1. Progressive symphonic met… Read Full Bio ↴There are atleast 7 bands called Arwen.
1. Progressive symphonic metal band from Spain
ARWEN began in the middle of 1996 from an idea of JOSE A. GARRIDO (guitar) and LUISMA HERNANDEZ (bass) with the intention of reflect in their music a melodic metal with progressive and aggressive dyes.
In 1997 NACHO RUIZ joins the band as guitarist and vocalist, later he decicated only to the vocals. In this period, a mixture of ideas from the three composers gave its fruit and there appears songs of the current setlist with certain Celtic influence. MAMEN CASTANO became another incorporation, since the group needed the support of a female voice for sweeter and softer tones.
NACHO ARRIAGA's incorporation (drums), ROSALVA ALONSO (keyboards) and ALBERTO AVILES (guitar) carried out throughout 1999. The same year the band recorded the demo "At The End..." with the one that performed several concerts sharing stage with bands as DEF CON DOS or SEGURIDAD SOCIAL giving place to, during 2000, be part in several contests like Villa De Madrid.
After this facts, during these two years, the band considers a professional career in music. This new mentality takes them, due to their passion for the spectacle and the live show, to the incorporation of an eights member, who finally would be JONATHAN ZAPATERO (keyboards), becoming a group of a powerful live and without sampled parts: This fact is the reason of Arwen's line-up with eight members.
Arwen signs with Arise Records in December 2001, and in May 2002 they released their first album "Memories Of A Dream" and also the Helloween's cover "March Of Time" who will be included in "The Keepers Of Jericho Part II" tribute to Helloween.
"Memories Of A Dream" introduces a band with very clear ideas, a defined particular sound and many new things to contribute to the current musical scene. "Memories..." is edited in Europe, E.E.U.U, Russia, Greece, Mexico and Taiwan, with a very good acceptance and finally in Japan, where Arwen has achieved the major number of sales.
During the "Memories" tour JONATHAN ZAPATERO" decides to leave the band to continue with his personal side projects and career in London. After trying several new keyboard players they choose their new member; JAVI DIEZ. With this stable line-up they could finish their tour and start working in the next record.
After several months of hard work, composing and preparing the new songs, the band shuts themselves in the New Life Studios to record the second album "Illusions" which was released in November 2004. This new work, according to the reviews, overcomes undoubtedly all the created expectations.
Arwen has announced that Nacho Ruiz (vocals) has left the band, they are currently looking for new singer.
Band members:
MAMEN CASTANO Vocals
LUISMA HERNANDEZ Bass
JOSE GARRIDO Guitar
ALBERTO AVILES Guitar
ROSALVA ALONSO Keyboards
JAVI DIEZ Keyboards
NACHO ARRIAGA Drums
Past members:
NACHO RUIZ Vocals
Band Website: http://www.arwenmetal.com
2. Emo / Rock / Pop Punk band from MANCHESTER, New Hampshire United States.
Band members:
Kris Arroyo - Vocals
Matt Murray - Guitar
Mike Didonato - Guitar
Dave McDougall - Bass
Seth Wingate - Drums
Andy Bills - Keyboard/Sampling/Vocals
Myspace site: http://www.myspace.com/arwen
3. Metal band from France
Myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/arwencorruption
4. Psychedelic / Blues / Rock band from Amsterdam, Netherlands
Myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/arwendy
5. Experimental / Folk / Jazz band from United Kingdom
Myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/arwenkettering
6. Folk Rock / Acoustic band from United Kingdom
Myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/arwenmusicuk
Band Website: http://www.arwenmusic.com
7. Classical band from United States
Myspace profile: http://www.myspace.com/lordoftheringsmusicarwen
Alone
Arwen Lyrics
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In a light without hope
prisioner of the shadows
for something that you don't know
when it began
It's a sphere which I can't discern
What's illusion and what is real
In a world where I am blind
Painful, frozen tears, fall down to the ground
and they break up from your fear...
memories in the air
they are fading away through the time
Voices around your head
trying to wake you from this nightmare
day dreaming flying high
but you are really falling down
It's a sphere...
Painful...
Without consciousness
fighting against yourself
waiting for your last dawn
Riding though your mind
Infinitive lost tales,
convinced that your piece
of heaven, never turns to dark
The lyrics of Arwen's song "Alone" describe the struggle of living in a world that is filled with darkness and uncertainty. The singer is a prisoner of the shadows and is unable to discern what is real and what is an illusion. It is a world where faithlessness and doubt are their only guides, and they are blind to the truth. They are haunted by memories that are fading away with time, and the painful, frozen tears that they shed are breaking away from their fear. They are lost in their own mind, trying to fight against themselves and waiting for their last dawn, while their piece of heaven is slipping away.
The song is a powerful representation of the struggle that many people face when they feel trapped in their own fears and doubts. It highlights the difficulty of navigating a complex world and the struggle to find hope in a world that often feels hopeless. The lyrics are beautifully crafted, and they capture a sense of desperation and longing that is both haunting and honest.
Line by Line Meaning
In a darkness full of dreams
I find myself lost in a murky nothingness, full of confusion and ambiguity, where things aren't clear and everything seems to be a figment of my imagination.
In a light without hope
The little hope that I used to cling onto has vanished, leaving me stranded in the abyss of despair, with no ray of light to guide my way out.
prisoners of the shadows
I am trapped in the shadows of my own mind, confined by my own fears and uncertainties, unable to break free from the grip of my own doubts and insecurities.
for something that you don't know
I am fighting an unknown enemy, struggling to understand what's holding me back, what's causing me so much pain and heartache, but I can't seem to put my finger on it.
when it began
I can't pinpoint the moment when it all started, when the darkness crept in and consumed me, leaving me lost and alone in a world of confusion and despair.
It's a sphere which I can't discern
I am surrounded by an intangible sphere of confusion and doubt, unsure of what's real and what's just a figment of my imagination, unable to distinguish between truth and falsehood.
What's illusion and what is real
I find myself lost in a world of delusion and deceit, where what seems real is nothing more than an illusion, and what I believe to be true is little more than a mirage, easily shattered by the harshness of reality.
Faithlessness and doubt, they are my guide
I am guided by my own lack of faith and my own doubts, which leave me stranded in a world of confusion and despair, unable to find my way out.
In a world where I am blind
I am lost in a world of confusion and darkness, where I can't see what's ahead of me or what's behind me, where I am unable to make sense of anything, and where I am constantly stumbling in the dark.
Painful, frozen tears, fall down to the ground
I am consumed by pain and sadness, which is so intense and so deep that it feels frozen in time, unable to evaporate or to be dissolved, and which leaves me with nothing but tears that fall to the ground in despair.
and they break up from your fear...
My fears and doubts are so overwhelming that they break up even the frozen tears, leaving me with nothing but a sense of emptiness and a deep sense of dread.
memories in the air
My memories are scattered all around me, like dust in the air, flashing before my eyes in a kaleidoscope of colors and images, leaving me dazed and confused.
they are fading away through the time
My memories are slipping away from me, becoming more distant and more obscure with each passing moment, until they are little more than a distant memory, a hazy image of the past that I can barely recall.
Voices around your head
I am haunted by the voices in my head, which are constantly whispering doubts and fears and uncertainties, leaving me feeling more confused and more lost than ever before.
trying to wake you from this nightmare
The voices in my head are like a bad dream that I can't seem to wake up from, leaving me trapped in a world of confusion and despair, unable to find my way out.
day dreaming flying high
I am constantly daydreaming of a better world, of a life that's free from pain and darkness, where I can soar high above the clouds, leaving all my troubles behind.
but you are really falling down
Despite my daydreams, the reality is that I am falling deeper and deeper into the abyss of despair, unable to find my way back up, and with no one to help me.
Without consciousness
I am lost in a world of confusion and darkness, where I am so consumed by my own fears and doubts that I have lost all sense of consciousness and awareness.
fighting against yourself
I am trapped in a constant battle with myself, trying to fight off my own fears and doubts, but finding myself constantly defeated by my own insecurities and limitations.
waiting for your last dawn
I find myself waiting for the end, for the last dawn that will finally release me from this world of confusion and darkness, and take me to a better place.
Riding though your mind
I am constantly riding through the maze of my own mind, with no map to guide me, no light to show me the way, and no hope to sustain me.
Infinitive lost tales,
I am lost in an infinite web of my own memories and experiences, with no clear storyline or direction, and no clear sense of purpose or meaning.
convinced that your piece
Despite my confusion and despair, I am still convinced that there is a piece of heaven waiting for me at the end of this dark tunnel, a light that will guide me home.
of heaven, never turns to dark
Despite the darkness that surrounds me, I am convinced that there is a brighter tomorrow waiting for me, a heaven that will never turn to dark, and a light that will never go out.
Contributed by Benjamin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.