Lineup:
Lars Are 'Lazare' Nedland (Solefald, Borknagar, ex-Ásmegin, ex-Carpathian Forest) - vocals
Joacim 'Extant' Solheim - guitars
Helge 'Kobbergaard' Haugen - guitars
Andy Winter (Winds) - keyboards
Lars 'Eikind' Si (Winds, Before the Dawn, ex-Khold, ex-Tulus) - bass, backing/extreme vocals
Jan Axel 'Hellhammer' von Blomberg (Arcturus, ex-The Kovenant, Mayhem, Winds) - drums
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Auditorium of Modern Movements
Age of Silence Lyrics
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A breeding ground for light speed profit thinking
Where a biting shine exposes the possibilities of the flesh
And the direction of the green flow
This is the city of Soma an idea brought to life
And carefully designed by George Reed
Founding member of Modern Architects Deluxe
"Constructing a new world for speed, efficiency and streamlined income"
So you're climbing upwards through structures of metal and glass
Subconciously trying to reach the roof, but somehow there's always one more floor
It's a strange mixture of soft thinking and hard work
Or was it the other way around?
The ground for comparison was trampled a long time ago, so no one really knows anymore
Amidst this aimless craving for matter
, these lyrics describe the setting of the "auditorium of modern movements". The place, figuratively speaking, is a breeding ground for fast and effective thinking, where every possible chance to make a profit is taken. It is described as a place where "the green flow" of money is the only direction in which to go.
The song talks about Soma, a city that was created as an idea and brought to life by George Reed, who was a founding member of the Modern Architects Deluxe. According to Reed, this city was constructed to bring a new world of fast, efficient, and streamlined income. The song describes the high rise buildings made of metal and glass that one must climb up to reach the top, only to find that there is always one more floor to climb. It is an endless cycle of soft thinking and hard work, one that the singer describes as "strange."
Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that society has lost its footing in the pursuit of profit, and that the craving for material wealth has rendered us aimless and almost purposeless. It could be a commentary on modern capitalism and consumerism, where the drive to always accumulate more money and things has led to a society that has lost sight of its values.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the auditorium of modern movements
This space represents the center for the latest trends and ideologies of modern society.
A breeding ground for light speed profit thinking
It encourages and fosters the mentality to achieve profits at all costs, at a rapid pace.
Where a biting shine exposes the possibilities of the flesh
The vivid and bright atmosphere reveals the extensive potential of material things and physical pleasures.
And the direction of the green flow
The focus is solely on the direction and accumulation of money and wealth.
This is the city of Soma an idea brought to life
The city represents the embodiment of the concept of Soma, a term coined by Aldous Huxley for a society controlled by pleasure and superficiality.
And carefully designed by George Reed
George Reed, a significant figure in the modern architectural movement, played a crucial role in creating this modernist cityscape.
Founding member of Modern Architects Deluxe
George Reed was a founding member of Modern Architects Deluxe, a group of architects who revolutionized modern architectural design in the 20th century.
"Constructing a new world for speed, efficiency and streamlined income"
Their goal was to create a new world that prioritizes speed, efficiency, and maximized profits through streamline and functional architecture.
So you're climbing upwards through structures of metal and glass
You are ascending through towering structures made of metal and glass, which symbolize the towering achievements of the modernist movement.
Subconciously trying to reach the roof, but somehow there's always one more floor
Although one may unconsciously seek to ascend to the apex, a deeper part of one's being knows that there is always another level to conquer.
It's a strange mixture of soft thinking and hard work
The combination of superficial and basic ideology with strong dedication to achieving success creates a peculiar environment.
Or was it the other way around?
It is uncertain which element is prevalent in this environment.
The ground for comparison was trampled a long time ago, so no one really knows anymore
The basis for comparison and measurement of what is truly valuable and worthwhile has long been forgotten, making it difficult to discern the true meaning of success.
Amidst this aimless craving for matter
In this environment, there is a constant and aimless desire for material possessions and wealth.
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