Arven was founded in 2006 by guitarist and songwriter Anastasia Schmidt. Looking for female musicians, keyboard player Lena Yatsula and guitarist Ines Thomé joined the band. For the vocals, the classically trained Carina Hanselmann was added. In May 2009, bassist Lisa Marie Geiss replaced Eve Kreuzer. As the only man of the sextet, drummer Till Felden joined the band.
In 2011, Arven signed a record contract with Massacre Records. Their debut album, Music of Light, was published on 30 September 2011.[1] The album was mastered by Sascha Paeth and Michael Rodenberg. The album cover was designed by Jan Yrlund. The second album Black is the Colour was released on 23 August 2013.[2]
In 2015, Arven announced in their official website that they have officially disbanded due to musical differences and difficulties finding a replacement for the guitarist Ines Thomé, who left the band.[3]
Fireside Stories
Arven Lyrics
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Slowly, the sun is hiding
Anticipation
Fills up the air
Head for the sacred place
Gather around the fire
Keep quiet and listen
The stories begin
Come, join our circle tonight
Take a seat right here by our side
Tales of magic, love and desire
Told by the heat of the fire
The elders begin to speak
Voices so rich and deep
They take us away
Into other worlds
Come, join our circle tonight
Take a seat right here by our side
Tales of magic, love and desire
Told by the heat of the fire
The lyrics of Arven's "Fireside Stories" is an invitation to a special gathering. As the day turns into night, the singer describes the anticipation of the moment, which is filled with a sense of wonder and excitement. People are urged to head towards a sacred place, where they will gather around a fire and listen to stories. The fire becomes the focus of attention and everything revolves around it, as people take their seat and wait to be immersed into a world of magic and fantasy.
Line by Line Meaning
The night falls upon our land
As the day comes to an end, the darkness of night envelops our homeland.
Slowly, the sun is hiding
The sun is gradually disappearing behind the horizon, marking the end of the day.
Anticipation
A feeling of excitement and expectation is building up in the atmosphere.
Fills up the air
This anticipation is palpable and can be sensed all around.
Head for the sacred place
We are going to a holy site that holds great importance for us.
Gather around the fire
We are assembling near the flames of a burning fire.
Keep quiet and listen
We are expected to remain silent and pay attention.
The stories begin
The tales are about to commence.
Come, join our circle tonight
You are invited to participate in our group this evening.
Take a seat right here by our side
Please have a spot close to us and settle in next to us.
Tales of magic, love and desire
We will recount stories of enchantment, affection, and yearning.
Told by the heat of the fire
The warmth of the flames will set the stage for these narratives.
The elders begin to speak
The senior members of our group will commence reciting the stories.
Voices so rich and deep
Their vocalizations are full and profound, conveying the tales effortlessly.
They take us away
Their tales transport us to different realms and times.
Into other worlds
We lose ourselves in these alternate realities.
Contributed by Makayla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.