Its so good It’s so organic, so avant- gard, so original, familiar, exotic, poetic and moving. These two are on fire 🔥 hard to believe they can paint this wonderful, complicated yet simple musical landscape with only two people and a lot of synth firepower
To understand the lyrics read up on notion of the 'The Flaneur' - exemplified by Camus' book,'The Stranger' - early 20th century French literature on existentialism (Jean Paul Sartre - 'Being and Nothingness' and Simone De Bouvoir, again Albert Camus) alienation and the city up to 1960s, art scene aka surrealism, cubism, pop art; 'modernity,' Jean Paul Lyotard - Postmodernism - essentially it embraces what the experience is of contemporary alienation in urban society - very avante-garde circa turn of 20th century in French literature, art and architecture (Think - geometrics , linears, symmetry - grid design of city of Paris and Le Corbusier - the French architect who embraced this ethos - I'm in Asia and jetlagged so any typos are conceivable.) Parrellel German philosopher George Simmel wrote alot on alienation and the city - parrallel eras of writing on same subject of alienation but different root intelligentsia circa late 19th century ideologies (German Romantics vs French Existentialism).
The main inspiration for the song is the story "Heinrich von Ofterdingen" by the German writer Novalis: "The parents have gone to bed and are asleep, the clock on the stairs ticks monotonously, the windows rattle with the wind, the chamber is lit up now and again with fitful gleams of moonlight. The boy lay tossing on his bed, and thought of the stranger and his talk. 'It is not the treasures,' he said to himself, 'that have stirred in me such an unspeakable longing; I care not for wealth and riches. But that blue flower I do long to see; it haunts me and I can think and dream of nothing else.'"
Oh this really is a quality band. Being addicted to the analog prog bands of the 1970's this is such a good sound for me. I just discovered them and am very happy. Tack så mycket \|\\\\
Music is a gift from God to us in this crazy world we live in; heck knows what I'd do without #music like this. I wouldn't want to live. Can you imagine a life without #music, #art, #talent? No, me neither...it doesn't bode thinking about.
Yup. Saw them Live at Socrates Sculpture Park in 2015 or so. I'd never heard of them before then and was Blown Away. Most others in the crowd seemed 'unfazed'. Just goes to show ya. Your average person is clueless. ;-)
@bugsweed Same here. This version is also slightly faster with more powerful drums, and the synth pads are a bit different. I also like that fact that in live versions the sound is less polished, specially the voice. Gives a rougher feel.
Si supieran cuantas veces he compartido esto en mi perfil de redes sobre todo en face, cuando igual poca gente sabe de esto o le interesa... igual....jejej
A ver si organizais algo aquí en Madrid, que esto es bueno mínimal synth y no la mierda a la que llaman mínimal los que van de entendidos aquí... Saludos desde Madrid y larga vida a Wierd Records. Esta es la pura esencia de la mejor música analógica heredera directa de la auténtica electrónica de los 80. Saludos y mis mas humildes respetos.
These two PLUS Joy Electric (Ronnie Martin), imho, are the best representation of best synthpop music of these days. I would be in America to see them in concert..
I always thought he was interesting but maybe a it odd. As a duo they really take flight. Intriguing stuff, I just wish he would treat them both to a decent dinner
I love rewatch this every single month and listen to this live audio. They stole my heart.
Its so good It’s so organic, so avant- gard, so original, familiar, exotic, poetic and moving. These two are on fire 🔥 hard to believe they can paint this wonderful, complicated yet simple musical landscape with only two people and a lot of synth firepower
One of my favourites on the Cold minimalist Wave scene - awesome...
get the base on that, the synths...I feel like I'm right there, and I'd never want to leave...this music is PURE.
To understand the lyrics read up on notion of the 'The Flaneur' - exemplified by Camus' book,'The Stranger' - early 20th century French literature on existentialism (Jean Paul Sartre - 'Being and Nothingness' and Simone De Bouvoir, again Albert Camus) alienation and the city up to 1960s, art scene aka surrealism, cubism, pop art; 'modernity,' Jean Paul Lyotard - Postmodernism - essentially it embraces what the experience is of contemporary alienation in urban society - very avante-garde circa turn of 20th century in French literature, art and architecture (Think - geometrics , linears, symmetry - grid design of city of Paris and Le Corbusier - the French architect who embraced this ethos - I'm in Asia and jetlagged so any typos are conceivable.) Parrellel German philosopher George Simmel wrote alot on alienation and the city - parrallel eras of writing on same subject of alienation but different root intelligentsia circa late 19th century ideologies (German Romantics vs French Existentialism).
(Walter Banjamin was the one that inspired Camus, Sartre, and De Bouvoir--read the Arcades Project on the topic of le flaneur!)
thanks a lot for the information very helpful stuff !
♡♡
The main inspiration for the song is the story "Heinrich von Ofterdingen" by the German writer Novalis:
"The parents have gone to bed and are asleep, the clock on the stairs ticks monotonously, the windows rattle with the wind, the chamber is lit up now and again with fitful gleams of moonlight.
The boy lay tossing on his bed, and thought of the stranger and his talk. 'It is not the treasures,' he said to himself, 'that have stirred in me such an unspeakable longing; I care not for wealth and riches. But that blue flower I do long to see; it haunts me and I can think and dream of nothing else.'"
Look up "Blue Flower" on Wikipedia for more on the meaning of this symbol in German romanticism.
Oh this really is a quality band. Being addicted to the analog prog bands of the 1970's this is such a good sound for me. I just discovered them and am very happy. Tack så mycket \|\\\\
Music is a gift from God to us in this crazy world we live in; heck knows what I'd do without #music like this. I wouldn't want to live. Can you imagine a life without #music, #art, #talent? No, me neither...it doesn't bode thinking about.
por dioss no me canso de verlo.. ni de escuxarlo... tremenda maravilla!!
Goosebumps throughout -Jackie Ransom
They are so awesome Live!
Yup. Saw them Live at Socrates Sculpture Park in 2015 or so. I'd never heard of them before then and was Blown Away. Most others in the crowd seemed 'unfazed'. Just goes to show ya. Your average person is clueless. ;-)
Synthemesc and ghost-wave sound 🖤
@bugsweed Same here. This version is also slightly faster with more powerful drums, and the synth pads are a bit different. I also like that fact that in live versions the sound is less polished, specially the voice. Gives a rougher feel.
Absolutely wonderful song!
cannot find words...
Si supieran cuantas veces he compartido esto en mi perfil de redes sobre todo en face, cuando igual poca gente sabe de esto o le interesa... igual....jejej
These guys are really good and super nice folks. If you dig this you should also check out the older project Sixteens.
Mesmerizing !
Amazing! Love this!
wonderful song and best version for me...
I love you, guys.
Se me eriza la piel 🖤 de mis favoritas de xeno
What a finale.....
... J'aimerais tellement vous voir en concert.
amazing...just amazing
this is really good.
I love watching liz dance while working on her gear.
this song makes me want 2 go to the sketchy side of town when its snowing
+Ajax Clean may evoke a spirit or 2
Yaaasssss.
are are a gift
quality of the highest order !
found this via the electric independence stuff gonna check out your other stuff right now .
wow.
perfect
Great!
A ver si organizais algo aquí en Madrid, que esto es bueno mínimal synth y no la mierda a la que llaman mínimal los que van de entendidos aquí...
Saludos desde Madrid y larga vida a Wierd Records.
Esta es la pura esencia de la mejor música analógica heredera directa de la auténtica electrónica de los 80.
Saludos y mis mas humildes respetos.
I love you !!
Xeno and Oaklander inspire HTC in such a powerful way.
These two PLUS Joy Electric (Ronnie Martin), imho, are the best representation of best synthpop music of these days. I would be in America to see them in concert..
yes!!!!!!!!!!
reminds me of a softer, more mellow crystal castles. great vibes..i'm totally feeling it!
ellos estanhace mucho tiempo antes de crystal castles
Hahaha Crystal castles xD
You both make a great team ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🐍🌹🌹🐍
Perfact full stop.
excellent
:-************* miss u. Ale
cada versión en vivo es mejor que la anterior !
tres agreable x
Beautiful Liz,the king Sean.
was na das das hat ja des zeug zum classic
I miss WIERD
NEENEER Me too
when you search owt related to X&O or wierd, there's a reason this vid pops up on the side...
omgggggggggggggggggggg
Guess I'm going to have to move to NYC to find happiness in life.
fastestfashion me too
I should have done that 30 years ago
†!!
I always thought he was interesting but maybe a it odd. As a duo they really take flight. Intriguing stuff, I just wish he would treat them both to a decent dinner
εnεrgy +1
FM stereo beyond Io
locaaazzzooo!!! causa
This is darkwave
New Aryan Synth!