Barbarossa first came to the attention of Fence Records in 2004, with a 3 track EP produced by ADEM (Domino Records) - and he has since released a mini-album (entitled Sea Like Blood) as part of the Collective’s ‘Picket Fence’ series.
'Chemical Campfires' was released in 2008 , followed by the 2013 'Bloodlines' through Memphis Industries.
http://www.barbarossamusic.com
2) A 4-piece Indie/Post-Rock band from Rochester, NY. Formed in 2012 by Kyle Waldron - Guitar/Vocals, David, Mistretta - Guitar/Vocals, Gary Umstetter - Drums, Andrew Benedict - Bass
3) Barbarossa was Latvian death metal band from Liepāja, formed in year 1996 by members of such bands as Preceptory, At The Tomb, Anaesthesia. In July 1996 was recorded first demo - “Dead Body River”. This demo contains 20 min of brutal, fast and smashing death metal. Recorded on Yamaha MT 8 XII eight track cassette recorder. After the recording Barbarossa continued to play gigs in Latvia .Song “ Before the Death” reached the number 140 in “Latvian Music Chart 1997”. The new song “Inferno Unleashed” was recorded in May of 1997 in M.V.Records in Liepāja, Latvia. After this recording the work in studio continues and the result of it is a new demo “Inferno Unleashed” which consists of 4 songs. The music of the band on this demo is more brutal, technical and more sound full. Band split up in year 1999 - after then bass guitarist Māris and guitarist Leonīds formed death metal / doom metal band called “Insane”.
Turbine
Barbarossa Lyrics
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We have none
But your head
A big engine
A turbine
Why do we try before
We have none
But your head
A turbine
Why do we try before we have none
Your head
Your head
Your head
Your head
Your head
Your head
Your head
Your head
Your head
Your head
Your head
Your head
Your head
Your head
In Barbarossa's song Turbine, the repeated lyrics "Why do we try before we have none, but your head, a big engine, a turbine" seem to be questioning the impulse to push ourselves beyond our limits, to constantly try and do more even when we don't have the resources or energy to sustain it. The metaphor of the turbine, a piece of machinery that converts energy into power, is used to describe the human mind or perhaps our ambition, which works like a machine even when we feel like we have nothing left to give. The line "but your head" implies that it's our mental capacity that's driving us forward, but at what cost? The repetition of "your head" towards the end of the song suggests a sense of exhaustion or perhaps madness, as if the machine has broken down.
The chorus of the song feels cyclical, with the lyrics repeating and building in intensity, like the whir of a turbine propelling something forward. This could be interpreted as a commentary on our societal impulses to constantly produce and achieve, even when it's not sustainable, leading to burnout and a lack of resources. The line "why do we try before we have none" could also be read as a question of why we continue to push ourselves when we know we're headed towards a crisis. Overall, the song seems to be asking us to question our own motivations and the societal norms that drive us to burnout.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do we try before
Questioning the futility of attempting something without having the necessary resources
We have none
Acknowledging the absence of important elements needed for success
But your head
The only thing available to rely on for moving forward with the given circumstances is the power of the mind
A big engine
Highlighting the immense strength and capability of one's intelligence as the driving force
A turbine
Comparing the brain to a powerful machine that can generate great force and energy
Your head
Continuing to emphasize the significance and centrality of the mind in achieving goals
Your head
Reiterating the importance of relying on one's intellectual abilities and capacity to overcome challenges
Your head
Drawing attention to the individual's responsibility to fully utilize the power of their mind in order to succeed
Your head
Stressing the ultimate role and impact of one's mental abilities in determining the outcome of any endeavor
Your head
Emphasizing that the mind is the most valuable and necessary tool for navigating through difficult situations
Your head
Focusing on the limitless potential that resides in the human intellect
Your head
Echoing the central message of the song that underscores the importance of believing in oneself and relying on the power of the mind
Your head
Returning to the theme of the brain as the driving force behind success
Your head
Concluding with a final reminder that champions the power of the mind to triumph over adversity
Writer(s): James Edward Mathe
Contributed by Adalyn N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Елена Е
👏👏👏музыка классная.
Nedim Hadzimahmutovic
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Paul Desca
Good.