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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)
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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.”
Read more: http://theaudioperv.com/2012/01/31/janus-to-release-new-album-nox-aeris-on-march-27/#ixzz1lHcWJYFd
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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.
Kafka
Janus Lyrics
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Auf der Karlsbrücke in Prag
Niemand sonst hat ihn erkannt
Dabei war hellichter Tag
Er sagte: Prag ist unrein
Ein Nest voll Insekten
Ich glaube, es waren die Autos
Er will zurück nach Berlin
Das hat ihm besser gefallen
Doch er sagt: Prag läßt nicht los
Dieses Mütterchen hat Krallen
Ich hab Kafka getroffen
Noch immer auf der Flucht
Vor dem Urteil seines Vaters
Das ihn traf mit voller Wucht
Die Sehnsucht nach Schmutz
Treibt ihn oft ins Bordell
Doch die Huren von heute
Sind ihm zu professionell
Er will zurück nach Berlin
Das hat ihm besser gefallen
Doch er sagt: Prag läßt nicht los
Dieses Mütterchen hat Krallen
Ich hab Kafka getroffen
Er ist ein einsamer Mann
Doch er sagt: Ich geb nicht auf
Auch ich sterb irgendwann
Er hat die dritten Zähne
Vom in den Schreibtisch beißen
Und immer öfter hat er Lust
Sich vor den Zug zu schmeißen
Er will zurück nach Berlin
Das hat ihm besser gefallen
Doch er sagt: Prag läßt nicht los
Dieses Mütterchen hat Krallen
Er will zurück nach Berlin
Das hat ihm besser gefallen
Doch er sagt: Prag läßt nicht los
Dieses Mütterchen hat Krallen
The lyrics to Janus's song "Kafka" tell the story of encountering the famous writer Franz Kafka on the Charles Bridge in Prague. Despite it being a bright and clear day, nobody else recognized him. During their conversation, Kafka expresses his dissatisfaction with the city, referring to it as "unclean" and full of insects, possibly referencing the social and political turmoil of the time. He longs to return to Berlin, which he prefers, but feels trapped in Prague, which he describes as having claws that won't let go.
The song also touches on Kafka's strained relationship with his father, referencing the emotional impact that his father's judgment had on him. Kafka seeks solace in his writing, but also in the seedy underworld of the city's brothels. He is a lonely man who struggles with suicidal thoughts, having to resort to biting his own desk to prevent himself from acting on them. Despite all of this, Kafka remains determined and persistent, stating that he won't give up and that he too will eventually die.
Overall, the song portrays Kafka as a complex and troubled figure, haunted by personal demons and societal issues. It explores themes of alienation, isolation, and the struggle to find meaning and identity in an unpredictable world.
Line by Line Meaning
Ich hab Kafka getroffen
Janus claims to have met Franz Kafka in person.
Auf der Karlsbrücke in Prag
The location of their encounter was on the Charles Bridge in Prague.
Niemand sonst hat ihn erkannt
Surprisingly, no one else recognized the famous author.
Dabei war hellichter Tag
This encounter occured during the middle of the day.
Er sagte: Prag ist unrein
Kafka expressed his disdain for the city of Prague.
Ein Nest voll Insekten
He compared the city to a nest filled with insects.
Ich glaube, es waren die Autos
Kafka believes that the cars are what make Prague so unpleasant for him.
Er will zurück nach Berlin
Kafka desires to return to Berlin.
Das hat ihm besser gefallen
He prefers the city of Berlin over Prague.
Doch er sagt: Prag läßt nicht los
Despite his desire to leave, Kafka feels a strong attachment to Prague.
Dieses Mütterchen hat Krallen
He describes Prague as a clingy mother figure that won't let him go.
Noch immer auf der Flucht
Kafka is still on the run from something or someone.
Vor dem Urteil seines Vaters
He's trying to escape from the judgement and criticism of his father.
Das ihn traf mit voller Wucht
His father's judgement hit him hard.
Die Sehnsucht nach Schmutz
Kafka has a longing for things that are dirty or taboo.
Treibt ihn oft ins Bordell
This desire often leads him to visit brothels.
Doch die Huren von heute
However, Kafka finds modern prostitutes to be too professional.
Sind ihm zu professionell
They lack the authenticity and emotion that he craves.
Er ist ein einsamer Mann
Despite his fleeting encounters, Kafka is a lonely man.
Doch er sagt: Ich geb nicht auf
He still remains determined to keep going.
Auch ich sterb irgendwann
He is aware of his own mortality and knows that he will eventually die.
Er hat die dritten Zähne
Kafka has dentures due to his habit of biting his desk while writing.
Vom in den Schreibtisch beißen
This habit has caused him to lose his natural teeth over time.
Und immer öfter hat er Lust
Kafka is increasingly tempted to end his life.
Sich vor den Zug zu schmeißen
Specifically, he is considering throwing himself in front of a train.
Contributed by Tristan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
S.A.E
Was für ein Stück! Was für eine Stimme - großartig!
basti4ever
Da es noch niemand getan hat tu ich es: Vielen Dank für diesen Upload! Ich war enttäuscht und geschockt als es auf einmal unauffindbar war. Und manchmal braucht man einfach ein Lied wie dieses.
n1mand
GUt, musste ich es nicht sagen!;D
missheadandshoulders
danke :)
Ech0rausch
aye <3
n1mand
Und keiner hier hat je ein Buch gelesen, schade.
Robert Kallfelz
Kafka kann man nicht in solcher Weise vertonen. Klingt doch aufällig nach Rammstein
Crowly Oz
Die Musiker, die hier am Werke sind, haben aber definitiv sich zur Kafka-Problematik belesen. :)