COLLIDE: The Electrogoth/Industrial Rock Band
An Electrogoth/Industrial Rock band founded in the early nineties, in Los Angeles. The name comes from the collision of musical styles – ethereal vocals provided by kaRIN, industrial music provided by Statik.
The Story of COLLIDE
”We just wanted to make the kind of music that we wanted to hear.”
Once upon a time, somewhere around 1992, two people met at an industrial dance club. One was very thirsty, so they asked the other to get them some water. After the liquid reached the glass, the two began a conversation, which became a friendship, and then formed a creative union.
The creative union became what is known as COLLIDE. The primary core of the Los Angeles based duo is Statik and kaRIN. Statik is responsible for the sound orchestrations and overall production. kaRIN takes care of the vocals and lyrics.
“We never thought of starting a band, we just wanted to make the kind of music we wanted to hear. After the first few songs were finished, we thought the collaboration sounded like something special. A few songs later, we realized that the music we were making was really important to us. It would need a name. We thought long and hard and then COLLIDE came to us. We knew it was right, as it described what we were doing and the feeling of the music perfectly.”
The essence of COLLIDE is the coming together of two opposing entities to form a symbiotic whole… combined the female and masculine energies, the cognitive and the subliminal, the strength and the mystery.
Meaningful lyrics and alluring hypnotic vocals combine with an aural sculpture, to form an experience in listening that manages to defy categorization. “I think the reason why our sound is different is because we do not approach music in a traditional way. We don’t play music, we try to create soundscapes—layers of depth and sound.”
To date, the duo have released six full length CDs—Beneath the Skin, Distort, Chasing the Ghost, Some Kind of Strange, Vortex, and Live at the El Rey.
- Beneath the Skin examines feelings of the internal depth of emotion.
- Distort presents remixes from Beneath the Skin, as well as some cover songs… giving a different twist on things.
- Chasing the Ghost, says kaRIN, is named to capture that feeling of searching for essence… the feeling of yearning like a space you can’t fill, or a haunting that you can’t quite put your finger on”.
- Some Kind of Strange continues on to explore one’s place within themselves and the universe. “I always write from the heart” says kaRIN. “Music allows me to exist in a world of my own creation.”
- Vortex is a double CD that further explores the diverse sound of COLLIDE and includes remixes from both Some Kind of Strange and Chasing the Ghost, as well as some new cover songs.
- Like the Hunted is a DVD which includes COLLIDE’s live performance in 2005 at the El Rey in Los Angeles. It also includes an interview as well as other acoustic and tour performances.
- Live at the El Rey accompanies is the live performance from the Like the Hunted DVD.
- Ultrashiver is the new release by COLLIDE’s side project The Secret Meeting with kaRIN and Statik and Dean Garcia of Curve. Beside the album Ultrashiver, the group released two singles,Shiver X and Shooting Laser Beams.
- Two Headed Monster, was released in 2008.
- These Eyes Before, was released in 2009. It's comprised of ten classics songs, each one completely reimagined.
Due to dissatisfaction with the music industry, COLLIDE began their own record label, Noiseplus Music. COLLIDE decided to self-release, this was a decision we had to make, as so much energy and life goes into each song in layers and levels. We never let go of it until we are sure that it is the best that we can make, and we are ultimately satisfied with it. We see so many things in the music industry that are not in the artist’s favor, where it becomes all about business. It is our hope to help make that change, while making music that we believe in, and to set a path for ourselves, as well as other artists.”
"Our eternal thanks to those who seek out and expose new music." — kaRIN and Statik
(content quoted in its entirety from Collide and Noiseplus Music)
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COLLIDE - Latvian Thrash Metal band
COLLIDE - Extreme Thrash Metal band which declares war to everything that oppresses ! Overcoming values, finding your inner-self and becoming insane - that's the source of inspiration behind band's music and lyrics.
Band has been started in late 2003 and still lives on.
Power, passion and energy is a huge part of the band's live shows. Collide has played many small and large shows in Latvia and in
other countries. Despite many lineup and stylistic changes through the years, band still caries the same spirit as in the beginning.
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Counting to Zero
Collide Lyrics
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Won't fill the spaces in between
I don't believe that I'm lost in the machine
Inside somewhere
Somewhere underneath
And I'll be counting to zero
In your transition
Possible hero
Under a million stars
And all your shiny things
And the way that you perceive
I could disappear
Like an illusion you can't see
Far away from here
And I'll be counting to zero
In your transition
And I'll be counting to zero
In your transition
Seems I need a possible
Possible hero is all
Hello, hello
Don't be afraid
Under a million stars
Don't be afraid
Under a million stars
Under a million stars
Hello, hello
And I'll be counting to zero
Under a million stars
Under a million stars
The lyrics to Counting to Zero by Collide seem to speak to someone who is lost within themselves and struggling to find their way in the world. The opening line "Wake up inside, walking on the ceiling" suggests that the singer is disconnected from reality and not grounded in the world around them. They acknowledge that they are trying to fill the spaces in between, but don't believe that they are lost in the machine. Instead, they believe that somewhere inside themselves, they exist, somewhere underneath the surface.
The chorus, "And I'll be counting to zero/In your transition/Seems I need a possible/Possible hero" can be interpreted in a number of ways. It could be speaking to the transition from one stage of life to another, or it could be speaking to a change within a relationship. Regardless, it suggests that the singer is looking for someone to help them through this transition. They need a hero to help them find their way.
The second half of the song speaks to the possibility of disappearing into an illusion, and the fear that comes with that. The final chorus "Don't be afraid/Under a million stars" suggests that the singer is trying to find comfort and solace in something larger than themselves - the vastness of the universe, perhaps - and that they are counting on finding a way out of their current state.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up inside, walking on the ceiling
I am trying to wake up from a dream-like state where I feel disconnected from reality.
Won't fill the spaces in between
Even though I am going through the motions, something feels missing and incomplete.
I don't believe that I'm lost in the machine
I refuse to conform to societal norms and be just another cog in the machine.
Inside somewhere
There is a deeper part of me that is hidden and struggling to come out.
Somewhere underneath
This hidden part of me is buried deep within my psyche, but I know it's there.
And I'll be counting to zero
Despite feeling lost and disconnected, I am determined to start fresh and redefine myself.
In your transition
I acknowledge that change is difficult, but I am ready to face it head on.
Seems I need a possible
In order to make this transformation, I need someone or something to help guide me.
Possible hero
I am looking for someone who can inspire me and give me the strength to overcome my struggles.
Under a million stars
The world is vast and beautiful, and I am just a small part of it.
And all your shiny things
Despite the distractions of material possessions, I know there is more to life than just these superficial things.
And the way that you perceive
I am aware that everybody has a unique perspective on life, and I respect that diversity.
I could disappear
My existence on this earth is fleeting and insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
Like an illusion you can't see
Just like an optical illusion, my true identity and purpose may be hidden from plain sight.
Far away from here
I desire to escape from my current reality and explore new horizons.
Don't be afraid
I want to encourage others to take risks and not be afraid of the unknown.
Hello, hello
I want to reach out and make a connection with those around me.
And I'll be counting to zero
Repeating this line reaffirms my commitment to starting fresh and overcoming my struggles.
Under a million stars
The vastness of the universe serves as a reminder of how small I truly am, but it also inspires me to aspire to greatness.
Contributed by Kayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thomasjunk5434
Highly underrated.
@pricklypearenterprises9800
Love this song, helped me through a hard time in 2014
@renomatago
🧡
@Jo-v420
Amazing song from a awesome band ! Been a fan almost ten years and you guys make music that echos universe :)
@DavidPoole_The_42
Hatching looks like sooo much work. Tough little critters.
@sergeantdiablo6162
Very great work. thanks... looking forward for new things from you