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.
Wasteland
Falconer Lyrics
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for the brave and bold.
We're emerging out of the condemnation.
In the fire, in the ice.
In the faith of sunrise.
Breaking chains in the name of our liberation.
Naked in the storm
Now we're breaking free
out of this wasteland.
Cast to purgatory
thrown out to the beast.
Strived from dusk to dawn
out of this wasteland.
Through the storm, through the breeze.
Through the night's disease.
Every mortal fear and anguish set aside.
Take the left, take the right.
Take the path to daylight.
Walking past the void with a new found pride.
Naked in the storm
and touched by the flames.
Now we're breaking free
out of this wasteland.
Cast to purgatory
thrown out to the beast.
Strived from dusk to dawn
out of this wasteland.
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The lyrics of "Wasteland" by Falconer speak of a journey of liberation from a difficult and oppressive place. The first stanza speaks of being "brave and bold" in emerging from "condemnation" through "fire" and "ice", indicating the challenging nature of this journey. The phrase "breaking chains in the name of our liberation" suggests that the journey involves breaking free from some kind of physical or emotional bondage.
The second stanza begins with the imagery of being "naked in the storm and touched by the flames", which can be interpreted as being vulnerable and exposed to the harsh realities of life. However, the chorus speaks of breaking free from this "wasteland" through perseverance and hard work. The lyrics describe being "cast to purgatory" and "thrown out to the beast", suggesting a difficult and dangerous journey. However, the final lines of the chorus speak of "striving from dusk to dawn", indicating a willingness to keep pushing through the difficulties in order to reach a place of freedom and liberation.
Line by Line Meaning
For the hot, for the cold
for the brave and bold.
Regardless of the circumstances, the brave and bold will prevail.
We're emerging out of the condemnation.
In the fire, in the ice.
In the faith of sunrise.
Breaking chains in the name of our liberation.
We're breaking free from the confines of condemnation and oppression, using the strength of our faith to overcome any obstacles in our path.
Naked in the storm
and touched by the flames.
Now we're breaking free
out of this wasteland.
Cast to purgatory
thrown out to the beast.
Strived from dusk to dawn
out of this wasteland.
Despite being vulnerable to danger and suffering, we have found the strength to escape the metaphorical wasteland of our existence, fighting against our oppressors and persevering through hardship to achieve our freedom.
Through the storm, through the breeze.
Through the night's disease.
Every mortal fear and anguish set aside.
Take the left, take the right.
Take the path to daylight.
Walking past the void with a new found pride.
We've overcome our fears and doubts, choosing a path towards liberation, even if it means confronting the unknown. Our new sense of pride gives us the courage to keep moving forward.
Contributed by Hunter Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.