Deadsy was formed in 1995 by Elijah Blue Allman, the son of C… Read Full Bio ↴History---
Deadsy was formed in 1995 by Elijah Blue Allman, the son of Cher and Greg Allman. Using the stage name Philips Exeter Blue I he recorded some demos with Alec Puro and later sent a Roland Juno-106 keyboard to Renn as an invitation to join the band. Deadsy signed to Sire Records, recruiting Jay Gordon of the band Orgy, to play bass their eponymous debut album. After the album was recorded and released to the press Gordon was replaced by Craig Riker joined on bass as a full time member, and they were once again writing songs for the upcoming full length Commencement. Only a few songs were written for the new album as the band had planned to re-release most tracks from the self-titled album. A music video for "She Likes Big Words" was made at one of their early shows, also for promotion. With the album in the final stages of development, Sire parted ways with Elektra Records, and the release was pushed back to a later date. Soon after, Deadsy was dropped from the label entirely, ending the life of both the first and would-be second album, Commencement. Some promotional copies of the self-titled album are still floating around.
Elementree Records, The Release of Commencement (1999-2003)---
While in the process of finding a new label, Carlton Bost was added on z-tars and guitar. Ashburn Miller replaced Craig on bass January 2002 after Craig and Deadsy parted ways. Jonathan Davis (of the band Korn) signed Deadsy to the new record label Elementree Records, to release Commencement. Most songs came from the self-titled album, but some were newly written for the album, including "The Key To Gramercy Park", for which a video was made, directed by friend and Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, as well as being the band's second song with Jonathan Davis. Davis invited the band to join the 2001 Family Values Tour before their album had even been released. This move helped build the fan base and helped the band onto the tour soundtrack. After the album's release, the band made a second music video for their cover of Sebadoh's "Brand New Love".
The Release of Phantasmagore, Current (2003-2008)
Deadsy signed onto Immortal Records to release Phantasmagore in 2006 . During the 4-year process of writing the album, Deadsy released clips and demos on their official website. Deadsy was asked back to the Family Values Tour in the summer of 2006, which was co-headlined by the Deftones and Korn. Deadsy went on another tour with the Deftones in the fall/winter. In January 2007, Deadsy parted ways with bassist Ashburn Miller ("Creature"), and added Jens Funke to the line up.
In February 2007, a short statement from Elijah was posted on the band's message board: "I am making a solo record." Recently, Carlton has joined The Dreaming full time. On April 16, 2007, a MySpace bulletin was posted with a statement by Alec Pure whom had this to say: "As you all know we are going to be taking a short break from Deadsy so Elijah can make a solo record and I can continue scoring projects I wasn't able to do from the road."
In early 2008, "Elijah Blue and the Trapezoids" was revealed as the name of Elijah's solo project.
Musical Style and Themes
Elijah describes the band's low and dissonant style as Undercore. Elijah's low baritone singing style, down-tuned guitars, Dr. Nner's synths and Carlton's Z-tar form the overall sound of the band.
"We wanted to make something that was transcendental, really rule-defying, and very against the grain. And when people listened to it at first, it would just feel very like a sense of foreignness, almost like watching a David Lynch film." - Elijah Blue
The lyrics and imagery of the songs sometimes focus on many subjects in either sexual, religious, magical or popular culture contexts. Occasionally one notices obscure references to artifacts such as Secret Societies, The Urantia Book, Star Wars, the novel Dune by Frank Herbert, Disney's 101 Dalmatians and themes like wealth, esoterica, and pedophilia.
Visual appearance
Elijah has often called the band an "art project", or "art movement". Complete with a manifesto (available on their site), and visual iconography. Each band member represents one element or "Entity" that drives human society. Each entity is also represented by their own color and unique appearance.
International Klein Blue - Academia (Elijah Blue Allman aka P. Exeter Blue the 1st)
Yellow - Science / Medicine (Renn Hawkey aka Dr. Nner)
Green - Leisure (Alec Puro aka Alec Püre)
Grey - War (Carlton Bost aka Carlton Megalodon)
Red - Horror (Jens "Creature" Funke) (Ashburn "Creature" Miller) (Craig "The Beast" Riker **archetypus**)
Asura
Deadsy Lyrics
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Some kind of killer
Brought something, something that was new
People blind as they slip right through
Some kind of thriller
Red wraiths in another form of blue
You know it's just beginning
Behold the lights are dimming
And no one seems to know
One time a different point of view
Brought something that was new
People blind as they're slipping through
You know it's just beginning
Worlds keep spinning out of our control
Behold the lights are dimming
And no one seems to know
And time will just keep grinning
Thoughts are spinning out of our control
Behold the lights are dimming
You seem to have somebody
You see them right between the face
In place of a head with scavenger eyes
Beneath the lust of bodies
Find out to end association
In the sewers, in the skies
You know it's just beginning
World keeps spinning out of our control
Behold the lights are dimming
You know it's just beginning
Worlds keep spinning
Out of our control
Behold the lights are dimming
And no one seems to know
And time will just keep grinning
Thoughts are spinning out of our control
Behold the lights are dimming
And no one seems to know
Out of our control
Behold the lights are dimming
The lyrics of Deadsy's song "Asura" depict a world that is spiraling out of control. The opening line "one time a different point of view" sets the tone for the song, indicating that the singer has a unique perspective on the chaos that is gripping the world. The next line "some kind of killer brought something that was new" suggests that a catastrophic event has taken place, leading to a shift in power and perspective. The people are blind to what is happening around them, slipping through the cracks of society as the world spins out of control.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "world keeps spinning out of our control," highlighting the sense of hopelessness that pervades the lyrics. The lights are dimming, and no one seems to know what to do. The lyrics describe a world that is changing rapidly, and the people are struggling to keep up. There is a sense of impending doom that is palpable, as if something terrible is about to happen.
The second verse of the song introduces the idea of scavengers and bodies. The lyrics suggest that people are acting like animals, driven by their base desires and instincts. Society has broken down, and people are doing whatever they need to survive. The singer seems to be observing all of this from a distance, almost like a detached observer watching the world burn.
Overall, the lyrics of "Asura" are complex and multi-layered. They depict a world that is on the brink of collapse, with people struggling to keep up with the changes that are happening around them. The lyrics suggest that society has broken down and that people are acting like animals, consumed by their desires and survival instincts.
Line by Line Meaning
One time a different point of view
A unique perspective was introduced at some point
Some kind of killer
An entity or force that causes harm
Brought something, something that was new
Introduced something novel or previously unknown
People blind as they slip right through
Individuals unaware of what's happening as they continue forward
Some kind of thriller
An intense and exciting experience
Red wraiths in another form of blue
Mysterious and ominous figures with an unknown origin
You know it's just beginning
The situation has only just started
World keeps spinning out of our control
Events are unfolding without our influence or direction
Behold the lights are dimming
The situation is growing darker and more uncertain
And no one seems to know
No one understands the cause or has a solution
And time will just keep grinning
Time continues to pass, unaffected by the situation
Thoughts are spinning out of our control
Mental processes are disorienting and hard to manage
You seem to have somebody
There appears to be someone in front of you
You see them right between the face
Their presence takes up your entire field of vision
In place of a head with scavenger eyes
The person's head has an unsettling and predatory appearance
Beneath the lust of bodies
Under the surface-level desires of human nature
Find out to end association
Realize the need to sever ties with certain individuals or circumstances
In the sewers, in the skies
The danger exists in unexpected places, from the depths to the heights
Out of our control
The situation is no longer within our power to manage
Behold the lights are dimming
The ominous and uncertain nature of events continues
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Jimmie Satx
Best song on the album. Transports me back to the shows.
Bob Dobbz
Underrated.
Lina L
Seriously! Love this song
Denis Machura
So underrated.
RUFIORUFIO
Man love every damn song. This song is amazing.
Matthew
Bangarang
Andrew V
Why the F did I never hear this band on radio??
Deadly Rules!!
HomeValue Glass
I remember hearing Key to Gramercy Park and She Likes Big Words on the radio
Solcrest
Long live Deadsy!!
Rob Kaschalk
This album is what the inside of my mind sounds like