In Legend is the essence of an artistic process that has been pulsating in the heart and maturing in the soul of Bastian during the last 10 years. And piece for piece has been forged and hammered into the evoking sound which characterises it.
The perfect blend of hard, soft and uncompromising passion.
Bastian describes In Legend as being…
…“Tori Amos on cocaine”
In Legend does, in no way, try to exclusively create a brand new type of sound. It is the songs which take the listener on a new aural experience.
Influenced by the rhythmical feeling and atmosphere of Burkina Faso, on the African continent, where he spent his early childhood, Bastian has developed into one of Germany’s finest drummers in the rock scene. He has toured with metal and rock ‘n roll bands all through Europe and was able to win the hearts of the Chinese fans as the drummer for the thrash metal band Narakam when he spent 2006 and 2007 there. He is, currently, also the drummer for the world’s only metal a-cappella band Van Canto.
It seemed, on coming back to Germany from Africa, that the drums weren’t the only instrument to shape his musical career. Bastian, upon his return, started to teach himself, by ear, how to play the piano and at a very early age composed many songs without being able to read a single note of sheet music.
In his own words…
...”I hear music but I’ve never seen it”
Whilst trying to clarify his own compositions to guitarists from his early bands, Bastian has been able to develop his own style. This comprises of smooth riffs that carry with the left hand and flowing melodies with the right and is also apparent in the songs. Bastian has discovered unchartered territory of harder music for the piano and describes his findings thusly…
...”Beaten paths are for beaten men”
Together with this extraordinary talent, Bastian’s unmistakable voice ubiquitously brings together all aspects which would be found in his drumming. Intensity, energy and passion.
With their EP Pandemonium, which is to be released early 2010, they will burst onto the open rock scene for the first time and in Spring they will present themselves to their audience on tour. What they offer the listener is an unexpected but welcome and fresh approach to energetic music. Their 1st studio album will be released in Summer 2010, and then the main mission can begin…
…”To kick ASS!!!”
Prestinate
In Legend Lyrics
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Letting her bleed away!
All right…
Get off that fuckin’ way!
You gotta send her a light
To be seen in the dawn
Of your pathetic way
Of acting lonely in distance
Once was that one from the heart -
Now it’s gone with your head…
Your lies do hurt – she’s crying!
Feeling her worries
You don’t care!
Guiding her love with your lies…
Feeling her leaving
Sudden cares…
Losin’ your love, your disguise!
Letting her bleed away…
Get off that fuckin’ way!
You gotta send her a light
To be seen in the dawn
Of your pathetic way
Of acting lonely in distance
The language you told her
Once was that one from the heart -
Now it’s gone with your head…
Your lies do hurt – she’s crying!
Feeling her worries…
Hey!
Why do you waste your time?!
Why don’t you love yourself?!
Why do you save your fucking pain?!
This life, is your way
And it’s offered by a power
Don’t you dare to give it back before to try
Keep track!
You’re a liar –
Why don’t you face her the truth of your heart?
You’re a coward -
You’re such a coward -
You stupid coward -
You stupid coward -
You fuckin’ coward -
Your lies do hurt – she’s crying!
Feeling her worries…
The song "Prestinate" by In Legend is a powerful, emotional ballad that explores the pain and hurt caused by lies and deceit in a relationship. The lyrics are directed towards someone who has hurt their partner by lying to them, causing them to feel neglected and unloved. The song urges the liar to take responsibility for their actions and to tell the truth, even if it means facing the consequences. The singer of the song pleads with the liar to stop their selfish ways and to start showing their partner the respect and love they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
(Your lies do hurt – she’s crying!)
Your dishonesty is causing her pain and making her cry.
Letting her bleed away!
Allowing her to suffer and be hurt.
Get off that fuckin’ way!
Stop behaving in a hurtful and destructive manner.
You gotta send her a light
You need to give her hope and a reason to continue on.
To be seen in the dawn
So that she can see a new beginning or a way forward.
Of your pathetic way
Of your weak and pitiful actions.
Of acting lonely in distance
Of behaving as if you are alone and distant from her, even when you are together.
The language you told her
The things you promised her or the way you spoke to her.
Once was that one from the heart -
Once it came from a genuine and sincere place within you.
Now it’s gone with your head…
Now it is gone and replaced by your selfish and misguided thoughts.
Feeling her worries
Sensing the concerns or fears she has.
Hey!
Listen!
Why do you waste your time?!
Why are you spending your energy on negative things and behaviors?
Why don’t you love yourself?!
Why aren’t you taking care of yourself and your own needs?
Why do you save your fucking pain?!
Why do you hold onto and internalize your own suffering and hurt?
This life, is your way
You have control over your own life and direction.
And it’s offered by a power
You have been given an opportunity or a source of strength or guidance.
Don’t you dare to give it back before to try
Don't give up or reject it without making an effort or attempting to improve.
Keep track!
Pay attention and be aware.
You’re a liar –
You are dishonest.
Why don’t you face her the truth of your heart?
Why aren't you open and honest with her about your true feelings?
You’re a coward -
You are afraid and lack courage.
You’re such a coward -
You are extremely timid and lack bravery or confidence.
You stupid coward -
You are foolishly and senselessly afraid.
You fuckin’ coward -
You are weak and contemptible.
Feeling her worries…
Sensing and being aware of the anxiety or fear she feels.
Contributed by Adeline V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Javier Gil de Ávila
Its sad that such a good work hardly is heard here in Spain... may be u need a bit more publicity around here...couse in truth, you're awesome.
xPrivateerx
Hab die Band grad erst kennegelernt.. bin begeistert! Klavier und Metal.. himmlisch *-*
Microphallophobia
ich liebe die jungs eine so geile kombination aus piano und metal, ein wahres kunstwerk der musik geschichte, das musikalische können und diese stimme. so viel kraft einfach göttlich.
cbaumi
Great song! :)
Fabian Henning
Am 20.05.11 ist das Album erhältlich^^