1) Composed of the ma… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Composed of the maze on vocals and der mate on keyboards, BLANK is italy’s most addictive project in the industrial dance realm. Drawing inspiration from early italian acts such as Pankow and Templebeat, as well as modern dance legends Paul Oakenfold and Tiesto, Blank caught the attention of the electro underground with their self-produced demos released in 2000 and 2001.
Their music is for the dancefloor and for the heart, combining thought-provoking lyrics with an overdose of energy to create new, fresh, and exciting dance music.
Signed to canadian label Artoffact records they have released their debut ep, “Overhead”, and their first full-length, “Artificial Breathing”, in early 2004. They have also teamed up with icon of coil project moonitor for some full-on dance hits on "Uturn 3 / The dark side of the beat" cd.
After 3 years of work, Blank have come back with a digital-only EP called "Hellbound", released in june 2007, and their long-awaited second album, "Impact Zone", in March 2008
2) Blank is a danish rock band based in the region Jylland. Inspired by Beatles, HIM, The Calling, Sting, KingsX, Dandy Warhols, Dave Matthews, Nirvana and etc, They were founded in 1997 and with their two labeled albums "Aiming for the moon" and the latest "End of chapter" they have set the standard of catchy melodies and vocal harmonies.
3) Blank got their start playing all-ages punk shows in various basements and fire halls in the Annapolis, MD, area in 1992. The group had a very explosive raw sound that incorporated the sincerity and pop hooks of East Bay pop-punk bands Samiam and Jawbreaker with the edgier more disjointed sounds of their Washington D.C. neighbors Jawbox and Nation of Ulysses. Blank's songs were both chaotic and extremely catchy at the same time. It was as if their super-infectious melodies were just dying to break through the chaotic noise. The group started as a five-piece with Ryan Shelkett on vocals, the dual guitar attack of Kerry Silanskis and Noah Chace, Shannon Mitchell on bass, and John Welch on drums.
The group eventually made their way up to Baltimore's small yet fertile indie rock scene where they stood out as one of the few Baltimore underground bands to concentrate on a more melodic sound. During this period the group released its first full-length CD, The Tab Street Affair, on Vermin Scum and 2% Muscle Records. The group at the same time began to build up a small but loyal following throughout the Annapolis-D.C.-Baltimore region. 1996 saw Blank slim down to a four-piece, with Shelkett picking up second guitar duties and a new rhythm section featuring Tom Kerner on bass and Leroy Blades III on drums.
The new lineup combined with Shelkett's matured songwriting made for less noise and more melody, which gained the group an even wider audience. Blank then recorded The Race EP for the local Baltimore punk label Reptilian Records and toured the U.S. to support it. A year later the group toured again extensively throughout America. In 1997 they recorded Anywhere but Here, which would be their final album before calling it quits. Throughout the group's five-year career they appeared on several compilations and were extremely prolific in releasing singles for various independent labels.
After the group split, Shellkett went on to form the emo rock quartet Cross My Heart, who released three albums on New York independent label Deep Elm. ~ Rick Kutner, All Music Guide
4) Blank is a dark hardcore band from Germany
http://blankhc.bandcamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/blankhc
Afterburn
Blank Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
a warm reflection shines in a word you say the same
a faint desire rises and teaches you to lie
this easy war between us starting over and again
i'm waiting for the dawn chasing promises for you
the breeze of deadly nights saturate my voice with ice
awakening delights are making up eternities
i'm just a light that travels back in time to follow you
i'll keep on running down
i'll keep on fighting
with this rage and with this pride
a fire inside of me
a fire to light me up
a fire that blinds me
and scars me deep inside
synthetic ecstasy slow-motion faces stare
this useless everything wanders through my seamless mind
this pain means nothing more i've cut the wires forever
but you just put your fingers through my air and breathe again
The lyrics of "Afterburn" by Blank are very deep and packed with emotion. The first few lines convey the idea that there is a soft emotion underneath the deepest distances between two people. Despite the distance, there is a warm reflection whenever they communicate with each other. However, there is also a faint desire that rises and teaches people to lie, possibly to avoid hurting each other. The rest of the lines depict a sense of longing and passion, waiting for the dawn and chasing promises. The singer is also dealing with a lot of pain and suffering, but is still determined to keep on going, fighting, and flying. They talk about a fire inside of them that both lights them up and scars them deeply.
The second half of the song gets more chaotic, with lyrics about synthetic ecstasy, slow-motion faces, uselessness, and pain. Even though the singer has cut off the wires that were causing them pain, the other person still manages to find a way to penetrate their isolation and bring them back to life. This song seems to be about a tumultuous relationship with emotions that go beyond words. It seems that no matter how much pain two people experience together, there is still a magnetic pull that keeps them connected.
Line by Line Meaning
that soft emotion lies beneath the deepest distance
There is a tender feeling that exists even when we are far apart.
a warm reflection shines in a word you say the same
Your words remind me of the love we share and bring me comfort.
a faint desire rises and teaches you to lie
Sometimes our longing for something can cause us to be dishonest with ourselves or others.
this easy war between us starting over and again
Our arguments may seem simple, but they keep happening repeatedly and are becoming more difficult to resolve.
i'm waiting for the dawn chasing promises for you
I am hopeful for the future and am actively pursuing a commitment from you.
the breeze of deadly nights saturate my voice with ice
During dark and difficult times, my words lose their warmth and become cold and lifeless.
awakening delights are making up eternities
The joy of being alive and experiencing new things makes each moment feel infinite.
i'm just a light that travels back in time to follow you
I am always looking back at our past to see how it has brought us to where we are now, and how it will shape our future.
i'll keep on flying
I will continue to soar and strive for greatness.
i'll keep on running down
I won't give up, even when things get tough.
i'll keep on fighting
I won't back down from the challenges ahead.
with this rage and with this pride
I am fueled by my passions and confidence.
a fire inside of me
My soul burns with an intense energy.
a fire to light me up
This passion gives me hope and illuminates my path.
a fire that blinds me
My intense drive can be both a source of motivation and a distraction.
and scars me deep inside
These experiences shape who I am, even if they leave emotional wounds.
synthetic ecstasy slow-motion faces stare
In the face of artificial happiness and society's norms, it can be difficult to maintain a sense of authenticity.
this useless everything wanders through my seamless mind
Amidst the chaos of life, my thoughts are a jumbled mess and I struggle to make sense of everything.
this pain means nothing more i've cut the wires forever
The hurt I feel has caused me to detach myself from certain people or situations.
but you just put your fingers through my air and breathe again
Despite my attempts to disconnect, your presence breathes life back into me and gives me hope for the future.
Contributed by Isaac J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Imperial Sect
Great song, I wish they released a better quality version of the demo, enjoyed it a lot more than the version that was actually released. Still a great song though.
Blank
good idea! will do. :)