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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**)
Sleepy hollow
Deadsy Lyrics
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Came to see him
For you only might find
Gone take my lay
For you and I will find
Form to see my fates
I cannot ever find
Places I care for
Bring me not far enough
All lurking you'll find
Placing not far
You're every single mind
So fine can
Only for you and me will find
Basis all for me
Can you leave my mind
Bracing my fall
My every single place
Your love traveled far
Some laying with my fates
Place some never far
You're everything around
You say I'm a love
And be mine every way
Elijah Blue:
Under the sand,
Jonathan Davis:
Inside...
Elijah Blue:
Through the land.
Jonathan Davis:
Inside...
Elijah Blue:
Find all I can...
Jonathan Davis:
Inside...
Inside...
Elijah Blue:
And form a clan...
Jonathan Davis:
Inside...
Elijah Blue:
That teaches to laugh,
Jonathan Davis:
Inside...
Inside...
Elijah Blue:
Tears the past...
Jonathan Davis:
Inside...
Elijah Blue:
Laughs at the rest,
Jonathan Davis:
Inside...
Inside...
Elijah Blue:
Teach the best,
Jonathan Davis:
Inside...
Inside...
Inside...
Elijah Blue:
Defeats the rest,
Jonathan Davis:
Inside...
Inside...
Elijah Blue:
Forms the test.
Jonathan Davis:
Inside...
Inside...
Elijah Blue:
We passed all the tests.
Jonathan Davis:
Inside...
Inside...
Inside...
Evil in my Mind.........
The lyrics to Deadsy's "Sleepy Hollow" are a mix of enigmatic and abstract, a style of writing that suits the band's experimental approach. The first verse (sung by Jonathan Davis) is a plea to "you," a presence that is never fully defined. The singer wants this person to "see" him and take his "lay" away. He is searching for "form," but can't seem to find it. His mind is "empty," and he feels stuck, unable to progress. The chorus shifts to a slightly more positive tone - the singer pleads with this person to guide him, to help him move forward. He speaks of love and a desire for union.
The second verse, sung by Elijah Blue, introduces an interesting metaphor. He talks about going "inside" - into the sand and the land - to form a "clan" that "teaches to laugh" and "defeats the rest." It's unclear what this clan represents, but it could be seen as a kind of secret society, a group of like-minded individuals who have rejected the outside world and its values. The repetition of "inside" creates a sense of enclosure, of being cut off from the outside world - perhaps this is what the singer desires.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sleepy Hollow" have a dream-like quality. They resist easy interpretation and invite the listener to create their own meaning. The recurring themes of searching, needing guidance, and forming a community suggest a desire for connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Came to see him
I came to seek guidance from someone.
For you only might find
I came to this person because I believe only they can help me.
Gone take my lay
I am willing to take a chance and follow this person's advice.
For you and I will find
Together, we will find a solution to my problems.
Form to see my fates
I hope to gain insight into my future.
I cannot ever find
I am struggling to find answers on my own.
Places I care for
There are certain things in life that hold importance to me.
Nothing in my mind
I am feeling lost and unsure of what to do next.
Bring me not far enough
I have not yet found what I am truly looking for.
All lurking you'll find
If you keep searching, you will eventually find what you are looking for.
Placing not far
I haven't found it yet, but I know it must be somewhere nearby.
You're every single mind
You hold the answers that every person is searching for.
So fine can
Perhaps with your guidance, I will finally find what I am looking for.
Only for you and me will find
Together, we can conquer the unknown.
Basis all for me
I am willing to base my future on your advice.
Can you leave my mind
I cannot stop thinking about this problem and possible solutions.
Bracing my fall
I am searching for something to hold onto as I feel myself slipping away.
My every single place
Every aspect of my life is affected by this problem.
Your love traveled far
Your wisdom has reached more people than you could ever know.
Some laying with my fates
There are others who are also seeking guidance on their fate.
Place some never far
Even those who don't believe in you are never too far from needing guidance.
You're everything around
You have a powerful influence that extends to everything around us.
You say I'm a love
You recognize the love that I have for you and are returning it.
And be mine every way
You are committed to helping me and always being there for me.
Under the sand,
There are secrets hidden beneath the surface.
Inside...
They are deeply hidden and difficult to uncover.
Through the land.
These secrets can be found all around us.
Find all I can...
I am searching high and low for answers.
And form a clan...
I am hoping to find like-minded individuals who can help me in my search.
That teaches to laugh,
I am looking for guidance that will help me find joy and positivity in life.
Tears the past...
I am ready to leave my past behind and move on with my life.
Laughs at the rest,
I want to be able to look back at my struggles and laugh at how far I've come.
Teach the best,
I want to learn from the best and become the best version of myself.
Defeats the rest,
I want to be able to conquer my struggles and hardships.
Forms the test.
These trials and tribulations are what shape us into who we are and who we will become.
We passed all the tests.
Through these struggles, we have come out victorious.
Evil in my Mind.........
I am battling inner demons and trying to overcome negative thoughts and emotions.
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"Sleepy Hollow"
Came to see him
For you only might find
Gone take my lay
For you and I will find
Form to see my fates
I cannot ever find
Places I care for
Nothing in my mind
Bring me not far enough
All lurking you'll find
Placing not far
You're every single mind
So fine can only
For you and me will find
Basis all for me
Can you leave my mind
Bracing my fall
My every single place
Your love travelled far
Some laying with my fates
Place some never far
You're everything around
You say I'm a love
And be mine every way
(Inside)
Under the sand
Through the land
Find all I can
And form a clan
That teaches to laugh
Tears the past
Laughs at the rest
Teach the best
Defeats the rest
Forms the test
We passed all the tests
Evil in my mind
@SadieCebra
One of my biggest dreams is having this gem on Spotify
@biscuitdouglas1406
WTF this is why im here lol cuz spotify is lacking on the deadsy
@cemsengul16
@@biscuitdouglas1406 Streaming music is not the future because libraries change all the time.
@Thanat0s29
Spotify has local files support now, just download the song
@joannabortner555
...or Pandora.
@enemymoon
Same, fellow Moon
@synthian8377
There is a point in the song when both their vocals get overlapped and it sends shivers down my spin. The lyrics aren't the greatest on JD's part, but their voices combined made one hell of a song. The eerie sound to this song is inescapable. Great song!!
@cemsengul16
How many people here first listened to this song from a P2P client like Limewire with the incorrect title of Korn and Marilyn Manson?
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@krikrou100
Napster for me.. Old days
@SuperTeraflop
@@krikrou100 what a memories, old p2p (ares for me) internet was quite different. despite the slow speed, was better.