Elegeion arose from the ashes of the underground Australian Black Metal band Greydawn in 1995 under the name Transcendence, consisting of Anthony Kwan and James Wallbridge. Although Elegeion's style predominantly reflects that of mournful doom, many of the early tracks were in fact written and played in black metal style throughout 1993-1994 with Greydawn.
1996 saw the release of the demo of epic proportions "Induction to eternal rest..." which gave rise to interest from several European labels, tape traders and magazines worldwide. 1997 saw the demo's release on MCD by Candlelight Records under the title "Odyssey into darkness" and the new band name Elegeion. The EP was aptly described as "gothic / classical metal with the emphasis on trance-like, hypnotic riffs with powerful operatic female vocals and mournful violins". Subsequent reviews and advertising followed in both mainstream and underground fanzines worldwide. Sales of the demo were in excess of 2000 units.
In 1998/99, rehearsal and demo tapes of the new album were recorded. In 2000, differences in musical direction resulted in Elegeion consisting solely of Anthony, although past collaborations with James still feature in recent works. With a lack of Australian musicians who sympathized with this direction in music, the rest of the line up consists of Dieudonnee on vocals and session musicians on drums / percussion, cello and violin. Having undying passion and conviction behind the concept and direction of Elegeion, Anthony believes that working solo with selected musicians who are masters of their trade has proven to be the strongest and most effective line-up yet.
The year 2000 saw Elegeion travel interstate and enter the supreme Nesci Recordings studio for two months to record the ultra-emotive epic album "Through the Eyes of Regret". Recorded, mixed and produced by the eccentric old man Tony Nesci, of Henry Rollins, Chalice and Long Voyage Back fame, the album has a world standard production, full of warmth and character.
In 2002, Elegeion recorded an as yet unreleased single entitled "For Blacker Things", featuring a temporary regression back to black metal roots, with guest vocals by ex-Greydawn and Hellspawn vocalist Morbius Warseth.
2003-2004 saw a creative collaboration with Dieudonnee and former member James, which resulted in Elegeion re-entering Nesci Studios in March to record their 3rd epic "The Last Moment". The album takes you deeper into the bands unrelenting descent into the boundless pit of despair. And, although like the Loch ness Monster, this band rarely raise their heads above the black murky depths to bring an offering to the surface, you will see that this new chapter in the Elegeion journey is well worth the wait. It features supreme artwork by Travis Smith of Katatonia, Death and Opeth fame, Justin Hartwig from Chalice on lead guitar and exceptional violin and cello passages.
The quest of Elegeion is to transcend all existing boundaries of aestheticism, capture the darkest of all emotions and delve through the forgotten recesses of the mind. This music is for those seeking to surpass the musical ambit and redefine its boundaries. Although this quest may never be ultimately achieved, it will never be abandoned. Hopefully, it can only inspire and temporarily satisfy the ears of those searching for the ultimate emotive experience...but until then, listen...
The Last Moment
Elegeion Lyrics
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I fucked up
I'm sorry
You should know the truth
I used all
My life up
Thinking how
If I had one more chance
I would do it again
But I'd be here to stay
I wouldn't give it away
I would've put down the knife
I wouldn't drain out my life
In this death I can see
Just how much you mean to me.
The last moment of life
I know I don't want to die
But now it's too late for me
In death I finally see
Goodbye...
Things went well that night
I said something right
You saw the best in me
A view I could not see
Then that fateful night
The pain I could not hide
I had to be set free
From this life's misery
The lyrics of Elegeion's song "The Last Moment" are wrought with emotional turmoil and regret. The singer admits to making a mistake and causing pain, wishing for the chance to do things differently. The song is ultimately about the tragic finality of death, and how it can reveal a deeper understanding of the value of life and the people in it.
The first three lines express the singer's remorse for their actions and a desire to come clean with the truth. The next few lines reveal that the singer had been struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide for some time. They lament the fact that they gave up too soon and didn't give themselves a chance to make amends. The chorus expresses the longing to make things right - to live life again but to do it differently, with an awareness of the importance of staying alive and valuing those around them. The final verse reflects on a night when things went well, but also acknowledges the inevitability of pain and the need for release.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that
Elegeion starts by acknowledging he made a mistake.
I fucked up
He admits to having made a mistake
I'm sorry
He apologizes for the error done.
You should know the truth
He wants to express the truth.
I used all
He gave his all
My life up
His lifetime
Thinking how
Contemplating
To end all this pain
Dealing with emotional distress.
If I had one more chance
He regrets not doing this right the first time
I would do it again
If it were possible, he would take the same chance one moe time.
But I'd be here to stay
If he received a second chance, he'd live his life well and not waste it once more.
I wouldn't give it away
He'd live life to the fullest and never take it for granted again.
I would've put down the knife
He would avoid self-harm.
I wouldn't drain out my life
He wouldn't let life slide out of his reach
In this death I can see
He discovered this after the occurrence of his death.
Just how much you mean to me.
In his death, he comprehends his high esteem for someone.
The last moment of life
The end part of life which most people don't look forward to
I know I don't want to die
The realization of death sets in and he didn't want it to come
But now it's too late for me
His death has taken place already.
In death I finally see
He comprehends the truth after passing away.
Goodbye...
Final farewell as the person is already dead.
Things went well that night
He had a good night
I said something right
He revedaled a positive moment of his life that he said the right thing.
You saw the best in me
He thinks highly of someone witnessing the best side of him.
A view I could not see
He wasn't aware he had those good sides of him until told.
Then that fateful night
The night tha ended up in his downfall
The pain I could not hide
He faced some pain he couldn't take any longer.
I had to be set free
He wanted to be liberated from his pain and griefs.
From this life's misery
He couldn't face liufe anguish and wanted to be free.
Contributed by Emily R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brad Will
Still a favourite of mine that I keep coming back to! #1, #2, #5 are my favourites!
carminativo
Beautifull ... llegaron a mi vida cuando debian llegar... decadas despues ...los tuve que buscar ...y los encontre...gracias por lo que hicieron... y siguen haciendo, en al menos un ser humano...