1) Gabriel Sha… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist that are called Mindfield:
1) Gabriel Shaw and friends
2) An Australian Hip-Hop group from Adelaide, South Australia.
3) An obscure German metal band that self-released two albums in 2000 and 2003 and disappeared forever.
4) Mindfield is a Psychedelic Trance project created by Mark Allen, Simon Carman, John Ford, Chrisbo Smith.
5) Metal group from Poland (Mindfield Polska)
1) mindFIELD is:
• Gabriel Shaw - all lead vocals, instruments, and programming.
• Régan Miller - live synths, samplers, and vocoder.
• Stacia Tucker - live synths
The Story So Far...
Gabriel Shaw of mindFIELD has always found inspiration in pioneers from diverse ends of the musical spectrum, from ambient to hip-hop,from Depeche Mode to The Pixies. He has used this eclectic love of music to create for his own band a sound that is as emotionally driven and ever-evolving as that which first incited his passion for composition.
mindFIELD, with its infectious beats and fluid soundscapes, has often been compared to artists such as Delerium and Orbital. It is the strong bass lines and skillful hooks, however, which distinguish him as an electronic act whose awareness of sound and sense of arrangement extends beyond the dancefloor. mindFIELD has had an overwhelming response on college radio stations and in local venues and remained in the top ten on MP3.com's electronic music chart for a month. Gabriel has been hired by Apple Macintosh to perform at their computer shows and has collaborated with members of Fear Factory and Killing Joke, adding his distinctive components to their solo projects. He also plays live percussion for Metropolis Records artists Mono Chrome and live guitar for Invisible Records artists Chemlab.
"Singularity", the latest CD release from mindFIELD has met with significant acclaim from fellow musicians, DJs and fans alike. The album's first single, "1:1.618", has found its way onto computer hard drives all over the world as a free download from mindFIELD.org and brought a flood of emails pouring in for more. "Singularity" is a collection of tracks that would be as perfectly suited for the DJ decks of an exclusive cocktail lounge as they would on a crowded dancefloor.
mindFIELD features keyboardists Régan Miller and Infrastructure's Stacia Tucker, whose live support help give the group a powerful stage presence. All three band members have been involved in the Boston electronic music scene for years.
2) Mindfield formed as a group in mid 2003, although their roots stem back as far as 1994. The crew consists of Bdeps (Producer/MC), TooBiz (MC) and Mark 1 (MC/DJ).
Bdeps incredible work on the beats and breaks sees him as highly in demand producer, Biz unique voice and flow has him in constant request for guest verses and Mark 1’s lyrical and turntable capability saw him place second by just 2 votes for Ozhiphop.com’s 2004 Upcoming Artist of the Year and take silver for Solo Album of the Year with his debut.
Mindfield are an incredibly focussed and hardworking group, having four releases of great quality and acclaim in such a short time. The releases include the Bdeps solo EP “Progression”, the highly regarded “Audiosyncracies” solo LP from Mark 1, “Biz & Bdeps” the groups’ first 12” vinyl release and “This Way Up” a 7” vinyl single.
These albums although very well received in their own right, are just a taste of what the group will bring all together on their debut LP “This Way Up”.
“We put in the effort and time to do this right, endless nights in the Crackhouse ‘til we got our stuff tight/ Earned respect for our live shows and getting heads hype, wrecking mics, with the quality control like J5…..” - ‘This Way Up’
Mindfield are not only prolific in the lab. They are also one of Adelaide’s foremost live acts, having over 60 shows under their combined belts.
They played the Channel V stage at the Adelaide leg of the 2006 Big Day Out and have shared the stage with the likes of Blackalicious, Q Bert, Lyrics Born, Guru of Gangstarr, Lyrical Commission and the Hilltop Hoods. With their big reputation for an awesome performance, these guys are no strangers to the live scene, and crowds come prepared for the roof to be lifted off.
Mindfields' talent, work ethic and electrifying live show has them on the verge of big things. Their debut release “This Way Up” is coming soon and is set to put them at the forefront of the national hiphop scene.
As Mark 1 states on the albums title track, “we’ve faced every hurdle, persevered and overcome, now it’s done, This Way Up, the whole scene is over run…..”
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Singularity
mindFIELD Lyrics
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The strength that’s buried deep within
The only thing to pull you through
The blackened cloud that clings to you
I am the one, the hidden one
I lie here waiting patiently
Given the chance, I’ll overthrow
I am the one phenomenon
The inner force beyond the known
The blinding sun for shadows cast
I am the drive and will to last
One time… one time and place collide
One dream… one dream to realize
One sound… one sound to fill the skies
One strength… one strength will now defy
One point… one point defines our lives
One sight… one sight to visualize
One self… one self, unique inside
One life… one life to set things right
In the song Singularity, mindFIELD sings about the strength that lies within oneself that can help overcome difficult times. The first stanza talks about this strength that is deep within and can pull an individual through the darkness that seems to cling to them. It is a hidden strength that lies within, waiting patiently for the chance to overthrow the sinking feeling that has taken over. The second stanza talks about this strength being a phenomenon, beyond what is known, like a blinding sun that can cast out shadows in a person's life. It is the drive and will to last, to set things right, and to defy any obstacle that comes in the way.
The song has an uplifting and motivational tone, encouraging the listener to tap into their own inner strength to overcome their challenges. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it could be inferred that the "one" being referred to is the person themselves. The message of the song is that each individual is unique and possesses the potential to overcome any obstacle with their inner strength and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
I am the one, the only one
I am the singular force that exists and can make a difference.
The strength that’s buried deep within
The power that resides inside of us but is not always accessible or visible.
The only thing to pull you through
The force that can guide us through difficult times.
The blackened cloud that clings to you
The metaphor for the dark and negative emotions that can hold us down and weigh on our spirits.
I am the one, the hidden one
The singular force may not always be immediately apparent or known to us.
I lie here waiting patiently
The force is always present and waiting to be drawn upon.
Given the chance, I’ll overthrow
If allowed to be accessed, the force can overpower our negative emotions and lead us toward positive change.
The sinking feeling you’ve come to know
The despair and helplessness that can become familiar and oppressive to us.
I am the one phenomenon
The singular force is a unique and remarkable occurrence.
The inner force beyond the known
The force is something that comes from within us and surpasses what is externally known or understood.
The blinding sun for shadows cast
The force can shine a bright light in the face of darkness and negativity.
I am the drive and will to last
The force is the reason we keep going, persisting despite difficulty, and trying to survive and thrive.
One time… one time and place collide
The coming together of specific events or moments can have a profound impact on our lives and the course that we take.
One dream… one dream to realize
Having a clear vision of what we want in life can be a source of motivation and guidance.
One sound… one sound to fill the skies
The power of our voice or the sounds we emit can have a far-reaching impact on how we are heard and perceived by others.
One strength… one strength will now defy
With the right amount of willpower and inner strength, we can overcome that which was once thought impossible.
One point… one point defines our lives
Our lives are often shaped by a singular moment or experience that sets us on a certain path or trajectory.
One sight… one sight to visualize
The importance of visualization in helping us achieve our goals and make our desires a reality.
One self… one self, unique inside
Our individuality and uniqueness as people, and the importance of embracing and celebrating our differences.
One life… one life to set things right
The preciousness of life and the opportunity it presents to create positive change and make a difference in the world.
Contributed by Elizabeth J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sean Devlin
Awesome song! Great lyrics too. Love the vibe of this band!