In 1998 they recorded their first album, called "FRAGMENT" which entered directly into the german alternative charts (DAC) and stayed there for several weeks.
Their second album "HOMELESS" was released in 2000 by "Bloodline" and afterwards in the USA through Dancing Ferret Disks. And again they´ve entered the german alternativ charts with the Single-CD "Human". By the way there was an US-version of the "HOMELESS" containing 3 bonus tracks including the radio version of "Human" and two remixes, one done by Rogue of "The Crüxshadows".
During that time they played a lot of concerts, e.g. the show at the Zillo-Open-Air in 1999, maybe the main independent festival in Europe during that time or as headliner on the 3rd Dark Convention at Zürich/Switzerland.
Unfortunately their label "Bloodline" crashes down in 2002. Besides their guitarist Sven left the band of sanitary reasons. So Behind the Scenes had to look for an adequate substitute which took a long time. But then finally in 2005 they were successful and found Scholli (Ex-Secret Discovery, Syland, Assassin) as the new and long awaited member. So they start writing new songs and went in september 2005 in the studios to record their long awaited new album "Pure". Meanwhile the band also found a new record-company with the new founded label "In-D Records". Keep ears and eyes wide open for their third album "Pure" which will be released in 05/2006 in Europe (In-D Records / Soulfood) and on 06.06.2006 in USA/Canada (Dancing Ferret.
The style of Behind the Scenes is really unique, somewhere between rock, pop, gothic and of course, electronic elements.
Peak
Behind The Scenes Lyrics
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For you I break my silence
And if you demand I even crawl for you
You feel so strong
You are sincere
We are insane
Carry on bewildering my senses
Carry on
Peak, my master of salvation
It's just a question of domination
Reduce me, reduce me, peak
Reduce my power, hit me deep
I lick your feet, get faster
The more you tease me the better I pay you
You feel so strong
I'm on my knees I like it
We are insane
Carry on bewildering my senses
Peak, my master of salvation
It's just a question of domination
Reduce me, reduce me, peak
The lyrics of Behind The Scenes's song "Peak" depict a relationship between two people where one is acting as a slave and the other one as the master. The slave has surrendered himself completely to the master and is willing to do anything for him. The slave refers to himself as a machine that is ready to do the bidding of his master. He even goes on to say that he will crawl for his master if he demands it. This is an extreme display of surrender where the person has given up all control and is at the mercy of the other person.
The master is depicted as someone who is strong and sincere. The slave admires these qualities in his master and is willing to do anything to please him. He feels that the more his master teases him, the more he will pay him. The relationship that is depicted in these lyrics is not a healthy one, and it is clear that both parties are not in their right mind. The lyrics are an example of how extreme submission can become detrimental to a person's mental health.
In conclusion, the lyrics of Behind The Scenes's song "Peak" are an extreme portrayal of submission and domination in a relationship. The lyrics are not a healthy depiction of a relationship and showcase how toxic a relationship can become when one person surrenders all control to the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
Call me slave, I'm your machine
I am willing to do whatever you ask of me and work tirelessly to meet your demands.
For you I break my silence
I am willing to speak my mind and express my thoughts to please you.
And if you demand I even crawl for you
I am willing to humiliate myself to meet your desires.
You feel so strong
You take pleasure in exerting power over me and feel powerful as a result.
You are sincere
Your intentions towards me are genuine and you truly desire to dominate me.
We are insane
Our behavior and actions are irrational and extreme.
Carry on bewildering my senses
Continue to confuse and overwhelm me with your domination.
Peak, my master of salvation
You provide me with a sense of purpose and fulfillment through your domination.
It's just a question of domination
Our relationship is solely based on the power dynamic between us.
Reduce me, reduce me, peak
Strip away my power and make me subservient to you, reaching the highest point of your dominance.
Reduce my power, hit me deep
Take away my agency and control over myself, leaving me vulnerable to your dominance.
I lick your feet, get faster
I will obey and please you in any way, even by physically showing my subservience.
The more you tease me the better I pay you
Your control over me brings me pleasure and satisfaction, making me willing to do more for you.
I'm on my knees I like it
By submitting to your dominance, I find a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.
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Lázaro Murad
"For me the real horror in all my stories are the humans, it's not the ghosts, the ghosts may be scary for a moment but the real horror comes from a human heart and a human spirit". That statement made me understand his movies way better and honestly blew me away, because it is an incredible metaphor and show a very peculiar perception Guillermo has, this made me appreciate his work way more Grande del Toro!!!
Gothic Heart
"...the real horror comes from the human heart and the human spirit..." yes indeed
Christina Mussared
This is one of those rare movies that you can watch several times and not get tired of. The aesthetic of the whole movie was amazing. These days they spit out so many reboots and sequels you just get tired of what's become available. And the new creations have become way to predictable. I believe this was a beautiful art piece. Wholly original.
Pariahmary
This is sitting right beside my copy of Tim Burton's Big Fish, two amazingly crafted Gothic romance films from two very heartfelt spooky directors.
Наталья Яковлева
Great movie! This film is a must-see for anyone interested in psychology!
Special thanks to Tom Hiddleston, who perfectly conveyed the emotional throwing and despair of a man whose psyche was destroyed by an older sister from childhood. Bravo!
Charlotte vd Veen
There are no words to describe just how much I love this movie. "to death" would probably do it justice in a way though.
Ashley Klug
i loved the way that this movie was lit. the dark/light/shadow throughout was visually breathtaking. did anyone else who saw this realize that there was a reoccurring motif throughout? hallways and entrances were massively symbolic throughout this film. i really like the way the ghosts were portrayed as well. it seemed to me that there were different characteristics about each one based on the way they died (intentional, violent murder vs. natural death vs. crime of passion). any one?
s0phi
I know this comment is 2 years old, but I totally agree! Movies with fascinating plots are really wonderful to watch, but this movie focused not on an entertaining plot, but on those reoccurring motifs and metaphors you mentioned, it felt like a poem to me more than it did a movie. And although this movie was horrific, odd, and unsettling, it had an unbound depth to it and is extremely unique. Its really odd, I hated it, yet I loved it? Its a work of art.
Thomas Christopher White
It's insane how close to the final product these behind the scenes footage look. The post production probably just did clean up and the print on this. Production is on point!
Clifford Smith
It's crazy. They built a 3 story mansion in the studio. Almost everything is real. It's what makes it so visually stunning.