The oeuvr… Read Full Bio ↴Progressive rock band formed in Budapest, Hungary in 1986.
The oeuvre of After Crying stands unparalleled in Hungarian music palette, and is also rare in international comparison.
The aim of this creative community has ever been to compose contemporary, up-to-date classical music that is possible to understand for many people – since it uses elements of today’s everyday musical idiom; and at the same time is able to convey deep meaning at a high artistic level, dealing with serious issues of our time.
A kind of "up-to-date classical music" that addresses both its own contemporaries and eternity at the same time. On the stage, their regular instrumentarium ranges from classic-acoustic instruments (cello, trumpet, piano, flute) to the standard setup of a modern rock band. From time to time they play shows with a chamber or symphony orchestra. On their studio-albums countless variations of classical and modern compositional methods and instrumentation appear, from acoustic chamber lineup to 21st century symphonic and electronic sounds.
All these are mounted in an organic dramaturgy, where the pieces ranging from song-format to long instrumental compositions all find their appropriate content. While heavily influenced by Emerson, Lake and Palmer or King Crimson, they added a number of unique elements to their sound. Keyboard player Vedres Csaba was the primary composer during his tenure with the band, though others took up the slack without a significant change in style. After leaving, Csaba formed Townscream.
Band Members:
Zoltán Bátky-Valentin (lead vocals)
He came into the picture as an After Crying fan. He joined the band autumn 2002 (as a temporary member, but soon he became a full member).
Gábor Egervári (flute, narration, texts and thoughts, live sound)
He has been a member of the creative community since the beginnings. He took part in several productions and bands even before After Crying was founded. One of the founders of After Crying.
Zoltán Lengyel (piano, keyboards, vocals)
First appeared in 1997 on the album "6", became a regular member in 1998.
Zsolt Madai (drums, percussion, vibraphone)
First appeared in Spring 1998 in the band, and he is a regular member since.
Péter Pejtsik (composition, orchestration, cello, bass guitar, vocals)
One of the founder members of After Crying, he is the only member working in the band continuously since the beginning.
Ferenc Torma (guitar, synthesizer, composition)
Has been a member of the creative community since the beginning, took part in several productions and bands before After Crying, and joined the band on guitar even before he became a regular member in 1993.
Balázs Winkler (composition, orchestration, trumpet, keyboards)
He appeared on the first album and in concerts of '90-'91, he became a regular member of the band and a decisive person of the creative community in 1992.
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Shining
After Crying Lyrics
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Just for moment get me up
Easy girls turn to grey
In their heaven's there's no God
Walking down empty road
Don't remember who you are
Oh, an ordinary queen
Just have to find the way to home
Just have to find my steps alone
To go home
Fly home!
Night's jelly-fish
Turns her starless face away
Through the deadblack polish
Appears the blood of bornin' day
So I may see the land
Embark today on silver shell
I take no stock in dreams
Two purple eagles draw the boat
Over every sea
An' all my members want to love
All I want
I want
Lead me into love
Cool fire
Lead me over God
Love-spire
Walking over me
On highway
Over every sea
I'll learn to love
(Walking down empty road
Don't remember who you are)
Need neither nights
Nor the sirens' nighty-mesh
Nowhere place and no time
In the cities of the flesh
To hide away as the touch
Just behind a secret's back
You, ordinary queen
My island is your pure face
Carnal sirens scream
But all my members interlace
With you
This is true
Over every sea
By eagles
Walking on the sea
Like Peter
Ordinary queen
No siren
Ordinary queen
She spoke to me
The lyrics of After Crying's "Shining in 2" are mystical and poetic, using metaphor and allusion to create a dreamlike atmosphere. The song begins with the line "Nights fly away" which suggests a sense of urgency, encouraging the listener to make the most of their time. The next line, "Just for a moment get me up," hints at an existential crisis or a sense of being stuck in a rut.
As the song continues, the singer describes "easy girls" turning to grey and the absence of God in their heaven. This seems to suggest a loss of innocence or a feeling of emptiness. The line "Don't remember who you are" adds to this sense of disorientation and the need to find a way home.
The imagery used in the song is striking and vivid, with mentions of jellyfish, silver shells, and purple eagles. These allusions add to the dreamlike quality of the lyrics and create a sense of wonder and mystery. The final lines of the song, "No siren / Ordinary queen / She spoke to me," suggest that the singer has found some sort of solace or meaning in the midst of confusion and turmoil.
Overall, "Shining in 2" is a complex and thought-provoking song that encourages the listener to reflect on the nature of existence and the search for meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Nights fly away
Time passes quickly
Just for moment get me up
Give me a burst of energy for a brief moment
Easy girls turn to grey
Delights lose their luster over time
In their heaven's there's no God
Pleasure often leads to a false sense of security
Walking down empty road
Feeling lost and aimless
Don't remember who you are
Feeling disconnected from oneself
Oh, an ordinary queen
Describing a special person who sees themselves as ordinary
Just have to find the way to home
Searching for a sense of belonging and comfort
Let me lose the dream
Willing to give up on false hopes and desires
Just have to find my steps alone
Figuring out one's path without relying on others
To go home
Seeking a place of safety and security
Fly home!
Expressing a strong desire to find a place of belonging
Night's jelly-fish
Describing a dark and mysterious creature
Turns her starless face away
Feeling abandoned and alone
Through the deadblack polish
Seeing things clearly despite their darkness
Appears the blood of bornin' day
New beginnings are possible despite seemingly insurmountable obstacles
So I may see the land
Gaining a new perspective on life
Embark today on silver shell
Starting a new journey with a sense of peace and serenity
I take no stock in dreams
Not relying on false hopes and desires
Two purple eagles draw the boat
Guiding forces pushing towards a destination
Over every sea
Exploring new territories
An' all my members want to love
Feeling a strong desire for connection and companionship
All I want
Expressing a simple but strong desire
I want
Reiterating the strong desire for love and connection
Lead me into love
Asking for guidance towards finding love and connection
Cool fire
Describing a calm but powerful energy
Lead me over God
Seeking human connection and love over religious devotion
Love-spire
Describing the powerful energy of love
Walking over me
Feeling overwhelmed by love
On highway
On a journey
Over every sea
Exploring new territories
I'll learn to love
Growing and evolving through love
(Walking down empty road
Feeling lost and aimless
Don't remember who you are)
Feeling disconnected from oneself
Need neither nights
Not relying on pleasures or comfort
Nor the sirens' nighty-mesh
Not being lured by false promises of pleasure
Nowhere place and no time
Feeling disconnected from the world
In the cities of the flesh
Feeling trapped in a world of physical desire
To hide away as the touch
Retreating from physical connection
Just behind a secret's back
Feeling the need to keep secrets or hide away
You, ordinary queen
Addressing a special person who sees themselves as ordinary
My island is your pure face
Feeling at peace and comfort with someone special
Carnal sirens scream
Describing the temptation of physical desire
But all my members interlace
Feeling intertwined and connected with another person
With you
Expressing a strong connection with someone special
This is true
Confirming the reality of the special connection
By eagles
Guided by a higher power
Like Peter
Following a path of faith and devotion
No siren
Not being lured by false promises of pleasure
Ordinary queen
Addressing a special person who sees themselves as ordinary
She spoke to me
Feeling a connection with someone special
Contributed by Daniel D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.