In 1998, the band wanted to increase its strength by adding new members: another keyboards player, Hylgaryss, a percussionnist/bassist, Sombre Cÿr and a violinist, Eliane joined Dark Sanctuary. Together, they recorded the first album, "Royaume mélancolique" and made their first concert in September 1998 near Paris.
In November 1999, they signed with Wounded Love Records and after the second violinist Marguerite joined, they recorded their second album, "De lumière et d'obscurité", which was released in November 2000. But, right after their recording sessions, Marquise Ermia left the band to carry on her studies, and a new singer, Dame Pandora, thus joined Dark Sanctuary.
Their third album, "L'être las - L'envers du miroir" was recorded in March 2002 and released at the beginning of 2003, few months after the release of a two-track single. This album, which has had a huge success in France and Germany, definitely established Dark Sanctuary as one of the greatest bands in this musical style.
After few concerts in France, the band returned to Germany in order to record its 4th album, "Les mémoires blessées". This album was released in early 2004 and confirmed Dark Sanctuary's own style while providing a deeper maturity, as well as new musical horizons.
The same year, the band was on tour in Europe, including a memorable date at the Wave Gothik Treffen, in the majestic Leipzig's theatre.
Then the year 2005 began with a major event, their first compilation, "Thoughts: 9 Years in the Sanctuary" was released on the US label Projekt; it summarizes no less than 9 years of career.
The other event of the beginning of this year is Dark Sanctuary's appearance in the tribute to Dead Can Dance, "Summoning of the Muse: A Tribute to Dead Can Dance", also released on Projekt.
In July 2005 Dark Sanctuary went back to Germany to record their fifth opus at the E-Klangschmiede Studio. Consequently, their new album "Exaudi vocem meam, Part I" is scheduled for November 2005.
The year 2006 promises to be rich too as the sequel of this opus, "Exaudi vocem meam, Part II", as well as concerts are announced.
As of 2009, they will be on an indefinite hiatus. They have finished recording, and shall be releasing, a collaborative effort with Victoria Francés titled "Dark Sanctuary".
Official site: http://www.dark-sanctuary.com
L'autre monde
Dark Sanctuary Lyrics
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Dans l'obscurit
é d'un autre monde
Mon âme erre en silence
Deux mondes si différents
L'un est lumière et beauté
L'autre est ténèbres et souffrance
Je suis prisonnier de cette dualité
Entre deux mondes, je suis écartelé
Je cherche un havre de paix,
Un lieu pour enfin respirer
Mais les portes sont closes
Et l'obscurité m'engloutit
Je sens les ombres m'envahir
Et je suis pris au piège
Je suis perdu dans ce monde d'angoisse
Où l'espoir n'existe pas
Je suis condamné à errer
Dans cette nuit éternelle
L'autre monde by Dark Sanctuary is a hauntingly beautiful song that explores the theme of duality and the search for peace. The lyrics describe the singer's soul wandering in silence in another world, torn between two diametrically opposite worlds- one filled with light and beauty, the other with darkness and suffering. The singer is trapped in this duality, searching for a peaceful haven to breathe in the midst of these opposing worlds. But the doors are closed, and the darkness engulfs him, leaving him vulnerable to the invading shadows. He is lost in this world of anguish, where hope is non-existent, and he is doomed to wander in eternal night.
The song's theme of duality is mirrored in the contrasting musical elements of the song, which move from ethereal, beautiful passages to harsh, dissonant ones. The beautiful, melancholic voice of the singer, the use of strings and haunting piano melodies create an atmosphere that is both somber and uplifting. The song is a beautiful exploration of the human psyche and the battle between light and darkness.
Contributed by Vivian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.