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the band apart was founded in 1997 by Arai, Kawasaki and Kogure, (with Arai on bass) former middle-school classmates sharing a common interest in metal, especially Metallica and Megadeth. They initally were a metal cover band, and named themselves after Quentin Tarantino's production group A Band Apart. However, with no clear musical direction aside from covers, Kogure withdrew as a result of internal discord.
After discovering Hi-Standard and other melocore bands, the band apart had a renewed focus and reformed with Arai returning on bass and former highschool classmate Hara joining on guitar (the two would later switch instruments) in 1998. Thereafter the group began working on original material while remaining a cover band, this time for melocore groups.
Between 1999 and October of 2000 the band apart released three demos, finally cutting their debut single Fool Proof in October of 2001. The single showcased the band's emerging eclecticism with a bossa nova style that segues into energetic pop-punk. Also rare for Japanese bands, all of the lyrics were written in English. This would become standard for all of their future songs. According to the band, Arai is better at working with and singing in English than Japanese.
2002 saw the release of the follow-up single Eric.W with the band using a stronger jazz influence than their previous work. The following year was extremely busy with the release of their debut album K. And His Bike just after splitting from their old label to form their own, Asian Gothic.
The band's overextended schedule took a toll on live performances. The first few shows after the new album were under-rehearsed and did not proceed smoothly. Furthermore the band admits their on-stage personalities are somewhat meek and they frequently wish "for something to happen" on stage. Nevertheless, the members are working tenaciously to improve their live image.
the band apart released a new single in December just after finishing their "smooth like butter" tour with bloodthirsty butchers and labelmates Mock Orange. This was followed by their second full album, quake and brook, in May 2005, which delved deeper into their more laid back and jazzy style hinted at on K. And His Bike. To finish off the year, the band apart put out a two DVD set, the title being an amalgamation of past release names. The DVDs include a live set almost entirely comprising the band's repertoire.
In 2006, the band apart released an EP split with American labelmates Mock Orange, with their third full album alfred and cavity coming in October, and in May 2008 released their 4th album, Adze of Penguin.
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August Green
the band apart Lyrics
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Dog days in' 99 or' 98
You werw the only person saving
"GREAT" to my song
As the days are kind of bored
Music is getting Special
More than anything
Since you moved to River Side
Lately no one takes my ride
Smells like summer time is
coming soon, Summer time...
Every day, Every day, Every day
Played the Music
and feel so free
With the Music
Oh, My joy for world, ever more!
Whit the music
The song August Green by The Band Apart seems to be a tribute to a friend the singer had during a summer in the late 90s. The lyrics talk about how this person was the only one who appreciated the singer's music and gave them the motivation to keep creating. The line "you were the only person saving 'GREAT' to my song" shows how much this person's opinion meant to the singer. As the days went on and became monotonous, the music began to feel more special and important to both the singer and their friend.
It seems that the friend has since moved away, and the singer misses them. The line "since you moved to River Side, lately no one takes my ride" suggests that this friend used to spend time listening to music with the singer in their car, but now that they're gone, no one else seems to appreciate the same music the way they did. The song is a reminder of how music can bring people together and create a special bond.
Overall, August Green is a nostalgic and sentimental song that celebrates the power of music to connect people and bring joy to their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
This song is for my friend in summer time
I wrote this song for my friend during summer when we were close
Dog days in' 99 or' 98
I remember those hot, lazy summers of '99 or '98
You were the only person saving 'GREAT' to my song
You were the only one who appreciated my music and said it was great
As the days are kind of bored, Music is getting Special, More than anything.
When I'm feeling bored, music becomes even more significant and special to me
Since you moved to River Side, Lately no one takes my ride
Ever since you moved away to Riverside, I haven't had anyone to ride with me
Smells like summer time is coming soon, Summer time...
The scent of summer is in the air and it feels like it's coming soon
Every day, every day, every day, Played the music and feel so free, With the music.
Every day, I listen to music and feel free and liberated
Oh, My joy for world, ever more! With the music
My love and appreciation for the world is enhanced when I'm listening to music
Contributed by Muhammad V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.