They released through the leaf label Springer EP (2003), Rumraket (2005), Tripper (2004), Under Giant Trees EP (2007), Parades (2007) and the live recording with The Danish National Chamber Orchestra, Performing Parades (2009) before releasing their 2012 4th album ‘Piramida‘.
Along the new album Efterklang also launched ‘The Piramida Concerts’ which premiered in a concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in Sydney Opera House May 26th 2012. In Total the band played 16 of these orchestral concerts in connection with the release of the ‘Piramida‘ album.
Efterklang also dabbles with filmmaking (see ‘The Ghost of Piramida’ by Andreas Koefoed & An Island, their collaborative film with Vincent Moon) and they also use to run the tiny, but prolific label Rumraket.
The project went into hiatus in 2014 after the formation of Liima by Tatu Rönkkö, Mads Brauer, Casper Clausen and Rasmus Stolberg.
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Alike
Efterklang Lyrics
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The calming voice that kept me safe
It may be stupid, but it is true
The flood is gone and the trouble stays
The car was slow, but it took us far away
It may be stupid, but it is true
The days are gone and the game was fun
The path was wrong, but it gave us hope
The more we found, the more we grew
Upon the truth, upon the truth
And it made us feel alike
The overall tone of Efterklang's "Alike" has a wistful, reflective vibe. The first verse seems to be about some sort of failed mission or plan, and how the singer relied on someone's "calming voice" to keep them safe. Though the situation may seem foolish, the singer acknowledges the truth of the matter. The second verse mentions a flood being gone but troubles remaining and having taken a slow car far away. Again, the singer recognizes the potential stupidity of their situation but also the truth that it made them feel more unified with others.
The chorus of the song ties everything together, with the singer stating that their experiences made them and those around them "feel alike". The final verse appears to be about past experiences that were enjoyable or fulfilling but perhaps misguided. The singer acknowledges that the path they took was incorrect, but that it still provided them with a sense of hope and personal growth. The repeated phrase of "upon the truth" seems to suggest that the singer has learned from their mistakes and gained a greater understanding of themselves and their place in the world.
Overall, "Alike" seems to be an introspective look at how our experiences shape and connect us to others, even if they may not always be the most logical or successful. It's about finding solace in the fact that we're all stumbling through life together and that we can relate to each other through our shared struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
The time is right, when the mission fails
Sometimes it takes a failure to make us realize when the right time for something is.
The calming voice that kept me safe
There are people who bring us comfort and security even in difficult times.
It may be stupid, but it is true
Some things seem silly or irrational, but they hold a deeper truth within us.
The flood is gone and the trouble stays
Sometimes the aftermath of a disaster can cause more trouble than the disaster itself.
The car was slow, but it took us far away
Even when something doesn't seem perfect, it can still take us to where we need to go.
And it made us feel alike
Shared experiences can bring us together and form a sense of unity.
The days are gone and the game was fun
Memories of past joys can bring us comfort and happiness, even when those times have passed.
The path was wrong, but it gave us hope
Sometimes even a wrong turn can lead us to unexpected opportunities and paths leading to hope.
The more we found, the more we grew
Through learning and discovery, we can grow and change as individuals.
Upon the truth, upon the truth
Seeking and acknowledging the truth can be a powerful tool for personal growth and development.
Contributed by Joshua D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.