Frantic Bleep was founded in November 2001 in Kongsvinger, Norway. The original instrumentation was Patrick Scantlebury playing guitars and synthesizers, Eywin Sundstrom on guitars and Karl Arthur Renstrøm on the drums. In November 2002, they released four songs for their first and only demo CD called Fluctuadmission. During the recording, Paul Mozart Bjørke joined the group as a studio member on vocals and bass.
Although a debut demo, it generated much excitement by both press and fans alike. It also caught label attention quickly and the band received quite a few offers and decided to sign worldwide with The End Records in the summer of 2003.
Karl Arthur Renstrøm was replaced by Sten Erik Svendheim in July 2003. The band began recording their debut album, The Sense Apparatus in October of 2003. The recording proved to be a major project, taking an entire year to complete. The Sense Apparatus features 41 minutes of what has been described as dramatic and massive music. The album was produced by Patrick Scantlebury with artwork by Christian Ruud. The album also features Kjetil Foseid, Daniel Solheim and Agnete M. Kirkevaag (Madder Mortem) performing various vocal duties. In 2004/2005, Lars Gunnar Morastseter and Trond Sand, both previous from the Norwegian death metal band The Laughing Man joined the band. Writing and rehearsals for the follow-up started and the band played their first, and so far only, live gig, in their hometown Kongsvinger during the month of August 2005.
As of 2009, the album was announced as being in progress, and had a tentative release date of 2009, but as of June 2012, there has been no updates from the band.
Curtainraiser
Frantic Bleep Lyrics
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My little fairy queen
That is the most beautiful
Fairy circle I've ever seen
No contradictions,
Only sinful celebration
Play to the gallery
Honour the dead
Have you noticed
That the doll has lost her head
Relax, my little fairy queen
She did tremble like an aspen leaf
No contradictions, only sinful celebration
No celebration, only sinful contradictions
Relax, my little fairy queen
She did tremble like and aspen leaf
My partners, the ship is bearing due east
...if you miss the banquet; the royal feast
The lyrics to Frantic Bleep's song "Curtainraiser" seem to describe a dark and twisted celebration, perhaps with a satanic or occult theme. The singer seems to be addressing a "fairy queen," urging her to dance and participate in the sinful festivities. The singer notes that there are "no contradictions," suggesting that this behavior is accepted and perhaps even encouraged in this community.
The singer's attention briefly shifts to a doll that has lost its head, further emphasizing the macabre atmosphere of the scene. The singer urges the fairy queen to relax, perhaps suggesting that she is hesitant or unsure about participating in these dark activities. The song ends with a cryptic reference to a banquet or royal feast that may be missed if the listener does not join in the celebration.
Overall, the lyrics to "Curtainraiser" paint a picture of a twisted and ominous underworld, where the lines between celebration and sin are blurred.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance, dance, dance
Encouragement to dance enthusiastically
My little fairy queen
Addressing a person as a delightful and imaginary royal figure
That is the most beautiful
Fairy circle I've ever seen
Expressing admiration for a pretty environment
No contradictions,
Only sinful celebration
A statement that certain behaviors will be performed without any conflicting beliefs
Play to the gallery
Performing an act to get a reaction from an audience
Honour the dead
Giving respect to people who have passed away
Have you noticed
That the doll has lost her head
Pointing out that something is wrong with an object
Relax, my little fairy queen
She did tremble like an aspen leaf
Calming down an imaginary person who is anxious
No contradictions, only sinful celebration
A statement that certain behaviors will be performed without any conflicting beliefs
No celebration, only sinful contradictions
There won’t be an act of celebration, but a display of sinful acts
Relax, my little fairy queen
She did tremble like and aspen leaf
Calming down an imaginary person who is anxious
My partners, the ship is bearing due east
...if you miss the banquet; the royal feast
Informing the group about the direction of the ship and the consequence of missing a meal
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW WEST, MATTHEW JOSEPH WEST, RODNEY CLAWSON, RODNEY DALE CLAWSON
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