The group was founded in 1997 by Tharen (Abigor, Amestigon, ex-Heidenreich, Dominion III, Graumahd) as an opportunity to step away from his usual genre (black metal) and experiment with a different approach to express attitudes and feelings. With Elisabeth Toriser (ex-Abigor, ex-Antichrisis, Dominion III, Soulhunt, Graumahd), who took over the vocal responsibilties in 1998, Dargaard was able to successfully complete the recording of their debut album, "Eternity Rites", released by Napalm Records under the Draenor Productions banner in October 1998.
In August 1999 the duo returned in the studio to record a second full-length. "In nomine aeternitatis" was released in March 2000 and remains within Dargaard's signature style and promise to prove once again their undeniable skill in creating superior melodies and atmosphere. June 2001 welcomed Dargaard's third recording effort, "The Dissolution of Eternity". This album has been described as having reached a milestone in innovative darkwave.
Dargaard's latest full length release, "Rise and Fall", was released in March 2004 and was featured in various magazines as album of the month. It offers a magical sound experience characterized by impressive compositions. Atmospheric, enigmatic darkwave melodies embedded in bombastic choirs and orchestral arrangements are transformed into impressive works of art by the bewitching voice of Elizabeth Toriser.
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The Halls of Dargaard
Dargaard Lyrics
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Visions milky than eyes rot
When you turn they will be gone
Whispering their hidden song
Then you see what cannot be:
Shadows move where light should be
Death is their curse to the sun
To walk the way they had begun
Cast down to the halls of the blind
The lyrics of Dargaard's song "The Halls of Dargaard" seem to be invoking a sense of horror and the fantastical. The opening lines speak of perceiving something beyond the ordinary vision, perhaps the world of spirits or ghosts. The next few lines are about the impermanence of these apparitions, as they disappear as soon as you look at them. The hidden song whispered by these beings suggests an otherworldly significance.
The next stanza is a clear reference to death, stating that it is the curse of these beings, who walk the path they have chosen. The reference to darkness and the mind suggests the presence of the supernatural or the unknown. The final line of the song, "Cast down to the halls of the blind" suggests a descent into a hellish place, or a journey into the unknown darkness.
The song is rich in imagery and dark themes, invoking a sense of fear and unease in the listener. The lyrics are mysterious and open to interpretation, but they are powerful, entrancing, and horrifying in equal measure.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see what you see not
I am able to perceive what is hidden from your eyes
Visions milky than eyes rot
The visions I see are hazy and unclear, almost like they are decaying
When you turn they will be gone
If you try to look directly at what I am seeing, it will disappear
Whispering their hidden song
The hidden entities I am seeing are communicating with me in a quiet, secretive manner
Then you see what cannot be:
If you are able to see what I am seeing, you will witness something that should not exist
Shadows move where light should be
The creatures I see are moving in places where light should be present, but it seems as if they are shrouded in darkness
Death is their curse to the sun
These beings are cursed to darkness and cannot handle exposure to the sun
To walk the way they had begun
They are only able to move in the direction they started in and cannot change their course
Out of darkness out of mind
If these beings are not in darkness, they do not exist in our perception of reality
Cast down to the halls of the blind
These creatures are trapped in a place where they can only be seen by those who cannot see with their physical eyes
Contributed by Hudson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.