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  • jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.worldtoMusic@lemmy.world•Babe Rainbow cover Dido’s ‘Thank You’ for Like A VersionEnglish
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    6 days ago

    Awesome, I love triple j, so many great covers!

    Thanks for sharing this video with us!

    I went in knowing nothing about Babe Rainbow, but know I shall include at least include one of their songs on my ever-expanding playlist (m4a).

    TIL:

    Monkey Disco style band from Byron, uses French influence and 60’s styled instrumentation and fidelity with a very vintage psychedelic sound.

    Band members:

    1. Angus – percussion, vocals
    2. Lulu – bass guitar, keys, vocals
    3. Jack – guitar, vocals[1]

    Babe Rainbow is an Australian psychedelic rock band from Byron Bay, New South Wales. The band has been characterised by their “throw-back” style of 1960s psychedelic rock along with their surf culture imagery. The band were conceived in 2014 in Rainbow Bay by Angus Dowling and Jack Crowther, who met during high school. Finding an interest in psychedelic music, they formed officially in 2015 along with Elliot O’Reilly, whom they met working as farmers in Duranbah, along with Venezuelan-born bass player Lu-Lu Felix Domingo.

    The band collaborated with King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard on their debut album, The Babe Rainbow, being later signed to the Flightless and 30th Century Records labels. In 2018, Babe Rainbow’s second studio album, Double Rainbow, debuted at no. 18 on the ARIA Albums Chart. Miles Myjavec joined as a drummer around this time. The band has also collaborated with American artist Jaden Smith. As of 2024, the band has released five full-length albums, along with three EPs. The band has also ventured more into soft rock with influences from Latin music.[2]

    Articles:

    1. https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/babe-rainbow-dido-thank-you-live-a-version/
    2. https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/like-a-version/babe-rainbow-cover-dido-thank-you-for-like-a-version/105382604

    Background Video:

    Behind Babe Rainbow’s Cover of Dido’s ‘Thank You’ for Like a Version (Interview) [03:37 | JUN 05 2025 | triple j] https://youtu.be/pmMMmSxbxs8

    Video Description:

    Babe Rainbow take you behind their cover of Dido’s ‘Thank You’ for triple j’s Like A Version.

    Generated Summary:

    Main Topic: Babe Rainbow discusses their cover of Dido’s “Thank You” for triple j’s Like A Version.

    Key Points:

    • The band chose “Thank You” because of its blend of trip hop, ambient synth, breakbeat, and Dido’s “angelic” vocals over folky singing.
    • They considered sampling Eminem (whose song samples “Thank You”) or having their manager rap, but ultimately decided against it to maintain their mellow vibe.
    • They found the original’s piano part “spooky” after listening to the Eminem version.
    • They liked the deep resonance of the nylon guitar tuned low and how Angus’s voice weaved with the guitar.
    • They were excited to play their own song but nervous about the cover.
    • They enjoyed watching other Like A Version performances, specifically mentioning Pond’s Madonna cover and Missy Higgins’ Troye Sivan cover.

    Highlights:

    • The band found the reference to a towel in the lyrics to be a unique and interesting element of the song.
    • One of the band members, Miles, was moved to tears listening to the song while driving.
    • The band described the experience as “ten out of ten.”

    1. [1] https://genius.com/artists/Babe-rainbow/bio ↩︎

    2. [2] wiki ↩︎

  • jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.worldtoMusic@lemmy.world•Seether - Here and Now (rock, post-grunge)English
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    6 days ago

    Nice song, thanks for sharing it with us!

    Lyrics[1]

    Song Meaning:

    “Here and Now” by Seether delves into themes of fear, isolation, inner turmoil, and the desire for authenticity and connection. The lyrics convey a profound sense of vulnerability and weariness as the singer grapples with unresolved emotions and a feeling of being overwhelmed. The repeated phrase “here and now” underscores the urgency of the singer’s plea, emphasizing the need for immediate resolution and understanding.

    The opening lines, “This fear has me chilled down to the bone, and I have been haunted by these things I still have left to say,” set the tone for the song, revealing a deep-seated fear and the burden of unspoken thoughts and emotions. The fear mentioned here is not just a physical sensation but also an emotional one, suggesting that the singer is haunted by past experiences or regrets.

    The lines, “I’m weary of fighting this alone, so tired of holding on to strings much better left to fray,” express a sense of exhaustion and the futility of trying to handle everything independently. The metaphor of holding onto fraying strings symbolizes the futile effort to maintain control over aspects of life that are beyond one’s grasp.

    Throughout the song, the singer expresses a longing for clarity and honesty: “And this seems so complicated when all I want is just the truth.” This reflects the frustration of dealing with complexity and deceit in relationships or life in general, while yearning for simplicity and authenticity.

    The repeated line, “Hear me now here and now I’m calling, memories wear me down,” highlights the importance of being heard and understood in the present moment. Memories weigh heavily on the singer, suggesting that past experiences continue to influence their current state of mind.

    The lines, “You’re my savior after all, use your flame to guide me home, and then lay your hand on me,” introduce a glimmer of hope and the idea of seeking solace and guidance from someone or something greater. The mention of a “savior” implies a search for salvation or emotional rescue from the struggles depicted in the song.

    In summary, “Here and Now” by Seether explores the emotional turmoil of a person wrestling with their fears, regrets, and the complexities of life. The lyrics emphasize the need for honesty, connection, and resolution in the face of overwhelming emotions and experiences. The recurring phrases and imagery in the song serve to underscore the singer’s plea for understanding and authenticity in the present moment, as well as their desire for inner peace and guidance.[2]

    1. [1] https://genius.com/Seether-here-and-now-lyrics | https://archive.is/CuPhe ↩︎

    2. [2] https://lyricsmeanings.com/seether-here-and-now ↩︎

  • jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.worldOPtoMusic@lemmy.world•How One Man Revolutionized Music [12:54 | JAN 22 2025 | Asa Park]English
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    23 days ago

    It’s not like that wasn’t a thing already for the longest time - studio music basically - they just added those animated videos.

    Oh, do you have any bands or groups you would recommend to us?

    Girls and Boys

    Great song!

    Blur - Girls And Boys (Official Music Video) [04:13 | Rock, England, In English, Synth-Pop, Dance Rock, Alternative Rock, British Rock, New Wave (Rock), Alternative Dance, Britpop UK | https://youtu.be/WDswiT87oo8]

    Peaking at #5 in the UK charts and considered a comeback hit in its day after poor sales of Blur’s second album Modern Life Is Rubbish. It was named song of the year 1994 by NME and Melody Maker magazines.

    The single’s cover art was taken from a condom wrapper, reflecting the song’s focus on sexual promiscuity on summer holidays in Europe. The music has a convergence of various pop and dance styles, summed up by bassist Alex James as “Disco drums, nasty guitars and Duran Duran bass", with the first being done by a drum machine.[1]

    1. [1] https://genius.com/Blur-girls-and-boys-lyrics ↩︎