Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: minimal-techno
Song Meaning of “Machinery Circus – Norbert Hoffmann & Gabeen Rework” by Niereich
This song is a reflection of society and its relentless pursuit of material goods and the cost of this pursuit for our humanity. It paints a picture of a society that has become entirely mechanised, crushing the creative spirit in its relentless chase for greater profits and material goods. The song is structured like a circus, beginning with a brooding baseline and teasing out the melody as the song progresses until the climax emerges with echoing synths and driving percussion. The circus act is a metaphor for our materialistic society, with a robot master constantly cajoling us to produce, produce, and consume. The lyrics emphasize the point, “programmed to believe/we don’t have a voice”. This song warns of a future where we have replaced our own autonomy with the machinery of our inventions. It highlights the importance of staying true to our own being and not to become assimilated into the monotony of a society driven by the almighty money.