1.- Country: Norway
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1.- Country: Norway
Formed in: 1997
Location: Tau
Website: http://www.elusive.no/
Members:
Jan Kenneth Barkved (R.I.P.)
Kristian Gundersen
Tommy Olsson
Morten Veland
Jon Eirik Steinstø
2.- Elusive
(Electronic, Beat, Lo-fi beat)
Los Angeles, California
Discography:
Self Love,
Consonance,
Dissonance,
Fusion Swing,
Headspace,
Textures,
Harmony In Free Form - EP,
Blue Blanc.
https://elusive.bandcamp.com/album/harmony-in-free-form-ep
Biography
ELUSIVE (Norway) marked 2001 with their outstanding debut, Destination Zero, an album that impressed fans and the music press alike from the very beginning. Contrary to what the album title suggested, mastermind Tommy Olsson and charismatic frontman Jan K. Barkved had a very definite idea of where they wanted to go; their sights were set on the rock zenith. Positive reviews all around, destination Zero was celebrated as "the best debut album since '86", and oustanding shows in their Norewegian homeland and at assorted festivals (M'era Luna 2002, Geel 2003 – Headliner, The Invitation 2004 – Co- Headliner) established ELUSIVE, strengthened by the addition of guitarist Kristian Gundersen to the line-up, as a force to be reckoned with on the international rock scene. Expectations were high with the release of the 2005 follow-up, The Great Silence, and it picked up seamlessly where the debut left off, taking the band one step higher.
In 2007, Destination Zero marks the next milestone in ELUSIVE's history – as the first track of their third album Locked Doors, Drinks And Funerals – Songs From The Desert. "It was meant to be the opening track of the same album, but it would have destroyed the balance" explains Olsson, the creative force behind the songwriting, mixing and production of the album. Developed and recorded between November and January in the band's Black Riders Studios, with the final mastering done by Inge Engelsvold at Dreamlab Studios, the songs on Locked Doors, Drinks And Funerals weren't created specifically for the album at the outset. "Some of the songs were written while we recorded, and others I've been writing on for years," Tommy reveals. "We've got a closet full of tapes and CDs, which are demos or more like sketches we record whenever we get inspired, but we never finish a song before the song gives us a sense or purpose to finish it. There's no timeline for good songs in the ELUSIVE universe so it doesn't matter if the idea was done last week or if it's 15 years old – as long as it's good."
There is a timelessness that defines ELUSIVE's individualism. The band works outside and independent of fashion and musical trends, concentrating instead on the essence of their art; an unlimited passion for writing songs.
Not only does ELUSIVE bridge the gap between tradition and modern edge, between fresh arrangements and polished melodies with ease, they remind people that there's more to Gothic Rock than contrived bombast and depression for the sake of image. ELUSIVE is about powerful guitar rock with a unique melancholic twist. Each track on Locked Doors, Drinks And Funerals has its own fascinating aura. So Destination Zero transports the legant and also frightening coolness of the modern industrial age while Into Your Arms seems to indulge in the endless warmth of the prarie "there wasn't a specific vision this time as opposed to our two previous albums. We just started recording and didn't think about where it was going," says Olsson. "Some of the songs point back to The Great Silence, others point to Destination Zero. And some of them are possibly pointing towards our next album, who knows? It's an evolving thing. But it still sounds distinctively ELUSIVE."
With Locked Doors, Drinks And Funerals, ELUSIVE in 2007 are focusing on their strengths: sophisticated lyrics backed by captivating melodies, heavy riffs and atmospheric keyboards, a path that has put them even higher on the peak of rock's Olympus.
Run Away
Elusive Lyrics
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Drawn towards, drawn to the stars, drawn to the stars.
In fire, untamed,
Blood rushing, it's all so strange, it's all so strange.
Run away, run away.
She keeps moving.
Run away, run away.
She's coming closer.
How can I resist you?
She's coming closer now.
How can I resist you?
Through night and day
I will wait, look through the stars, look through the stars.
One mind, deranged.
I can't break the chain:
It's all too late, it's all too late.
Run away, run away.
She keeps moving.
Run away, run away.
She keeps moving,
She keeps moving,
She keeps moving.
Run away,
Run away.
Run away, run away.
She keeps moving.
Run away, run away.
She keeps moving.
Run away, run away.
She keeps moving.
Run away, run away.
She keeps moving.
Run away,
Run away,
Run away,
Run away,
Run away,
Run away,
Run away,
Run away,
Run away.
The lyrics of Elusive's song Run away speak about a woman who is constantly moving and drawn towards the stars, like she is unable to stay still. She seems to be a free spirit, wild and untamed, full of passion and energy, as suggested by the line "in fire, untamed, blood rushing, it's all so strange." Despite her intensity, she is elusive and mysterious, as she moves "between light and shadow," making it hard for anyone to catch her.
The singer confesses his attraction to her and how he is unable to resist her. He mentions waiting for her, even during the night, looking through the stars, as if he is mesmerized by her. However, he also acknowledges that her mind seems to be deranged, and they have a connection, but it's too late for him to break away.
The song's lyrics take the listener on an emotional journey, as they portray a feeling of resignation and acceptance, mixed with longing and a sense of powerlessness when confronted with the woman's allure. The repetition of the phrase "run away" creates a sense of urgency and despair, as if the singer is trying to convince himself to keep his distance, but unable to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
She moves between light and shadow,
She transitions between bright and dark phases of life effortlessly.
Drawn towards, drawn to the stars, drawn to the stars.
She is constantly drawn to things that inspire and motivate her.
In fire, untamed,
She is fiercely independent and cannot be tamed.
Blood rushing, it's all so strange, it's all so strange.
She is thrilled about the unknown future and the risks she is taking.
Run away, run away.
She wants to escape from her present situation.
She keeps moving.
She doesn't stop and keeps running, regardless of the obstacles.
She's coming closer.
Whatever she is running towards is getting closer, which excites her even more.
How can I resist you?
She can't resist whatever is drawing her in and making her move forward.
Through night and day
She is willing to endure anything to reach her destination.
I will wait, look through the stars, look through the stars.
She will keep an eye on the stars, hoping to find guidance for her journey.
One mind, deranged.
Her ideas may be unconventional, but she is singularly focused on achieving them.
I can't break the chain:
She is trapped in a cycle of chasing her dreams and can't escape it.
It's all too late, it's all too late.
She realizes that it's too late to turn back now.
Run away, run away.
She still wants to escape from her current circumstances.
Run away, run away.
She wants to keep running and never stop.
Run away,
This is her mantra.
She keeps moving.
She won't stop until she reaches her goal.
Contributed by Jack J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.