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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**)
Le Cirque En Rose
Deadsy Lyrics
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The lyrics to Deadsy's song "Le Cirque En Rose Obsolenscence" convey a sense of otherworldliness and out-of-body experiences. The opening lines suggest that the singer has travelled to a place beyond our reality, where the "azure surrounds" seem to be more vivid than what we see in our own world. The concept of "true life suspension" hints at an idea of immortality or a state where time seems to stand still. The singer suggests that they want to remain connected to Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, which creates the image of an underwater world that is free from the concerns of everyday life.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about the dead rising to life, implying that they are witnessing some kind of supernatural transformation. The phrase "yellow derriere the crystal eye" suggests that the transformation is not entirely positive, and there is an element of danger or risk involved. The chorus talks about "Le Cirque En Rose," suggesting that the singer is part of some kind of mysterious carnival or circus, which amplifies the sense of surrealism and detachment from reality. The final lines suggest a desire to escape from the mundane and mundane constraints of life and reach a special place that is beyond the reach of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Once far away, through a dimension adjacent the day, transcending azure surrounds.
In a faraway place, in a dimension where day and night meet, surrounded by blue skies.
One more try to hypnotize, a true life suspension. But to always remain in league with Poseidon.
Attempting to hypnotize and suspend life, but still remaining connected to the sea god Poseidon.
Another chance to undermine as the dead rose decides to come alive.
An opportunity to undermine others as the dead rise up and come to life.
We'll see how low birds can fly, still it's yellow derriere the crystal eye.
We will witness birds flying low, while their yellow backsides are exposed to the crystal clear eyes.
Come sign away, you can leave your worries behind. But like the winds we'll pass you by, fill your days with blandness.
Sign away your troubles and forget them. But ultimately, we will move on like a gust of wind, leaving dullness in our wake.
And now has come the time to defame and ill divine. The how determines the newer regime and who's the Constantine.
The time has come to slander and prophesize doom. The method used decides who will be the new ruler and who will be Constantine.
Le Cirque En Rose. So crowned we stroll through life, never quit, rain or shine.
The Rose Circus. Crowned and unyielding, we wander through life, through all weather conditions and challenges.
Never question what's inside, till the last beat...end of time.
Don't question what lies within until the very end, until the last beat of time.
So go fly away to that special place.
Fly away to the place that brings you comfort.
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Written by: ELIJAH BLUE ALLMAN, RENN HAWKEY
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