Easter Theatre
XTC
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Gold sun rolls around Chocolate nipple brown Tumble from your arms Like the ground your breasts swell Land awake from sleep Hares will kick and leap Flowers climb erect Smiling from the moist kiss of her rainbow mouth [Chorus] Stage left Enter Easter and she's dressed in yellow yolk Stage right Now the son has died, the father can be born Stand up If we'd all breathe in and blow away the smoke New life We'd applaud a new life Odin mounts the tree Bleeds for you and me Splashing on the lamb Gamboling with spring's step Buds will laugh and burst Racing to be first Turning all the soil As the promptress fingers through her spinning script [Chorus] Easter, in her bonnet Easter, in her hair Easter, are the ribbons She tied everywhere
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Written by: ANDY PARTRIDGE
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Genre"Easter Theatre" is typically classified as a pop/rock song with elements of progressive rock.
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Album InformationThe song is from the album "Apple Venus Volume 1," which was released in 1999 by the British band, XTC.
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SongwriterThe song is written by the band's lead musician, Andy Partridge.
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Concept InspirationThe song's theme is inspired by the concept of the centuries-old tradition of passion plays that are enacted around Easter.
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Metaphorical ReferencesThe Easter reference is a metaphor for the cycle of birth, decay, death and rebirth that nature undergoes.
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Unique Composition"Easter Theatre" is a blend of rock instrumentation and orchestral arrangements, giving it a unique musical texture.
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Use of OrchestraIt is one of the highlights of "Apple Venus Volume 1" because it extensively uses a 40-piece orchestra.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received positive reviews and critical appreciation, with Andy Partridge's songwriting skills being particularly praised.
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Lyrical DepthThe lyrics of "Easter Theatre" showcases Partridge’s deep fascination with the cyclical nature of life and natural phenomena.
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Andy Partridge's FavoriteThis song is reported to be one of Andy Partridge's favorite tracks he has ever written.
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Lack of Commercial SuccessDespite its creative success, "Easter Theatre" didn't achieve significant commercial success, which mirrors XTC's career in general: critically acclaimed but commercially underappreciated.
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Production ChallengesThe recording of the "Apple Venus Volume 1" album was a long, grueling process, fraught with many setbacks including the band's break-up with their old label, financial troubles, and Partridge’s divorce.
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Instrumental ArrangementThe song utilizes a variety of instruments including strings, horns, and wind instruments, showcasing XTC's ability to experiment with different musical elements.
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