2) Female fronted 80s heavy metal band from Japan. Alkaloid was formed in July 1984 in Tokyo and features female vocalist "Angel".
3) Alkaloid is the producer name of Rob Kanters. He started producing under this name since 2005 and hooked up with Unfinished Monkey Records in 2006. Blending dubstep, jungle, breakcore with ska, gypsy and many different other styles, he guarantees to set the dancefloor on fire.
4) ALKALOID CREW are DJ O-MAN(also konwn as BeYonD), JIN, and ALKALOID dancers. ALKALOID is the PSY-TRANCE project, and the concept of the project is providing dramatic and enjoyable stages for everyone. By its unique style, ALKALOID had a big influence on the clubs in Japan, and the members perform in various parts of Japan. And they also have performed at reception parties and fashion shows of top international brands like 'JET SET' to which Kate Bosworth belongs. In the beginning of 2007, they had performed at the new year party in Beijing, China, and last December, they performed as ALKALOID CREW in a 12th anniversary party of velfarre. In recent years, they had performed with various artists in Japan and international artists. and moreover ALKALOID DANCER performed with Infectedmushroom and YOJI BIOMEHANIKA. So, ALKALOID DANCERs must be the originators of trance dancers in Japan!! In 2006, O-MAN was chosen as the 16th place of the best DJ rank in the music magazine "LOUD", and last year, he got 12th place!!! O-MAN's play style is crossover of PSY-TRANCE and various genres like TECHNO and HARD HOUSE, etc, and he also took Electro Sound to his play because he thought it has a large influence on club music. As DJ BeYonD, he also plays various genres like TECHNO and HOUSE. Those tracks and dance make "ALKALOID LIVE STYLE" wonderful and those would be the new PSY-TRANCE style!! http://alkaloid.syncl.jp/
Alpha Aur
Alkaloid Lyrics
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Expelled from Earth
And its planet-scorching dearth
Our ships of ice
A crude device
Seeds
To find the one world
That is ours
Forlorn and frozen
Sent to breed
Lost to the lore
But then grace takes us past Pluto's shores
Whence
A turgid drove descends
Envelops us in spores
Guides our flight
Through the abyss of night
As they claim they have done before
A precision slingshot
From the orbital plane
Towards a boreal beacon
And we shall live again
Escape to the Goat Stars
Nourish with hope those who remained
Alpha Aur
Primal light
Save our souls
Take away our pain
Eons pass
When at last
From the void
Emerge two giant double stars
Time starts anew
For polyps long forsaken
In the heart of our icy tomb
Ancient bodies reawaken
The depths of the Northern sky
Yield a blaze
Like a slow explosion
An embrace of rays
Twin bloated suns spiral
Devour the firmament
In their glow, our comet world
Becomes germinant again
Then suddenly, two more suns
Join the dance from afar
And in between, a planet swerves
Awkward and bizarre
Tugged from orbit
Of fiery death
It seeks the smaller twins
And in its wake a satellite
A moon for our kin
Wobbly seasons now ensue
Tempered freeze and thaw
As we swirl about the moon
And ever closer to it draw
Conjoin
Withdraw
Our vessel set to smash
Brace to bore
Into the crater of our crash
Towards this pockmarked ball of ice we fall
Below its crust a liquid ocean calls
No return now
We came so far
In ice encased
To crash and burn now
Our ship must crack the frozen waste
Collision
Catharsis of an arcane vision
Havoc bursts
Into a million shards we shatter
Get submersed
Into gaping faults we spatter
Down we squirm
Escape the flash-freeze of the void
Like undead worms
That refuse to be destroyed
And we're through!
A new world
Soon under our control
The Mi-Go's gifts
Our gospel to extol
A drifting island grows
Feeding on light and freedom
Keeping each other close
Towards our suns we're seeding
At last, the surface calls
Where billowing stars adorn our reign
Alpha Aur
Primal light
And so we rise again
Here under stars of wonder
Their beauty pulled us under
A freeing force is leading
Towards the heart of meaning
We wander in stars of wonder
Their beauty pulled us under
Joy is seething, life is feeding
Our engine at the heart of Eden
The lyrics of “Alpha Aur” by Alkaloid explore a cosmic journey of survival, rebirth, and transcendence, set against a backdrop of a desolate Earth plagued by a scarcity of resources. The song begins by portraying a sense of alienation and desperation, as the characters find themselves “adrift between the stars,” expelled from their home planet, which is described as a scorched wasteland. The imagery of “ships of ice” evokes a feeling of fragility, likening their vessels to temporary and crude means of an escape. The metaphor of throwing “seeds in despair” like dice suggests a randomness to their search for a new home, highlighting their vulnerability as they venture into the unknown in search of a world that they can claim as their own. It underscores themes of displacement and the hope of finding a sanctuary amid the darkness of space.
As the narrative unfolds, the plight of these celestial wanderers evolves into a more optimistic tone as they encounter spores and grace that guide them towards “Pluto’s shores.” This transformation hints at a mythical rebirth where the group, initially consumed by despair, is now embraced by the nurturing elements of the universe. The arrival of distant celestial bodies symbolizes the potential for redemption and rejuvenation as they embark on a crucial slingshot maneuver toward life's beacon. The repeated invocation of Alpha Aur, a reference to a primal light, serves as a central motif urging them onward, signifying hope and the possibility of thriving once again. This section draws out existential themes of survival and the search for purpose amid seemingly insurmountable odds.
The depiction of celestial phenomena such as “twin bloated suns” and a “planet swerving awkward and bizarre” speaks to the chaotic yet dynamic forces of the cosmos. As the singers become entangled in gravitational dances, the imagery suggests evolution and change; a new world is being formed around them. The lyrics detail how the harshness of their icy environment transforms into seasonal cycles, ushering in times of growth and decay. The metaphors of “earth and sky” intertwine as they depict the process of discovering their place within this new reality, emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and the continued unfolding of existence. Even in turmoil, there are vestiges of beauty—a balance between creation and destruction that constantly characterizes the universe.
Finally, the culmination of their journey into a “new world” symbolizes an awakening and significant transformation. The Mi-Go, a nod to Lovecraftian elements, suggests that their new existence is influenced by external, perhaps alien, forces that benefit their survival. The new environment, laden with light and freedom, also reflects the themes of connection and community as they nurture what they have come to build together. The refrain of returning to “billowing stars” reinforces the sense of belonging and fulfillment, indicating that they have not only escaped but have found their place in the grand tapestry of the cosmos. The concluding lines speak to the realization of joyous growth and the meaning encountered amongst these stars, allowing them to thrive in a newfound Eden—a metaphor for the beauty of existence, discovery, and unity amid the vastness of space.
Line by Line Meaning
Adrift between the stars
Floating aimlessly in the vast expanse of the cosmos.
Expelled from Earth
Banished from our home planet.
And its planet-scorching dearth
Driven away by the barren, lifeless conditions that plague it.
Our ships of ice
Vessels made from frozen material, symbolizing a desperate attempt at survival.
A crude device
A makeshift means of travel, lacking sophistication.
Seeds
Representations of hope, potential life, or future possibilities.
In despair thrown like dice
Cast into the unknown, akin to a gamble with uncertain outcomes.
To find the one world
In search of a singular, habitable planet.
That is ours
A world we can claim as our own, a refuge.
Forlorn and frozen
Desolate and encased in ice, symbolizing hopelessness.
Sent to breed
Tasked with the mission to reproduce, to ensure survival of our kind.
Lost to the lore
Forgotten by history, our purpose obscured.
But then grace takes us past Pluto's shores
Divine intervention guides us beyond the known edges of our solar system.
Whence
From where, indicating a place of origin.
A turgid drove descends
A dense mass approaches from the sky, hinting at something significant.
Envelops us in spores
Surrounds us with particles, possibly representing new life or opportunities.
Guides our flight
Directs our journey through space.
Through the abyss of night
Navigating the dark, vast emptiness of the universe.
As they claim they have done before
Suggesting this journey has happened previously, a cycle of exploration.
A precision slingshot
A strategically calculated maneuver to accelerate our trajectory.
From the orbital plane
Entering a trajectory around celestial bodies.
Towards a boreal beacon
Heading toward a northern guiding light, symbolizing hope.
And we shall live again
We will find renewed existence in this new world.
Escape to the Goat Stars
Fleeing toward a constellation, seeking sanctuary.
Nourish with hope those who remained
Sustaining the spirits of those left behind with optimism.
Alpha Aur
The name of a star, symbolizing the essence of hope.
Primal light
The original, fundamental illumination that represents life and rebirth.
Save our souls
Rescue us from despair and suffering.
Take away our pain
Relieve us from our anguish and hardship.
Eons pass
An immense duration of time elapses.
When at last
Finally, after a prolonged wait.
From the void
Emerging from the emptiness of space.
Emerge two giant double stars
Two massive stars come into view, representing new possibilities.
Time starts anew
A fresh beginning is upon us.
For polyps long forsaken
For organisms thought to be abandoned, suggesting life in unexpected forms.
In the heart of our icy tomb
Within our frozen shelter, life stirs.
Ancient bodies reawaken
Long-dormant life forms revive, signaling rebirth.
The depths of the Northern sky
The profound expanses of the northern cosmos.
Yield a blaze
Reveal a radiant light or fiery event.
Like a slow explosion
An unfolding spectacle that builds over time.
An embrace of rays
A warm and welcoming light envelops us.
Twin bloated suns spiral
Two massive stars orbit in a cosmic dance.
Devour the firmament
Consume and illuminate the surrounding sky.
In their glow, our comet world
Under their light, our icy planet is revitalized.
Becomes germinant again
Begins to sprout new life.
Then suddenly, two more suns
Out of nowhere, two additional stars appear.
Join the dance from afar
These distant stars enter our cosmic ballet.
And in between, a planet swerves
A new planet navigates through the stellar arrangement.
Awkward and bizarre
Its trajectory is unconventional and unpredictable.
Tugged from orbit
Pulled away from its original path.
Of fiery death
From a perilous position around a dangerous star.
It seeks the smaller twins
Searching for the two newly joined stars.
And in its wake a satellite
Leaving behind a moon as it moves.
A moon for our kin
A natural satellite that will serve our people.
Wobbly seasons now ensue
Unstable and erratic climate patterns emerge.
Tempered freeze and thaw
Alternating between freezing and warming temperatures.
As we swirl about the moon
Orbiting closely around this new moon.
And ever closer to it draw
Continuously approaching the moon.
Conjoin
Come together in unity.
Withdraw
Pull back, possibly from a dangerous situation.
Our vessel set to smash
Our ship is on a collision course.
Brace to bore
Prepare for an impact, to penetrate.
Into the crater of our crash
Heading towards the impact site.
Towards this pockmarked ball of ice we fall
Descending toward a moon riddled with craters.
Below its crust a liquid ocean calls
A hidden sea beckons beneath the icy surface.
No return now
There's no turning back; we must proceed.
We came so far
We've journeyed a great distance.
In ice encased
Trapped in the cold embrace of ice.
To crash and burn now
To ultimately face destruction.
Our ship must crack the frozen waste
We need to break through the icy surface.
Collision
The moment of impact.
Catharsis of an arcane vision
A release or powerful awakening from hidden knowledge.
Havoc bursts
Chaos erupts all around us.
Into a million shards we shatter
We break apart into countless fragments.
Get submersed
Become engulfed by something larger.
Into gaping faults we spatter
Splatters into deep fissures or cracks.
Down we squirm
We struggle to navigate through the chaos.
Escape the flash-freeze of the void
Flee the immediate danger of extreme cold.
Like undead worms
Relentlessly persevering despite destruction.
That refuse to be destroyed
An enduring spirit that cannot be extinguished.
And we're through!
Emerging successfully from the ordeal.
A new world
A fresh, unexplored planet awaits us.
Soon under our control
Quickly becoming part of our realm.
The Mi-Go's gifts
Presenting the offerings of an alien race.
Our gospel to extol
A doctrine or message we hold sacred.
A drifting island grows
A new landmass forming in the cosmos.
Feeding on light and freedom
Sustaining itself with energy and liberation.
Keeping each other close
Fostering unity and connection among us.
Towards our suns we're seeding
Directing growth and expansion towards our star systems.
At last, the surface calls
Finally being drawn to land.
Where billowing stars adorn our reign
Beautiful celestial bodies beautifying our dominion.
Alpha Aur
The guiding star that symbolizes our journey's success.
Primal light
The fundamental source of illumination; hope renewed.
And so we rise again
We are reborn into a new existence.
Here under stars of wonder
Beneath awe-inspiring celestial bodies.
Their beauty pulled us under
Captivated by the majestic sight.
A freeing force is leading
An encouraging power guides us onward.
Towards the heart of meaning
Towards a place of understanding and purpose.
We wander in stars of wonder
Exploring through an enchanting celestial realm.
Their beauty pulled us under
Enchanted and entranced by the cosmic landscape.
Joy is seething, life is feeding
A profound happiness and vitality arise within us.
Our engine at the heart of Eden
The driving force of our existence found in a paradise-like existence.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Florian Magnus Maier, Hannes Grossmann
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@demoneofficial
LYRICS
Adrift between the stars
Expelled from Earth
And its planet-scorching dearth
Our ships of ice
A crude device
Seeds
In despair thrown like dice
To find the one world
That is ours
Forlorn and frozen
Sent to breed
Lost to the lore
But then grace takes us past Pluto’s shores
Whence
A turgid drove descends
Envelops us in spores
Guides our flight
Through the abyss of night
As they claim they have done before
A precision slingshot
From the orbital plane
Towards a boreal beacon
And we shall live again
Escape to the Goat Stars
Nourish with hope those who remained
Alpha Aur
Primal light
Save our souls
Take away our pain
Eons pass
When at last
From the void
Emerge two giant double stars
Time starts anew
For polyps long forsaken
In the heart of our icy tomb
Ancient bodies reawaken
The depths of the Northern sky
Yield a blaze
Like a slow explosion
An embrace of rays
Twin bloated suns spiral
Devour the firmament
In their glow, our comet world
Becomes germinant again
Then suddenly, two more suns
Join the dance from afar
And in between, a planet swerves
Awkward and bizarre
Tugged from orbit
Of fiery death
It seeks the smaller twins
And in its wake a satellite
A moon for our kin
Wobbly seasons now ensue
Tempered freeze and thaw
As we swirl about the moon
And ever closer to it draw
Conjoin
Withdraw
Our vessel set to smash
Brace to bore
Into the crater of our crash
Towards this pockmarked ball of ice we fall
Below its crust a liquid ocean calls
No return now
We came so far
In ice encased
To crash and burn now
Our ship must crack the frozen waste
Collision
Catharsis of an arcane vision
Havoc bursts
Into a million shards we shatter
Get submersed
Into gaping faults we spatter
Down we squirm
Escape the flash-freeze of the void
Like undead worms
That refuse to be destroyed
And we’re through!
Solo - Christian
A new world
Soon under our control
The Mi-Go’s gifts
Our gospel to extol
A drifting island grows
Feeding on light and freedom
Keeping each other close
Towards our suns we’re seeding
At last, the surface calls
Where billowing stars adorn our reign
Alpha Aur
Primal light
And so we rise again
Here under stars of wonder
Their beauty pulled us under
A freeing force is leading
Towards the heart of meaning
We wander in stars of wonder
Their beauty pulled us under
Joy is seething, life is feeding
Our engine at the heart of Eden
@antgeozzz
The genius of Alkaloid strikes again. Best band on the planet right now
@cancan460
The arpeggio and subsequent callback to the solo from Cephalopods... INTO the variation of the Funeral for a Continent main riff- Fucking beautiful (3:54)
Was giddy listening to this entire track- bravo
@lemniscatusofficial
Timestamp?
@cancan460
@@lemniscatusofficial 3:54
@lemniscatusofficial
@@cancan460 i remember the acoustic from rise of cephalopods, but you're right it's there in funeral of continent too. The next acoustic riff right after it is from chaos theory and practice.
@lemniscatusofficial
@@cancan460 you're right the heavy section after it is again Funeral for a continent.. absolute madlads haha!
@Syngrafer
I didn't even notice that! I already loved this song, and I love it even more now. Thanks for pointing it out!
@ale86pi
I can't put into words how much I love your epic sagas and how much I appreciate that you put so much effort into them in a world of 10-second attention spans. I thought that Rise of the Cephalopods was an impossible act to follow, but this song gives me goosebumps and I don't know how you do it but I swear I can see ships of ice arriving at a giant double star. I'm not just listening to it, I'm experiencing it. Just beautiful.
@gfigueredo108
Thought I was the only one who appreciated their musical storytelling. The music creates such a clear image, just as the vocals and lyrics. When that first Rush esque riff kicks in its like actually seeing light after eons of stasis in utter void.
Fucking cinematic
@LoyaltotheNightsky
I also saw this quite vividly in my mind. They're great at it.