In this line-up, on April 3rd, 2008, the band played an unplugged gig at Teatru 74, in the medieval city of Târgu Mureş. The concert was recorded and later released under the MTV Unplugged brand as Acoustic Drama, the first unplugged DVD ever released by a Romanian band. With special guests such as Alexandru Andrieş and Paula Seling, the concert mainly featured songs from the debut, specially arranged for a completely acoustic experience (seven different guitars, banjo, mandolin, cajon, upright bass, acoustic bass, a string quartet, a piano and all sorts of percussion), with no later overdubs in the studio. Additionally, each of the two guests brought a song of their own, and two other brand new songs were also included in the set.
Since fall 2008 and the subsequent Acoustic Drama national tour, the band welcomed Vladimir Săteanu as the new bass player, a craftsman in his own right.
After more touring, a series of special concerts (a two evening gig with an electrical vs. unplugged approach of the same set, an outdoor unplugged session or a live preview of their second studio release to name a few) and an unconventional promotion strategy, the band released their awaited sophomore album, A Kind of Alchemy, in fall 2009. The release marks an evolution in the band's sound, with blues, progressive and funk influences, employing a wider diversity of instruments. In frontman Dan Byron's words, "The mood is nocturnal, rather intimate, sometimes playful or even exuberant", and the album as a whole deals with "the process of creation, ranging from madness to zen".
In spring 2010, the band chooses to release digital versions of their two studio albums under a Creative Commons BY-NC-ND license, encouraging listeners to download and share their music free of charge.
Since summer 2010, the band has a new bass player, Dan Georgescu as well as a new drummer, Marcel Moldovan.
February 2011 saw the release of a special project: Perfect, their first album with Romanian lyrics, featuring well known songs by established Romanian artists which were re-arranged and re-interpreted in the band's own style. The music itself is very eclectic, ranging from alternative rock to jazz, swing and even trip-hop, and the guest list is huge (Nicu Alifantis, Alexandru Andrieş, Virgil Ianţu, film director Nae Caranfil and many others).
In November 2010 they've held a couple of special performances (unplugged & electric) in the Turda salt mine in Transylvania, more than 300 feet underground. The resulting material, "Live Underground", was partly shown on HBO Romania. It has been fully released on DVD & Blu-ray in spring 2012, together with a documentary, a series of interviews, making-of features and audio commentary from the band.
In 2012, Dan Georgescu switched instruments and became the band's drummer, while Laszlo Demeter, aka absurdcus, joined in as byron's bass player.
After years of prolonged songwriting during 2009 - 2012, the band's fourth studio album was finally ready in spring 2013. Called "30 Seconds of Fame", the album presents a very diverse sound; byron experimented quite a bit with various electronic elements and textures, yet certain key tracks retain a particular acoustic feel. This is the first byron album to see a bilingual release, being also available as "30 de secunde de faimă" with the lyrics sung in Romanian instead of English.
Some of the album releases are available for full audio streaming on the band's official website, www.byronmusic.ro.
2. Byron - Romanian progressive metal active between 1997 and 1999, when they split up after almost 60 gigs and a few TV appearances. The band members were Daniel Radu "Byron", vocals (who later joined the bands Kumm and Urma, now member of another project also entitled Byron - see above), Felix Barca, guitars, Ciprian Macavei, bass, and Cristi Raducanu, drums, all three active in the defunct Sahara. Presently, Felix and Cristi play with Stonebox.
3. Byron - Formed in 2007, Byron is the solo work of Scott White. Previously from a metal/hardcore background, he began writing music of a contrasting nature following the split of his previous band, Awoken. This year will hopefully see a self-released EP. Byron has now become lakklust
4. Byron - Finnish heavy/doom metal band formed in 2019 by Johannes Lahti after the split of Church of Void.
On The Road
Byron Lyrics
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Just take a sip and let me drive this car
There's a god of the stoned who wouldn't let us break it
This incredible journey's under the radar
Don't worry about anything in the whole universe
Tomorrow we'll laugh about today
Anxiety will just make the travel worse
You'd better play
With your ticktocks
Get yourself a beat
Give your heart some shocks
You'd better mock
This very sec
You wear your woes
Wrapped around your neck
Just pass the bottle, I need someone to save me
My mouth and throat are impossibly dry
I wish it was summer and we were heading to the sea
I miss her eyes reflecting the sky
You'd better play
With your ticktocks
Get yourself a beat
Give your heart some shocks
You'd better mock
This very sec
You wear your woes
Wrapped around your neck
Running to the border
Of unconsciousness's disorder
Our vision extends
To the beauty of the sunrise
Saying our last goodbyes
And time suspends
Breaking into pieces
Finally releases
The tensions we've stored
The survivors will have to
Light some candles for those whom
They once adored
In the song "On The Road" by Byron, the lyrics depict a sense of adventure and escaping from the troubles of everyday life. The singer encourages their listener to let go of their worries and anxieties, assuring them that they will overcome any obstacles they encounter on their journey. The reference to a "god of the stoned" suggests a belief in the power of being in an altered state of mind to protect them from harm.
The song seems to advocate for living in the present moment and finding joy in the small pleasures of life. The line "Don't worry about anything in the whole universe, tomorrow we'll laugh about today" encourages the listener to let go of their concerns and embrace the spontaneity of the journey. The lyrics also express a longing for a past love, reminiscing about the summer and the enchantment of their partner's eyes.
As the song progresses, there is a sense of breaking free and finding release. Running towards the border of unconsciousness and letting go of stored tensions symbolizes a liberation from the burdens carried in everyday life. The reference to survivors lighting candles for those they once adored suggests that this journey may be a form of healing and transformation.
Overall, "On The Road" highlights the themes of escapism, living in the present moment, and seeking liberation from the troubles of life. It encourages listeners to embrace adventure and to find solace in the beauty and simplicity of the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I swear to you, we'll make it
I promise that we will succeed and overcome any obstacles
Just take a sip and let me drive this car
Relax and trust me to take control and lead the way
There's a god of the stoned who wouldn't let us break it
There is a higher power protecting us, even in moments of intoxication or vulnerability
This incredible journey's under the radar
Our amazing adventure is happening quietly and unnoticed
Don't worry about anything in the whole universe
Forget all concerns and anxieties in the entire cosmos
Tomorrow we'll laugh about today
In the future, we will find humor in the present circumstances
Anxiety will just make the travel worse
Worrying will only worsen our journey
I promise, nothing will stand in our way
I assure you that nothing will obstruct our progress
You'd better play
It is in your best interest to engage
With your ticktocks
With the passage of time
Get yourself a beat
Find a rhythm or pattern
Give your heart some shocks
Surprise and excite yourself emotionally
You'd better mock
You should ridicule or taunt
This very sec
At this very moment
You wear your woes
You carry your troubles
Wrapped around your neck
Encircling and suffocating you
Just pass the bottle, I need someone to save me
Hand me the bottle, I require salvation or relief
My mouth and throat are impossibly dry
I am extremely thirsty, beyond what is reasonable
I wish it was summer and we were heading to the sea
I long for the warmth of summer and a trip to the ocean
I miss her eyes reflecting the sky
I yearn for the sight of her eyes mirroring the sky
Running to the border
Rushing towards the boundary or limit
Of unconsciousness's disorder
Of chaos or dysfunction in a state of unawareness
Our vision extends
Our perception expands or widens
To the beauty of the sunrise
To the splendor of the dawn
Saying our last goodbyes
Bidding farewell for the final time
And time suspends
And time comes to a halt
Breaking into pieces
Shattering into fragments
Finally releases
Finally lets go or frees
The tensions we've stored
The accumulated stress or pressure we have been holding onto
The survivors will have to
The ones who remain will be obligated to
Light some candles for those whom
Illuminate candles in memory of those who
They once adored
They once deeply loved
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Written by: Daniel Radu
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