1) A progressiv… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists with the name 'Alchemist':
1) A progressive death metal band from Canberra, Australia
2) Russian breakbeat musician
3) Black Metal band from Portugal.
4) Thrash Metal band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5) Incorrect tag for rapper and producer The Alchemist
1)Alchemist is a progressive death metal band from Canberra, Australia. The band was formed in 1987 by Adam Agius (lead vocals/guitar), eventually teaming up with the present line up of Roy Torkington (guitar), Rodney Holder (drums/percussion) and John Bray (bass) which has been together since 1992. Since 2003, Alchemist has also featured a fifth member in Nick Wall, who provides samples for live shows.
The band announced in June 2005 that they were releasing a compilation album entitled Embryonics; this was released in late October. It covers material released between 1993 to 1998, including material from the first three albums, the 1998 EP release and demo material. Bonus tracks include two songs recorded live on the radio in 1996. The band is also working on a DVD, which will be released in 2006.
The band is also responsible for organizing Australia's largest heavy metal music festival Metal For The Brain held every year in Canberra . They are the only band to have played at every one held since its inception in 1991. 2006 marked the final Metal For The Brain event.
2) Alchemist is also Nikolai Krinitski a Russian born musician. Has dedicated himself to music for the last seventeen years. His main education involved cello and later piano at the Moscow Conservatoire. Also in RCM (Royal College of Music) composition and orchestration and arrangement. In early 2003 Nikolai became interested in synthesis and music production. Three years and 160 tracks later he has found his 'home straight', concentrating mostly on IDM and Breakbeat.
Being of a 'classical' background Nikolai puts big emphasis on the melodic line and structure of the piece. Rhythm is a big feature in every track, being erratic, broken and with the use of unconventional drum-programming and sound quality. That creates very special auras all the way throughout the piece.
Nikolai has 3 projects; one under his own moniker Nikolai Krinitski, secondly, as Aphrodite and lastly as Alchemist (his latest incarnation). Nikolai has been signed to WLM since 2006
3) Formed in 2008. Released "Flesh to be Broken" EP in 2012.
4) Alchemist is less commonly known as a Thrash Metal band from the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
5) Alchemist is an incorrect tag for rapper and producer The Alchemist .
Abstraction
Alchemist Lyrics
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I am dancing sacrilegiously o' the sound of infectious tunes
There is no sunset, is no sunrise, things on earth don't seem as they are
The opal planet I once called home is now revolving a dying star
Strange, awakening from cryonic sleep, I vacate my homely hemisphere
My soul travels on turbulent thoughts whilst my innards remain here
I feel pity for the ignorant one who leaves the egg but the shell remains
Through the eyes in my head I hear the purple flower's scent
Casting shadows in the shade, lusting for the gates of jade
Through hallucinative wealth I cannot comprehend myself
Sterility, fertility, the life that dwells inside of me
I often stop to wonder whilst gazing to the sky
Is there life beyond the quasars, will I find out when I die?
Is there a being out there who gaze into the night
And see our burning star as a tiny spark of light?
Help me, I am watching atomic warfare from the safety of the moon
I am dancing sacrilegiously o' the sound of infectious tunes
There is no sunset, is no sunrise, things on earth don't seem as they are
The opal planet I once called home is now revolving a dying star
The lyrics to Alchemist's song "Abstraction" describe a person who is observing atomic warfare from the safety of the moon. Despite being far away and seemingly safe, the singer is aware of the gravity of the situation and the destruction that is taking place on Earth. The singer is also dancing to infectious tunes, which could be interpreted as a form of escapism or a way to cope with the chaos they are observing. The singer reflects on the state of the planet they once called home, which is now orbiting a dying star. These lyrics convey a sense of detachment and alienation from the world around the singer, as they observe from afar and contemplate their place in the universe.
The lyrics also touch on themes of rebirth and mortality. The singer describes waking up from cryonic sleep and traveling on "turbulent thoughts," suggesting a journey of self-discovery or realization. The singer reflects on the severance of umbilical ties and the pain that comes with leaving the safety of the known and venturing into the unknown. They also contemplate the possibility of life beyond Earth and wonder if they will find answers to these questions in death.
Overall, the lyrics of "Abstraction" are introspective and thought-provoking, touching on universal themes of life, death, and the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me, I am watching atomic warfare from the safety of the moon
I feel helpless watching the destruction of war from afar, yet I am safe on the moon
I am dancing sacrilegiously o' the sound of infectious tunes
I am enjoying music that some may consider inappropriate, and it affects me greatly
There is no sunset, is no sunrise, things on earth don't seem as they are
Life on Earth is not what it seems; there is no predictable cycle of day and night
The opal planet I once called home is now revolving a dying star
The beautiful world where I used to live is now fading away due to the death of its central star
Strange, awakening from cryonic sleep, I vacate my homely hemisphere
After being frozen in time, I wake up in a foreign place, leaving behind my familiar surroundings
My soul travels on turbulent thoughts whilst my innards remain here
My mind is in chaos while my physical body is stationary
I feel pity for the ignorant one who leaves the egg but the shell remains
I sympathize with those who want to break free from their limitations, but are unable to do so
The severance of umbilical ties multiples his deepest pains
Cutting ties with one's past can be immensely painful and difficult
Through the eyes in my head I hear the purple flower's scent
My senses are so confused that I can perceive things in unconventional ways
Casting shadows in the shade, lusting for the gates of jade
Desiring something that is impossible or unattainable, like reaching the gates of jade which symbolize the afterlife
Through hallucinative wealth I cannot comprehend myself
Experiencing altered states of consciousness can make self-understanding more confusing
Sterility, fertility, the life that dwells inside of me
The opposing forces of life - creation and destruction - exist within me
I often stop to wonder whilst gazing to the sky
I find myself pondering existential questions while looking up at the vast cosmic expanse
Is there life beyond the quasars, will I find out when I die?
Do other forms of life exist beyond the limits of our understanding, and will we ever know the answer?
Is there a being out there who gaze into the night, And see our burning star as a tiny spark of light?
Do other beings in the universe see our world from afar as insignificant in the grand scheme of things?
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Written by: AGIUS, BRAY, HOLDER, TORKINGTON
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