There are several artists with the name 'Alchemist':

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 .

Wandering And Wondering
Alchemist Lyrics

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I feel and I smell and I taste and I see
experiences they dub reality
I'm living life's journey the best that I can
but sometimes I find I don't know where I am
I often perceive the world out of context
The more that I wonder the more I'm perplexed
So I look to balance and self harmony
while I'm in life and wile life is in me

I am being who is unique
what I discover depends what I seek
I wish to travel without to within
to discover existence outside of my skin

I feel and I smell and I taste and I see - understand reality
I'm living life's journey the best that I can -
but often I find I don't know where I am
I often perceive the world out of context
but wondering makes me perplexed
I look to balance and self harmony while I'm in life
and wile life is in me

I feel, smell, taste and I see

experience called reality
and I live the best that I can

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alchemist's "Wandering and Wondering" speak to the human experience and the quest for understanding and self-discovery. The first lines "I feel and I smell and I taste and I see, experiences they dub reality" signify the perception of the world through the senses, which leads to the formation of one's own reality. The artist acknowledges that life is a journey and while he tries to live it to the best of his ability, he often finds himself lost and uncertain of his surroundings. He also recognizes that the more he wonders about the world, the more confused he becomes. The lyrics stress the importance of finding balance and inner harmony to better cope with this confusion and to make the most out of life.

The next lines "I am being who is unique, what I discover depends on what I seek, I wish to travel without to within, to discover existence outside of my skin" talk about the importance of individuality and the desire for self-discovery. The artist acknowledges that the path to finding his place in the world depends on what he seeks and what he desires. He wishes to explore existence beyond his physical body and to connect with the world on a deeper level.

Overall, the song speaks to the universal human experience of trying to make sense of the world and one's place in it. The lyrical tone is reflective and introspective, encouraging listeners to ponder their own experiences, seek out their own truths, and strive for balance and inner harmony.

Line by Line Meaning

I feel and I smell and I taste and I see
understand reality

I'm living life's journey the best that I can
But sometimes I lose my sense of direction and don't know where I stand

I often perceive the world out of context
The world can appear strange and disordered

The more that I wonder the more I'm perplexed
and the more I ponder, the more I feel bewildered

So I look to balance and self harmony while I'm in life and wile life is in me
Thus, I seek equilibrium and inner peace as I exist and coexist with the world at large

I am being who is unique what I discover depends what I seek
I am a distinctive individual what I encounter hinges on what I pursue

I wish to travel without to within to discover existence outside of my skin
I yearn to explore the outer and inner domains and scrutinize the world beyond my physical frame.

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