(1) Antaeus, the French Black Metal band, formed in Maisons-Laffitte, Île-de-France, France in 1994. They have released four full-length albums to date: Cut Your Flesh and Worship Satan (2000) and De Principii Evangelikum (2002) released on Osmose Productions, and Blood Libels (2006) and Condemnation (2016) released on Norma Evangelium Diaboli.
About Blood Libels, Todd DePalma of StylusMagazine.com said, "Melody is tempered through vivid motion, recycling a violent conquering of style. Upstrokes rake hopeless feeling across incessant blast-beaten rhythm, falling like copper shavings into an open sore.... Structure betrays a craft in tune with the adamantine will. The mordant efflorescence is reset through ambient refrains, suspiring in the aftermath or else opening like a valve between them as toxic pools reflect a fetid attraction to misery and imprisonment of the body—a spiritual negative condensed in the title track’s provocation to prove we’re 'more than flesh.'" Jeremy Garner of MetalReview.com notes that "the attenuation of mood is absolutely flawless. 'Words as Weapons', 'Here is Punishment', and 'Blood Libels' all act as damn impressive moments flesh tearing guitar lines and pernicious vocals enveloping the listener in a fog of aural torture and despair by creating interesting juxtapositions between atmosphere and the no quarter attitude of songs like 'Cyklik Torture'. When it comes down to it though, there are very few other bands that have such good taste as musicians to not let their music become repetitive or annoyingly overdone."
The current line-up is:
MkM - Vocals (Aosoth, ex-Temple of Baal, ex-Tenebrare, ex-Deviant)
Set - Guitars (ex-Aosoth, ex-Aes Dana, ex-Sublime Cadaveric Decomposition)
According to a recent interview with MkM, Antaeus will never play live again. They remain active as a recording band with the "incomplete" line-up and probably some session musicians in the future.
MkM used to run Spikekult Productions and took part in establishing Norma Evangelium Diaboli. Set is also a member of the band Aosoth.
Myspace/antaeusdpe
(2) A chill/electronica/club music artist (aka Alexx Antaeus) with albums Byzantine Meditation, World Prayer, and Zero4; notable track Palm of the Prophet. Antaeus (aka Alexx Antaeus) has released three albums to date: Byzantine Meditation (2004), World Prayer, and Zero4 (2007), released on Monom and Monom Records.
Byzantine Meditation is a chillout soundscape fusing voices, traditional instruments, electronica, hip-hop, and drum 'n' bass. The title track Byzantine Meditation received significant airplay on Smooth Jazz and eclectic stations and was used in Jacob's Coffee TV commercials. For World Prayer, the Virgin Megastore magazine raved: "Few Greeks up to now have been able to make their presence felt in the international music world. One of them is Antaeus...Sources of inspiration this time are religions from around the world, always with the enchanting atmosphere that Antaeus creates..." Zero4 is his latest release. In it, he blends urban and club beats with ethnic melodies and ambient sensitivity. Palm of the Prophet, one of the album's tracks, has been included in the Buddha Bar VIII compilation. Several songs from the album are receiving airplay on chill, Smooth Jazz, and eclectic stations around the world. In his review of Zero4 at enigmaonline.com, Thomas Martin wrote: "Production is at its...best," and "I'll recommend Antaeus to anyone who owns Paul Simon's Graceland and Air's Virgin Suicide / Talkie Walkie." Professor Marshall J. Cook, Editor of Creativity Connection at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, said, "(Antaeus' music) seems at once unique and familiar to me, and I don't seem to tire of it after several playings."
Alexx Antaeus has been active in the music industry since 1986: he has remixed/produced for Young M.C., Falco, Lonnie Gordon, Malcolm McLaren, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, The Rolling Stones, The Boys, Herbert Gronemeyer, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Some of the club music projects he has launched are Jeek! and Aar. For his work, he has earned several gold and platinum plaques.
Similar artist: Enigma.
Website: http://monomrecords.com/artists/antaeus/
http://www.antaeusmusic.com/
Myspace/antaeusmusic
Other artists who have used the name Antaeus include:
An alternative rock band from Smithtown, USA, who established a freespace website and a facebook page in 1995 and used them for maybe a month. They list members: Tyler Liers (lead guitar/vocals), Brian Kassay (rhythm guitar/lead vocals), Julie Tarry (drums), and Hannah Havemann (bass); and influences: Weezer, The Beatles. www.freewebs.com/antaeusrock & Myspace.com/Antaeus (apparently they got to Myspace first).
Early versions of this wiki mentioned another band named Antaeus, hardcore/metal, based in Oklahoma, and cited their myspace page Myspace/antaeushardcore.
Antaeus is also a Greek mythological figure, the giant son of Poseidon and Gaia.
Time
Antaeus Lyrics
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Can you act hard tonight
See me
With your inner eyes
Hear me
Listen to me cry
Save me
Cause i try so hard
Feel me
Can you act hard tonight
See me
With your inner eyes
Hear me
Listen to me cry
Save me
Cause i try so hard
The lyrics to Antaeus's song Time appear to be about someone who is feeling isolated and is searching for someone to connect with on a deeper level. The repetition of “feel me” throughout the song seems to suggest a longing for someone to truly understand the singer and empathize with their feelings. The line “can you act hard tonight” could be interpreted as a plea for the listener to put aside their own defenses and be vulnerable with them.
The line “see me with your inner eyes” seems to acknowledge that the singer's pain might not be immediately visible on the surface, and requires a deeper understanding to be recognized. The plea to “listen to me cry” further emphasizes their need for someone to truly hear them and provide support. The final line, “save me cause I try so hard,” suggests that the singer is struggling to cope on their own and needs someone else's help to overcome their difficulties.
Overall, the lyrics to Time convey a sense of loneliness and a desire for emotional connection, as well as a recognition of the difficulty of opening up and trusting others.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel my emotions deep within
Antaeus is asking the listener to empathize with his feelings and emotions
Can you pretend to be strong tonight
Antaeus is asking the listener if they can put on a facade of strength for the time being
Visualize me in your mind
Antaeus is asking the listener to imagine what he is going through and see things from his perspective
Listen to my cries for help
Antaeus is asking the listener to hear him out as he reaches out for assistance
Rescue me from my struggles
Antaeus is making a plea for someone to help him overcome his difficulties
(Vocal voice)
This line indicates a musical interlude or instrumental break
Feel my emotions deep within
Antaeus repeats his earlier request for empathy and emotional connection
Can you pretend to be strong tonight
Antaeus again asks the listener to put on a brave face and be there for him
Visualize me in your mind
Antaeus restates his plea for the listener to understand his situation
Listen to my cries for help
Antaeus reiterates his call for assistance and support
Rescue me from my struggles
Antaeus repeats his plea for aid in overcoming his hardships
Writer(s): Antaeus Alexx
Contributed by Isaac D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Aπλά Υπέροχο! Simply Amazing!!!
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