Scarcely another band among the German-speaking Alternative /(Dark)Wave-scene has polarized media and audience within the last fifteen years as much as ILLUMINATE. Either praised up to the skies or torn apart as "Schlager" (a German derogatory term for bad pop songs) – be that as it may, for the last decade, Johannes Berthold and his band have left their mark on the Dark scene...
ILLUMINATE manage to combine classical elements, dance rhythms, electronic sound collages, romantic piano parts and heavy guitars without being unfaithful to their typical, unmistakable sound. After seventeen years of band history, 12 studio albums, world-wide life-performances, and having an enormous fan-base, ILLUMINATE are one of the most successful acts of the Alternative / Dark Wave-segment.
Members
* Johannes Berthold - Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Programming, Bass Guitar
* Manja Wagner - Vocals
* Sylvia Berthold - Vocals
* Jörn Langenfeld - Guitar, Bass Guitar
* Johannes Knees - Keyboards
* Stefan Dittrich - Drums, Programming
Discography
1993 Poesie (MC)
1994 Es atmet (Maxi-MC)
1996 Verfall
1997 Erinnerungen
1998 Erwachen
1999 Nur für Dich (Promo-Maxi-CD & Special-Promo-Maxi-CD)
1999 Letzter Blick zurück
2000 Dunkellicht (Maxi-CD)
2000 Ein neuer Tag
2001 Bittersüßes Gift (Maxi-CD)
2002 Kaltes Licht
2003 10x10 Schwarz (Best-Of)
2003 10x10 Weiß (Best-Of)
2004 AugenBlicke
2006 Zwei Seelen (+Bonus-Live-Album "In Metal")
2008 Zeit der Wölfe
2009 CD Splitter (Best-Of)
2009 CD Ohne Worte (Best-Of)
2011 GemEinsam (Download-Single)
2011 Grenzgang
2012 Zwischenwelten
2. DJ Illuminate, a House, Electro, Dubstep music producer hailing from United States. His works incorporate headbanging elements of Hard Bass Music with Melodic Trance Synths into Modern Electronic Dance Music. Although highly underrated, DJ Illuminate is known for his free EP, "Legacy", released at August of 2013.
Energie
Illuminate Lyrics
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Un weißer Staub bedeckt die Schlacht.
Wenn das Licht des Tages schwindet,
Dann gib mir Kraft für diese Nacht!
Schwarze Schemen sich verstecken
Ein Lichterspiel die reizt
Du baust mich auf und wirfst mich nieder
Gib mir deine Energie!!!
Die Heeres ich schon fast vernichtet,
Der Staub den Tag zum Dunkel macht
Und alles Licht in sich gesogen.
Gib mir die Kraft für diese Nacht!
Schwarze Schemen sich verstecken
Ein Lichterspiel die Sinne reizt
Oh bau' mich auf - oh wirf mich nieder!
Verleih'und raube mir die Macht!
Gib mir deine Energie!!!
In Illuminate's song "Energie," the singer describes a battle between two armies. The first verse sets the scene: two armies clash and a white dust covers the battlefield. As the daylight fades, the singer asks for strength to make it through the night. The second verse seems to focus on the internal struggle of the singer. The use of the metaphor of "black shadows" hiding and a "play of lights" tantalizing suggests that the battle may be more of a mental one. The chorus repeats the plea for "energy," perhaps meaning the emotional and spiritual strength to face whatever battle awaits.
The third verse describes the near defeat of one army, with the dust making everything dark. The singer again asks for strength to make it through the night. The final chorus reinforces the theme of "energy," but also adds a sense of desperation, as the singer seems almost to be begging for it.
The lyrics of "Energie" can be interpreted in a few different ways. One interpretation is that the song is about a literal battle, possibly even a war. However, the language of the song also suggests a more metaphorical interpretation, where the battle represents an internal struggle. It is possible that this could be a spiritual struggle, with the singer asking for divine energy to help them through the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Zwei Heere aufeinanderprallen
Two armies clash against each other
Un weißer Staub bedeckt die Schlacht.
And white dust covers the battle
Wenn das Licht des Tages schwindet,
When the light of day fades
Dann gib mir Kraft für diese Nacht!
Then give me strength for this night
Schwarze Schemen sich verstecken
Black shadows hiding
Ein Lichterspiel die reizt
A play of lights that entices
Du baust mich auf und wirfst mich nieder
You build me up and knock me down
Verleihst und raubst mir alle Macht!
You lend and steal all my power
Gib mir deine Energie!!!
Give me your energy!!!
Die Heeres ich schon fast vernichtet,
The armies I have almost destroyed
Der Staub den Tag zum Dunkel macht
The dust makes the day turn dark
Und alles Licht in sich gesogen.
And absorbs all the light
Gib mir die Kraft für diese Nacht!
Give me the strength for this night!
Schwarze Schemen sich verstecken
Black shadows hiding
Ein Lichterspiel die Sinne reizt
A play of lights that excites the senses
Oh bau' mich auf - oh wirf mich nieder!
Oh build me up - oh knock me down!
Verleih'und raube mir die Macht!
Lend and steal my power!
Gib mir deine Energie!!!
Give me your energy!!!
Contributed by Evan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@avior2951
This is the best recent DnB production i've heard so far. Gives some Pendulum vibes, as someone mentioned already. Wish it was longer.
@johnscherf2089
Definitely pendulum
@kiwiconnection3580
Tarantula vibes
@alexricketts1365
At least Pendulum actually played it live. Real musicians just makes you realise just how good they really are live
@geraldlecar0s
I don’t care if anyone says its generic this is an incredible hook for a double drop
@simplycryptowithdjpetervas2827
I can remix this
@locke_7265
One thing I agree on with this! Sub Focus tunes are pretty basic, but mixed with something they are on top. Ultrafunk, X-Ray, Desire, Solar System and this one are all tunes which become so much better with a double drop
@thesuperiorbench6307
Second that
@Matty9Fingers
Agree 100%
@pepamaster10
exactly!