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1) Grendel is a harsh ebm artist from Netherlands. They started out in 1997 under a different name, but due to the band splitting up the name was changed into the current one. VLRK continued under the name Grendel, which originates from a character from the old Anglo-Saxon tale 'Beowulf'.
In 2000 Grendel's first promo CD was released which included the Dutch dance floor hit 'Strangers'. Within a very short period of time the promo was being played at many locations throughout the Netherlands and internationally.
To follow this up, the "End of Ages EP" was released in 2002 and marked new territory for Grendel with tracks such as the international hit title-track "End of Ages", the pounding "Catastrophe" and the intriguing "Noisome". With the unorthodox and original use of orchestration, obscure samples incorporated with harsh and pounding EBM structures this release again recieved almost only great reactions from both the media and listeners and would set Grendel's sound for the future.
In 2003, Grendel recorded their second full-length release, entitled "Prescription : Medicide". This album took another step deeper into the world of [Grendel] with it's complex, yet harsh, pounding & danceable structures, dismal orchestration and distressed nature. It meant a big breakthrough for the band, recieving many great reviews, becoming album of the month in a.o. Zillo and Orkus plus reaching top 5 positions in underground charts world wide.
Later, "Soilbleed" was released, which instantly became an unmissable dancefloor classic. This gained a huge amount of support, great reviews and maintained top 5 positions in a.o. the DAC & DUC for maximum periods. As a consequence of this EP's success, the band was highly occupied with performances and tours world wide for the next year and a half.
In 2006, VLRK and new members found time to work on their third full length album entitled "Harsh Generation". This album marked new territory for the band, which a more matured sound and style, gaining more support and success & taking them to the top of the genre. After it's release in early 2007, this album remained on top 5 positions (often peaking at no. 3) on the DAC and GEWC and remained there for maximum periods of time.
Finally, Grendel is back in the studio, producing their upcoming EP "Chemicals & Circuitry" plus yet to be titled album, both set for release this summer on Infacted, Metropolis and Gravitator Records. With these new releases, Grendel verges further into new territories and continues to deliver cutting edge harsh EBM!
2) Grendel is a Finnish melodic death metal band who have released several self-financed demos and two albums: "Lost Beyond Retrieval" in december 2006 and "A Change Through Destruction" in October 22 via Firebox Records.
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8) Grendel is a split-up folk metal band from Estonia.
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Dream
Grendel Lyrics
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In this dream I found myself making love to a strange man.
Only I'm having trouble you see, because he's old... and dying...
And he smells bad, and I find him repulsive.
But then he tells me that everything is erotic, that everything is sexual. You know what I mean?
He tells me that even old flesh is erotic flesh.
That disease is the love of two alien kinds of creatures for each other.
That even dying is an act of eroticism.
That breathing is sexual.
That even to physically exist is sexual.
And I believe him.
And we make love beautifully...
The lyrics of Grendel's song Dream describe a disturbing dream that the singer had. In the dream, the singer is engaged in a sexual act with an old, dying man who is repulsive to her. Despite her initial disgust, the man tells her that everything is erotic, and she begins to believe him. He convinces her that all bodily functions and even death itself are acts of eroticism. The singer becomes convinced and ultimately makes love to the man beautifully.
The song explores the nature of eroticism and challenges societal perceptions of sexuality. It suggests that even things that are typically seen as repulsive or undesirable can be erotic in some way. The song also touches on the idea of taboo and how some behaviors may be seen as inappropriate or indecent in society.
However, the song leaves room for interpretation as to whether the dream is positive or negative. While the singer initially finds the man repulsive, she ultimately finds beauty in their encounter.
Overall, Grendel's Dream is a thought-provoking and ambivalent song that encourages listeners to question their beliefs about sexuality and eroticism.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a very disturbing dream last night.
The dream that I had last night was troubling and unsettling.
In this dream I found myself making love to a strange man.
During my dream, I had sexual relations with an unfamiliar man.
Only I'm having trouble you see, because he's old... and dying...
However, I faced difficulties because he was old, frail and counting his last breath.
And he smells bad, and I find him repulsive.
In the dream, he had a pungent odour, which made him unattractive and repugnant to me.
But then he tells me that everything is erotic, that everything is sexual. You know what I mean?
The man convinced me that everything was sexually stimulating, every action and every sensation.
He tells me that even old flesh is erotic flesh.
He claims even elderly or unattractive physical attributes could be sexually arousing.
That disease is the love of two alien kinds of creatures for each other.
He insisted that sickness was an expression of love between dissimilar creatures.
That even dying is an act of eroticism.
In the dream, he suggested that the fatal moment, too, could be a sexually arousing event.
That talking is sexual.
He also informed me that conversation and exchange of ideas could be sexual.
That breathing is sexual.
He implied even the most fundamental and unconscious action like breathing could be sexually significant.
That even to physically exist is sexual.
He meant every movement and action was causing arousal in the dream.
And I believe him.
I accepted his train of thought as true and acceptable in the dream.
And we make love beautifully...
As a result, sexual intercourse became passionate and pleasurable.
Contributed by Noah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rick Schweitzer
wow. i had forgotten this track for years. it brought back memories of my past. cool.
Daniél Cruz
is it just me that finds this as one of the most soothing songs in a long time and hae no problem putting it on repeat just to fall asleep to the song...?
James Miller
One of the first ebm songs I ever heard. Memories :)
Nika Christine
So so lovely
O Amor Eterno
S.H.I.V.E.R.S.
melibita
Shivers is awesome!
CGB_Spender
Watching the movie now, just saw the famous line.
Gilbert Tibor Jakub
CGB_Spender i did the same, just for this monologue.
Kamia Anderson-Harris
i am officially creeped the fuck out.
Stephen Roldan
Because you don't listen to this. Ha