An independent alternative band formed in 1995 by former members of the underground Gothic/Punk band, The New York Room.
After years of club performances, theatrical, avant garde concerts, bLuE daHLia has created five arresting studio releases and continues to create a hybrid mix of world fusion and adult alternative. Recent comparisons include David Byrne. PJ Harvey, The Decemberists, The Talking Heads, Supreme Beings of Leisure, The Cocteau Twins, the Church, Echo & The Bunnymen, Dead Can Dance, etc...........
In 1999, bLuE daHLia began a decade of visual arts collaboration when they received their first commission from the Sound of Silents Film Festival. Not unlike the Alloy Orchestra and Devil Music Ensemble, bLuE daHLia's work with vintage film eschews the traditional and melodramatic for a modern approach to film scoring, as found in today's independent and major film releases. Using a broad range of instrumentation and style, bLuE daHLia has developed a repertoire of over 11 silent film scores for live performance. Varying in emotional tenor from slapstick romantic comedies to drama and horror, these intricately orchestrated works are forging connections with great films, music, and generations of audiences everywhere.
In the tradition of independent groups creating music for visual media, Blue Dahlia has contributed to composed music soundtracks or penned their own original scores for silent film and independent films including an Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge--CINE Golden Eagle award and official selection at The Palm Beach International Film Festival. Further tracks provided for Londinium Productions film-- Kalamazoo? and various indie shorts, i.e. Abductees among others.
Royal Caribbean, Whirlpool, Cunard Cruise Lines, and The Lincoln Center's Education for the Arts program are among many who have commissioned Blue Dahlia's works for commercial and artistic licensing.
bLuE daHLia offers a diverse catalog of finished music which can be licensed through Jerusalem Cherry Publishing/BMI, New York. bLuE daHLia publicity is provided by Jerusalem Cherry Publishing/Egg Media, Radio promotion provided by broadcast and satellite media agency, Peter Hay/Twin Vision, New York. Booking controlled by "ALL THINGS HORSE & DRUM". Technical recording, live mixes, and video coordination by Egg Media and the Kalamazoo Recording Company.
Tether
Blue Dahlia Lyrics
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Create rebirth or death,
Who will make this life last?
We can hover over the universe or shoot for a star.
Who will make this life last? (x2)
From a burning seed will rise
Breathless moments escaped time
Thoughts of freedom clear my mind
Who will make this life last? (x4)
Wake me when we get there
traveling forward and back.
My soul seeks revelation, it is my last prayer.
My soul, seeps through cracks
Waking, waiting to see (just)
Who will make this life last?
(I said) Who will make this life last?
The lyrics of "Tether" by Blue Dahlia speak to the endless possibilities that our imaginations can create. The song begins by suggesting that we can dream of anything, even things that seem impossible, and through that dream we can create new beginnings or endings. However, the question posed is who will make this life last? This question is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the uncertainty and fragility of life. The lyrics shift to the idea of rebirth and the cycle of life, where a new life will rise from a burning seed. The lyrics express the fleeting nature of life, where moments can escape time and thoughts of freedom can clear the mind. The longing for answers and revelation is expressed in the closing lines, where the singer's soul seeks to understand who will make this life last.
The lyrics of "Tether" express a deep sense of introspection and questioning about the meaning of life. The repetition of the question "Who will make this life last?" reinforces the idea that life is precious and finite, and that we should live it fully. The song does not offer definitive answers, but rather invites listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and perspectives on life.
Line by Line Meaning
We can dream of the most fanciful things
Imagination can create endless possibilities
Create rebirth or death,
Our actions can give rise to something entirely new or destroy what is already there
Who will make this life last?
Questioning who is in control of the length of our lives
We can hover over the universe or shoot for a star.
In our dreams, we can soar beyond the boundaries of reality
From a burning seed will rise
Something beautiful can come from something seemingly destructive
life passed quickly one to one
Life is fleeting and moments are quickly gone
Breathless moments escaped time
Certain moments are so special that time seems to stand still or disappear entirely
Thoughts of freedom clear my mind
Thinking about freedom brings clarity and peace
Wake me when we get there
A desire to be asleep for the journey and awake for the destination
traveling forward and back.
Moving both ahead and back in time or space
My soul seeks revelation, it is my last prayer.
The end goal is to achieve a deeper understanding of the world around us, and that's what we ultimately pray for
My soul, seeps through cracks
The soul can escape through the small crevices of the body
Waking, waiting to see (just)
Being aware and anticipating the answer to a question
Who will make this life last?
Asking again who is responsible for how long we live
(I said) Who will make this life last?
Reiterating the question with emphasis
Contributed by Lucas Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.