In February 1998, the band signed an agreement with X-Rated Records to release their debut demo on CD. Also at this time, bassist Owen was added to the line-up. They entered the studio in March to record a new song "Shards of the Sphere" which would appear as a bonus track on the MCD. Due to problems with the recording studio, the band was forced to go into a second studio in order to complete the mixing of this song. After many delays, they were able to master all six tracks in June. The "Heart of the Corona" MCD was released in December 1998. During this time, the band parted ways with keyboardist Scott, bassist Owen moved over to guitar synth, and bassist Sean was added to the line-up.
In March 1999 the band signed a deal with Wicked World, and in July, they began to prepare for the recording of their first full-length album of distinctive epic and emotionally charged death metal entitled "Oracle Moon" which was released on 28 August ‘00.
Garden of Shadows have played shows in MD, DC, VA, PA, NJ and NC, opening up for a wide variety of bands including Dimmu Borgir, Samael, In Flames, Moonspell, Six Feet Under, Obituary, Suffocation, and My Dying Bride.
Continuum
Garden of Shadows Lyrics
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Assembled as one
At the call of irrevocable fate
The celestial gathering
Once more sent forth
In a brilliant volley of flame
Forging new paths
Along the worn landscape of eternity
In the continuum of forever
Fallen leaves crumble into dust
Fade into the mausoleum
Of memories forgotten
We have grasped at the cosmic puzzle laid before us
Impatient newborns surrounded by dignified giants
The scope of our tears
Would transform valleys into oceans
A feeble attempt to clutch the fragment
That lies forever beyond
Each event shares with its sisters
As all seasons overlap
Spatial boundaries superimposed
In the unfathomable and infinite
Expanse of time
Eons of stone dissolve as we wither
Leaving no trace of existence
Cracks on the faded canvas of history
That languishes alone
A divine ceremony commencing all
Walks upon the frayed path of destruction
And the annihilation watches enviously
Awaiting its turn once more
The weight of centuries
Impedes our steps
Towards the precipice of eternity
As we succumb to unchanging forces of attraction
Our attempts to manipulate the tempest prove unsound
Yet we trudge onward
Rolling our ponderous cargo before us
Until time and space caress each other once more
A new chapter forever unfolds
Before the vacant theater of the stars...
Luminous vapor, shining haze
Invisible yet ever-present
Slowly slips into the past
Along the continuum of forever
The song Continuum by Garden of Shadows is a philosophical piece that explores human existence within the context of time and space. The lyrics describe how our existence is fleeting and insignificant in the grand scheme of the universe. The song begins by describing the assembling of astral bodies at the call of fate, which reminds us of the celestial gathering in the sky. The gathering takes place as a brilliant volley of flames, forging new paths along the worn landscape of eternity.
The lyrics suggest that time is infinite and that millions of years are but seconds in the continuum of forever. Fallen leaves crumble into dust, fade into the mausoleum of forgotten memories, and we try to grasp the cosmic puzzle laid before us as impatient newborns surrounded by dignified giants. Our attempts are feeble, and we cannot clutch the fragment that lies forever beyond us. The lyrics speak to the fact that each event shares similarities with its sisters, as all the seasons overlap spatial boundaries that are superimposed in the unfathomable and infinite expanse of time.
Line by Line Meaning
The astral bodies
Referring to the stars and other celestial bodies in space
Assembled as one
Gathered together in a collective group
At the call of irrevocable fate
Coming together due to an inevitable destiny
The celestial gathering
A meeting of heavenly bodies
Once more sent forth
Once again released or launched into space
In a brilliant volley of flame
Energetically and with great brightness
Forging new paths
Creating new directions and opportunities
Along the worn landscape of eternity
Across the familiar, yet seemingly endless expanse of time
Millions of years are but seconds
A long amount of time passes in the blink of an eye in the grand scheme of things
In the continuum of forever
Across the infinite timeline of existence
Fallen leaves crumble into dust
The passing of time causes decay and deterioration
Fade into the mausoleum
Disappear into the tomb of forgotten memories
Of memories forgotten
Those thoughts and experiences that have been lost over time
We have grasped at the cosmic puzzle laid before us
Humanity has tried to understand the complexities of the universe
Impatient newborns surrounded by dignified giants
Humans with limited knowledge compared to the vastness of the cosmos
The scope of our tears
The impact of our emotions and experiences
Would transform valleys into oceans
Can have a significant effect on our perception of the world around us
A feeble attempt to clutch the fragment
A weak effort to grasp the bigger picture
That lies forever beyond
That is, and always will be, out of reach
Each event shares with its sisters
Every occurrence is connected to others like it
As all seasons overlap
As one time of year transitions to the next
Spatial boundaries superimposed
Lines that separate one area from another, layered on top of each other
In the unfathomable and infinite
In the immeasurable vastness of space and time
Expanse of time
The seemingly endless stretch of existence across decades, centuries, and millennia
Eons of stone dissolve as we wither
The passage of time erodes everything, even the hardiest of substances
Leaving no trace of existence
Vanishing without a record or legacy
Cracks on the faded canvas of history
Signs of wear and tear on the remnants of the past
That languishes alone
Left to decay and decay alone
A divine ceremony commencing all
A spiritual, holy event that marks the beginning of everything
Walks upon the frayed path of destruction
Traversing a broken, damaged route
And the annihilation watches enviously
The destructive forces of the universe eagerly await their turn to act
Awaiting its turn once more
Waiting to cause more destruction and chaos
The weight of centuries
The burden of time and history
Impedes our steps
Slows and hinders our progress
Towards the precipice of eternity
Approaching the edge of infinite time
As we succumb to unchanging forces of attraction
As we give in to the irresistible pull of gravity
Our attempts to manipulate the tempest prove unsound
Our efforts to control the storm are proven futile
Yet we trudge onward
Despite the odds, we keep moving forward
Rolling our ponderous cargo before us
Dragging our heavy burdens along with us
Until time and space caress each other once more
Until the fabric of existence comes together again
A new chapter forever unfolds
A fresh beginning that will never end
Before the vacant theater of the stars...
In the vast expanse of space, seemingly empty and devoid of meaning
Luminous vapor, shining haze
A glowing mist that radiates with light
Invisible yet ever-present
Undetectable but always around us
Slowly slips into the past
Gradually fades into history
Along the continuum of forever
Across the endless flow of time
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damn, they're too good to have the amount of veiws they have.
thepotbandit
once again "oracle moon" best cd of all time beats my vital remains dechristianize (BARELY), vehemence and kataklysm...and those are some badass bandsw