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 Favourite Song
Diorama Lyrics
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So I'm not on the waiting list
The trail of mercy and release
Won't overcome my territories
Death is the lord of irony
And numbers are his currency
Until the unknown friend arrives
These are my lyric lines
Everything's made up and wrong
This is my favourite song
No curtains open in front of no stage
And I'll sit all night long
Writing my favourite song
Thank god I'm so desensitized
So neutral and anesthetized
The angel of monotony
Does well keeping my symmetry
My life
Gets by without protection layer
I'm just
A second-rate piano player
I'll play
You one you've never heard before
That's all
I have up my sleeve
Don't ask for more
These are my lyric lines
Everything's made up and wrong
This is my favourite song
No curtains open in front of no stage
And I'll sit all night long
Writing my favourite song
Drink with me, dance with me
Take my hand and sing along
This is my favourite song
Just before capitulation
It lifts me up and makes me strong
Hail to my favourite song
My heart is young and sensual
I'm just a grand adventurer
Let's fly to my secluded island chain
You'll get the best seat on my paper plane
These are my lyric lines
Everything's made up and wrong
This is my favourite song
No curtains open in front of no stage
And I'll sit all night long
Writing my favourite song
Drink with me, dance with me
Take my hand and sing along
This is my favourite song
Just before capitulation
It lifts me up and makes me strong
Hail to my favourite song
The lyrics to Diorama's "My Favourite Song" are filled with irony and contradiction as the singer expresses their atheism while also acknowledging the power of death and the unknown. The line "Thank god I am an atheist" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer seems to find comfort in their lack of faith while still grappling with questions of mortality and meaning.
The second verse continues this theme, as the singer admits to being desensitized and anesthetized to life's ups and downs. The repetition of "My life gets by without protection layer" emphasizes a sense of detachment and distance from the world around them. However, the bridge offers a glimmer of hope as the singer invites listeners to "drink with me, dance with me, take my hand and sing along." In the face of uncertainty and the inevitability of death, the power of music to bring people together and offer a brief respite is celebrated.
Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges the artificiality of their creation ('everything's made up and wrong') while still finding value in it ('this is my favourite song'). This juxtaposition of artifice and authenticity, detachment and connection, adds depth and complexity to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank god I am an atheist
I am grateful that I don't believe in an afterlife, so I won't have to wait in line for anything.
So I'm not on the waiting list
I'm not waiting for anything beyond this life.
The trail of mercy and release
The idea of forgiveness and escaping punishment is not something I believe in.
Won't overcome my territories
Those concepts won't influence my personal beliefs and values.
Death is the lord of irony
It's ironic that the only certainty in life is death.
And numbers are his currency
We measure the value of our lives by the time we have on this earth.
Until the unknown friend arrives
Until death comes, which is unpredictable and unknown.
I am a cat with 14 lives
I feel like I have many chances in life to explore and experience new things.
These are my lyric lines
These are the words that express my thoughts and feelings.
Everything's made up and wrong
Everything in life is created by human perspective and interpretation, and therefore subjective and imperfect.
This is my favourite song
This song is a representation of my personal beliefs and values, and resonates with me deeply.
No curtains open in front of no stage
There is no grand performance or audience for my beliefs and values, they exist solely within myself.
And I'll sit all night long
I will reflect on these beliefs and values for as long as I need to.
Writing my favourite song
This reflection and introspection is like crafting a piece of art, and that is what I am doing.
Thank god I'm so desensitized
I'm grateful that I have become unfeeling or indifferent to certain things, as it helps me maintain a sense of emotional balance.
So neutral and anesthetized
I am emotionless and numb to the outside world.
The angel of monotony
The idea of sameness and repetition is like a guardian for my sense of balance.
Does well keeping my symmetry
It helps maintain my sense of order and stability.
My life
My personal existence.
Gets by without protection layer
I don't feel the need to hide or protect myself from the world.
I'm just
I am simply.
A second-rate piano player
I am not particularly skilled or talented, but that doesn't matter to me.
I'll play
I will express myself.
You one you've never heard before
I will share something unique and personal, not something that has been done before.
That's all
That is sufficient.
I have up my sleeve
That is all I have to offer in my expression of myself.
Don't ask for more
I don't feel the need or desire to share more than what I have already given.
Drink with me, dance with me
Celebrate life and its pleasures with me.
Take my hand and sing along
Join me in my celebration of life.
Just before capitulation
Just before accepting an inevitable defeat or surrender.
It lifts me up and makes me strong
This song provides a sense of emotional support and strength in difficult times.
Hail to my favourite song
This song deserves my respect and admiration for its ability to provide emotional support.
My heart is young and sensual
My innermost self is still full of passion and desire.
I'm just a grand adventurer
I am on a constant quest for new experiences and knowledge.
Let's fly to my secluded island chain
Let's explore a place that is only accessible to those with imagination and creativity.
You'll get the best seat on my paper plane
You will have the best view on this imaginative journey I'm taking you on.
Contributed by Leah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.