1) Diorama is a darkwave band founded in 1996 in Reutlingen, Germany by Torben Wendt. His music was soon recognized by Adrian Hates of Diary of Dreams, so with his support and the support of Rainer Assmann (Daf/ Fad Gadget), a debut-album “Pale” was released in 1999. It was received very well both by the critics and the audience.
In 2000 Torben’s friend Felix Marc joined Diorama as a keyboard player, co-producer and backing vocalist. The second album “Her Liquid Arms” was released in April 2001. Despite its stronger rhythms and more forceful electronic sounds, the music preserved its distinctive atmosphere, established with the first album. The song “Advance” became one of the leading club hits and the band was becoming increasingly popular. The second album was followed by club-oriented single “Device” (December 2001).
Bassist Bernard Le Sigue joined the band the following year, and together with Torben and Felix saw the release of the third album, named “The Art of Creating Confusing Spirits”, the album was released in October 2002. During November and December of the same year, Diorama supported Diary of Dreams on tour.
After a long break and another addition to the band’s line-up (guitar player Sash Fiddler joining in 2003), the long-awaited fourth album "Amaroid" was released in April 2005. For the promotion of the new album, the band joined VNV Nation, on their “Formation” tour. In October 2005, Diorama released two more albums: A re-release of their first album “Pale”, with three new songs (“Don’t Be There”, “You and Ice” and “Crop of Illusions”); and “Re-Pale” – a collection of new versions of earlier songs, remixes and some previously unreleased songs. At the same time, the band went on their first headline tour throughout Germany.
At the end of 2006, Bernard Le Sigue left the band. On the 23rd of February 2007, a new single was released: “Synthesize Me”, a prelude for the next album, which was released 4 weeks later. “A Different Life” can be characterized as a criticism of the society ruled by artificial, deviant system of values. With his lyrics, Torben portrayed the revolt of the individual against the imposed principles and general degradation of true values and virtues.
"Cubed" is their seventh studio album, released on 19th March 2010. The figurative picture of a cube is the guiding theme of the album - a confined area serving as a living space be it as a stage, as a prison or as a shelter. This concept consequently features throughout the band's artwork and stage setting.
2) Diorama is an Italian folk rock band formed in 2003 by Antonella Colucci, Richard Rhodes and Alexander Sgura. Over the years the line-up has been slightly changed, and so far the band has released three albums. More information can be found on their website: http://www.dioramamusica.it
3) Diorama is a post-rock / math rock band from Peru, formed in 2011. The band invents post-jamming psychedelic landscapes with a math rock feel, very chill and very textured. Official webpages: https://www.facebook.com/DioramaBanda - http://www.youtube.com/user/dioramaband - http://diorama.bandcamp.com
Colder
Diorama Lyrics
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dawn-breaking hills
where no thought
is ever wasted
these tormented souls
will never prevail
never prevail
never prevail
trace me down by
these uncertain fields
as the days are getting colder
endless circles on the ice
the air untouched and clean
kept silent by
this unknown power
trace me down by these
uncertain fields
as the days are getting colder
these tormented souls
will never prevail
never prevail
never prevail
never prevail
The lyrics to Diorama's song "Colder" contain a dark and eerie tone as the artist describes a desolate, isolated landscape. The verse "trace me down by the dawn-breaking hills where no thought is ever wasted" suggests an endless cycle of motionless emotions, which the artist describes as tormented souls never ending. The line "these tormented souls will never prevail" reinforces the hopelessness that the landscape emanates, with any attempts to break free from the cycle being doomed from the start.
The lyrics continue to describe the geographical features, stating "trace me down by these uncertain fields as the days are getting colder." This can be interpreted as the approaching winter, adding to the sense of hopelessness and an ending coming closer, as the lyrics describe "endless circles on the ice."
The artist also includes the line "kept silent by this unknown power," which could be seen as further adding to the feeling of isolation and helplessness, with the landscape's power keeping those who enter it unwillingly silent.
Overall, the lyrics of "Colder" are a bleak depiction of a harsh and unforgiving landscape, emblematic of the world at large, and the feelings of entrapment and isolation one can experience.
Line by Line Meaning
trace me down by the dawn-breaking hills
Follow my path to the hills as the sun is rising.
where no thought is ever wasted
This peaceful landscape is free from worry and wasted thoughts.
these tormented souls will never prevail
Those who are struggling in their minds will not succeed in finding peace.
trace me down by these uncertain fields
Come with me through the fields that hold an unknown fate.
as the days are getting colder
While the weather is turning dark and cold.
endless circles on the ice
Repetitive patterns in nature on the frozen ground.
the air untouched and clean
This air is free from the pollution of man-made things.
kept silent by this unknown power
The stillness of this place is a mystery that is soothing.
these tormented souls will never prevail
Those who are struggling in their minds will not succeed in finding peace.
never prevail, never prevail, never prevail
They will never prevail in finding what they seek.
Contributed by Charlotte Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.