1) Ixion is a French atmospheric doom metal band. It was born in 2004 when Julien Prat started to work on his own compositions. During three years, he wrote several tracks from dark and atmospheric music to more classical doom metal. Six tracks were finally selected for the first demo, which combined the doom and atmospheric sides, as well as some electronic and symphonic elements.
From that point, Ixion's music can be linked with some funeral doom metal and gothic doom metal bands, with a particular work on keyboards and ambient soundscapes.
In 2006 Thomas Saudray joined the project, sharing Julien's interest in mixing the genres that compose Ixion's music. They work together on lyrics and vocals. The demo "Through the Space We Die was finished during the summer of 2007 and the first reviews were very positive.
Their first full length album "To The Void" was released in 2011 on the Avantgarde Music label.
2) Ixion is a Dutch music project started by composer, producer, musician and lyricist Jankees Braam.
Jankees started as bass player in a symphonic rock band called Sangamo where he was member for twelve years. About five years ago he decided to leave the band and start his own project called Ixion. With enough material to complete an whole album he started recording, and with help from a lot of friends from other bands he completed the debut "Cryogenesis". At the same time Jankees also wrote a concept story which spins around a talisman from the past. Beside doing the production and recording, Jankees, played bass guitar, bass pedals, synthesizer, keyboards and some guitar. Beside himself we find nine musicians involved in the project.
Last known lineup:
Michael Hos (vocals)
Esther Ladiges (vocals)
Maaike Breijman (vocals)
Gerton Leijdekker (guitars)
Jankees Braam (bass)
Emile Boellard (drums)
Peter Boer (drums)
Linde Faber (cello)
Gerben Klazinga (hammond)
Martijn Bos (piano, synthesizer)
3) Ixion was a French thrash/black metal band that released two demos, "In Hoc Signo Vinces" (1986) and "The New Chemical Light" (1987), before disbanding.
Out Of The Dark
Ixion Lyrics
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Feel me, regain consciousness
Why leave this dream?
Let me drift in the maze of my endless sleep
Calm down, just take a deep breath
Listen, we're close to the end
What does this mean?
Still I feel torn apart by the emptiness
Stand up, come, and see
Feel the warm, our Sun's so bright
Leave behind the empty night
Turn your eyes to Her blue light
The lyrics to Ixion's song "Out of the Dark" convey a journey from a state of cold and unconsciousness towards warmth, consciousness, and the embrace of light. The opening lines, "Wake up, come out of the cold, Feel me, regain consciousness," suggest a call to awaken from a metaphorical slumber and reconnect with reality. The singer questions the need to leave a comforting dream, longing to remain in a blissful state of endless sleep within a maze.
As the song progresses, there is a shift in tone, urging the listener to calm down and take a deep breath. The lyrics indicate that they are nearing the end, possibly referring to the journey or struggle they are going through. The singer ponders the meaning of this impending conclusion, feeling torn apart by a sense of emptiness.
The final lines of the song offer a glimpse of hope and warmth. The lyrics encourage the listener to stand up, see, and feel the warmth of the Sun's bright light. They urge us to leave behind the empty night and turn our attention to the blue light emitted by the Sun, symbolizing a move towards positivity and illumination.
Overall, "Out of the Dark" seems to be a song about breaking free from a state of disconnection, seeking purpose and finding solace in the embrace of light and consciousness.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up, come out of the cold
Leave behind the chilling darkness and awaken to reality
Feel me, regain consciousness
Become aware of my presence and reawaken your senses
Why leave this dream?
Why abandon this blissful illusion?
Let me drift in the maze of my endless sleep
Allow me to wander aimlessly in the labyrinth of my unending slumber
Calm down, just take a deep breath
Relax and inhale deeply, finding tranquility amidst chaos
Listen, we're close to the end
Pay attention, as we are nearing the culmination
What does this mean?
What significance does all of this hold?
Still I feel torn apart by the emptiness
Despite everything, I am still emotionally shattered by the void
Stand up, come, and see
Rise and approach, so you can truly perceive
Feel the warm, our Sun's so bright
Experience the comforting warmth, the brilliant radiance of our sun
Leave behind the empty night
Abandon the desolate darkness of the night
Turn your eyes to Her blue light
Direct your gaze to the captivating blue glow she emanates
Contributed by Camilla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.