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
My Counterfeit
Diorama Lyrics
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Never clearing up never taking shape
A secret you're keeping well
A vapid play without audience
Irrational ideas not testable belief
A sequence of misunderstandings
So here's the place you dropped me at
My counterfeit
I walk without a single doubt
That even I have weapons too
To join the fight
Your legend is told in an unknown voice
Beyond the wheel of life
I'll always weave myself between your molecules
I've not grown wise in this wide open space
I'm heading for disorder
My inner compass fails to point at my origin
So here's the place you dropped me at
My battle ground my totem pole
My counterfeit
I walk without a single doubt
That even I have weapons too
To join the fight
Too soon too soon
You've had a son to teach
Too soon too soon
You've had a son to teach
Take part I won't ask for more
Just for a day I won't ask for more
The lyrics of Diorama's song My Counterfeit are full of deep and complex imagery that requires careful analysis to understand their true meaning. At its core, the song appears to be about the struggle for identity and the conflict between reality and illusion. The opening lines suggest that the singer sees the subject's life as a kind of mirage, a mystery that is impossible to decipher. The subject is keeping a secret, playing a role that nobody can comprehend, and their actions are driven by irrational beliefs rather than clear thinking. All of these elements contribute to the sense that the subject's existence is unreal, a counterfeit version of what should be.
From here, the lyrics take on a more personal tone, as the singer discusses their own identity and struggles. They describe the place where they've been dropped, which signifies the starting point for their battle. In this case, the struggle is not necessarily a physical one but more an inner conflict between different parts of themselves. The singer feels like a counterfeit version of themselves, as if they are not living up to their full potential. But at the same time, they acknowledge that they have their own weapons and skills that they can use in the fight. This suggests a sense of resilience and determination, even in the face of doubt and uncertainty.
The final verse adds another layer of complexity to the song, as the singer talks about the subject's role as a parent. The subject has a son to teach, but the singer feels like it's all happened too soon. This line could be interpreted in a few different ways - perhaps the singer feels like they are not yet ready to take on the responsibilities of parenthood, or maybe they see the subject's parenting as somehow flawed or misguided. Either way, the sense of uncertainty and anxiety is palpable, as the singer asks to take part in something, anything, just for a day.
Line by Line Meaning
Your life is like an illusion to me
Your existence seems unreal or ambiguous to me
Never clearing up never taking shape
It's difficult to understand or grasp who you really are
A secret you're keeping well
You are withholding information or feelings from me
A vapid play without audience
Your actions or words seem pointless, with no one to witness them or appreciate them
Irrational ideas not testable belief
What you think or believe is not logical or provable
A sequence of misunderstandings
Our communication is convoluted, and we often misinterpret each other
So here's the place you dropped me at
This location is where you left me to fend for myself
My battle ground my totem pole
This is where I will fight my own battles and establish my identity
My counterfeit
I will create a facade or alter ego to stand in for my true self
I walk without a single doubt
I am confident in my ability to navigate this world alone
That even I have weapons too
I am capable of using my own strengths to overcome obstacles
To join the fight
I am ready to face any challenges that come my way
Your legend is told in an unknown voice
People talk about you, but I don't know the full story
Beyond the wheel of life
You exist or operate outside of the normal realm of human experience
I'll always weave myself between your molecules
I will always be intertwined with you, even if I don't fully understand you
I've not grown wise in this wide open space
I don't feel more knowledgeable or experienced despite being given the freedom to explore
I'm heading for disorder
Things are becoming chaotic in my life
My inner compass fails to point at my origin
I'm becoming disconnected from my true self or sense of purpose
Too soon too soon
Something has happened prematurely
You've had a son to teach
You have a responsibility to raise and guide a child
Take part I won't ask for more
Get involved or participate without needing anything else from me
Just for a day I won't ask for more
Spend time with me, even if it's just for a short period
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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cool loking and cool song :D