1. Formed in Florida, United S… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists called Cynic.
1. Formed in Florida, United States in 1987, Cynic is a progressive metal band that recorded a few thrash metal demos before moving to a highly complex form of jazz-fusion influenced experimental/avant-garde death metal, manifested in their seminal album, 1993's Focus, which for over a decade was the band's only official release.
Cynic disbanded in 1994 due to artistic differences while working on their second album, but regrouped in 2007 to perform a series of shows. The reunion was successful, with the group also performing a new song, entitled Evolutionary Sleeper, a composition in the unique style of Focus. This was a harbinger of things to come, as the group recorded two additional tracks, Integral Birth and Adam's Murmur and then signed a contract with Season of Mist for two albums. Their second album, Traced in Air, was released on November 17, 2008 in Europe and November 25, 2008 in North America.
They released Re-Traced, a collection of re-workings of songs off Traced in Air, in 2010. This album features a different style that has been described as "space science fiction prog-folk". The album also includes the new track Wheels Within Wheels, which Cynic felt fit better on this album than Traced in Air.
Cynic's ground-breaking and pioneering footprint on the world of progressive metal continues to influence avant-garde and technical metal bands to these days. Members of Cynic have also participated in the projects Portal, Æon Spoke, Aghora, Exivious, Gordian Knot and Death.
Longtime drummer Sean Reinert died on January 24, 2020. Hank Shteamer of Rolling Stone magazine wrote a tribute to Reinert shortly after his passing commemorating his contributions to Death and Cynic.
Bassist Sean Malone died on December 9, 2020.
Cynic's lineup currently consists of Paul Masvidal (guitars, vocals), and drummer Matt Lynch, who joined the band in 2015.
2. British NWoBHM Cynic was founded in 1980, and still exists. They released two demos, one 2 track 7", one album and one 'best of' compilation. Their page is here: Cynic (UK)
3. The German RAC band Cynic released one album in 2008 called Wach endlich auf. They also released 3 splits in 2006, 2007 and 2009.
Cosmos
Cynic Lyrics
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I long to live with some celestial beings
To adore in silence blissful friends
Gliding into constellations of their smiles
Melting into shining eyes
chant away
The cosmos grace
to be at the feet of celestial artists
Close to the brush of their cosmic strokes
Churning whispers into melodies of psalm
In timeless rhythms, blessed tones
chant away
The cosmos grace
Born inside the lotus gold
I can live this revelation
With magnified devotion
Magnified devotion
Magnified devotion...
"Divine mother
Free my mind from all obstacles of delusion
And lead me safely to thy shores of fulfillment
Awaken within me increasing strength, positive
Thinking, courage, faith
And above all fill my heart
With thine unconditional love
With thine unconditional joy"
I want to be closer to higher beings
Near to touch those divine companions
Gathering joyfully from the nether world
As I go through the portal's fold
In the song "Cosmos" by Cynic, the singer expresses a deep longing to live among celestial beings and to bask in their divine presence. The singer's desire to be close to these beings is expressed through language that emphasizes a desire for adoration and to be in the company of artists who create beauty on a cosmic scale. The singer imagines a world where they can glide through constellations and melt into the shining eyes of celestial beings, experiencing the joy of being near to divine companions.
The lyrics in the song also suggest a desire for spiritual purity and connection to the divine. The singer seeks to be free from the obstacles of delusion and the limitations of the earthly realm, asking for guidance and strength from a divine mother figure. They express a feeling of being drawn towards a portal that leads them closer to these higher beings. Ultimately, these lyrics encapsulate a deep yearning for a greater understanding of the cosmos and a desire to connect with beings beyond the earthly plain.
Line by Line Meaning
I long to live with some celestial beings
The singer desires to live among beings that are not of this world.
To adore in silence blissful friends
The singer wants to worship and admire these beings from a place of peace and tranquility.
Gliding into constellations of their smiles
The singer is imaging themselves floating among the stars, basking in the presence of these celestial beings who radiate happiness and kindness.
Melting into shining eyes
The artist visualizes themselves becoming one with these beings, their consciousness fully absorbed into the radiance of their essence.
chant away
This is a call to encourage the continuation of worship and adoration.
The cosmos grace
The song is acknowledging the beauty and wonder of the universe as on ode to cosmic grace.
Born inside the lotus gold
The origin of this grace is presented as having come from something like an otherworldly source.
to be at the feet of celestial artists
The artist would like to be in the direct presence of divine creators or artists.
Close to the brush of their cosmic strokes
Churning whispers into melodies of psalm
In timeless rhythms, blessed tones
The artist imagines hearing or feeling the music and poetry of these celestial artists in ways that can only be described as mystical or divine.
I can live this revelation
With magnified devotion
Magnified devotion
Magnified devotion...
The artist has had a spiritual epiphany and is declaring their commitment to it.
"Divine mother
Free my mind from all obstacles of delusion
And lead me safely to thy shores of fulfillment
Awaken within me increasing strength, positive
Thinking, courage, faith
And above all fill my heart
With thine unconditional love
With thine unconditional joy"
This is a prayer to the divine mother or cosmic force for guidance, strength, and love.
I want to be closer to higher beings
The artist reiterates their desire to be near celestial beings.
Near to touch those divine companions
Gathering joyfully from the nether world
As I go through the portal's fold
The singer is hoping to be able to connect with these higher beings in a tangible way as they cross into another realm or dimension.
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