From an early age Roel kept himself busy with finding new sounds and creating music. As GOSTO he and his live band melt the worlds of acoustic and electronic music together into one dubby trip-hop sound; raw, dark but still colourful.
Inspired by traveling, chaos and love as well as artists such as Flying Lotus, James Blake, Thom Yorke and Jeff Buckley, GOSTO balances between fragile melodies and electronic extravaganza. In his song writing, he thrives to let you experience the thin line between simplicity and complexity. GOSTO takes you to places that you seem to recognize, but not yet have been before.
Roel’s band exists out of musicians how create a tight sound, despite of their totally different background. These four virtuosos have the ability play a ground shaking energetic but still very controlled live-show. Expect thrilling melodies, catchy vocals and deep, deep synths.
In June 2014, GOSTO released his debut EP (premiered on Noisey) and was amongst others support act for How to Dress Well.
GOSTO can be seen at several festivals and at different clubs.
GOSTO band:
Roel Vermeer: Vocals, synths & samples
Mats Voshol: Drums
Reindert Kragt: Bass & synthbass
Luc Schouten: Guitar
http://www.gostomusic.com
The Great Unknown
gosto Lyrics
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Road names are telling me to go
But the man in my home
Is the last one that I wanna know
Tapping on your window
with pebbles & whatever I can find
A stranger to your door
Where can a man go
When he can’t go home
Into the arms of
The Great Unknown
Come to the doorstep, and make me believe
That you can cope with the invisible part of being me
Or push me away, ‘cause you know I don’t like to stick around
Guess I’m still a ghost, who doesn’t want to settle down
Am I falling off the edge
Where Columbus never went
Where the only solid ground
Is a stranger’s kiss
Show me the Great Unknown
Now everywhere I go is stranger than the last place I’ve been
And everyone I know is a stranger with a face I think I’ve seen
So tell me dear strangers do you know me better than before?
Or am I just a nameless ghost that’s knocking at your door
In "The Great Unknown" by Gosto, the lyrics depict a sense of being lost, both physically and emotionally. The opening lines set the tone of the song, with the singer feeling disconnected from their surroundings. The moonlight symbolizes a sense of isolation and wandering, while the road names act as indications of where to go. However, the singer finds solace in not knowing the man they share their home with, suggesting a strained or unfulfilling relationship.
The next verse introduces an attempt to reach out to someone, symbolized by tapping on a window with pebbles. The singer seeks comfort or connection with this person, as they are described as a stranger coming out of nowhere in the night. This stranger represents a possibility for escape or a fresh start, someone who may understand or accept the singer's hidden aspects.
The chorus explores the longing for a place to belong, a search for a sanctuary when the singer can no longer go home. The "Great Unknown" represents this desired refuge, a place beyond the familiar where they can find solace and understanding. The singer is searching for someone who can see beyond the visible and comprehend their complex identity, someone who can either accept them or reject them.
The final verse delves into a feeling of disorientation and alienation, as the singer continuously encounters unfamiliarity. The people they meet are described as strangers with familiar faces, indicating a lack of genuine connection or true understanding. They question the strangers, wondering if these encounters have resulted in a deeper knowledge of their identity or if they remain nameless, just a ghost knocking on doors, seeking recognition and a sense of belonging.
Overall, "The Great Unknown" explores themes of searching for a place of belonging and seeking understanding from others. The lyrics reflect a yearning for connections that go beyond superficiality, a desire to be seen and accepted for who one truly is, and the challenges that come with navigating unfamiliar territory.
Line by Line Meaning
Out here in the moonlight
In this place illuminated by the moon's light
Road names are telling me to go
The names of the roads are guiding me forward
But the man in my home
The person residing in my home
Is the last one that I wanna know
However, they are the person I least desire to know
Tapping on your window
Lightly striking your window
with pebbles & whatever I can find
Using pebbles or any available object
A stranger to your door
An unfamiliar person arriving at your doorstep
coming out of nowhere in the night
Emerging unexpectedly during the nighttime
Where can a man go
To where can a man journey
When he can’t go home
When he cannot return to his dwelling
Into the arms of
Seeking refuge in
The Great Unknown
The ambiguous and unfamiliar realm
Come to the doorstep, and make me believe
Arrive at the entrance and convince me
That you can cope with the invisible part of being me
That you are capable of dealing with the concealed aspect of my existence
Or push me away, ‘cause you know I don’t like to stick around
Or reject me, because you are aware that I prefer not to linger
Guess I’m still a ghost, who doesn’t want to settle down
Perhaps I am still a spectral being who is unwilling to establish roots
Am I falling off the edge
Am I descending towards a precipice
Where Columbus never went
An uncharted territory where Columbus never explored
Where the only solid ground
Where the sole stable foundation
Is a stranger’s kiss
Is a kiss from an unfamiliar person
Show me the Great Unknown
Reveal to me the mysterious and unfamiliar realm
Now everywhere I go is stranger than the last place I’ve been
Presently, every location I visit is more foreign than the previous one
And everyone I know is a stranger with a face I think I’ve seen
Additionally, everyone I am acquainted with is an unfamiliar person with a vaguely familiar visage
So tell me dear strangers do you know me better than before?
Therefore, inform me, dear strangers, if you comprehend me more than previously?
Or am I just a nameless ghost that’s knocking at your door
Or am I simply an anonymous apparition that is requesting entry at your door
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Roel Gosto Vermeer, Benny Sings, Will Knox
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