The Science of the Lamps
The Science of the Lamps was discovered by Kaya in a restaurant in Prague December 2010, she just didn’t know what it was yet.. Since then, the sounds have gradually been shaped in collaboration with GretaCore and Ben Power to create audiovisual expressions of emotions and impression. Usually joined on stage by ‘The Usherettes’; a three-part harmony treat for your ears and eyes and often inviting other friends on stage.
Two Norwegian singer/songwriters and a sound scouse-sounding button tweaker - close harmonies, some children’s instruments and playful thoughtfulness still in search for that cellist, hard hitting drummer and an orchestra of dreams.
Inspired by poetry, film scores, Norwegian Folk Music, rock, industrial sounds, nature, wine, flamenco, slam poetry, soul, folk, rhytm’n’blues, drum’n’bass, music boxes, metal, goth and whiskey. Or whatever comes out when we come together..
Contact us: band@thescienceofthelamps.com
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One of our favourite #lampswelike holding a copy of our second batch of handcrafted @LampScientists EPs
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We’ve got our second batch of EPs at the ready if you want a handcrafted one designed by Moonboots and Cosmic Girl and put together by the band themselves with the help of a particularly peculiar scientists and a lot of ink.
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Live recording from Science of the Lamps EP launch 10/11/12.
Mixed by Ben Stafford, recorded by John Pearson
Performers:
Kaya, Grethe Borsum, Paul Reay, Ben Stafford, Jan Ross, Mersey Wiley, Siobhan McGuickian, Muzz McDermott-Long, Jodie Schofield, Arthur Woodcock, Nina Cox, Amy Freeman, Ellie Major, Chloe Parkin,
Scary Smile
That is not your smile that you tried to give me
It looks similar, but your eyes are not in it
It makes me wonder what is going on in your head
And if that’s what is keeping you from sleep in bed
That is not your style you are usually smiling
You’re such a mood spreader even when you are whining
It makes me want to fix what’s going on in your head
So you can be the one to cheer me up instead
Don’t pretend you’re all right –
being silent isn’t being strong
Don’t let it keep you up at night
– let us know what is going on
let us know what is going on,
let me know what is going on
Let me see that smile that can light the world up
It’s just horrible to see you all curled up
It makes me want to hug you till you feel good again
and slap you in the face next time you pretend
(c) & (p) Kaya Ulrikke Herstad 2012 -
Remember that the first double headed single is out now; ‘27 Club Reject’ & ‘Mr. Agony’. On the 21st of April we’re in the studio to do the next one. How exciting!!
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‘With three beautiful female backing vocalists Kaya’s songs have an almost burlesque European feel to them, recalling the gruffness of Jacques Brel played out all in front of projections of Wonderwoman.’ Peter guy’s Getintothis
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From the Victoriana themed “Box Social’ night at The Kazimier. What a night!
(c) Picture by Adrian Wharton
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Double headed single ‘27 Club Reject’ and ‘Mr Agony’ out now on Ultimate Fake Records - available for download on all major download sites.
