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 .
Nature on a Leash
Alchemist Lyrics
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We're plotting, planning our insanity.
Pushing out to live beyond our bounds.
Taking over until nothing can be found.
Striving for heights we can not reach.
We're keeping nature on a leash.
Joking with ourselves.
As we pretend that we don't see, and we're growing taller,
We won't see it coming.
Nature reclaims all that's hers.
Returning balance to the earth.
And we move underground, and we begin to see.
Nature removes her leash.
It's now on you and me.
Striving for heights we can not reach.
We're keeping nature on a leash.
Arrogance will be the downfall of the human race.
Building bigger cities, soon to be our children's graves.
Nature escapes from her chains.
And we move underground.
And we begin to see.
Nature remove her leash.
It's now on you and me.
The lyrics to Alchemist's song Nature on a Leash explore themes of human destruction of the natural world and the consequences that come with it. The opening lines, "We're growing buildings by the sea. We're plotting, planning our insanity," speak to the rampant development and urbanization that is taking place all over the world. The lyrics convey a sense of hubris, as humans continue to push boundaries and expand beyond what is sustainable. This is reflected in the lines, "Striving for heights we cannot reach. We're keeping nature on a leash," which suggest that humans are trying to control and dominate nature rather than living in harmony with it.
The lyrics then take a turn, warning that nature will eventually reclaim what is rightfully hers. "Nature reclaims all that's hers. Returning balance to the earth," says the song, as it predicts that humans will eventually be forced to retreat underground as nature takes over. The final verse, "Arrogance will be the downfall of the human race. Building bigger cities, soon to be our children's graves," is a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences of our actions.
In essence, Nature on a Leash is a warning about the dangers of unchecked growth and urbanization, and a reminder that we must respect and live in harmony with the natural world, or face the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
We're growing buildings by the sea.
We're expanding and constructing new infrastructure close to the ocean.
We're plotting, planning our insanity.
We're intentionally devising irrational and harmful actions.
Pushing out to live beyond our bounds.
We're extending our reach and living beyond our capacity.
Taking over until nothing can be found.
We're claiming everything around us to the point where nothing is left.
Striving for heights we can not reach.
We're working towards unattainable goals.
We're keeping nature on a leash.
We're controlling and suppressing natural processes and ecosystems.
Joking with ourselves.
We're fooling ourselves by denying the severity of our actions.
As we pretend that we don't see, and we're growing taller, blasting deeper holes under the sea.
We're purposely ignoring the negative effects of our actions while expanding and drilling deeper into the ocean floor.
We won't see it coming.
We're ignorant of the repercussions of our actions.
Nature reclaims all that's hers.
Natural systems will eventually regain control and restore balance.
Returning balance to the earth.
Balance in the environment will be restored.
And we move underground, and we begin to see.
We're forced to retreat and realize the consequences of our actions.
Nature removes her leash.
Natural processes are no longer suppressed and controlled.
It's now on you and me.
It's up to us to take responsibility and make a change.
Arrogance will be the downfall of the human race.
Our excessive pride and belief in our superiority will lead to our own destruction.
Building bigger cities, soon to be our children's graves.
Our current actions will result in harm to future generations.
Nature escapes from her chains.
Natural processes are no longer controlled or suppressed.
And we move underground.
We're forced to abandon the surface and retreat.
And we begin to see.
We're becoming aware of the consequences of our actions.
Nature removes her leash.
Natural processes are no longer controlled or suppressed.
It's now on you and me.
It's our responsibility to take action and restore balance.
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.