Not … Read Full Bio ↴Cemeteries is Kyle J. Reigle who is based in Portland, Oregon.
Not to be confused with the discontinued hardcore band of the same name.
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Kyle J. Reigle describes the elegiac, blood-freezing folk of his Cemeteries project as “goth pop,” a genre tag that feels a bit too cheerful once you’ve heard it. His songs have a hint of gloom, but nothing as scary as the goth name suggests. Two major 2012 trends sneak into play, witch house and chillwave, but mostly the album encapsulates the drowsy echoes of dream pop. Reverberated atmospherics might bring to mind Mazzy Star, and the nocturnal qualities fall right in line with contemporaries like Beach House and Bradford Cox's drearier, spacy output in Deerhunter or Atlas Sound. His forthcoming full-length, The Wilderness via Lefse, was recorded at home but sounds like it came from the crypt, as evidenced by the spare and spectral, intermittently sylvan tones of “Summer Smoke,” a song that’s been given the beautiful, Nolan Wilson Goff-directed video.
Chilled out, enchanting, and spooky, Cemeteries’ first official album offers a welcome haunting. The solo project of Kyle Reigle, Cemeteries creates a soundscape in which mellow percussion gets layered with synth and guitar, where ethereal vocals lend dream pop a drafty feel. Reigle composed The Wilderness from an apartment bordering the woods and industrial wastelands at the edge of Buffalo, New York – a setting that seems to match the stark, lonely majesty embedded in the album’s sound.
As one might expect of a name like Cemeteries, the music is steeped in an awareness of both life and mortality. Lyrical references to seasons, temperature, and natural surroundings comprise almost every track. Album opener “Young Blood” swells with longing as Reigle sings, “I can still hear the whisper / of the cold and snow in winter / when I sleep.” Songs like “Summer Smoke” reference our kindest season, though their tone sustains the album’s wintry feel. And while the title track rides on a twist of upbeat folk, lyrics allude to long, chilly nights. Despite all the reference to cold and winter, there is something inviting and hopeful here. Musically, the album is a deep breath, capable of bringing awareness to the moment in a way that seems to slow time.
Reigle is selling The Wilderness and other works kickstarter-style on his blog to raise funds for studio time. The next album is already written, he reports, and a tour—with additional members Pete Zamniak and Jonathan Ioverio for live shows—is in the planning stages.
At Night
Cemeteries Lyrics
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Alignment of the stars, a cold and shrouded maze
Daughter of the cosmos... oh, presence of the moon
Bearer of dark secrets, the herald of your doom
(Chorus)
One with the void
Embrace the dark
You shall not falter nor fall
Feed the night!
Knowledge of the madman gives insight from the grave
Unraveling the mysteries, forgotten ways he paves
Fear the blood of elders, temptation brings a curse
Seeking for ascendance, for better or for worse
(Chorus)
One with the void
Whispered the voice from beyond
Embrace the dark
You shall not falter nor fall
Feed the night!
(Chorus)
We are the void
So spoke the voice from beyond
Bound to the dark
We will not falter nor fall
Feed the night!
The lyrics of Cemeteries' song At Night are rich in meaning and symbolism. The opening line, "Heed those words of wisdom, we'll teach you secret ways," sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that the singer is imparting knowledge that is not widely known or understood. The second line, "Alignment of the stars, a cold and shrouded maze," invokes the notion of fate and destiny, suggesting that the singer is talking about something that is predetermined and difficult to navigate.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the lines "One with the void, whispered the voice from beyond / Embrace the dark, you shall not falter nor fall / Feed the night!" three times, speaks to the idea of embracing the unknown and letting go of fear. The "void" is a metaphor for the unknown or the abyss, and the "voice from beyond" suggests that the singer is listening to something beyond human understanding. The final line, "Feed the night!" is a call to action, suggesting that the listener should embrace the darkness and allow themselves to be consumed by it.
The third verse suggests that the singer is drawing on the knowledge of a "madman" to unravel the mysteries of the universe. The reference to "the blood of elders" suggests that the knowledge being imparted is ancient and potentially dangerous. The final line, "Seeking for ascendance, for better or for worse," speaks to the idea of striving for enlightenment, regardless of the potential consequences.
Overall, the lyrics to At Night are dark and esoteric, invoking a sense of mystery and awe. The repeated chorus suggests that the singer is advocating for a kind of spiritual surrender, urging the listener to accept the darkness and let themselves be consumed by it.
Line by Line Meaning
Heed those words of wisdom, we'll teach you secret ways
Listen closely, we have knowledge to share with you that is not widely known
Alignment of the stars, a cold and shrouded maze
The stars have a significance in this journey, and the path ahead is cold and mysterious
Daughter of the cosmos... oh, presence of the moon
The cosmos has given birth to a powerful entity, and the influence of the moon is strong
Bearer of dark secrets, the herald of your doom
This entity possesses knowledge that could lead to destruction
One with the void
Becoming one with the emptiness of the universe
Whispered the voice from beyond
A voice from the unknown spoke quietly
Embrace the dark
Accept and merge with the darkness around you
You shall not falter nor fall
You will remain steady and strong
Feed the night!
Nourish the darkness with your energy
Knowledge of the madman gives insight from the grave
Even the words of a deranged person can provide valuable knowledge from beyond the grave
Unraveling the mysteries, forgotten ways he paves
Uncovering the unknown and exploring old paths that have been neglected
Fear the blood of elders, temptation brings a curse
Be wary of the power and influence of those who came before you, as giving into temptation may have dire consequences
Seeking for ascendance, for better or for worse
Striving to rise to a higher level, whether it brings positive or negative outcomes
We are the void
We have become one with the emptiness of the universe
So spoke the voice from beyond
A voice from the unknown spoke with affirmation
Bound to the dark
Connected and unable to escape the darkness
We will not falter nor fall
We will remain strong and resilient
Feed the night!
Continue to nourish the darkness with your energy
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Boris Dräger, Jens JayJay Peters, Lukas Strunck, Matthias Hauser, Yorck Segatz
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@Dirtydigger
I see it too
@ND-or5so
Yes. Thank you. Same here.
@ayietan8223
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Man in black trying to hide and waving a white object around.
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Thats what I saw also