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1) Janus were a UK band who had much more success in Germany than in their home country. Hard rock was the name of the game, and it is exemplified perfectly in the opening track to their sole 1972 album. 'Red Sun' is the song that prompted me to get the album after I heard it on a compilation tape some years ago. Guitars crash and the vocals soar to deliver a classic hard rock song, with a guitar solo every bit as good as the song deserves. After that opening it was always going to be hard to follow it, and while 'Bubbles' valiantly makes an effort, 'Watcha' Trying To Do?' just does not seem to fit in with the rest of the album, being much too light-hearted for a band with a skeleton on their album sleeve. Their piece de resistance, however, is saved for side two, which is totally taken up with the title track. They throw everything they can think of into the mix - flamenco guitar, orchestras, seagulls, and spooky lyrics all combine to produce a magnificent end to the album. But that is not all, as on the CD re-issue you also get a drastically re-worked - even heavier version - of 'Red Sun' along with three other previously un-issued tracks, stretching the album to almost twice its original length. It has often been remarked that it is a mystery why this band were not much bigger here in the UK, but whatever the reason at least we can now hear what Germany has long already known - Janus were a great heavy rock band.
In March/April 2013 EMI Harvest released a remastered and remixed version of the "Gravedigger" album, including single, and unreleased bonus tracks. The remix was done in Nashville by Janus founder/writer Colin Orr, at MTSU Studio B with Chris Haseleu, Nick Morrow, and Alicia Bognanno. EMI also commissioned the "lost" second EMI harvest release by Janus, "Under The Shadow Of The Moon", which should have been released in 1973. Colin Orr recorded the album in late 2012/13, it thus becomes the first "new" EMI Harvest album for 26 years, and probably the final Harvest release.
2) Janus were an italian progressive rock band formed in 1975 but they released only an Ep in 1977, and it is one of the rare examples of progressive rock in right wing movement. After some changes in the line-up (guitarist Stefano Recchioni was killed during a political riot in 1978) they release in 1978 "Al Maestrale", in 1980 "Pescatore di sogni part I & II" and in 1981 "Note per un amico (A Stefano)
Danza dei lupi"
3) Janus also was a short-lived Finnish progressive rock band, formed by Maarit and Sami Hurmerinta. They released their only single record "Hyvää matkaa/Huono juttu" year 1976.
4) Janus is Rose Kasseckert + Will-I Stasch, the german experimental industrial / minimal synth duo who was running the Cthulhu Records label, and later became Mental Measuretech
5) Janus is a Chicago based rock band who have released two albums; Armor (2004) and Red Right Return (2008/2009) with the band readying their third and latest release "Nox Aeris" on March 27th 2012. Singer David Scotney, guitarist Mike Tyranski, bassist Alan Quitman and drummer Johnny Salazar – experienced great success with their 2009 label debut album, Red Right Return, but the band’s new album, NOX AERIS, reveals how far they’ve come.
That musical revelation is the self-produced NOX AERIS, which drops March 27 on REALID Records (through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group). The first single, “Stains,” is already getting spins at WIIL (Chicago), KPNT (St. Louis), WBUZ (Nashville), WJJO (Madison), WWBN (Flint), KHTQ (Spokane), as well as SiriusXM’s “Octane” and “Hard Drive XL.” Early feedback includes Zigz at WBUZ (Nashville), who says, “If ‘Stains’ is a taste of things to come… then 2012 is going to be a great year for Janus. They’ve hit a new level with ‘Stains’…this track is righteous.”
“Stains” explores what can happen when you don’t follow your heart, the marks left on your spirit when you become someone you’re not. “It embodies what I was trying to say on the record,” says singer David Scotney, “it’s a dark point of view, but represents a cathartic process of self-healing.”
In 2012 touring news, the band’s first round of tour dates will be with Chevelle and Middle Class Rut starting February 24 in Grand Rapids, MI. Additional dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
The record’s title, which is Latin for “night air,” comes from the 14th Century, a period where a third of the European population was killed off by the plague. Then, people believed going outdoors at night would cause them to succumb to the Black Death. While writing NOX AERIS, JANUS found this idea to be an apt metaphor for their own journey, preconceived notions of their own being flipped around as they became a bigger, more established band since the release of Red Right Return. NOX AERIS reveals who JANUS is and what they’ve gone through.
Red Right Return came out in September 2009 on REALID Records and spawned the Top 10 Active Rock hit, “Eyesore.” They spent months on the road touring with Chevelle, Sick Puppies, Sevendust, Pop Evil, Halestorm, Five Finger Death Punch, and Alice In Chains. JANUS also sold-out numerous headlining shows of their own, appeared on MTV’s “Headbangers Ball” and performed in the biggest rock festivals in the U.S., including Rock On The Range. Absolutepunk.net raved about the album: “There are a few bands, given the opportunity, could take the radio by storm. JANUS is a perfect example of this type of band. If they were given the chance, and played on some larger radio stations alongside all of our alternative ‘favorites’ (sound-alikes), they could earn themselves hordes of fans.” While Away-team.com hailed in a 9 out of 10 album review: “Brilliant on many levels and impeccably engineered and produced to perfection.”
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6) Janus is a German band consisting of two main members, Dirk 'RIG' Riegert and Tobias 'Toby' Hahn. They got their name from the Roman god Janus, who has two faces, so he is connected to conflicting nature. He is the god of beginning and end, doorway and gateway. That is characteristic for the band, on one hand their music is electrical andvery aggressive, on the other hand it is made smooth with classical instruments.
RIG is the creative head, the singer and songwriter of their lyrics which are in only German. Toby makes most of the music. As a perfect piano-player he is also responsible for the remixes. Of course there are some other helping members, first of all for their live performances.
The style of the music is not easy to define. Derived from their name the two faces aspect in their music is omnipresent. It is most associated with the gothic- and electro-scene but it also has a huge bunch of classical music parts. However the main focus is laying on their texts which tell about hate, mourning, despair, madness and all the fears living in most of us.
7) Janus or DJ Janus is an upcoming hardcore DJ/Producer from Holland. Mostly intrested in Artcore, UK and Early Rave. His main influences are Ruffneck and Ophidian.
If I were you
Janus Lyrics
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Warning lights begin to shine
Over this cloud
Shedding truth convincing you that
It's just a mood
It's just a mood
It's just a mood
It's just a mood
It's just a mood
It's just another side of this truth
What if I were you
What if I were made from
All of your mistakes
Could I fill your shoes
And feel like you
Fill your shoes
And feel like you
Just like you
Echo every word that strikes a nerve
Surrender your choice
Resistance or remembering that
It's just a mood
It's just a mood
It's just a mood
Another side of you
It's just a mood
It's just a mood
It's just another side of this truth
What if I were you
What if I were made from
All of your mistakes
Could I fill your shoes
And feel like you
Fill your shoes
And feel like you
Just like you
I said sorry, I never promised you
Roses or any happiness forever after
I said sorry, I never promised you
Roses or any happiness forever after
What if I were you
What if I were made from
All of your mistakes
Could I fill your shoes
And feel like you
Fill your shoes
And feel like you
What if I were you
What if I were made from
All of your mistakes
Could I fill your shoes
Just like you
The song "If I Were You" by Janus speaks of empathizing with someone else and attempting to understand their struggles. The lyrics suggest that sometimes we need to see things from a different perspective to truly grasp the complexity of a situation. The first stanza alludes to danger and warning signs, signaling that there is something deeper going on beyond the surface. The lyrics "whisper, danger" and "warning lights begin to shine" tell us that these feelings are being kept secret, but there are signs that something is not quite right. The second stanza speaks of "echo[ing] every word that strikes a nerve" and "resistance or remembering," suggesting that there is a sort of internal conflict happening within the person who is struggling. The chorus then repeats the line "It's just a mood, another side of you," suggesting that these struggles are simply a part of who the person is and cannot be easily brushed aside.
The bridge introduces a different perspective altogether, posing the question "what if I were you?" The line "made from all of your mistakes" suggests that the person singing is trying to understand and empathize with the struggles of the other person by seeing things from their point of view. The metaphor of "filling their shoes" suggests that the singer is attempting to walk in the other person's footsteps and understand their life experiences. The repetition of the final line "just like you" reinforces the idea that the singer is attempting to understand and empathize with the struggles of someone else.
Overall, the song encourages the listener to step outside of their own experiences and try to understand the struggles of those around them. The idea of different perspectives and "another side" of a person is also explored, suggesting that no one truly knows what it's like to be in someone else's shoes.
Line by Line Meaning
Whisper, danger
This situation is dangerous, and we should be cautious and discreet.
Warning lights begin to shine
Signs of impending trouble are starting to become apparent.
Over this cloud
This troubling situation is looming over us like a dark cloud.
Shedding truth convincing you that
The truth is being revealed and it is causing you to come to a certain realization.
It's just a mood
This feeling is temporary and will pass.
It's just another side of you
This mood is just one aspect of your personality.
What if I were you
Have you ever considered what it would be like if the roles were reversed?
What if I were made from all of your mistakes
If I had made all of the same mistakes that you have, would I be a different person?
Could I fill your shoes
Would I be able to handle your life and all of its challenges?
And feel like you
And would I have the same emotions and experiences as you?
Echo every word that strikes a nerve
I understand how you feel and it is resonating with me.
Surrender your choice
Give up your control and let someone else make the decision for you.
Resistance or remembering that
You can choose to fight back or reminisce about the past.
I said sorry, I never promised you roses or any happiness forever after
I apologize for any disappointment, but I cannot guarantee a perfect, idyllic life.
Fill your shoes just like you
I want to fully understand your experiences and emotions, just as if they were my own.
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destury119
I've always really liked this band. Sad they not very well known. Those basslines are tasty, the guitar is awesome, and their singer has quite the range. Wish they'd make more music.
Bill Morgan
This song still kills it in 2020!!
MEGA ScreaMo
This song been carrying me since my childhood till now.
This band/guy deserve more attention. Although this genre ain't very appealing to youngsters nowadays and its sad that they do not feel these songs meanings as we were.
X fighters
I really enjoy this band, do they still make music?
Patrick Star
X fighters they’re back together somewhat. It’s the singer David and one other person.