1. Decameron was born out of the ashes of Nocrofobic in 1991. The band members have been involved in several metal acts before they created Decameron. Back than the line-up was ; Alex Losbäck (Bass/Vocals), Johannes Losbäck (Guitar/Vocals), Johan Norman -(Guitar), And Tobbe Kellgren (Drums). Progress was made while finding the Decameron style. The result was their debut demo "My Grave is Calling", released in early 1992. They made several of gigs and the response was very satisfying. A deal with Corpse Grinder records for a 7"ep was planned, but due to Corpse Grinders deceiving and lying tongues the 7"ep was never released. In autumn of 1994 Johan decided to leave Decameron for a position in another band (Dissection). After a while, with Dark from Lord Belial as a session guitarist, Jonny Lehto joined and the line-up was complete again. The recording of their debut album "My Shadow..." could finally begun in the summer of `95. After the recording of "My Shadow..." Tobbe left the band. Jonnu have also departed due to personal problems within the band. Although line-up problems have accrued, the music of Decameron will always be inspired of such acts as; Morbid Angel, King Diamond, Bathory, At The Gates and early Death without copying their music or style. Even such stages as pain, grief and hate inspires Decameron.
2. Formed in Cheltenham, England 1968. Decameron played contemporary folk-rock music, much of which was written by key members Dave Bell and Johnny Coppin. The group recorded for a variety of British labels during the early seventies and later on also performed some American doo wop tracks under the name The Magnificent Mercury Brothers. The band fused together rock and folk in their own individual and distinguishable style.
Band Members:
Dave Bell: Vocals, bass and guitar. One half the great songwriting team Bell/Coppin.
Johnny Coppin: Vocals, piano and guitar. Other half the great songwriting team Bell/Coppin.
Al Fenn: Lead guitar, mandolin, bass, vocals .
Geoff March: Cello, violin, organ, whistle, saxophone and vocals.
Dik Cadbury: Lead guitar, acoustic guitar, violin, bass and vocals. Joined after the first album
Bob Critchley: Drums. Joined for the last album in 1976
Timmi Donald: Drums on the first album. Never a permanent member.
Pat Donaldson: Bass on the first album. Never a permanent member.
John Halsey: Drums and percussion on the second and third albums. Never a permanent member.
3. For the visual kei band, please refer to ＤＥＣＡＭＥＲＯＮ.
Parade
Decameron Lyrics
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wandered by my window today
even some i never knew
marching by in the finest of parades
move all along
november grave, armistace day
poppies in the name of .... the Earl
bow in silence now the flags unfurl
lest we forget
west window sun would flock beneath
the grandfather and the boy
through all the changing scenes of life
sung in pain and sung in joy
may we forget now
the boy has sinned, he must repent
he will learn, he will believe
grandfather shakes so many hands
with his heart upon his sleeve
wears it away
shut the curtain, lay me down
beside parades that feed a war
loveless men and unloved children
a daughter leaves and slams the door
lost forever.
The lyrics to "Parade" by Decameron paint a picture of introspection and reflection on the passing of time, the changing of seasons, and the memories that linger on. The song begins with the singer observing people they have known, both familiar faces and strangers, passing by their window in a parade. This procession is juxtaposed with Armistice Day, a day when poppies are worn to commemorate those who died in war. The singer calls for remembrance on this solemn day and urges people not to forget those who have sacrificed their lives.
The second verse of the song shifts to a scene of a grandfather and his grandson sitting by a window, watching the changing world outside. The grandfather tells the boy stories of life, both joyful and painful, and teaches him the importance of repentance and faith. The grandfather's heart is heavy with emotions, reflected in his shaking hands, and his love wears him down over time.
The final verse brings the song to a close with the singer acknowledging the darker aspects of life. The parades that once brought joy are now a reminder of war, and loveless men and unloved children only contribute to the heartache. The daughter leaving and slamming the door represents a loss that is felt deeply and irreversibly.
Overall, "Parade" is a song that invites us to reflect on life's fleeting moments and the importance of remembrance, love, and faith.
Line by Line Meaning
all the ones i ever knew
Every person I have known crossed my window today
wandered by my window today
They passed by aimlessly without any purpose
even some i never knew
Some of them were strangers to me
marching by in the finest of parades
They were all walking together in the grandest of processions
move all along
They kept moving without stopping
november grave, armistace day
It is a solemn day for the dead in November
poppies in the name of .... the Earl
People use poppies to remember Earl and the sacrifice of those who died in wars
.... the proud and .... the blind
It commemorates both the proud and the blind soldiers who fought in the wars
bow in silence now the flags unfurl
We stand in silence and respect as flags unfurl to remember those who fought in the wars
lest we forget
It is our duty to remember those who died fighting for our country
west window sun would flock beneath
The sun used to shine from the west window
the grandfather and the boy
The grandfather and his grandson used to sit there
through all the changing scenes of life
They went through all the ups and downs life offered
sung in pain and sung in joy
They sang songs of both sorrow and happiness
may we forget now
It would be better to forget those memories now
the boy has sinned, he must repent
The grandson made a mistake and needs to seek forgiveness
he will learn, he will believe
He will understand and believe the importance of seeking forgiveness
grandfather shakes so many hands
The grandfather is a kind person who greets and interacts with many people
with his heart upon his sleeve
He is an emotional person who is honest with his feelings
wears it away
His emotional nature takes a toll on him
shut the curtain, lay me down
I closed the curtain and went to bed
beside parades that feed a war
Next to the processions that encourage war
loveless men and unloved children
The soldiers fighting in the war have nobody to love them, and the innocent children have nobody to care for them
a daughter leaves and slams the door
A daughter leaves her house in anger and slams the door shut
lost forever.
She is gone forever and will never return.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Sara Bell
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@theesbband
An incredible and under-rated band. My band backed them a couple of times on stage and they were so good live. Far too intelligent and musically diverse for many listeners.
@tison53
very under rated indeed
@BluesfarmMusicAgency
Great song and instrumentation. Timeless.
@Stormwatch153
One of the best bands ever, their music is so moving!
@andyfinn5765
I saw this band at Sandwich Folk Club in about 1973/4 - the first live gig I ever went to!
@CosmikDebriis
One of my favourite bands from my youth. I still regularly listen to this album. Would be nice to see some live footage Cheers.
@uli3651
Great tune.
@HeadGirl
My first LP
@frugie9009
I've been so happy to witness a live performance somewhere around 1976. could / would anyone be so kind to upload "lady day" a song I've never found again since.
@macatack7141
Fru Gie try "you tube music" app, most of Decameron LP's are there and "Lady Day"