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**)
Razor Love
Deadsy Lyrics
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Here we are, haven't we come far
From the tragic things we knew
Gone is the dark (where the demons flock)
In the mountains they've got no view
(close your eyes)
And realize that it's do or die
And be not quick to miss a move
(so surreal)
The fee is low
The feature's passing
I hear a song of the truth I'm asking
I don't know what the future holds
No, I don't know what's in store
Well, All I want is another chance to use life for what it's for
(overall)
Overall, I'll admit, it's old
And I've got nothing to prove
I feel the throne when the loving is on
So drenched in my favorite mood
With the sound above the ground in a world renowned
For the best place to sing the blues
The fee is (long/low) and the feature's passing
I know it's wrong but it's all I'm asking
I don't know what the future holds
No, I don't know what's in store
Well, all I want is another chance
To unite for what it's for
'Cause I know things that no one knows and who needs anymore
Can't you see that there's things in me that nobody ever saw
And I know that someone feels the same way too, yeah
I'm thinking that I'll never see the end of you, yeah
I don't know what the future holds
No, I don't know what's in store
Well, all I want is another chance
To use life for what it's for
'Cause I know things that no one knows and who needs anymore
And I'll go places nobody goes
I'll walk free through clamouring doors
All I want is another chance to use life for what it's for
The lyrics to Deadsy's song Razor Love express the desire for another chance to use life for what it's for. The opening lines of the song, "Here we are, haven't we come far, from the tragic things we knew" set the tone for reflection on personal growth and moving on from past traumas. The lyrics also suggest that the darkness and demons have been left behind and that there is a sense of new beginnings in the mountains, where they have "no view" of the demons' domain. The song touches on the idea that one should seize the day, living in the moment and not missing a chance to make a move.
The chorus is a statement of uncertainty about what the future holds and echoes the desire for another chance to use life for what it's for. The lyrics declare, "All I want is another chance to use life for what it's for, 'cause I know things that no one knows and who needs any more." The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is confident in their ability to go places and walk through clamoring doors, further emphasizing the desire to seize opportunities and live life to the fullest.
Overall, the song Razor Love is a poignant reflection on personal growth and the desire to live life to the fullest. The lyrics suggest that the singer has moved on from a troubled past and is now focused on seizing the present and looking forward to the future.
Line by Line Meaning
(here we are)
We have come far.
Here we are, haven't we come far
From the tragic things we knew
Gone is the dark (where the demons flock)
In the mountains they've got no view
(close your eyes)
And realize that it's do or die
And be not quick to miss a move
We have come far from the tragic things we knew and the darkness where demons stayed. It's now do or die and we must be careful with every move we make.
(so surreal)
The fee is low
The feature's passing
I hear a song of truth I'm asking
The reality is strange. The cost is low and the opportunity is fleeting. But, I hear a song of truth that I am seeking.
I don't know what the future holds
No, I don't know what's in store
Well, All I want is another chance to use life for what it's for
I am uncertain of the future, but all I want is another chance to make the most of my life.
(overall)
Overall, I'll admit, it's old
And I've got nothing to prove
I feel the throne when the loving is on
So drenched in my favorite mood
With the sound above the ground in a world renowned
For the best place to sing the blues
Overall, it's nothing new and I don't feel the need to prove myself. I feel on top of the world when in love and am satisfied in my favorite state of mind. In a world famous for singing the blues, I feel above it all.
The fee is (long/low) and the feature's passing
I know it's wrong but it's all I'm asking
The opportunity is slipping away and the cost may be high, but it's all I'm asking for, even if it's not right.
'Cause I know things that no one knows and who needs anymore
Can't you see that there's things in me that nobody ever saw
I know things no one else knows and further knowledge is unnecessary. There are parts of me that no one has ever seen.
And I know that someone feels the same way too, yeah
I'm thinking that I'll never see the end of you, yeah
Someone else feels the same way and I feel like we will always be connected.
I don't know what the future holds
No, I don't know what's in store
Well, all I want is another chance
To use life for what it's for
I am uncertain of the future, but all I want is another chance to make the most of my life.
'Cause I know things that no one knows and who needs anymore
And I'll go places nobody goes
I'll walk free through clamouring doors
All I want is another chance to use life for what it's for
Further knowledge is unnecessary since I know things no one else knows, and I'll go places where no one else has. I just want another chance to live my life to the fullest.
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@Mitzi73
I listened to this album when I was pregnant with my daughter. She is now 16 and an artsy, synth pop chick.
@majesticspite6501
An underrated masterpiece.
@kronosjapan
Even better the 2nd time around. Psyched for Subterfuge. Welcome back Deadsy.
@mariobargonetti6037
Any word of it coming out?
@studiomansion7942
This band is unreasonable Awesome.
@whateverwhatever5715
I always loved the drums in this song ..sounds good in this too
@homevalueglass3809
Drumming on Colossus alwyas floated my boat 💪
@flandyc4513
Key To Gramercy Park was featured on ATV Offroad Fury 2. That game introduced me to Deadsy, Korn, Alien Ant Farm, and Riddlin' Kids.
Rediscovered all of them on YouTube a few years later.
Man ya gotta love the internet in helping you find old things.
@ds--pu1tv
I remember the days of playing that game with my brother, man that was so long ago its crazy but yeah KTGP is hands down my favorite song on that game as well as favorite from the band that song will always hold a special place in my heart.
@ZANGELIX1263
Incredible remaster of a classic. Lifelong fan! Got a custom tattoo of the entities. Long live the Legion!