Hollow Ponds
Damon Albarn
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Chill on the hollow ponds Set sail by a kid In the heat wave that hit us all, 1976 I felt the percussion The green man had gone Half my road was now a motorway, 1991 I was by the Black Sea Two hours in time Spiny urchins and a new school bell, 1979 Changed into lakeside In January (hollow ponds) Modern life was sprayed onto a wall in 1993 Where the horses and passing trains Have been tangled reveal In the green woods where you walked with me Ship on hollow ponds was filled Up with the dreams we shared on our CDs Every moment now and everyday Every moment now and everyday
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Written by: DAMON ALBARN, RICHARD RUSSELL
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Hollow Ponds" is a song by British musician Damon Albarn, from his solo debut album, "Everyday Robots," released in 2014.
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Personal ConnectionThe song references various events and periods in Albarn's life, with "Hollow Ponds" itself referring to a location in Leytonstone, East London, where Albarn grew up.
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Artistic CollaborationThe song's music video was created by artist and designer Aitor Throup, who used imagery and objects from Albarn's past to visualise the song's lyrical content.
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Unique Musical Elements"Hollow Ponds" exhibits a sound that blends alternative rock, folk, and electronic music, showcasing Albarn's range as a musician.
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Critical ReceptionThe track was well-received by critics, who praised its lyrical depth and Albarn's introspective performance.
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Environmental ReferencesAlong with personal references, the song comments on environmental changes over time. Lyrics reference the heatwave in 1976 and the disappearance of elm trees, symbolic of the changing landscape.
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Noteworthy PerformanceDuring his 2014 tour, Albarn performed the song live with a choir and a string section, adding an extra layer of grandeur to the song.
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Time Line NarrativeThe lyrics of "Hollow Ponds" follow a timeline, starting from the heatwave of 1976 in the UK to the melting of ice caps in 2006, referring to global warming.
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Acclaimed ProducerThe track was produced by Richard Russell, who owns the record label XL Recordings and has worked with artists like Adele, Radiohead, and M.I.A.
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Experimental VideoThe video of the song uses a technique called 'pyrography, where images are burned into wood, which was then digitized and animated for the final output. It received positive feedback for its innovative design.
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