The band was originally formed as Poltergeist by guitarist Marko Vuckovic and bassist Ivan Petrovic in 1999. Their 2000 PowerBeat demo was an underground promotion, and after changing their name to ALISTER, the band recorded their first album in 2001 – Obscurity (recorded at Paradox Studio, Smederevo, Serbia)- with a lineup consisting of guitarist Marko Vuckovic, singer Igor Milandinovic, bassist Ivan Petrovic, and drummer Marko Stosic. Miroslav Brankovic (Alogia, Psychoparadox) did all the solos and additional clean guitars, as a special guest on the album. The sound of ALISTER was a mixture of ‘80s and ‘90s thrash influences with the classic metal approach of Metallica’s and Iced Earth’s riffs and Kreator’s and Testament’s scream vocals. Unfortunately, negotiations over releasing Obscurity were a complete failure.
In October 2001, ALISTER won the first prize in a band contest “Gitarijada Jagodina 2001” in Jagodina. In 2002, after the arrival of new members, Marko Ognjanovic (lead guitar) and Milos Simic (keyboards), ALISTER was ready to promote their first album. The first big step was Belgrade’s “Hard & Heavy Fest” in March 2002. Other concerts, like Paul Di’Anno’s concert in Belgrade, gigs in Smederevo, Jagodina, Cuprija, etc. followed it. With their current lineup, they returned to the studio in 2002 (again at Paradox Studio, Smederevo, Serbia) to record their second album Memories and Dreams. The new album was different in that way that the sound was more melodic and with some classic heavy vocals, especially in choruses. Together with Srdjan and Miroslav Brankovic (Alogia/Psychoparadox) ALISTER recorded a song “See You on The Other Side” dedicated to the late Chuck Shuldiner (Death/Control Denied).
Finally, they signed a contract for releasing both of their albums for ONE RECORDS (Belgrade, Serbia) and they were ready to promote their sound around Serbia. In 2004, Marko Stosic was replaced with a new drummer Ivan Dulic, and Milos Simic left the band. With their new lineup, they are working on their third album called Where Angels Bleed including 10 brand new heavy-death-thrash blasting tracks.
On January 29th 2008. Alister released following statement:
”ALISTER’s album Where Angels Bleed, recorded during 2006 in Paradox studio, will not be released, and there won’t be any kind of effort in releasing it.
Alister recorded their third album and released it in 2010. It's called Otrov, and all songs are on the serbian language.
2) Alister is Emerson Barrett's solo piano project under said alias. Act 1, his first album, goes along with the graphic novel The Bastards: Volume I.
7 Heures Du Matin
Alister Lyrics
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combien de fois je l'ai dis a 7h du matin?
les baisers sans lendemain, rouge a lèvres et tanin a 7h du matin
je ne trouve plus ma voiture
mais je n ai plus de voiture
c'est l'erreur du matin
les gens qu on rencontre après 7h ne sont pas vraiment ce qui compte ca fais rien
tout le monde se ressemble moi je ne ressemble a rien a 7h d matin
chez moi ou chez toi l'endroit ne compte vraiment pas
enfin peut etre si c est loin
les gens q ont invite apres 7h sont ceux qu on quitte et puis apres ca fais rien
a 7h du matin (2x)
rendons nous nous sommes cerné couchons nous nous sommes blasés a 7h du matin
rappel moi ton nom
je ne suis plus sur
oui je boirai dans ta chaussure si t y tiens
c'est l aurore chloroforme c'est l horreur du baryum et c 'est humain
les gens qu on rencontre après 7h ne sont pas vraiment ce qui compte
a 7h du matin (2x)
en montant les escalier a la recherche d une clef a 7h du matin
les gens que l on aime après 7h ne sont pas vraiment ce qui reste ca fais rien (8x)
The song "7 Heures Du Matin" by Alister discusses the experiences and feelings that one goes through at 7 in the morning, a time when most people are either starting their day or ending their night. The singer of the song refers to a relationship that they believe will last forever, but also acknowledges the many one-night stands and fleeting encounters that happen at this early hour. They lament losing their car and appearing to be lost themselves in the early hours, as well as their fear of the unknown people they might meet. The refrain of the song emphasizes that the people one meets after 7 am are not really significant in the grand scheme of things.
The imagery of the morning is used throughout the song to emphasize a sense of confusion and disorientation. The singer is not sure where they are or who they are with, and they seem to be searching for meaning and connection in a world that is just waking up. Despite the chaos and uncertainty, the singer recognizes the temporary nature of many of the encounters they have, and the realization that some of the people they meet are not worth remembering.
Overall, "7 Heures Du Matin" is a song that explores themes of love, loss, and confusion in the early hours of the morning. Through its use of vivid imagery and introspective lyrics, the song captures the sense of disorientation that many people feel in the early hours of the day.
Line by Line Meaning
toi et moi c'est pour la vie
We are meant to be together forever
combien de fois je l'ai dis a 7h du matin?
How many times have I said this at 7 in the morning?
les baisers sans lendemain, rouge a lèvres et tanin a 7h du matin
Kisses without tomorrow, lipstick and tannin at 7 in the morning
je ne trouve plus ma voiture
I can't find my car
mais je n ai plus de voiture
But I don't have a car anymore
c'est l'erreur du matin
It's the mistake of the morning
les gens qu on rencontre après 7h ne sont pas vraiment ce qui compte ca fais rien
People we meet after 7 don’t really matter, it doesn’t matter
tout le monde se ressemble moi je ne ressemble a rien a 7h d matin
Everyone is the same, I don't look like anything at 7 in the morning
et les moment d'égarement confettis effervescent a 7h du matin
And those moments of confusion, effervescent confetti at 7 in the morning
chez moi ou chez toi l'endroit ne compte vraiment pas
At your place or mine, the place doesn't really matter
enfin peut etre si c est loin
Well, maybe if it's far away
les gens q ont invite apres 7h sont ceux qu on quitte et puis apres ca fais rien
The people you invite after 7 are the ones you leave and then it doesn't matter
rendons nous nous sommes cerné couchons nous nous sommes blasés a 7h du matin
Let's meet, we've figured each other out, let's sleep, we're jaded at 7 in the morning
rappel moi ton nom
Remind me of your name
je ne suis plus sur
I'm not sure anymore
oui je boirai dans ta chaussure si t y tiens
Yes, I'll drink from your shoe if you want me to
c'est l aurore chloroforme c'est l horreur du baryum et c 'est humain
It's the chloroform dawn, it's the horror of barium and it is human
les gens qu on rencontre après 7h ne sont pas vraiment ce qui compte
People we meet after 7 don’t really matter
en montant les escalier a la recherche d une clef a 7h du matin
Climbing the stairs looking for a key at 7 in the morning
les gens que l on aime après 7h ne sont pas vraiment ce qui reste ca fais rien (8x)
People we love after 7 don’t really stay, it doesn’t matter (8x)
a 7h du matin (2x)
At 7 in the morning (2x)
Contributed by Mila M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jo loup
Chanson magnifique...j'aurais aimé le voir en concert également.
MoonCCat
La vie Parisienne qui ne mène pas à grand chose... Il fallait prendre du recul pour Alister, rétabli,
beau témoignage.