1. Darkside is Dave Harr… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name.
1. Darkside is Dave Harrington and Nicolas Jaar.
2. Darkside is an Austrian death metal band.
3. A doomcore musician from the UK.
4. Short lived US Rock band.
1. Darkside is a musical duo composed of guitarist Dave Harrington and electronic producer Nicolas Jaar. Despite having different musical backgrounds, they found common ground through touring together and have created a unique fusion of electronic and psychedelic rock music. Nicolas Jaar rose to fame in New York City's underground techno scene and has since incorporated rock music into his work. Dave Harrington started as a bass player in experimental jazz and has expanded his skills to include other instruments and film scoring. Together, they started experimenting in the studio and produced the album "Psych", which explores the intersection of rock and 21st-century dance music. The album is a breakthrough for the duo and showcases their uncompromising creativity.
2. Darkside is an Austrian death metal band that formed in 1991. It was initially founded by bassplayer Peter Böhm and drummer Robert Grögler, who started composing and rehearsing their music. They were soon joined by Peter Durst who added vocals and guitar to the band. In spring of 1992, the trio recorded their first demo, "Depression," which was a collection of four powerful death metal tracks. The band later added a keyboard player, Wolfgang Süssenbeck, to bring more melody and variety to their music.
However, just before they were ready to record their second demo, Durst started experiencing health problems with his right arm and the band was forced to look for a substitute. Herbert Knöchel filled in the vacant place and eventually became the fifth member of Darkside. The second demo, "Herbst," showed the progression of the band's style and received excellent reviews in the Czech press.
Thanks to their friendship with Krabathor, a death metal band, Darkside had the opportunity to perform in a series of concerts in Czech Republic and Slovakia. In 1994, they recorded and released their first full-length album, "Melancholia of a Dying World," which received critical acclaim in both foreign countries and the Czech Republic. The band went on tour with Carcass, Vader, and Krabathor, among others. However, Herbert Knöchel left the band in early 1995 due to personal issues.
In 1995, Darkside signed with the German record label Impact Records, which founded a sublabel, System Shock, specifically for them. Their album "Melancholia of a Dying World" was later licensed by the Florida-based independent label Conquest Music for the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Darkside then began work on their second album, "Shadowfields," which was recorded in the Past Studio under the production of Vincent Dijkers, a Dutch producer. The album contained orchestral arrangements mixed with death metal. Throughout their career, Darkside performed in concerts and festivals, including the Attack of Fire and the legendary Horepnik-Slamdance.
3. A doomcore musician from the UK. Has some releases with legendary Fifth Era and is also a part of Fifth Era Records and Fifth Era DJ Squad. He has also started up his own record label called Hellfire Records.
4. A short-lived incarnation of desert rock force Yawning Man. Featuring Mario Lalli, Alfredo Hernandez, Scott Reeder & Herb Lineau. They delivered one track called 'Right's Right' for the soundtrack to the 1984 movie 'Desperate Teenage Lovedolls'.
Paper Trails
Darkside Lyrics
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Better go back, here inside
I told you I would get you
The back of the hand
I told you I would find
A place to go
Paper trails on a mountain
A wooden house to live in
A baby to care
The grass green but the
The sun is blue
Better find a way
To get through to you
Where are you when I need you? Where did you go?
How can I find you when I need to? Where should I go?
Paper trail on a mountain and far away
A big trail on a mountain you'll find a way
The fire outside
It's burning up the place
But you're inside
Burning up ahead
Paper trails on a mountain
And fruits on a table
A wooden house to live in
A baby to care
The lyrics to DARKSIDE (USA)'s song Paper Trails are enigmatic and open to various interpretations. In the song, the singer seems to be reaching out to someone who has disappeared or gone astray. The repetition of "Better go back, rhythm inside, better go back, here inside" suggests that the singer is urging the person to return to their former self or their core identity. However, the language used is somewhat ominous, with a mention of "the back of the hand," which hints at violence or punishment.
The rest of the lyrics paint a picture of an idyllic scene - a mountain with paper trails, fruits on a table, a wooden house, and a baby to care for. However, this scene is threatened by an outside force, represented by the fire that is "burning up the place." The singer is left wondering where the person they are addressing has gone to and how they can find them.
One possible interpretation of this song is that it is about the dangers of losing touch with one's true self and becoming consumed by external pressures. The paper trails may represent the paths that we follow in life, often dictated by societal norms and expectations. The fruits on the table may represent the rewards of these paths, such as material possessions or status. However, the fire represents the destructive force that can consume us when we prioritize these external factors over our inner selves. The singer is urging the person to return to their true self before it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Better go back, rhythm inside
Turn back and listen to the beat within
I told you I would get you
I promised to catch you
The back of the hand
The opposite side of the palm
I told you I would find
I promised to discover
Paper trails on a mountain
A trace of evidence on a peak
And fruits on a table
A selection of produce on a surface
A wooden house to live in
A shelter made of timber to inhabit
A baby to care
An infant to look after
The grass green but the
The vegetation verdant, but the
The sun is blue
The star in the sky is not appearing yellow
Better find a way
You should discover a route
To get through to you
To communicate effectively with you
Where are you when I need you? Where did you go?
Where are you now when I require your support? Where have you disappeared to?
How can I find you when I need to? Where should I go?
What is the best way for me to locate you when I need you? Which direction is the correct one for me to follow?
Paper trail on a mountain and far away
A trace of proof on a remote peak
A big trail on a mountain you'll find a way
A conspicuous path on a peak will guide you
The fire outside
The blaze beyond
It's burning up the place
It's consuming everything in its path
But you're inside
But you are safe and sound indoors
Burning up ahead
Inflaming up in front of you
Paper trails on a mountain
A trace of evidence on a peak
And fruits on a table
A selection of produce on a surface
A wooden house to live in
A shelter made of timber to inhabit
A baby to care
An infant to look after
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