Farben Lehre today:
Wojtek Wojda - voc
Konrad Wojda - guitar, voc
Adam Mikolajewski - drums
Filip Grodzicki - bass
ex-members:
Marek Knap - drums (1986-87)
Piotr Kokoszczynski - bass, voc (1986-98)
Pawel Nowak - acoustic guitar, voc (1986-87)
Piotr Bartus - drums (1987-88)
Bogdan Pawłowski - keyboard, voc (1987-89)
Krzysztof Sieczkowski - drums (1988-91)
Bogdan Kicinski - guitar, voc (1989-98)
Irek Bukowski - bass (1990)
Paweł Malecki - guitar, voc (1993-95)
Jacek Trafny - drums (1999-2002)
Robert Chabowski - guitar, voc (1986-93 and 2002-04)
Discography:
1991 - "Bez pokory" (Without humility)
1993 - "My maszyny" (We, robots)
1994 - "Samo zycie" (Just life) - live disc
1995 - "Nierealne ogniska" - (Unreal focal points)
1995 - "Insekty" (Insects)
1996 - "Zdrada" (Betrayal)
1996 - "Garazowka" (Tape from the garage)
2001 - "Atomowe Zabawki" (Atomic toys)
2001 - "Wiecznie mlodzi" (Forever Young) - The Best of - disc edited due to 15th anniversary of the band.
2003 - "Bez pokory / My maszyny" - compilation / re-edition
2003 - "Pozytywka" (Music box; it's a wordplay, as "pozytywny" means positive in Polish)
2004 - "Insekty / Zdrada" compilation / re-edition
2005 - "Farbenheit" (title refers to Fahrenheit 9/11 movie)
2006 - "Farben Lehre" 2CD compilation
2008 - "Snukraina" (Dreamland)
2009 - "Ferajna" (Gang/Bunch)
Farben Lehre music is aggressive, melodious, full of fun with play, and free from complexes. Sharp, but accessible sounds and sincere words present spiritual attempt to connect with second person. Their music is influenced by bands like: Sex Pistols, Ramones, The Clash, Pogues, Dead Kennedys, Bad Religion, Rancid, Greenday, Ska-P, Ukrainians, U2, Clawfinger, Nirvana, R.E.M, New Model Army or The Rolling Stones. Most important lyrics of Farben Lehre are: "Helikoptery"(The Helicopters), "Egoisci" (The Egoists), "Nierealne ogniska"(Unreal Fires), "Handel"(Commerce), "Nowy dzien" (New Day), "Rozkolysanka" (Uncradle Song), "Wiecznie mlodzi" (Forever Young), "Matura 2001" (Secondary-school certificate 2001), "Pozytywka" (Positive Song), "Judasz" (Judas), "Terrorystan" or "Pogodna" (Fine).
Farben Lehre concentrates on concert-tours; they discovered big tour called Punky Reggae Live (initially called Pankregeparty) and it`s been organized from 2004 annually, they also play "single" concerts; they have concerts with bands like The Vibrators, The Exploited, Ine Kafe, Slobodna Europa, Smola a Hrusky, UK Subs, Oi Polloi, Die Toten Hosen, Dritte Wahl and others and gave 99 concerts in 2006.
The band's motto is:
We will play to the moment, when it makes pleasure to us
To the moment, when we have something to say
To the moment when we have power
And to the moment when that what we're doing, is wanted by someone...
Muzyka I Zdrada
Farben Lehre Lyrics
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Oficjalna scena to mafia
Układy, ziny, korupcja, prasa
Każda scena to kasa
Muzyka i zdrada
Czai się i skrada
Muzyka i zdrada
Zawsze się dogada
Muzyka i zdrada
Czai się i skrada
Muzyka to zdrada!
Niezależna scena to mafia
Oficjalna scena to mafia
Układy, ziny, korupcja, prasa
Każda scena to kasa
Muzyka i zdrada
Czai się i skrada
Muzyka i zdrada
Zawsze się dogada
Muzyka i zdrada
Czai się i skrada
Muzyka to zdrada!
The song "Muzyka I Zdrada" by Farben Lehre discusses the prevalence of corruption and greed within the music industry. The lyrics suggest that the independent and official music scenes are both controlled by a "mafia" who prioritize making money over creating and promoting true talent. The term "muzyka i zdrada" translates to "music and betrayal," highlighting the idea that those in power within the industry are not loyal to the true art of music.
The repetition of the phrase "muzyka i zdrada" throughout the song emphasizes the theme of betrayal and the notion that music has been corrupted by those who seek wealth and power. The lyrics also point to the influence of media and press, implying that they too are controlled by the same corrupt system. The overall tone of the song is one of frustration and disappointment with the industry, as the artist highlights the lack of true artistic expression and the prevalence of greed and corruption.
Overall, "Muzyka I Zdrada" is a powerful commentary on the state of the music industry and serves as a call to action for artists and listeners alike to prioritize the true art and soul of music, rather than succumbing to the pressures of the industry's corrupt system.
Line by Line Meaning
Niezależna scena to mafia
The independent music scene operates like a criminal organization
Oficjalna scena to mafia
The official music scene operates like a criminal organization
Układy, ziny, korupcja, prasa
Secret deals, underground publications, corruption, and media manipulation are present in all music scenes
Każda scena to kasa
Musical scenes are motivated by financial gain
Muzyka i zdrada
Music and deception
Czai się i skrada
Lurking and sneaking
Zawsze się dogada
Always come to an agreement
Muzyka to zdrada!
Music is betrayal!
Muzyka i zdrada
Music and deception
Czai się i skrada
Lurking and sneaking
Muzyka i zdrada
Music and deception
Zawsze się dogada
Always come to an agreement
Muzyka i zdrada
Music and deception
Czai się i skrada
Lurking and sneaking
Muzyka to zdrada!
Music is betrayal!
Niezależna scena to mafia
The independent music scene operates like a criminal organization
Oficjalna scena to mafia
The official music scene operates like a criminal organization
Układy, ziny, korupcja, prasa
Secret deals, underground publications, corruption, and media manipulation are present in all music scenes
Każda scena to kasa
Musical scenes are motivated by financial gain
Contributed by Cole C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.