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**)
Winners
Deadsy Lyrics
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Through the hallways of your mind.
Upon your knees,
The phantom breeze
Of a shipwreck lost in time.
You're ending near
The kelly fear
Figure it out. [Figure it out...]
Just like you used to do.
In the essence of proud,
That's when you're cursed to prove.
And as the perfect wings'll glide,
Cleansed are men of all the mice.
Past the pain, we tend to stride,
Or that's how it seems to beginners.
Accept awards throughout our lives,
To make young lovers intertwine.
Perhaps the end will come tonight,
So hooray for the Winners.
A vast abyss, where lie dismissed
Ideas of yours and mine.
But brought to kneel
By the Grecian Seal,
We join the family line.
Figure it out. [Figure it out...]
Just like you used to do.
In the essence of proud,
That's when you're cursed to prove.
And as the perfect wings'll glide,
Cleansed are men of all the mice.
Past the pain, we tend to stride,
Or that's how it seems to beginners.
Accept awards throughout our lives,
To make young lovers intertwine.
Perhaps the end will come tonight,
So hooray for the Winners.
Hooray for the Winners...
You'll never thrill
The bold divisions in the sky,
Of whom predestined you
To always be the last in line. [Last in line, last in line...]
Accept awards throuought our lives,
--[to make young lovers intertwine]
To make young lovers intertwine
Perhaps the end'll come tonight.
Past the pain, we tend to stride.
--[or that's how it seems to beginners]
Because the Winner's young and bright
Hooray for the Winners.
--[and as the perfect wings'll glide]
Let the heavens make it right.
--[past the pain, we tend to stride]
A warm and gentle breeze at night.
--[accept awards throughout our lives,
---to make young lovers intertwine]
Bereft, you are of plans to gain
No mystery, you're no surprise
--[so hooray for the Winners]
We're born to fight,
Suck the marrow of life the Winners forever preside.
Hooray for the Winners.
The lyrics of Deadsy's song "Winners" seem to explore themes of perseverance, achievement, and the fleeting nature of success. The first verse talks about taking a long and winding journey through someone's mind, and encountering the wreckage of past failures along the way. The lines "in the essence of proud, that's when you're cursed to prove" suggest that striving for success can be both motivating and destructive. The imagery of "perfect wings" and "men of all the mice" also hints at a sense of superiority, of rising above the masses and achieving something exceptional.
The chorus celebrates the idea of being a "Winner" - someone who accepts awards and achieves success throughout their life, and who ultimately receives recognition for their achievements. The lines "past the pain, we tend to stride" suggest that perseverance in the face of adversity is a key characteristic of a Winner. However, there's a hint of melancholy as well - the phrase "perhaps the end will come tonight" suggests that success is fleeting, and that there's always a risk of losing everything.
In the second verse, the lyrics become more abstract, talking about a "vast abyss" and a "Grecian Seal". These lines hint at a sense of history and tradition, and the idea that success is often built on the accomplishments of those who came before us. The verse ends with the lines "you'll never thrill the bold divisions in the sky, of whom predestined you to always be the last in line". This could be interpreted as a statement about the limitations imposed on us by society, and the challenge of breaking free from those expectations in order to achieve something great.
Overall, "Winners" is a song about the highs and lows of striving for success, and the often-elusive nature of achievement. The lyrics celebrate perseverance and the pursuit of excellence, but also suggest that success can be fleeting and that the path to greatness is often fraught with challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's take the longest way
Through the hallways of your mind.
Let's embark on a journey to explore the depths of your subconscious.
Upon your knees,
The phantom breeze
Of a shipwreck lost in time.
You're feeling hopeless and lost, like a forgotten shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean.
You're ending near
The kelly fear
Adorns the walls in slime.
You're nearing the end of your journey, but you're surrounded by fear and anxiety.
Figure it out. [Figure it out...]
Just like you used to do.
In the essence of proud,
That's when you're cursed to prove.
You need to find a solution to your problems, like you've done before. The challenge you face is an opportunity to prove yourself.
And as the perfect wings'll glide,
Cleansed are men of all the mice.
Past the pain, we tend to stride,
Or that's how it seems to beginners.
As you overcome obstacles, you'll feel liberated and stronger. You'll be able to look back on the pain and see it as a walk in the park compared to what you overcame.
Accept awards throughout our lives,
To make young lovers intertwine.
Perhaps the end will come tonight,
So hooray for the Winners.
Life is full of small victories that help bring people together. Savor these wins, as life is unpredictable.
A vast abyss, where lie dismissed
Ideas of yours and mine.
But brought to kneel
By the Grecian Seal,
We join the family line.
Your mind can be a dark and scary place where many ideas are forgotten. But when you accept your place in the grand scheme of things, you become part of a larger community.
You'll never thrill
The bold divisions in the sky,
Of whom predestined you
To always be the last in line. [Last in line, last in line...]
You'll never be able to live up to the expectations of others, who believe you're destined to fail or always come in last.
Because the Winner's young and bright
Hooray for the Winners.
[and as the perfect wings'll glide]
Let the heavens make it right.
[past the pain, we tend to stride]
A warm and gentle breeze at night.
Celebrate the moments of victory, as these moments embody youth and vitality. Keep moving forward and trust that the universe will right itself, bringing peace and serenity your way.
Bereft, you are of plans to gain
No mystery, you're no surprise
[so hooray for the Winners]
We're born to fight,
Suck the marrow of life the Winners forever preside.
Hooray for the Winners.
You're at a loss for what to do next, but life is full of surprises that will take you on unexpected journeys. No matter what, keep fighting for what you want, as Winners are those who embrace every moment life has to offer.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN ENO, ELIJAH SKYE BLUE ALLMAN
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