Absolom is a project by Christophe Chantzis, the same gu… Read Full Bio ↴1997 — 2001
Absolom is a project by Christophe Chantzis, the same guy that's also part of the DJ Jan, DJ Glenn, Astroline and Ian Van Dahl projects.
Christophe has made remixes for Fiocco, Zohra and X-Session (all Belgian dance groups) but also for foreign groups like Future Breeze, Komakino, Organ and the Swedish Ace of Base. Together with DJ Jimmy Goldschmitz he created a few smash hits in the studio: "Secret", "Where", "The Air" and "Baby Boomers" should definitely be played on a party!
Live acts were done with Pascale Feront (vocals), two dancers (Cindy & Ellen) and Christophe behind the keyboards. Later Ellen joined Praga Khan.
Absolom es la prueba palpable de que el heavy metal es algo más que un estilo musical que se mantiene y crece en el tiempo. Es la constatación del empuje y la perseverancia en las ideas y las formas, en hacer lo que deseas por encima de los malos rollos y los golpes del destino. Absolom es la creación directa del que fuese batería de Azrael, Maolo. Tras una etapa cargada de incertidumbre, y cuando Absolom era sólo un proyecto, un incendio acabó con el local de ensayo y todo el equipo. No importó. Con la ayuda de muchos, Absolom salía adelante. En la Sala El Tren ofrecían uno de sus primeros conciertos tras reunir una nueva formación con la voz de José Cebrián y la siempre presente batería, contundente, implacable, de Maolo. El heavy clásico tiene en Absolom una de sus muestras más claras. Los matices de voz de Cebrian han dado altura al grupo, que cuenta con una magnífica conjunción entre la guitarra progresiva y un bajo de seis cuerdas, Antonio Ortiz, que juega a convertirse en guitarra solista. La inclusión de teclados, con Antonio Carrasco, le da un toque especial al sonido Absolom, crea atmósferas épicas y aires de balada. Absolom tienen imagen, una exquisita puesta en escena y, sobre todo, fuerza para el metal. Ahora comienzan una nueva andadura, ganas no le faltan. Dispuestos a entrar a saco en el corazón del metal.
The Air
Absolom Lyrics
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Murder, rape, genocide, torture, catastrophes
Terrible wars with weapons we can't even imagine today
They will come with ships on the water
And with unbelieveable speed through the air
With fire and gaz and invisible vapours
They will destroy everything - everything
Touch my body
Would you care for me
Just let me know
All I need is the air that I breathe
Is the air I breathe
Just let me know
All I need is the air that I breathe
Is the air I breathe
The air that I breathe
It's a tragedy
The end is near
Discover me
You have the key
All I need is the air that I breathe
Is the air I breathe
Just let me know
All I need is the air that I breathe
Is the air I breathe
The air that I breathe
The air that I breathe
The air that I breathe
In Absolom's song "The Air," the lyrics convey an emotional and heavy message of the horrors that the songwriter sees in their dreams. The imagery described is graphic and catastrophic, including murder, rape, genocide, torture, and wars with unimaginable weapons. The use of visual language and descriptive words creates a vivid mental picture of the world the songwriter sees in their dreams. The next stanza shifts the tone to one of seeking comfort and companionship with another person. The lyrics ask for someone to dance with, touch their body, and care for them. The final stanza brings the song to a close with a call for discovery and the hope that someone holds the key. Overall, the song speaks to the human desire for love, comfort, and security in the face of the world's tragedies.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night I see the most horrible things
I witness unimaginable and terrible acts every night.
Murder, rape, genocide, torture, catastrophes
These acts include murder, rape, genocide, torture and catastrophic events.
Terrible wars with weapons we can't even imagine today
I see wars with devastating weapons that are beyond our current imagination.
They will come with ships on the water
The people responsible for these events will arrive on ships.
And with unbelieveable speed through the air
They will also arrive with incredible speed through the air.
With fire and gaz and invisible vapours
These arrivals will bring destruction with various elements including fire, gas and invisible chemicals.
They will destroy everything - everything
These arrivals will cause total destruction of everything in their path.
Would you dance with me
Despite these dark thoughts, I still long for human connection.
Touch my body
Physical touch brings comfort and solace.
Would you care for me
Even in the face of such darkness, I still crave and need care.
Just let me know
Please communicate with me.
All I need is the air that I breathe
In the end, all I really need is the basic foundational element of life, which is air.
Is the air I breathe
Breathing is the only thing that matters.
It's a tragedy
The entire situation is a sad and terrible tragedy.
The end is near
The end of everything is quickly approaching.
Discover me
Despite the bleakness of this reality, I still want to be seen and known.
You have the key
You are the one who holds the key to unlocking and discovering me.
The air that I breathe
Once again, it all comes back to the fundamental element necessary for survival, which is air.
The air that I breathe
Everything else pales in comparison to the importance of air.
The air that I breathe
Breathing is the most essential thing in life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRISTOPHE CHANTZIS, PASCALE FERONT
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@trainspotterTim
Every night I see the most horrible things
Murder, rape, genocide, torture, catastrophes
Terrible wars with weapons we can't even imagine today
They will come with ships on the water
And with unbelieveable speed through the air
With fire and gaz and invisible vapours
They will destroy everything - everything
Would you dance with me
Touch my body
Would you care for me
Just let me know
All I need is the air that I breathe
Is the air I breathe
Just let me know
All I need is the air that I breathe
Is the air I breathe
The air that I breathe
It's a tragedy
The end is near
Discover me
You have the key
All I need is the air that I breathe
Is the air I breathe
Just let me know
All I need is the air that I breathe
Is the air I breathe
The air that I breathe
The air that I breathe
The air that I breathe
@adriend3502
1998-2002 absolute best years of electronic music as a whole ❤
@agibabe
Oh man, I miss these days... When music was different, beat was different, videoclips were different, even dancing in the club was different. I miss '90s and early '00s...
@19892903
We all do...
@Martiiin2008
yeah
@guydekeyser
I'm a belgian guy...can not describe how much I miss it...
@MegaTubetraveller
Russia also misses!
@Kaukasgt
yes it was epic era plus without smartphone.
@samirnaith8629
Super track 🎧
@giocaldara3701
When I hear from the keyboards of The Air, tears flowing...90's the best time. <3
@Ulyssejtd
Daar waren we heel goed in op het laatst van de jaren 90'. Knappe dance and trance , dit is er zekers een van !! Prachtig voor een stelleke amateurs. Nu kunnen we juist nog witloof kweken en de ....uit hangen , lol.