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1) Akin is a french progressive/atmospheric metal band, founded in Lyon in 1998. Originally they performed metal band covers (mostly Moonspell, Edge of Sanity and Anathema. In 1999, Akin starts composing its own songs, and in 2000 Adeline Gurtner joins the band as singer : they release their first demo, "Stanzas". With their second demo, "Dreamland", they sign a contract with Sacral Production / H.AR, and soon after they record their first album, "Verse". It features a very melodic and diverse metal, especially with the use of percussions, transverse flute, acoustic guitars and electro elements.
In 2003 they record a new LP, "Forecast", which allows them to tour with bands such as Within Temptation, Dark Tranquility, Epica, Sinergy and The Old Dead Tree.
After an inactive period, the arrival of a new singer, a new drummer and a violinist, they are preparing a second LP.
Formed in Lyon back in the year 1998, AKIN saw it’s five original members confronted to technical difficulties with their digital multitracker. Constant data loss and successive hard disc breakdowns gave them a lot of grief in that it forced them to record the whole content of their first demo four times in a row.
Comparatively, the year 2000 ran very smoothly. It was a landmark for Akin which welcomed in July a female singer, Adeline Gurtner who quickly became a cornerstone of the band. » Stanza » was recorded a couple of months later. Then came the first interviews and articles in various editorials followed by write-ups in national magazines. Amongst the few French record labels which where showing some interest, Akin decided to join Sacral Productions (Hegemon, Belenos, Aes Dana, Hypnosis…) which signed up the band in April 2001.
Akin’s Debut Album («Verse»-Nov.2001)-featuring both drummers Fred Fayolle (Benighted) & Romain Fayet- brings forth a great variety of influences (Heavy metal, Prog’, Atmo’, Death, Pop…) revealing itself as the mere product of the antagonistic yet ,mysteriously enough, compatible musical sensitivities of it’s members. Akin’s endeavour to combine such a vast number of styles has endowed a particular tone to the music through which the melody subtly threads it’s way. Despite this profusion of influences, there remains a number of references shared by all the band members such as Anathema, Moonspell, Tiamat, Paradise Lost …All the songs are poems by E. A. Poe, almost literally: Lenore, A dream within a dream, stanzas, Annabel lee, To one in paradise, Verse…
In 2003 the EP «Forecast» is recorded, after which the band plays several big shows with amongst others Within Temptation, Dark Tranquillity, Sinergy, Epica and The Old Dead Tree. After a period of turmoil caused by health issues, the recording of a new album starts, scheduled for a release in 2005.
Note: their name comes from the English expression "A kind of" that was reduced to Akin."
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A Dream Within a Dream
Akin Lyrics
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They see them bigger picture although chasin' after dreams
But every time I close my eyes I see me holding you
And if you can dream the rest I'll make it come true
Just make a wish you can't miss, tell me every desire of your heart
Count on me and I will be your falling star
I can take you to where forever begins, from there I promise you
I don't look much past tomorrow, all I need I have today
I'd love to see the future but my heart gets in the way
I only live for the moments, the ones when I'm with you
But if you can dream the rest I'll make it come true
Just make a wish you can't miss, tell me every desire of your heart
Count on me and I will be your falling star
I can take you to where forever begins, from there I promise you
If you can dream the rest I'll make it come true
I can take you to where forever begins, from there I promise you
If you can dream the rest I'll make it come true
Yeah, you just dream the rest I'll make it come true
In the song "A Dream Within a Dream," Akin sings about his willingness to make his lover's dreams come true. He admits that he is not a man of vision or big dreams, but he can see a future with his lover. In this future, all her heart's desires will be fulfilled, and he promises to take her to where forever begins. He asks her to make a wish and tells her that if she can dream it, he will make it come true.
The song conveys a message of love and devotion, and it exhibits the theme of living in the present moment. Akin admits that he doesn't think much about the future but enjoys every moment he spends with his lover. He realizes that he can't predict what the future holds, but he is willing to make whatever dreams come true for her.
The song's lyrics evoke feelings of hope and optimism, and it portrays love as a catalyst for making dreams come true. It also emphasizes the idea that dreaming and taking action towards achieving those dreams are possible with the help of people who we love and who love us back.
Line by Line Meaning
I've not a man of vision, it's never been my strength
I am not someone who has a lot of foresight and planning abilities.
They see them bigger picture although chasin' after dreams
Other people can see things from a broader perspective, even when striving to achieve their dreams.
But every time I close my eyes I see me holding you
Every time I dream, I imagine holding you close to me.
And if you can dream the rest I'll make it come true
If you have a dream, I will do my best to make it a reality.
Just make a wish you can't miss, tell me every desire of your heart
Just tell me your deepest wishes so I can make sure they are fulfilled perfectly.
Count on me and I will be your falling star
You can trust me to be there for you and grant your every wish, like a lucky star.
I can take you to where forever begins, from there I promise you
I can take you to a place where our love can last forever, and I promise to keep that commitment.
If you can dream the rest I'll make it come true
Again, if you have a dream, I'll do everything in my power to make it a reality.
I don't look much past tomorrow, all I need I have today
I don't usually focus on the future because I'm content with what I have today.
I'd love to see the future but my heart gets in the way
Although I wish I could see what's to come, my emotions hinder my ability to plan ahead.
I only live for the moments, the ones when I'm with you
I cherish every moment with you and those moments are what make life worth living for me.
Yeah, you just dream the rest I'll make it come true
Once again, if you have a dream, I'll do everything I can to ensure it becomes a reality.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, HEART CHART MUSIC
Written by: BRENDA SWEAT, MONTY RUSS CRISWELL
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