1): a rock trio from Germany
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1): a rock trio from Germany
2): a metal band from Ankara, Turkey
3): an experimental producer from New England
4): a dark ambient/industrial project from London
1: KINN consists of the three german musicians:
guitarist Frank Schültge Blumm (F.S. Blumm), bassist Marcel Türkowsky, and drummer Jan Thoben.
Minimal music, maximal music, sound sculpture, field recording, chamber music, quiet beauty, harmony massif - they are all this and all this perfectly balanced. Furthermore, Kinn are renowned for their works in all of these areas. Labels such as Staubgold, Tomlab, Morrmusic, Beau Rivage, Autumn Records, Naiv Super and Sinnbus have released their solo and collective works. Marcel Türkowsky was a member of the avant rock band Ström plays in the Au-revoir-rock-music-group Masonne and is a sound artist/performer in his own right releasing on labels like Happy Zloty and others. The otherworldly precise multirhythms of Jan Thoben have their home with Gaston and Taunus. And then there is "Zweite Meer", radioplay artist, sound explorer and composer Frank Schültge Blumm's last album, which made Ralf Bei Der Kellen jubilate in German Spex magazine: "Let's hope Blumm never stops making music!"
Blumm does not stop making music. Everything's always just begun.
And so, after their self-titled debut (Tete-a-Tete, 2003), Kinn have reconstructed themselves. The new drums punch new dents into their sound, in which newly shredded words, sounds and chimes get caught gracefully. Many small parts, many loops and one-time notes merge into tracks and sketches, songs and miniatures. Executed matchlessly well, the melting of rhythm, harmonies, ambient noise and sound documents create a serene sensation, a spacious attraction. Released in the USA and Japan by Audio Dregs, it now enters other worlds via sinnbusrecords.
On "Karlshorst", Kinns collective biographies, their links to folk and minimal music, their slow motion yearnings, water measures and dynamic rapids exchange themes and sounds, interacting excellently. And all that pleasure in change, all that love for chance considered, Kinn's sophomore album is still always more than a study or a clever improv snapshot with minimalist flavour. "Karlshorst" is a record of stunning music, challenging your mind and making your heart spin. And - prefer what you will - vice versa. So look out and listen closely: Everything's always just begun.
2: Kinn is a Turkish metal band located in Ankara, Turkey. www.myspace.com/kinnthrash
3: KINN is an experimental noise/beat producer from New England
http://kinn.bandcamp.com/
4: Kinn is a London-based dark ambient/industrial/electronic project fronted by Frederick Lomas. They describe themselves as "miserable electronics"
https://kinndread.bandcamp.com/
Glory Days
kinn Lyrics
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And I gave you a hard time
Burned the grass with a firecracker
It was a good time
And we're all just looking for sparks
And stories to tell each other in the dark
But when we make it to the city
A gut feeling cuts straight through
So tell the embers of your glory days to ignite
We're gonna smell like cigarette smoke tonight
Yellow fog on the freeway
When we finally leave the restaurant
The buried buzz of an ashtray
Like the way we didn't sleep much
Is it alright to just watch it burn
Is it okay to just let it hurt
But when we make it to the city
It's a sad light
A gut feeling cuts straight through
So tell the embers of your glory days to ignite
We're gonna smell like cigarette smoke tonight
But when we make it to the city
It's a sad light
A gut feeling cuts straight through
So tell the embers of your glory days to ignite
We're gonna smell like cigarette smoke tonight
Tonight
The lyrics of Kinn's song "Glory Days" paint a picture of nostalgia and longing for the past. The opening lines set the scene of a carefree time, where the singer and their friends spend their money on fireworks, enjoying the thrill and excitement they bring. However, there is a sense of guilt in the singer's voice as they admit to giving their friend a hard time for their actions. Despite this, it is acknowledged that those moments were indeed good times, and all of them are searching for sparks and memorable stories to share with each other.
As the song progresses, the mood shifts when they reach the city. The vibrant lights and fast-paced urban lifestyle are contrasted with a feeling of sadness and emptiness. This gut feeling cuts through their excitement, forcing them to confront the realities and challenges of the present. The plea to "tell the embers of your glory days to ignite" suggests a desire to relive and recapture the joy and vibrancy of those past moments, even if it means smelling like cigarette smoke tonight. The line about the yellow fog on the freeway and the buried buzz of an ashtray adds a sense of melancholy and a reminder of the fleeting nature of those glory days. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes the longing for those carefree times.
Line by Line Meaning
Spent all your money on fireworks
You wasted all your money on pointless and temporary pleasures
And I gave you a hard time
I criticized and gave you a difficult time
Burned the grass with a firecracker
We created chaos and excitement by setting off firecrackers that scorched the grass
It was a good time
Despite the trouble, it was an enjoyable and memorable experience
And we're all just looking for sparks
We are all searching for moments of excitement and inspiration
And stories to tell each other in the dark
We long for stories to share with one another, especially during intimate and vulnerable moments
But when we make it to the city
However, when we arrive in the city
It's a sad light
The city brings a dim and gloomy atmosphere
A gut feeling cuts straight through
An instinctive feeling pierces through our emotions
So tell the embers of your glory days to ignite
Rekindle the fading memories of your past successes and relive them
We're gonna smell like cigarette smoke tonight
We will bear the lingering scent of cigarette smoke, symbolizing recklessness and the consequences of our actions
Yellow fog on the freeway
The freeway is covered in a thick haze of yellow fog
When we finally leave the restaurant
After spending time at the restaurant, we eventually depart
The buried buzz of an ashtray
The faint, hidden sound of an ashtray, representing remnants of our indulgence
Like the way we didn't sleep much
Similar to how we didn't rest or rejuvenate enough
Is it alright to just watch it burn
Is it acceptable to simply observe things fall apart or deteriorate
Is it okay to just let it hurt
Is it permissible to allow oneself to experience pain and emotional distress
We're gonna smell like cigarette smoke tonight
We will carry the consequences and evidence of our careless actions
But when we make it to the city
However, when we arrive in the city
It's a sad light
The city brings a dim and gloomy atmosphere
A gut feeling cuts straight through
An instinctive feeling pierces through our emotions
So tell the embers of your glory days to ignite
Rekindle the fading memories of your past successes and relive them
We're gonna smell like cigarette smoke tonight
We will bear the lingering scent of cigarette smoke, symbolizing recklessness and the consequences of our actions
Tonight
This evening or the present moment
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alyssa Kinn, Jason Wozniak
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