1) Falconer was Ste… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists bearing the name Falconer:
1) Falconer was Stefan Weinerhall's (former guitarist of Mithotyn) Swedish power metal project, with strong folk influences, aimed at being similar to Mithotyn, but (in contrast to typical harsh vocal-ed folk metal/viking metal) with clean vocals.
Created in May 1999, the project initially started unnamed. Their self-titled debut album Falconer was released in March 2001. Since then, they've released eight other albums: Chapters from a Vale Forlorn (2002), The Sceptre of Deception (2003), Grime vs Grandeur (2005), Northwind (2006), Among Beggars and Thieves (2008), Armod (2011),Black Moon Rising (2014) and From a Dying ember (2020).
Vocalist Mathias Blad, who performed on the first two albums and on the third album as a guest vocalist on a few songs, returned for the recording process of the 5th album, Northwind. On albums The Sceptre of Deception and Grime vs Grandeur vocals were performed by Karl Kristoffer Göbel. With the addition of the new singer, Falconer's music also changed and became faster and more aggressive. Many fans thought that with these two albums and a new singer's style FALCONER moved too far away from their folk influences, which was their trademark from the very beginning, so eventually the decision was made to have Mathias Blad back on vocals. Mathias' unique, melancholic, mid-range vocals, atypical for metal in general, was also one of the Falconer's trademarks that most fans considered to be irreplaceable. With Mathias back on vocals, their album Northwind (2006) also marked the return of more folk influenced music, in the vein of the first two albums.
They disbanded in 2020 after their final album was released.
Discogrpahy:
Falconer (2001)
Chapters from a Vale Forlorn (2002)
The Sceptre of Deception (2003)
Grime vs. Grandeur (2005)
Northwind (2006)
Among Beggars and Thieves (2008)
Armod (2011)
Black Moon Rising (2014)
From a Dying Ember (2020)
FInal line-up:
Mathias Blad – vocals (1999-2002, 2005–2020), keyboards (1999-2002)
Stefan Weinerhall – rhythm and lead guitar, backing vocals (1999–2020), keyboards (2002–2020), bass (1999-2002)
Karsten Larsson – drums (1999–2020)
Jimmy Hedlund – lead guitar, backing vocals (2004–2020)
Magnus Linhardt – bass (2004–2020)
Former members:
Kristoffer Göbel – vocals (2002-2005)
Anders Johansson – guitars (2002-2004)
Peder Johansson – bass (2002-2003)
2) Falconer is the studio name of Andy Falconer, an audio engineer from London (UK) who is best known for his work with The Orb from 1991 until 1994. He has released one album (Falconer, 1993) and countless remixes.
The Clarion Call
Falconer Lyrics
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Is cracking and fading away.
Hopes of glory are drowned in sorrow
This dissension expels us to yesterday.
Lead your troops into your lust of pride
They'll fight so brave at heart.
Or cast the yoke of envy aside
Do you hear the clarion call,
It's calling out to one and all.
Who will live and who will fall,
Who will walk the golden hall.
Do you hear the clarion call,
It's calling out to one and all.
Who is right and who is wrong,
Whose side is god really on.
What are the alliances and treaties for
As pretenders yet look to the sky.
All the trumpets will sound once more
And victory will be given another try.
Do you hear the clarion call,
It's calling out to one and all.
Our blood must be spilled
So the nobles' visions can be fulfilled.
The night harvests our land
While the dissidents reach for their dreams.
The nations' split by false hands
While their prize slowly vaporize
Into a steam that escape their eyes.
A fool is he who cannot foresee,
Hell is what this, our land will be.
Yes hell what is this, our land will be.
Do you hear the clarion call,
It's calling out to one and all.
Which side will finally prevail,
While the other side will fail.
How many pretenders can we endure?
The land is bleeding, so not many more.
Who may better the royal sceptre sway?
Questions, questions,
You'll see at the end of the day.
The lyrics of Falconer's song The Clarion Call speaks of a world plagued with dissension and confusion. The sweet visions of a bright tomorrow are fading away, and hopes of glory are being drowned in sorrow. The singer calls for a leader who will cast the yoke of envy aside and keep the land from falling apart. The lyrics suggest that there is a call to action, and the singer asks if the listeners can hear the clarion call that is calling out to one and all. The call is to decide which side is right and which is wrong and whose side God is really on.
The lyrics also mention the alliances and treaties that are made by pretenders who look to the sky, which is a metaphor for false hope. The nations in the world are split by false hands, and their prize, which is slowly vaporizing into steam, is escaping their eyes. The singer warns that the land will become hell if it continues on this path. In the end, the singer asks how many pretenders the world can endure and questions who will better the royal scepter sway. These questions leave the listener to make the final decision about whose side they are on.
Line by Line Meaning
All our visions of sweet tomorrow
The hopes and aspirations we had for the future are slowly diminishing.
Is cracking and fading away.
They are breaking apart and disappearing before our eyes.
Hopes of glory are drowned in sorrow
Our desire for success and happiness are overwhelmed by painful emotions.
This dissension expels us to yesterday.
Disagreements and conflicts are pushing us backward, limiting our progress.
Lead your troops into your lust of pride
Guide your followers into your intense desire for power and self-importance.
They'll fight so brave at heart.
They will display great courage and valiance.
Or cast the yoke of envy aside
Alternatively, relinquish the burden of jealousy.
And keep the land from falling apart.
Maintain stability and prevent things from breaking apart.
Do you hear the clarion call,
Are you aware of the urgent summons,
It's calling out to one and all.
That is calling upon everyone to act.
Who will live and who will fall,
Which people will survive or perish.
Who will walk the golden hall.
Who will be successful and rewarded in the afterlife.
Who is right and who is wrong,
Who among us is correct and who is incorrect.
Whose side is god really on.
Which position or faction, if any, does God truly support?
What are the alliances and treaties for
What is the purpose of forming alliances and agreements.
As pretenders yet look to the sky.
As people pretending to have influence or power look upward, seemingly searching for assistance.
All the trumpets will sound once more
Someday, there will be a great call to action that will demand our response.
And victory will be given another try.
Another attempt at triumph will be made.
Our blood must be spilled
Violent conflict must occur.
So the nobles' visions can be fulfilled.
To satisfy the aspirations of the wealthy and influential few.
The night harvests our land
Darkness has taken over our land, at least metaphorically.
While the dissidents reach for their dreams.
At the same time, the rebels and dissenters desperately pursue their goals.
The nations' split by false hands
Deception has caused divisions between countries.
While their prize slowly vaporize
Their rewards are gradually disappearing.
Into a steam that escape their eyes.
So quickly that they barely even notice it is happening.
A fool is he who cannot foresee,
Someone is unintelligent if they cannot predict
Hell is what this, our land will be.
That our world will become an infernal realm.
Which side will finally prevail,
Which group will ultimately win.
While the other side will fail.
While the rival group will fall short.
How many pretenders can we endure?
How many fake leaders can we tolerate?
The land is bleeding, so not many more.
Our country is suffering, so we can't handle many more charlatans.
Who may better the royal sceptre sway?
Who could wield the king's staff better than the current leader?
Questions, questions,
This raises numerous questions,
You'll see at the end of the day.
Which we might ultimately find the answers to.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: STEFAN WEINERHALL
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