1) A UK drum and bass … Read Full Bio ↴There are, at least, 19 artists named Alaska:
1) A UK drum and bass artist (b. Dev Pandya - aka Paradox, Alaska & Paradox & Brown). Beginning with "Drumworks / Alaska" (1996), Dev has released more than a dozen singles & three albums, as Alaska: Virtual Virtuosos (2000), Arctic Foundations (2006) & The Mesozoic Era (2010). Official site: http://SoundCloud.com/Paradox-Music-UK
2) An experimental post-hardcore/math rock band from Henderson, Nevada. Alaska released a 2 song demo in 2011 and Palcaptain in March 2012. In July 2012 they released a split EP with Oranges entitled The Summer I Joined the Harlem Globetrotters. In July 2013 they released the LP Everything Is Fine. On October 2, 2015 they released their second full-length LP Shrine. After a hiatus they have reformed under the name King of Heck in early 2019.
3) An American rapper, a member of the hip hop group Hangar 18 (former by now) and Atoms Family.
4) A Mexican Spanish singer (born Olvido Gara Jova, 13 June 63 in Mexico City), dj, & TV personality famous worldwide but principally in Spain and Latin America. She was of the main characters in the so called Movida the cultural movement following the Franco dictatorship in Spain. This movement in which music, arts, cinema and fashion erupted and collided to confirm the actual society Spain had become under Franco. She has participated since the last part of the seventies in several groups of different success: Kaka de Luxe 1977, Alaska y los Pegamoides 1980, Alaska y Dinarama 1983 and since 1989 the duet Fangoria. She is also one of Spain's main gay icons.
5) A band that came together in 2006 and have put out one EP entitled Nom Carver EP. Members: Noah Garbarino (Bass/Vocals), Matt Salcito(Guitar), Austin Pelella (Drums), and Andrew Cochran (Guitar). Alaska plays throughout the south Florida area on and off. Cochran, Garbarino and Salcito are also in The Märchen, formerly Dame Missfortune, formed summer of '06.
http://www.myspace.com/alaskaflorida
6) A Ska Band from Switzerland. Starting in 2004 with their debut EP ‘Claiming Land’, followed in 2007 with their debut full-length album “Dog Sled Crossing” (which was mixed by NYC Mastermind Victor Rice), almost 100 concerts through out Switzerland and in several other European countries were a proof of their success. They already shared the stages with famous Acts like The Aggrolites, The Skatalites, Desmond Dekker, Rico Rodriguez, Big D And The Kids Table, Eastern Standard Time, Dog Eat Dog, Victor Rice, Desorden Publico & more.
http://www.alaskatheband.ch
http://www.myspace.com/alaskatheskaband
7) An acoustic indie folk band from Auckland, New Zealand, now known as Farah Loux.
8) A dark hardcore band from Kent, UK. On Thirty Days of Night + Fist In The Air Records. Formed in late 2008, they have a self-released 3 track demo, 4 track EP 'MMX' & split 7" with End Reign on Fist in The Air Records & Worthless Nights Records.
New EP available on TDON to be released soon. Official site: http://www.facebook.com/alaskahc?ref=ts
9) A minimalist/math rock band from the UK.
10) A side project by The dBs frontman Chris Stamey, their sole release consisting of an EP for the Hello CD of the Month club.
11) A South African Kwaito group on the Kalawa Jazzme label.
12) A slowcore/sadcore Uk band, with one album from 2004, titled Happiness.
13) A collaboration between techno producer Laurent Garnier and Nic Britton during the mid-nineties.
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14) An indie-pop band from Hamburg, with a full-length on Marsh-Marigold Records. Associated with, but not to be confused with another Hamburg musician, Miss Alaska .
http://www.myspace.com/alaskahamburg
15) A UK hard rock band, formed by former Whitesnake guitarist Bernie Marsden
16) A prog rock band, formed in the 80's when it performed at regional arts festivals in Pennsylvania.
Their self-titled debut album was released in 1998, and within months they appeared
at the ProgDay '98 and NEARfest '99 international progressive rock festivals,
toured the midwest USA with Sweden's supergroup The Pär Lindh Project and acted as a back-up
band for Barry Palmer, lead vocalist of the legendary progressive rock group Triumvirat.
Alaska performs live with only two players, without the use of pre-recorded instrumental back-up tracks or sequences.
17) A indie rock band from Lynchburg, Virginia formed in 2010. They have released one self-titled album.
18) A djent/Groove band from France, with an EP entitled 'Into The Sea' and a newer single called 'In Search Of Lost Time. Their first full length, 'Subsequent', was released in 2016.
19) An upcoming rapper with exotic beats and flows. Alaska is part of the collective Painfluu. He also recently dropped an album called “The Ice Castle” on July 13th, 2023. And he also dropped a single, " On Me II" on August 30th 2023.
In Search Of Lost Time
Alaska Lyrics
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The whole world is going mad
And we are here standing face to face
I can tell this is not a lie, I've seen it before
It's in the eyes of everyone around you
Let me just close mine and set me free
I was left with nothing but the sensation of loneliness
Waking up for a new way
Standing at the edge I'm fearing at the thought of the end
Do you hear the silence?
I know this will be my last chance
Their is a pain that never fades
I thought I'de be the only one, burning from the inside out
Stay cover and bury your heart
I can tell this is not a lie, I've seen it before
It's in the eyes of everyone around you
Waking up to a new day
Waking up for a new way
Standing at the edge I'm fearing at the thought of the end
Do you hear the silence?
I know this will be my last chance
The song "In Search of Lost Time" by Alaska begins with the lyric "In the back of my mind, I already know what I should do". This line suggests that the singer is aware of what needs to be done but is hesitating or struggling to do so. The next line "The whole world is going mad" could be interpreted as a commentary on the current state of the world, with chaos and disorder seemingly everywhere. The singer then describes standing face to face with someone or something, possibly symbolizing a challenge or obstacle that they are confronting.
The lyrics "I can tell this is not a lie, I've seen it before. It's in the eyes of everyone around you" suggest a sense of awareness or intuition that the singer possesses. The following lines "Let me just close mine and set me free. I was left with nothing but the sensation of loneliness" could be seen as the singer seeking escape from the challenges they are facing, but ultimately feeling alone in their struggle.
The chorus, which repeats twice throughout the song, features the lines "Waking up to a new day. Waking up for a new way. Standing at the edge I'm fearing at the thought of the end. Do you hear the silence? I know this will be my last chance". These lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone standing at the brink of something new, possibly scared, and aware that this moment could be a turning point in their life. The repeated use of the words "waking up" suggests a sense of newfound awareness or realization.
Overall, "In Search of Lost Time" is a song about facing challenges, fear, and taking chances. It's a commentary on the current state of the world, but also a personal journey of self-discovery and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
In the back of my mind, I already know what I should do
I have a clear intuition about the right choice, although not yet acted upon
The whole world is going mad
The current state of the world is chaotic and unpredictable
And we are here standing face to face
We are confronting each other in a direct and personal way
I can tell this is not a lie, I've seen it before
I can sense the truth of the situation through my past experiences
It's in the eyes of everyone around you
The emotions and intentions of people are revealed through their gaze
Let me just close mine and set me free
By shutting off external influences, I can focus on my own thoughts and desires to find personal freedom
I was left with nothing but the sensation of loneliness
After losing everything, I was only left with a constant feeling of isolation
Waking up to a new day
Starting fresh with a new beginning of time
Waking up for a new way
Embracing a different path for the future
Standing at the edge I'm fearing at the thought of the end
Being at a critical juncture and feeling anxious about potential repercussions
Do you hear the silence?
Noticing the lack of noise or activity in a given environment
I know this will be my last chance
I am aware that this is my final opportunity to achieve a desired outcome
Their is a pain that never fades
There exists a constant source of suffering that does not dissipate over time
I thought I'de be the only one, burning from the inside out
I believed my pain and anguish was unique to myself, but it is a shared experience
Stay cover and bury your heart
Protect yourself from emotional harm by keeping your heart guarded and hidden
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cam
I'm in the process of forming a band, and one of my guitarists suggested the name Alaska... I'm glad because that forced me to find this fricken incredible band!
Gonzax
after 9 years how is your band doing bro?
Andrew Cramer
These clean vocals have power. I like it
Jacopo Scopel
Great work mates! Hope to share again the stage with you guys!
V X M
Alazka and Alaska are the greatest metal bands of our time
Kustapassaessa
esses breakdowns distorcidos junto com a ausência de melodia são viciantes, alaska já é um ícone do metalcore
Johan Geisler
These guys sound promising! Keep it up!
Rouquinx
J’aime tellement ce son 🔥
ChAdmiral Thrawn
I've been waiting to listen to this song since the preview, and it exceeded my expectations <3
WhyAreWeHere
Love the singing. Overall a great song!