1) … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least eleven bands / artists with the name "Blake":
1) A Finnish Stoner metal band
2) A Canadian Math rock band.
3) A Singer/Songwriter from England.
4) A Danish Pop band.
5) An alternative rock band from Austria.
6) A crossover group formed in Facebook.
7) An Italian punk band
8) The band Hey Monday was formerly known as Blake.
9) Former singer Blake Overstreet from Oklahoma
10) A rapper from Arnhem (The Netherlands).
11) Stoner/Sludge/Doom Metal from Chicago
12) A punk rock music project of Indonesian multi-instrumentalist
13) A rapper from San Antonio, Texas
1) Stoner metal band from Helsinki, Finland formed in 2001.
Blake’s first and foremost inspiration is 70’s style riff tradition, ingeniously complemented with heavy duty roots blues and topped with progressive psychedelia. Once formed in 2001, Blake has released four highly appreciated albums and the latest one, named “Sa7urnus” after the planet Saturn, was released through Stay Heavy Records on 12th November 2008.
Besides the extraordinarily intense studio sessions, Blake has also stacked up a tally of hundreds of gigs. Namely, the band has performed with various groups such as Black Label Society (USA), Cathedral (UK), Therapy? (IE), Mustasch (SWE) and Iggy Pop (USA). On top of that, Blake featured in HIM's Helldone Festival line up in consecutive years of 2006 and 2007.
Furthermore, the history of Blake contains plenty of praise and reputation. Bam Margera used three Blake songs in his previous "Viva La Spring Break" TV show. The singer of Therapy?, Andy Cairns, nominated Blake as the next big heir of the Black Sabbath tradition.
Current band members are:
Aaro Seppovaara (vocals/guitar)
Sami Hassinen (guitar)
Kari "Korak" Reini (drums)
Antero Aunesluoma (bass)
They've released 7 full-length albums and 6 singles:
Fireroot in 2002
Starbringer in 2004
Planetizer in 2005
Saturnus in 2008
Haze Parade in 2010
Shelter in 2011
Taste Of Voodoo in 2013
Their official site is www.blake.fi.
2) A Math rock band of the late 90s from Canada. their sound was intricate, noisy and ahead of its time.
3) Blake is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist originally from Birmingham, England. Blake was the frontman in the English indie four-piece Karmatruffle signed to the Ecto Music label who enjoyed a run in the indie charts in 2005 with their single 'She's Not All That'. After the release of Karmatruffle's debut album, 'What You Do Comes Back To You', Blake left the band to pursue a solo career. To date he has released fifteen solo albums: 'Solomon's Tump' (2003), 'Final Whistle' (2006), 'Carruthers Gets Bashed' (2007), 'By The Banks Of The A350' (2007), "Antheology" (2008), 'Latest Pop Sounds' (2010), 'The Parousia' (2010), 'A Taste Of Blake' (2010), 'The First Snow' (2011), 'Stay Human' (2012), 'Star Over Bethlehem' (2013), 'Vinyl Junkie' (2015), 'Jubilee' (2016), 'Holy Roller' (2017), 'RIDE' (2018). Website: http://www.thisisblake.com
4) Blake - Danish Pop band
Formed in 2007
Blake’s music recalls the darker side of cabaret - typified by Weimar Berlin - spiced with elements of organic pop. Sophisticated pop songs in elegant, simple, yet powerful arrangements, played with freshness and a touch of glamour. With music that echoes the work of John Lennon, Kate Bush and The Carpenters, Blake shifts between recognizable influences and a completely personal sound.
First single Hey Sister was released in October 2008.
The band is touring with Saybia October/November 2008
5) An Austrian indie/alternative rock band formed in 2001. Their sound is influenced by bands like Sonic Youth, Elliott Smith and Shellac. The bands official page is blakenet.at, videos and music can be found on their Myspace-Page.
6) Blake are a classical crossover group. The members are Stephen Bowman, Jules Knight, Dominic Tighe and Ollie Baines. They were formed in 2007 after meeting on the social networking site Facebook.
Their first album, And So It Goes, was released in September 2008.
11) A stoner/sludge/doom metal band from Chicago, Illinois, United States. Released their self-titled debut album in 2018.
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12) A punk rock music project of Indonesian multi-instrumentalist, Khrisna Dewantara. He writes and produces all songs, inspired by his surroundings.
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13) A rapper from San Antonio, Texas
BLAKE is a rapper from San Antonio, Texas who started gaining popularity in late 2016 with his YouTube hit “Flexin.” In December 2016, he posted a photo with the caption “Atlantic Records,” fueling rumors that he may be signing a deal with the major label, which actually happened in early 2019.
In The Bleak Midwinter
Blake Lyrics
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Earth stood hard as iron water like a stone
Snow had fallen snow on snow snow on snow
In the bleak midwinter long ago
Our God heaven cannot hold him nor earth sustain
Heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign
In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed
Angels and archangels may have gathered there
Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air
But his mother only in her maiden bliss
Worshiped the beloved with a kiss
What can I give him poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb
If I were a wise man I would do my part
Yet what I can I give him give my heart
Blake's song "In The Bleak Midwinter" is set in a wintry landscape, where the frosty wind howls mercilessly and the earth is frozen solid. The imagery of the "snow on snow" paints a desolate picture, perhaps reflective of the spiritual emptiness that many people feel during the holiday season. The second stanza talks about the nature of the divine beings that are involved in the story of Jesus' birth. The lyrics suggest that the angels and other heavenly beings were present, but only Mary was able to fully comprehend the significance of the moment. In this interpretation, Mary is depicted as a serene and loving figure, while the rest of the world remains cold and indifferent.
The final stanza of the song is a call for action, as Blake asks what he can give to Jesus, who is depicted as the embodiment of love and hope. Rather than offering material possessions like a lamb or gold, the singer decides to give his heart, which is the most valuable and precious gift of all. The song is a poignant reminder that material possessions are fleeting, but love endures forever.
Line by Line Meaning
In the bleak midwinter frost wind made moan
Amidst the cold and sorrowful winter, the howling wind expressed its grief
Earth stood hard as iron water like a stone
The ground was so solid and rigid, that even the water froze into stone-like ice
Snow had fallen snow on snow snow on snow
The snow was so heavy that it piled up, one layer over the other, in countless layers
In the bleak midwinter long ago
During an ancient winter of bleakness and despair
Our God heaven cannot hold him nor earth sustain
Our God is so great, that even the vastness of heaven can't contain him, nor can the earth bear his power
Heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign
Once he returns to take his throne and rule the world, everything else shall fade away and vanish
In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed
Even in such a desolate and impoverished season, a humble stable sheltered the divine Savior
The Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ
He who reigns over all creation, the Son of God known as Jesus Christ
Angels and archangels may have gathered there
Perhaps, winged messengers of heaven adorned the surroundings
Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air
Even celestial beings believed to reside closest to God Himself rejoiced and filled the skies
But his mother only in her maiden bliss
Only the Virgin Mary experienced the joy of giving birth to and caring for such a divine being
Worshiped the beloved with a kiss
Expressing her love for the beloved Savior with a tender kiss
What can I give him poor as I am?
As I, who am but an impoverished soul, ask what can I offer Him?
If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb
If I had been a shepherd, I would have gifted a lamb to Him as a sacrifice
If I were a wise man I would do my part
If I were blessed with wisdom, I would have fulfilled my role
Yet what I can I give him give my heart
All I can offer Him is my heart, my faith, and my love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, EC SCHIRMER MUSIC CO
Written by: PAUL JOYCE
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Idar-Olai Storvoll
Heavenly! No one better. The harmony is exquisite
Sue Sunn
Brilliant Ollie!
Ingrid Crozier
Harold Darke version. yes!!!!
Robert Corrigan
blake hogue?