1) Harbinger is an Ind… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one band under this name:
1) Harbinger is an Indie-Rock artist from Corona, CA. Music and lyrics are written by Jon Esqueda, with the help of recording members: Stephen Taylor, Ricardo Santiago, Abdel Dakhil, and Michael Tucker.
'"Cold Hands" is the inevitable journey of love and loss, with each song leading into another as the story unfolds. Yet, every song possesses individuality. The opening track, "Home," describes a longing for love that has yet to be revealed, with an innate drive to pursue further. "Idyllwild" is an upbeat, percussion-filled track, which invites feelings of spontaneity. On another hand, "Shores" sifts through the potential fears of trust and affection, while being accompanied by a captivating, coastal groove. In the track "Summer Light," its initial simplicity unfolds into unbridled passion, which then captivates the listener; enticing them to bask in its warmth. "Lost Cause" explores love-lost that has overtaken the hope and desire to move forward in a severed relationship, repeatedly chanting the anthem, "Get up...Get out...There's no more love in this house!" The final track, "Haunt Me," is an ambient, acoustic gem, expressing regret through its message, "I didn't fight for love...for life" as if considering them one in the same. As the experience comes to an end, it leaves the listener wanting to start from the beginning, again and again..." -- Brady Kerr (Sketched By Hand)
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2) Harbinger is a progressive-rock quartet formed in the depths of middle Tennessee. Their debut album, The Incoming Outcome, embarks the listener on a sonic journey through time and space, taking one places books can not. Ear drums will rupture and eyes will moisten at the sight and sound of The Incoming Outcome. Musical greats such as Eric Klaptone, Rob Dylan, and Jim Hendrick highly recommend this stunning debut masterpiece. Harbinger sets a new precedent, composing songs with no regard to time constraints or the traditional strophic form. The Incoming Outcome’s unified song cycle bridges the gap from heavy and dissonant to melodic and memorable.
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www.harbingertheband.com
3) Harbinger is a band formed in 1997 in Berkeley, California featuring three prominent members from the East Bay punk scene: Robert Eggplant (vocals/guitar), formerly of Blatz, The Hope Bombs, and editor of the zine Absolutely Zippo, Aaron Cometbus (drums), founding member of Crimpshrine and author of legendary punk zine Cometbus, John Geek (bass/vocals) of Fleshies and the S.P.A.M. Records collective.
Harbinger has performed at Geekfest and numerous other venues.
In 2005 they released a 10-song LP on Riisk entitled Challenging The Prevailing Judeo-Christian Doomsday Mentality. The songs were recorded by Kevin Army in 2001.
4) Harbinger is a modern speed-metal band from Michigan, US. They released their first full-length album in 2009 through Planet Metal records entitled “Doom on You”.
More information can be found at their official website: www.myspace.com/harbingermetal
5) Companion piece to Dave Bixby's epic 'Ode to Quetzalcoatl'. Excellent acoustic lost folk psych with 12-string that sounds like a sitar at times, harmony vocals. A strange little beast full of murky strum darkness, cosmic imagery, and rich vocals.
Hard to know what this group was aiming for with an equal mix of cosmic and biblical references. Musically, this has more in common with Leopoldian despair than any Jesus Music counterparts. They even appropriate the melodies to Bowie’s “Space Oddity” and the Beatles’ “You Can’t See Me”! File under: Tripping For Jesus. …’the psychedelic sounds of the dirty circus grounds’.
The Awakening
Harbinger Lyrics
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It erased my past, all it left was this beauty
A creation unfathomable to the human eye
Strip away from your soul and you will see it
Producing a self efficient being
A foundation to stand upon, and look down at the world
This era will not withstand this grace of life
No clocks no more time
No conception of reality any more
This sphere is a figment, it's just a scratch
At the surface of this plain known as what is real
Wake up, before it's too late
Wake up, before the end is nigh
Wake up, before it's all gone
Wake up, or else we all die
Our ancestors survived without annihilation
Open your eyes and witness mass destruction
This thing of beauty we call home won't survive much longer
Repair and Rebuild
Mindless intelligence, slumber awoken
This reality was stripped away as time stood still
I wondered and gazed at this world
Survival is key, to save humanity
Changes must be made
Producing a self efficient being
A foundation to stand upon
And look down at the world
Look beneath your feet and feel the earth
Survival is key, to save humanity
Changes must be made
Changes must be made
The lyrics of Harbinger's song The Awakening invite us to experience a different reality, one that goes beyond the physical realm that we perceive through our senses. The song suggests that there is a beauty and a depth to creation that we often fail to see or appreciate because we are too focused on the surface-level distractions of everyday life. Time stands still to give us a glimpse of this masterpiece, erasing our past and leaving us with this beauty.
The lyrics describe this creation as "unfathomable to the human eye", something that we can only see if we strip away the layers of conditioning and preconceptions that cloud our perception. It's a self-sufficient being that provides a foundation for us to stand on and look down on the world. This new perspective allows us to feel the movement of the earth beneath our feet, reminding us of our connection to this planet and the need to take care of it.
The message of the song is that we need to wake up before it's too late, before we destroy the beauty and potential of this world. We're urged to repair and rebuild, to make changes that will ensure the survival of humanity. The lyrics suggest that we need to cultivate a different kind of intelligence, one that goes beyond mere knowledge and facts. We need to prioritize our connection with each other and our environment, recognizing that our survival depends on it.
Line by Line Meaning
Time stood still to embrace this masterpiece
The creation of this beautiful masterpiece made time stop and take notice.
It erased my past, all it left was this beauty
Experiencing this masterpiece made the past irrelevant as all focus shifted to its beauty.
A creation unfathomable to the human eye
The masterpiece was so impressive that it was beyond what humans could comprehend.
Strip away from your soul and you will see it
To truly appreciate this masterpiece, one must remove any preconceived notions or biases from their soul.
Producing a self efficient being
The creation of a self-sufficient being, which can stand on its own and doesn't need others to survive.
A foundation to stand upon, and look down at the world
This self-sufficient being becomes the foundation on which to stand and view the world from an elevated position.
Look beneath your feet and feel the earth move
By standing on this self-sufficient foundation, one can feel the power of the earth moving beneath them.
This era will not withstand this grace of life
This period of time cannot survive the beauty and power of life that this masterpiece represents.
No clocks no more time
The concept of time fades away, as the viewer becomes lost in the timeless beauty of the masterpiece.
No conception of reality any more
The viewer becomes so absorbed in the beauty of the masterpiece that their sense of reality is altered.
This sphere is a figment, it's just a scratch
This world is insignificant compared to the power and beauty of the masterpiece.
Wake up, before it's too late
The viewer is urged to wake up and take notice of the beauty before it's too late.
Wake up, before the end is nigh
The viewer is warned that the end is approaching and they must pay attention to the beauty while they still can.
Wake up, before it's all gone
The viewer is urged to wake up and appreciate the beauty before it disappears forever.
Wake up, or else we all die
Failure to appreciate the beauty could lead to the demise of humanity.
Our ancestors survived without annihilation
The viewer is reminded that despite previous hardships, humanity has survived in the past.
Open your eyes and witness mass destruction
The viewer is urged to open their eyes and see the destruction that surround them and take action.
This thing of beauty we call home won't survive much longer
The beauty of the world is fragile and won't last forever.
Repair and Rebuild
To survive, humanity must work to repair and rebuild the world that surrounds them.
Mindless intelligence, slumber awoken
The viewer sees the awakening of a mindless intelligence that has been dormant.
This reality was stripped away as time stood still
The viewer's reality disappears as they become fully immersed in the beauty of the masterpiece.
I wondered and gazed at this world
The viewer spends time observing and contemplating the world.
Survival is key, to save humanity
The survival of humanity is the top priority to ensure a future for the species.
Changes must be made
In order to survive, significant changes must be made to the world and how humanity interacts with it.
Changes must be made
The viewer is reminded once again that change is necessary to ensure survival.
Writer(s): Charles David Griffiths, Joel Scott, Ben Sutherland, Kris Aarre, Thom Gardner, Benjamin William Sutherland
Contributed by Hudson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HARBINGER
What's your favourite section in this song?
Nicolas Leroy
2:37 :)
HARBINGER
Sick! Thanks Nicolas. Good to hear what you're favourite section is. It's sure a heavy one!! Love playing this song live. So intense and driven up to that break and then POW into the slam! 🤘 Hope you're keeping well and catch you at a show soon!
Nicolas Leroy
@HARBINGER i from france come play in
HARBINGER
@Nicolas Leroy Awesome! We would love to play in France! We'll try out best to come over soon!
Dessie Magee
The stabs at the start when the vocal first comes in ! So intense !
Marcokobop
Yo this song just made me rethink my life choices 🙌 SLAMING RIFFS FOR DAYS
HARBINGER
Haha well we glad to hear we're changing lives!
Andrew Hamilton
Class. Always love vocals like this where you can make out every word. The level of musicianship is off the chart as well. Glad I found this
HARBINGER
Hi Andrew, thanks so much! That means a lot to hear. We always aim for a high standard of musicianship, so nice to hear. 😊 We have a new vocalist now however (unannounced) but he's a beast so hopefully you still dig the new material. Coming soon! Have you checked out the rest of the album? If so let us know what you think. All the best mate 🤘