonderboi himself. Both the songs and videos got played by several stations, amongst others MTV Europe, KCRW, Studio Brussels. Several songs of the album got licensed to films, TV shows and video games, probably most often the ultra-dark and cynical Before You Snap. On the Splendid Isolation Tour Yonderboi was supported on stage by his second temporary band Kings Of Oblivion. They visited many festivals all over Europe like Pukkelpop, 5 Days Off, Sziget and venues like Paradiso, Melkweg, A38 or Uebel and Gefaehrlich.
PASSIVE CONTROL
The goal was to create the female sequel of the quite masculine Splendid Isolation. Yonder found the female voice that he was looking for via myspace, in the person of a previously unreleased young German singer Charlotte Brandi. The recordings of the album took place in Yonderboi's home studio again. However this time only a few instruments got captured, like female vocals, acoustic guitar and a little cello. The rest of the sounds were played and programmed by Yonder, he also produced and mixed the album all by himself. His intention was to compose a rather coherent sonic universe, where the organic and the artificial creates harmony, and the border between them is almost unrecognizable. The album is difficult to place both geographically and in time, it does not really belong anywhere, however it has a strong European character. Both the soundscape and the artwork is created to be futuristic and outmoded at the same time, the album invokes the utopian art deco vibe of early 20th century, 70's folk and 90's electronic music. The new songs got already recognized and played by amongst others Jason Bentley on Morning Becomes Eclectic at KCRW. The German Vogue magazine reviewed the album and had Paint Hunting On The Wall on its monthly playlist at position 5.
YONDERBOI IN HOUSE
Last year Yonder started a remix project called Yonderboi In House, which will be released as an EP series on his own label Yonderland. Until then these tracks can be heard exclusively on his current, similarly titled live act. While creating the show Yonder used his DIY skills to design a matching, conceptual stage set: a glowing house frame and a Y-shaped DJ booth. So far the tour included venues like Palác Akropolis in Prague, Sziget Festival or Amsterdam Dance Event 2012. As a consequence he was able to cross off an important line on his childhood bucket list “tweak a real Roland TB 303 on stage”.
She Complains
Yonderboi Lyrics
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In the end it all remains a game. (Stones of my soul)
Everywhere I - everywhere for a different kind
Stones of my soul everywhere I go
Stones of my soul everywhere I go
Stones of my soul, stones of my soul
Everywhere that I go, stones of my soul
Stones of my state of mind
Stones of my heart
Everywhere I - everywhere for a different kind
Stones of my soul everywhere I go
Stones of my soul everywhere I go
Stones of my soul everywhere I go
Stones of my soul everywhere I go
The lyrics to Yonderboi's song She Complains suggest a sense of isolation and disconnection. The opening line, "Stones of my soul and your heart stays so cold," suggests that the singer feels a deep emotional connection within themselves, but cannot find the same connection in others. The following line, "In the end it all remains a game," could suggest a feeling of powerlessness, as though the relationships in their life are superficial and meaningless. The repetition of "stones of my soul" portrays a feeling of heaviness and burden within the singer, as though they are burdened by their internal struggles.
The second verse continues this theme, with the lines "Stones of my state of mind / stones of my heart." This suggests that the emotional burden is not only a physical manifestation, but also a mental and emotional one, as well. The repetition of "everywhere I - everywhere for a different kind" emphasizes the theme of disconnection, as though the singer is constantly searching for something, but cannot find it.
Overall, the lyrics of She Complains convey a deep sense of isolation and detachment, as though the singer is unable to find meaningful connections with others. The repetition of "stones of my soul" adds a heavy weight to the song, emphasizing the difficulty that the singer feels in navigating their internal struggles while feeling disconnected from the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Stones of my soul and your heart stays so cold
My inner turmoil contrasts with your emotional distance, making it difficult to connect.
In the end it all remains a game. (Stones of my soul)
Despite the intensity of our feelings, the relationship ultimately feels like a meaningless competition.
Everywhere I - everywhere for a different kind
In search of fulfillment, I wander aimlessly through various experiences and people, never feeling completely satisfied.
Stones of my soul everywhere I go
I am haunted by my own emotional baggage regardless of where I am physically.
Stones of my soul, stones of my soul
These struggles are mine alone to bear and they weigh heavily on me.
Stones of my state of mind
My mental and emotional state is characterized by these unresolved issues and deep-seated anxieties.
Stones of my heart
These problems are not just in my head, but entrenched in my feelings and emotions as well.
Everywhere I - everywhere for a different kind
Despite my pursuit of answers, I am constantly drawn to new contexts and people, seeking something that may never be found.
Stones of my soul everywhere I go
The unresolved issues within me continue to plague me, never offering respite from my inner turmoil.
Stones of my soul everywhere I go
I am haunted by my own emotional baggage regardless of where I am physically.
Stones of my soul everywhere I go
The weight of my problems is inescapable and exists within me regardless of my surroundings.
Stones of my soul everywhere I go
The unresolved issues within me are constantly present and continue to disrupt my life.
Contributed by Brooklyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Through Break On
Stones of my soul and your heart stays so cold In the end it all remains a game. (Stones of my soul) Everywhere I - everywhere for a different kind Stones of my soul everywhere I go Stones of my soul everywhere I go Stones of my soul, stones of my soul Everywhere that I go, stones of my soul Stones of my state of mind Stones of my heart Everywhere I - everywhere for a different kind Stones of my soul everywhere I go Stones of my soul everywhere I go Stones of my soul everywhere I go
Zoltán Kiss
Az egész album nagyon jó! Le a kalappal Yonderboi előtt! Külön dicséret a kiegyensúlyozott, minőségi keverésért. Ez a zene az egyik kedvenc!
Greyheaven
I discovered this track yesterday, and I literally can't stop listening to it.
HunTimberwolf
A két balek tegye fel a kezét! Zseniális zenék, a nő hangja olyan csodás, hogy egész nap hallgatnám... Kész...
SeverineKiss
I Love this!!!
John Smith
Egyszerűen zseniális ez az ember!!Csodálatos,amit a hangokkal művel....ismét....nekünk...!
kalman80
ez az eddigi legjobb száma yonderboinak. és pont. olvastam vele az interjut a recorder blogon és úgy tűnik sokáig nem tudta mihez kezdjen a dallal. instrumentalnak indult, aztán beletett egy összevissza vagdosott éneket és lám megszületett a mestermű. talán ez a dal a legjobb bizonyíték arra h nem kell mindig mindennel annyit pöcsölni. :D charlottenak meg meseszép hangja van, akárcsak a többi számban. néhol tiszta karin dreijer. remélem egyszer még őt is fogom hallani egy yonderboi albumon :)
Adam Tengku
Beautiful!
Gábor Nagy
Fenomenális.
erzsébet Koczka
nagyon megfogott és elragadott ...fantasztikus ez a zene...