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 ā ethereal vocals provided by kaRIN, industrial music provided by Statik.
The Story of COLLIDE
āWe just wanted to make the kind of music that we wanted to hear.ā
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.
āWe 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.ā
The essence of COLLIDE is the coming together of two opposing entities to form a symbiotic wholeā¦ 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. āI think the reason why our sound is different is because we do not approach music in a traditional way. We donāt play music, we try to create soundscapesālayers of depth and sound.ā
To date, the duo have released six full length CDsāBeneath 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 songsā¦ giving a different twist on things.
- Chasing the Ghost, says kaRIN, is named to capture that feeling of searching for essenceā¦ the feeling of yearning like a space you canāt fill, or a haunting that you canāt quite put your finger onā.
- Some Kind of Strange continues on to explore oneās place within themselves and the universe. āI always write from the heartā says kaRIN. āMusic allows me to exist in a world of my own creation.ā
- 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 COLLIDEās 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 COLLIDEās 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 artistās 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.ā
"Our eternal thanks to those who seek out and expose new music." ā 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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Halo
Collide Lyrics
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i breath in here
beyond
beyond eons i take you in here
your crimson could break entangled here
your halo has shifted inside my head
inside my head
entangling internal
i breath you in here inferno
i breath you in here beyond eternal
beyond inside your halo
halo
and you say your mine
specify you just decide
desire incision i take you
in your crimson i breath in
your crimson i breath in
your crimson i breath in
inside your halo
halo
and you say your mine
specify you just decide
desire look inside my eye
i breath you in
i breath in
inside my eye
i breath in
i breath in your vision
inside my head
entangle youĀ¹re
youĀ¹re twisted
i take you in here
justify here
The verse "I breathe in here, beyond eons I take you in here" suggests that the singer is inhaling her partner's essence or energy, beyond time or space, as if they are sharing the same breath. She refers to her partner's "crimson," which could represent the intensity of their passion or the color of their aura. The line "Your halo has shifted inside my head" implies that the singer sees her partner as an angelic being and their energy or aura has somehow merged with hers.
Throughout the song, the singer repeatedly refers to the concept of a halo, which in Christian iconography represents a circle of light or glory around a holy figure's head. With lyrics such as "beyond eternal...inside your halo," the singer seems to be suggesting a divine or mystical connection with her partner, as if they are each other's personal angels who can guide each other towards salvation or enlightenment.
In the chorus, the singer says "and you say you're mine, specify you just decide." This could be interpreted as a plea for her partner to commit to their relationship or acknowledge their spiritual connection. When she says "desire incision, I take you in your crimson I breathe in," it could suggest a desire for deeper intimacy and connection beyond just physical or emotional attraction. Ultimately, the song speaks to the power of spiritual intimacy and the search for a soulmate or divine connection.
Line by Line Meaning
i breath in here
I inhale deeply, taking in my surroundings
i breath in here
I continue to breathe deeply, feeling present in the moment
beyond
Past what's immediately visible or available
beyond eons i take you in here
Beyond time as we know it, I bring you into my present experience
your crimson could break entangled here
Your deep red color could be overwhelming and consuming in this space
your halo has shifted inside my head
Your aura or energy has made an impression on me, influencing my thoughts and feelings
inside my head
Internally, within my mind and thoughts
entangling internal
Twisting and complicating the inner workings of my mind
i breath you in here inferno
I inhale your fiery energy and passion in this moment
i breath you in here beyond eternal
I take in your essence beyond the limits of time
beyond inside your halo
Going beyond your personal aura or energy field
halo
A symbol of one's energy field or aura
and you say your mine
You claim me, declaring your ownership or control over me
specify you just decide
You have a specific vision for what you want and you make the decision to pursue it
desire incision i take you
With a strong sense of longing and precision, I pull you toward me
in your crimson i breath in
I inhale your passionate energy, even if it can be overwhelming at times
inside your halo
Within your aura or energy field
and you say your mine
You affirm your possessiveness and control over me
specify you just decide
You have a clear and specific vision for our relationship and you take action to make it a reality
desire look inside my eye
With a strong and intense desire, you look into my eyes
i breath you in
I continue to inhale your energy and essence
i breath in
I continue to be present and mindful in this moment
inside my eye
Within the depths of my gaze and personal energy
i breath in your vision
I take in your perspective and way of seeing things
entangle you're
Intertwining and complicating the connection between us
you're twisted
Our relationship is complex and not straightforward
i take you in here
I bring you into my present moment and experience
justify here
Rationalizing and making sense of our connection in this moment
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOUGLAS JAMES ELDRIDGE, RICHARD C. IVANISEVICH, THOMAS ALLAN FLOWERS
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Me too.