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1) Anathema was a band from Liverpool, England, UK primarily known as one of the pioneering and leading death doom metal acts, incorporating growling, poetic lyrics and complex arrangements into the traditional doom riffage. Later in their career, beginning with "Eternity", they moved away from this sound into more melodic, atmospheric rock.
Anathema formed in 1990 as a doom metal band, initially under the name Pagan Angel. In November of that year, the band recorded their first demo, entitled "An Iliad of Woes". This demo caught the attention of several bands from the English metal scene, allowing Anathema to play gigs with bands like Bolt Thrower and Paradise Lost.
At the beginning of 1991, the band adopted its current name, and gained a lot of attention with the release of their second demo entitled "All Faith Is Lost", resulting in a four-album deal with Peaceville Records. Their first release under the label was "The Crestfallen EP" in November 1992. They took the material from that album on the road, touring with Cannibal Corpse.
"Serenades", Anathema's debut LP, attracted a lot of mainstream attention, propelling their "Sweet Tears" music video onto the MTV playlist. Anathema's first European tour was in 1994, and was closely followed by gigs at the Independent Rock Festival in Brazil.
In May 1995, vocalist Darren White parted with the band, eventually forming The Blood Divine. Rather than recruiting a new vocalist, the band decided that guitarist Vincent Cavanagh should assume White's role. This new formation debuted by touring with Cathedral in the United Kingdom.
The release of "Eternity" came in 1996, relying more on atmospheric sounds, and starting the transition to clean vocals; the album "Judgement" would later consolidate this style. A European tour followed the album's release.
The second member to leave the band was drummer John Douglas, who departed in the summer of 1997. He was replaced by Shaun Taylor-Steels, formerly of Solstice, who would also later play drums for My Dying Bride.
"Alternative 4" was released in 1998. During this time the band underwent many line-up changes. Bassist/songwriter Duncan Patterson quit due to musical differences and was replaced by Dave Pybus of Dreambreed, where Duncan had played bass for a short period. Martin Powell (who had played keyboards and violin for My Dying Bride previously) also joined the band. Finally, John Douglas returned to the drums.
In June 1999, the album "Judgement" was released, marking Anathema's complete shift from the doom metal genre, focusing instead on slower and more experimental songs. This new sound has been likened to artists such as Pink Floyd, Jeff Buckley, and to a lesser extent, Radiohead. However, the essence of the band remained the same. Their songs continued to express a feeling of depression and, more often than not, desperation.
During the same year Martin Powell switched positions with Cradle of Filth's keyboardist Les Smith, who came to be an integral member of Anathema.
Shortly before the release of A Fine Day to Exit, Dave Pybus announced his departure from the band and later joined Cradle of Filth. He was replaced by touring bassist George Roberts, and later by Jamie Cavanagh.
In March 2002, Daniel Cavanagh announced his departure from the band, joining Duncan Patterson's band Antimatter. However, he later rejoined Anathema in 2003 for the release of "A Natural Disaster", and started their European Tour. This accelerated the changes in Anathema's tone towards the atmospheric and progressive, as exhibited in album tracks "Flying" and "Violence".
Upon the closing of their label Music for Nations after its purchase by Sony BMG, Anathema found itself without a record label, despite having completed an extensive tour of the UK with popular Finnish rock band HIM in April 2006. During their search for a new label, the band have adopted a more 'DIY' approach to music release, embracing the internet and releasing songs via their own website, for which fans may donate a monetary sum of their own choice. Despite the obvious lack of label-based tour support, the band continues to play dates across Europe, guitarist Danny Cavanagh also playing the odd low-key acoustic concert.
The latest album and first in seven years, "We're Here Because We're Here", was released on May 31, 2010. The album was mixed by Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree, who has described it as “definitely among the best albums I’ve ever had the pleasure to work on.”. The album was proclaimed "Prog Album of the Year" by Classic Rock magazine, describing it as "A flawless, life-affirming comeback and a gold-plated contender for album of the year". Ville Valo of the band HIM recorded vocals for the song "Angels Walk Among Us".
On July 6, 2011, it was announced on the band's official page that their album of re-interpretations, "Falling Deeper", will be released on September 5, 2011. The album will be a follow-up to Hindsight and will contain new orchestral versions of songs from the past, as well as a version of "Everwake" featuring the vocals of Anneke van Giersbergen. On September 12th, Les Smith's departure due to "creative and musical differences" was announced on the band's website.
On 16 April 2012, the band's ninth studio album, Weather Systems, was released via Kscope. The album entered the UK album charts at No. 50 and the German album charts at No. 19.
On 8 November 2012, Daniel Cavanagh announces at Anathema's official homepage that Daniel Cardoso is joining the band as a full-time permanent basis as a key element of the band.[10]
On 2 December 2012, Anathema announced their first concert in India. Anathema has performed at IIT Madras as part of the Saarang Rock Show on 12 January 2013.
The band's recent live album, named Untouchable, was released as a double vinyl album on 24 June 2013. The album is a recording of a special one-off gig at the ancient Roman theatre of Philippopolis in 2012, where the band were joined by the Plovdiv Philharmonic Orchestra. The set was released on Blu-ray, DVD and CD under the name Universal, with an alternate track order, on 17 September 2013.
According to the bands official Facebook site they are currently recording their new album in Norway and it will be released in 2014.
On 28 March 2014, the band announced their upcoming studio album to be called Distant Satellites. The album came out on 9 June on the Kscope label, and is produced by Christer-André Cederberg in Oslo, Norway. Several tracks were mixed by Steven Wilson. Different from previous albums is the use of more electronica on this album. The album is released in 4 different versions, a cd, vinyl, Media Book, and a Deluxe version.[12] Tour dates have been announced starting 22 May in Istanbul, Turkey, then throughout Europe and 3 dates in August 2014 in Australia.
Following the success of their short Australian tour, an acoustic tour was announced for New Zealand and Australia in 2015. Daniel, Vincent and Lee performed these show without the other band members. Later that year, the band released an acoustic live album and video entitled A Sort of Homecoming, consisting in the record of a concert at the band's hometown Liverpool Cathedral.
Anathema went on their Resonance Tour through Europe in April 2015. These concerts served as live retrospective efforts, featuring songs throughout their catalog, including from their debut album Serenades. Former vocalist Darren "Daz" White and former bassist/keyboardist Duncan Patterson joined the band on stage for these concerts.
In 2017, the band released The Optimist, which won Album of the Year at the Progressive Music Awards.
At the end of August 2019, it was announced that Anathema would be leaving the Kscope record label and had signed a new deal with Mascot Label Group. Anathema planned to release their 12th studio album in 2020. However, Anathema announced an indefinite hiatus on 22 September 2020 due to hardship with the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2024, the band management confirmed in the bands Facebook that the band had split up.
Members:
Current lineup
Vincent Cavanagh - lead vocals, rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar (1990-2020)
Daniel Cavanagh - lead guitar, vocals (1990-2002, 2003-2020) (Lid, Antimatter, Leafblade)
Jamie Cavanagh - bass (1990-1991, 2001-2020)
John Douglas - drums (1990-1997, 1998-2020)
Lee Douglas - vocals (2000-2020)
Daniel Cardoso - keyboards (2012-2020)
Former members
Darren White - vocals (1990-1995) (The Blood Divine, Dead Men Dream, Serotonal)
Duncan Patterson - bass, keyboards (1991-1998) (ex-Antimatter, Dreambreed, Íon)
Shaun Taylor-Steels - drums (1997-1998) (ex-Solstice, ex-My Dying Bride)
Martin Powell - keyboards, violin (1998-2000) (ex-My Dying Bride, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Cryptal Darkness)
Dave Pybus - bass (1998-2001) (Dreambreed, Angtoria, Cradle of Filth, Darkened)
Les Smith - keyboards (2000-2011) (ex-Cradle of Filth, Antimatter, Ship of Fools)
2) Anathema was a British anarcho-punk band. They released two demos, "Shit You Choose to Take" and Make the Fighting Cease" in 1984 and 1985 respectively.
They also appeared on Mortarhate’s anarcho-punk compilation "Anti Capitalism" with a re-recording of the "Make the Fighting Cease" song “Your Ulster”, as well as appearing on the 1985 “Somewhere Over the Rainbow Theres a Better World” compilation tape and the second part of “Ha! Last Week I Saw This Fella With Your Tife” tape, also released in 1985.
3) Anathema was an Italian heavy metal band from Milan, Lombardy, formed in 1986. They released a demo, "Salem Lunacy" in 1989.
4) Anathema was an Finnish death metal band from Iisalmi, formed in 1989. They released a promo and a demo in 1991.
5) Anathema was a thrash metal band from Colorado, United States, formed in 1987. They released two demos, "The Trauma Never Ends" in 1988 and "Knife and Gun Club" in 1990.
6) Anathema was a thrash metal band from Levittown, Pennsylvania, United States, formed in 1989. They released one demo, "Spiral of Hatred" in 1990.
Parisienne Moonlight
Anathema Lyrics
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I don't know how
I don't know why
I see you feel for me
You cried with me
You would die for me
I want you
To be free of all the pain
You have inside
You cannot hide
I know you tried
To be who you couldn't be
You tried to see inside of me
And now i'm leaving you
I don't want to go
Away from you
Please try to understand
Take my hand
Be free of all the pain
You hold inside
You cannot hide
I know you tried
To feel...
The lyrics of Anathema's "Parisienne Moonlight" are full of complex emotions and deep insights into human psychology. The opening lines express an inexplicable familiarity between two people, even though the why and how of it is unknown. The second set of lines reveal a strong emotional connection between the two, with one willing to die for the other. This love is not limited to romantic love but encompasses a deep and profound connection that is spiritual in nature.
The third stanza acknowledges the pain that the person is holding inside and the singer's desire to free them from it. The following stanza has a powerful message of empathy and understanding for the person's struggles to be true to themselves. However, the singer is also leaving them and expresses reluctance to leave, indicating that the separation may be best for both parties.
The final lines culminate in a profound understanding that nobody can truly hide from their true selves, and that the other person has already tried to do so in the past. The singer encourages the person to take their hand and to free themselves from the emotional trauma that they have been enduring. The song expresses deep understanding, love, and empathy, and is a powerful testament to the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel I know you
Despite not knowing how or why, I feel a sense of familiarity with you
I don't know how
I cannot explain or comprehend the feeling of knowing you
I don't know why
I do not have a rational explanation for the feeling of knowing you
I see you feel for me
I am aware that you have emotions towards me
You cried with me
You have shared tears with me in moments of emotional pain
You would die for me
You are willing to sacrifice your life for me
I know I need you
I am aware of my dependency on you
I want you
I have a strong desire for you
To be free of all the pain
I wish for you to be relieved of all the emotional suffering you are experiencing
You have inside
That which is hidden and internal
You cannot hide
Although you may try to conceal your emotions, it is clear to me how you feel
I know you tried
I am aware that you have made an effort to be someone you are not, to please me or others
To be who you couldn't be
To struggle and fail to live up to expectations or societal roles
You tried to see inside of me
You attempted to understand me on a deeper level
And now I'm leaving you
Unfortunately, I must depart from you
I don't want to go
I am reluctant to leave you
Away from you
To be separated from you
Please try to understand
I hope you can comprehend my reasons for leaving
Take my hand
Please join me on this journey
Be free of all the pain
I want to relieve you of the emotional suffering you are experiencing
You hold inside
That which is hidden and internal
To feel...
The unspoken end to this sentence implies a desire for emotional connection or understanding
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL CAVANAGH, DAVID JOHN PYBUS, JOHN JAMES DOUGLAS, VINCENT CAVANAGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Чувствам, че те познавам
I feel I know you
Не знам как
I don't know how
Не знам защо
I don't know why
Виждам, че се чувстваш към мен
I see you feel for me
Ти плака с мен
You cried with me
Ще умреш за мен
You would die for me
Знам, че имам нужда от теб
I know I need you
искам от теб да
I want you to
Освободете се от цялата болка
Be free of all the pain
Държиш вътре
You hold inside
Не можете да се скриете
You cannot hide
Знам, че си опитвал
I know you tried
Да бъдеш такъв, какъвто не можеш да бъдеш
To be who you couldn't be
Опитахте се да видите вътре в мен
You tried to see inside of me
И сега те напускам
And now I'm leaving you
Не искам да ходя
I don't want to go
Далеч от теб
Away from you
Моля, опитайте се да разберете
Please try to understand
Хвани ръката ми
Take my hand
Освободете се от цялата болка
Be free of all the pain
Държиш вътре
You hold inside
Не можете да се скриете
You cannot hide
Знам, че си опитвал
I know you tried
Да усещаш
To feel
@amiralirokh9018
11 years passed anyone still listening to this masterpiece
@richardd8
Yes
@mijnbook
I have been listening to it waaaaay longer...😁
@Lordestroyer
I’ll never stop
@abdrraoufbendjedda2965
Still lestning ❤
@mahyarqezelly1249
Me ❤ bethoven would love anathema if he was alive 😂
@Clydness
This song kills me piece by piece every time i hear it.
I think that is why they made it so short. it leaves you without a breath. you find yourself trying to grasp it but it's already gone.
It just leaves a hole of emptiness inside. so powerful. a real piece of art.
@cutewithoute1022
True
@asmaj3103
Absolutely! no breath
@ewastramel3801
I have the same feeling...