Inspired by the work of doom metal giants such as Candlemass and Saint Vitus, Celestial Season formed in 1991 and initially featured vocalist Stefan Ruiters, guitarists Robert Ruiters and Jeroen Haverkamp, bassist Lucas van Slegtenhorst, and drummer Jason "Bong-Ra" Kohnen. The "Promises" demo and Flowerskin EP from 1992 set the stage for their independent debut of the following year, Forever Scarlet Passion, which boasted competent if rather unadventurous pure doom metal.
The similarly slothful and depressing Solar Lovers album from 1995 would redress this issue somewhat, enriching the band's sound with the addition of full-fledged violin arrangements, courtesy of Jiska ter Bals and Maaike Aarts. Guitarist Pim van Zanen and guitarist/bassist Olly Smit had replaced Haverkamp and van Slegtenhorst for this release (which was supported by a European tour with countrymen the Gathering), but before the year was out, Celestial Season would undergo a drastic metamorphosis with the arrival of new singer Cyril Crutz and the transitional Sonic Orb EP.
Inspired by the new gospel being preached by California desert stoner rock combos such as Masters of Reality, Fu Manchu, and especially Kyuss, the group was soon stripped down to the bare-bones quartet of Crutz, van Zanen, Smit, and Kohnen for the recording of 1997's brusque creative facelift, Orange. Signifying a virtual product relaunch of Celestial Season Mark II, the album delivered a surprisingly convincing "California desert party" feel, considering it was coming from a Dutch band. But with the subsequent departure of last remaining original member Kohnen (replaced by former Kong drummer Rob Snijders), there was no denying that Celestial Season had effectively become an entirely new group. This lineup, plus new bassist Jacques de Haard, carried on for three further releases of pounding stoner rock, namely 1999's Chrome (which led to appearances at the Dynamo and Roadburn festivals), 2000's Lunchbox Dialogues, and 2001's Songs from the Second Floor EP, before calling it quits, claiming that the band's musical quest had been "fulfilled."
MEMBERS
Last line-up
* Cyril Crutz (1995 - 2001) - Vocals (also drums 1996-99)
* Rob Snijders (1999 - 2001) - Drums (see also Agua de Annique, Kong, Garcia Plays Kyuss)
* Olly Smit - (1994 - 2001) - Guitar (Bass 1994 - 95 )
* Pim Van Zanen (1994 - 2001) - Guitar
* Jacques de Haard (1999 - 2001) - Bass (see also Agua De Annique, Garcia Plays Kyuss)
Former members
* Stefan Ruiters (1991 - 95) - Vocals
* Jason Kohnen (1991 - 97) - Drums (Bass 1996 - 97) (see also Bong-Ra)
* Robert Ruiters (1991 - 96) - Guitars
* Jiska ter Bals (1994 - 95) - Violins
* Maaike Aarts (1995) - Violins
* Jeroen Haverkamp (1991 - 93) - Guitars
* Lucas van Slegtenhorst (1991 - 93) - Bass
Session musicians
* Edith Mathot - Violin on "Forever Scarlet Passion".
* Sylvester Piyel - Keyboards on "Forever Scarlet Passion".
* Atie Aarts - Cello on "Solar Lovers".
* Lex Vogelaar - Vocals on "Solar Lovers"
Discography
* Promises (Demo, 1992)
* "Flowerskin" (Single, 1993)
* Forever Scarlet Passion (1993)
* Fire in the winter/Above azure oceans (Split with Lords of the Stone, 1994)
* Promo 1994 (Demo, 1994)
* Solar Lovers (1995)
* Sonic Orb (EP, 1995)
* 3 Track Demo (Demo, 1996)
* "Black Queen is Dynamite" (Single, 1997)
* Orange (1997)
* Demo '99 (Demo, 1999)
* Chrome (1999)
* Lunchbox Dialogues (2000)
* Songs from the Second Floor (EP, 2001)
Pegasus
Celestial Season Lyrics
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I never thought it could come
I never heard of confusion
head down with a hole in my heart
and now I'm head down, down and out again
calling back again
like the feeling never ends
my lines were clearer than today
feels like I'm losing my head
I've got it all but nothing is there
calling back again
The lyrics of Celestial Season's song Pegasus express heartbreak and confusion. The singer never imagined losing their loved one and is now in a state of despair with a hole in their heart. The mention of confusion could refer to not understanding why the relationship ended or not knowing what to do next. The repetition of "head down" emphasizes the singer's defeated state and the feeling of being lost.
Despite having a seemingly perfect relationship and a clear direction in their life, the singer now feels like they are losing their head and have nothing left. The repetition of "calling back again" could signify the singer's attempt to reconcile and regain what they have lost. However, the fact that the relationship has ended has left the singer feeling empty and directionless.
Overall, the lyrics of Pegasus capture the raw emotion and turmoil of heartbreak. The juxtaposition of a seemingly perfect relationship that ended unexpectedly creates a feeling of confusion and despair in the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought I could lose you
I never imagined that I would have to experience the absence of you in my life.
I never thought it could come
The thought that I could actually lose you never crossed my mind before.
I never heard of confusion
I never came across the concept of feeling lost and uncertain in my life before.
head down with a hole in my heart
Emotionally broken and feeling powerless and defeated.
and now I'm head down, down and out again
Currently feeling defeated and helpless, with little to no motivation or hope.
calling back again
Attempting to reach out and make contact again in hopes of finding comfort or resolution.
we had it perfect in our heads
We romanticized and idealized our relationship, envisioning it as perfect and without flaws.
like the feeling never ends
We thought the happiness and love in our relationship would be never-ending.
my lines were clearer than today
I was more certain and confident in my feelings and intentions towards you before, compared to now.
feels like I'm losing my head
I'm overwhelmed with confusion and uncertainty, and it's causing me to feel like I'm losing control.
I've got it all but nothing is there
Despite having everything I need materially, materially, something is missing in my life without you.
Contributed by Alexandra I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@malverde
«I never thought I could lose you
I never thought it could come
I never heard of confusion
Head down with a hole in my heart
And now I'm head down and out again
Calling back again
We had it perfect in our heads
Like the feeling never ends
My lines were clearer than today
Feels like I'm losing my head
I've got it all but nothing is there
Calling back again»
@malverde
My favorite tune from this EP (along with "Astral Dub"), thanks!