His music has been described as a blend of gothic rock, industrial, metal, EBM and 80’s influences into a modern, melodic electro-rock sound. Some reviewers have described it as “Gothtronica” while Anders simply refers to it as “Electronic Rock”.
Regardless of the genre you wish to classify his music, the listeners continue to grow worldwide on a daily basis. In 2007 Anders was nominated for “Band of the Year” by Gothic Beauty Magazine readers alongside Lacuna Coil, Skinny Puppy, and an artist he lists as one of his earliest influences, Gary Numan.
Over the last few years, his fan base has crossed over into the horror film genre, where he has contributed music to over 12 films. The Horror network, FearNet.com referred to Anders’ work as “wickedly inventive” while Pseudopod.org, the world’s premier horror fiction podcast has used Anders’ "Bloodletting On the Kiss” as their show opening for the past 4 years.
Anders has performed at many festivals and dark music events such as Convergence, The Ann Rice Halloween Ball, Black Sun Festival, Goth Stock, Eccentric Festival, Cirque Macabre, Bar Sinister and multiple performances at the infamous “Dracula’s Ball” event in Philadelphia.
In 2008, Anders’ single, “There Will Be Blood” climbed to the top 20 of the German Alternative Music (or DAC) Charts, which prompted him to pursue more opportunities outside the USA. In 2009, he signed with Danse Macabre Records in Europe. His first official worldwide release “Infinite Gaze to the Sun” is expected to be released in January of 2010.
on BC now - http://andersmanga.bandcamp.com/album/old-haunts
When the Lights Go Down
Anders Manga Lyrics
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Caution waits up ahead
Revenous broken under attack
In emergency I will be with you
I will be with you
And when the light goes down
When our breathing is the only sound
Keep this unbreakable silence 'till the sun appears
Billion over 'cept the two of us
Where's the Haven, where's the end
Nuclear dinner, no home to trust
In the end, I still will watch over you
And when the light goes down
When our breathing is the only sound
Strangers will be near
Keep this unbreakable silence 'till the sun appears
We'll build a post-nuke place on the sun
And dance together with the gear on
We'll live forever, we'll never die
In our post-nuke place on the sun
And when the light goes down
When our breathing is the only sound
Strangers will be near
Keep this unbreakable silence 'till the sun appears
"When the Lights Go Down" by Anders Manga is a post-apocalyptic love song that envisions a life after a catastrophic nuclear event. The song's opening lines set the stage for the dangers and challenges that lie ahead, with the singer acknowledging the pressure and caution needed to survive under extreme circumstances. However, there is a sense of hope and determination in the way the singer promises to be with their partner "in emergency," suggesting that love can endure even in the darkest of times.
The chorus of the song provides a vivid picture of the post-apocalyptic world the couple must navigate. As the sun goes down, strangers move in closer, and the only sound is the couple's breathing. They must maintain an "unbreakable silence" until the sun appears once again. The lyrics hint at the isolation and fear that come with survival in a world where danger lurks around every corner.
The song's final verse provides a ray of hope amidst the dark vision of a world destroyed. Even in the aftermath of a nuclear disaster, the couple will find a way to live and love, building a new home on the sun and dancing together with "the gear on." The final lines proclaim that they will "live forever, we'll never die" in their post-nuke place on the sun. It is a powerful and romantic statement of resilience in the face of unimaginable destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Under pressure, no turning back
We are facing a difficult situation and cannot go back.
Caution waits up ahead
We need to be careful because there are potential dangers ahead.
Revenous broken under attack
We are vulnerable and have been attacked, leaving us weakened and hungry.
In emergency I will be with you
I will support and be there for you during times of crisis.
I will be with you
I will always be by your side and not leave you alone.
And when the light goes down
When the sun sets and it becomes dark.
When our breathing is the only sound
In times of silence, the only thing we can hear is our own breathing.
Strangers will be near
There may be people around us who we do not know.
Keep this unbreakable silence 'till the sun appears
We should maintain complete silence until it becomes light again.
Billion over 'cept the two of us
There are many people in the world, but only the two of us are together in this situation.
Where's the Haven, where's the end
We are unsure of where we can find safety and how this situation will conclude.
Nuclear dinner, no home to trust
We do not have any safe place to live or food to eat in a nuclear disaster.
In the end, I still will watch over you
Even in the hardest times, I will protect and care for you until the end.
Contributed by Jack F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kaytidecay
Been jamming this all day
@thealchemygothicstieg8243
So Great, Thank you.
@depthchargebetty3813
Eerie and beautiful
@davefromthegrave9815
Can no longer find their video, Solitary Heaven.