Faerghail was formed in the summer of 1995 by Kai Lehtinen (guitars), Petri Moisio (bass) and Tomi Kangassalo (drums) in order to play somekind of melodic metal. In the autumn of 1995 Jussi Ranta and Tuomas Murtojärvi joined the band as session members and with this line-up Faerghail recorded the first demo tape titled “In Dreamful Supremacy” which was released in January 1996. The demo was recorded with a 4-tracker and the sounds were really awful, however the songs were quite good and “In Dreamful Supremacy” gained rather positive feedback. Soon after the release of “In Dreamful Supremacy” Jussi and Tuomas became full members of Faerghail, Jussi as a vocalist and synth player and Tuomas as a 2nd guitarist.
After the release of the first demo the band practised a lot and wrote new material for the next release, and in August 1996 Faerghail entered Akaan MR-Studios to record four new songs. The tape was sent to Sorrowmoon Records and they were very interested in releasing the new marerial as a cassette-ep and so Faerghail had its first deal on its hands. But after a while the boss of Sorrowmoon Records decided to quit the whole label and so Faerghail had no label to release the new material. Fortunately Martin from Sorrowmoon Records had sent the tape to Dark Moon Productions and they were interested in releasing the material so the Faerghail’s second release “Dark Oceans Calm” saw the light of the day after all.This time the sounds were much better and also the band’s performance had improved quite a lot. “Dark Oceans Calm” was sent to some record labels and after a while Faerghail signed a deal with Belgian Shiver Record for two full-length albums.
Faerghail started to write new material for the first full-length album and this time Akaan MR-Studios was booked for four days. During 10.-13.4.1997 Faerghail recorded and mixed the new material. Everything seemed to be great and the new album was supposed to be released by the end of 1997. The artwork for the album caused a few months of delay and the release was postponed to the spring of 1998. Due to problems with the record label the releasing of Faerghail’s first album was delayed approximately two years. However “Horizon’s Fall” was released in 1999. The album had eight new songs and four songs from “Dark Oceans Calm” as bonus tracks. After some time Kai decided to concentrate on his other bands and left Faerghail. The band didn’t want to take any new members so Petri took guitar as his main instrument and due to the fact that Faerghail isn’t playing any gigs he was also able to play all the bass parts.
While waiting for the releasing of the first album Faerghail had a lot of time to write and rehearse new songs for the second full-length album and this time the material was so much better than anything else before that it was very clear from the beginning that this time the recording and mixing would be done at more professional studio than before. So after the new songs were written and rehearsed Faerghail entered Astia-Studios to record the second full-length album. The new album was recorded during 15.-20.1.2000 by Anssi Kippo and Jussi Jauhiainen and the results were something Faerghail had experienced never before.
The record label had some problems once again and this time Faerghail didn’t want to wait too long with the next release so after material for an MCD was written and rehearsed and Finnish Northern Sound Records was willing to release it, the band booked Astia-Studios once again. Before entering the studio it was clear that Tomi didn’t have enough time to concentrate on the band and so he decided to leave Faerghail. The studio was booked and the band had no drummer but fortunately Pekka Koponen was willing to be Faerghail’s session drummer. New material was recorded during July 2000 and once again the results were better than ever before. Faerghail’s MCD “Blood Will Follow Blood” was released.
After the delays also the new full-length album saw daylight and so Faerghail had two records out within a rather short period of time.
In the beginning of 2001 Faerghail had an opportunity to shoot a music video and so in April 2001 a music video for “...kun veri peittää maan” was shot.
After the video shoot Faerghail had a little break but after a while the band started writing new material for the next release. Pekka Koponen is bacame a full member of the band but he switched from drums to synth and Jussi decided to just taka care of the vocal duties.
In the late 2004 Pekka Koponen decided that he didn't want to be a member of Faerghail anymore. The reason was simply the lack of interest in playing with Faerghail, so there was no personal disagreements involved.
Dark Oceans Calm
Faerghail Lyrics
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The lyrics of Faerghail's "Dark Oceans Calm" are undoubtedly deep and contemplative, exploring the human experience and the emotions that come with it. The opening lines, "In the silence of my mind, I try to find a way/ To escape the endless void that haunts me every day," capture the feeling of being trapped in one's own thoughts and searching for a way out. The song goes on to explore themes of fear, uncertainty, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the passage of time and the fleeting nature of human existence. The lines "The years go by so fast, they seem like falling leaves/ Drifting away in the wind, carried by the breeze" speak to the transience of life and the inevitability of change. Yet despite this sense of impermanence, the singer continues to seek meaning and purpose in their existence, determined to "search the skies for something new."
Overall, "Dark Oceans Calm" is a powerful meditation on the human condition, delving deep into the complexities of the mind and the struggle to find meaning in a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
As the sky turns black, my thoughts turn to you
With the approaching darkness of night, I find myself entranced with thoughts and memories of you.
In this darkest hour, I call upon you
As I navigate through the depths of this darkness, I reach out to you for comfort and guidance.
Silent waters carry me through the night
The tranquil, undisturbed waters provide me with a sense of calmness and relaxation as I ride through them.
In this peaceful moment, I feel alive
As I take in the serenity of the moment, I feel a renewed sense of vitality and life within me.
Dark oceans calm my restless mind
The black and murky waters have a soothing effect on my restless and anxious thoughts.
In this solitude, I find my truth
As I am surrounded by nothing but the sound of the water and my own thoughts, I am able to confront and accept my own truths.
In the depths of my heart, I feel you
Though you may not physically be here, I can feel your presence deep within my heart.
As the night fades away, my journey continues
As the night comes to an end and the dawn approaches, my own personal journey and growth will continue on.
But for now, I find solace in the peaceful darkness
For the time being, I find comfort in the tranquil, uneventful darkness that surrounds me.
Contributed by Savannah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.