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 .
Shell
Alchemist Lyrics
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Manifest as I draw experience
Only time will tell, if I've manufactured a spiritual cell
Filling each space with what I see
Experience molds my destiny
Life is the rezoning for the cause
My existence bids to nature's laws
Myself a kaleidoscope of thoughts that won't set me free
With each breath that I take I slowly fill the space which will be me
This feeling, it causes me to, while away the years and suck experience
Till my shell is filled and I die
Woven flesh tomb, encases my soul
Changes in seven year cycles
Still wandering, does my shell have a cause?
The end, a measure of my worth
In Alchemist's song "Shell," the lyrics describe a person's life as they try to fill their shell with experiences and thoughts. The shell represents the physical body that contains the individual, while the experiences and thoughts represent the spiritual and emotional components of their being. The person is constantly looking for new experiences to fill the many pores in their shell. However, the lyrics suggest that this may not be enough to create a truly spiritual self. The line "Only time will tell, if I've manufactured a spiritual cell," implies that the person is not sure if their experiences will lead to a deeper understanding of themselves.
As the song continues, it becomes clear that the person's existence is influenced by the larger forces of nature. The line "My existence bids to nature's laws" suggests that the person is subject to the same rules and laws that govern the natural world. Although they are trying to fill their shell with experiences, they are still limited by their physical body.
The end of the song asks a poignant question, "The end, a measure of my worth." In the end, the person wonders whether their life experiences and thoughts have any real value. The lyrics suggest that the person is in search of something greater than themselves or their physical shell, but are unsure if they will find it.
Overall, "Shell" is a contemplative and introspective song that explores the meaning of life and the search for spiritual meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
The abundance of pores in this shell
This shell is full of pores
Manifest as I draw experience
As I gain experience, it becomes more apparent
Only time will tell, if I've manufactured a spiritual cell
I won't know if I've created a spiritual essence until later
Filling each space with what I see
I am filling the gaps with what I perceive
Experience molds my destiny
What I go through will shape what happens to me
Life is the rezoning for the cause
Life adjusts based on what is necessary
My existence bids to nature's laws
I must abide by the laws of nature
My body a shell of human cells that contain me
My body is a container made of human cells
Myself a kaleidoscope of thoughts that won't set me free
My mind is filled with constantly changing thoughts that keep me from being free
With each breath that I take I slowly fill the space which will be me
Every breath I take contributes to shaping who I will become
This feeling, it causes me to, while away the years and suck experience
This sentiment makes me spend my life gathering knowledge and experiences
Till my shell is filled and I die
Until my container is full and I pass away
Woven flesh tomb, encases my soul
My soul is trapped inside a body made of woven flesh
Changes in seven year cycles
The body undergoes significant changes every seven years
Still wandering, does my shell have a cause?
I am still questioning whether my body has a purpose
The end, a measure of my worth
My final moments will determine my value as a person
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Written by: AGIUS, BRAY, HOLDER, TORKINGTON
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