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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.”
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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.
Scherbengesicht
Janus Lyrics
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Du hältst dein Glas wie einen Schild in deiner Hand
Dein Stolz umrahmt von schwarzem Haar
Das war alles, was ich übrig fand
Der Tag ist lang, der Tag ist leer
Er nimmt kein Ende
Der Schmerz ist dumpf, der Schmerz ist schwer
Die Stadt ist grell, die Stadt, sie spricht
Mit tausend Zungen
Der Atem beißt, der Atem sticht
Schmerz in deine Lungen
Du drehst dich weg, als es zerbricht
Dein Scherbengesicht
Dein Scherbengesicht
Du bist wie immer auf der Hut
Wenn man dich fragt, geht es dir selbstverständlich gut
Mit aufgepflanztem Bajonett
Ins nächste Bett
Du sammelst neue Wut
Der Schweiß ist feucht, der Schweiß ist kalt
Schafft keine Nähe
Der Sturm lenkt ab, der Sturm gibt Halt
Solang, bis ich gehe
Der Wein ist rot, der Wein ist weiß
Macht dich betrunken
Dein Stern scheint hell und kalt wie Eis
Bald ist er gesunken
Ein dumpfer Schlag, als es zerbricht
Dein Scherbengesicht
Dein Scherbengesicht
Dein Scherbengesicht
The lyrics of Janus's song "Scherbengesicht" depict a sense of emotional and psychological turmoil within the singer's relationship with their subject, causing them to feel pain and sadness. The first stanza describes the subject's appearance and behavior, almost as if they are putting on a front or hiding behind their tough exterior. The second stanza, however, reveals the internal struggles the subject is facing, feeling a sense of emptiness and pain that they try to numb with substances like alcohol and their sexual conquests. The singer's use of the metaphor "Scherbengesicht" (meaning "shattered face" in English) suggests the subject's internal pain is manifesting physically, breaking them down and leaving them shattered like broken glass.
The repeated lines "Dein Scherbengesicht" further reinforce this idea, suggesting that this face is a constant reminder of the pain and struggles the subject is facing. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is emotionally damaged, struggling to cope with their pain and putting up a tough exterior to mask their true feelings. The use of metaphors and vivid imagery allows the listener to empathize with the singer and adds a sense of depth and complexity to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Dein Lachen klingt, als käm's von Band
Your laughter sounds fake and rehearsed, like it's coming from a recording
Du hältst dein Glas wie einen Schild in deiner Hand
You hold your glass defensively, as if it's a shield to protect yourself
Dein Stolz umrahmt von schwarzem Haar
Your pride is still intact, even though everything else has fallen apart
Das war alles, was ich übrig fand
That was all that was left of you for me to hold onto
Der Tag ist lang, der Tag ist leer
Er nimmt kein Ende
The day is endless and empty, with no respite in sight
Der Schmerz ist dumpf, der Schmerz ist schwer
Kriecht in deine Hände
The pain is dull and heavy, and it seems to be taking a physical toll on you
Die Stadt ist grell, die Stadt, sie spricht
Mit tausend Zungen
The city is bright and loud, with voices coming from every direction
Der Atem beißt, der Atem sticht
Schmerz in deine Lungen
The air is thick and painful, making it hard for you to breathe
Du drehst dich weg, als es zerbricht
Dein Scherbengesicht
You turn away as something breaks, revealing your shattered and broken face
Du bist wie immer auf der Hut
Wenn man dich fragt, geht es dir selbstverständlich gut
You are always cautious and guarded, and you insist that everything is fine when asked
Mit aufgepflanztem Bajonett
Ins nächste Bett
Du sammelst neue Wut
You charge forward aggressively, seeking new conquests and fueling your anger
Der Schweiß ist feucht, der Schweiß ist kalt
Schafft keine Nähe
Your sweat is cold and clammy, and it keeps people at a distance
Der Sturm lenkt ab, der Sturm gibt Halt
Solang, bis ich gehe
The chaos distracts you, and it gives you a sense of control until I leave
Der Wein ist rot, der Wein ist weiß
Macht dich betrunken
The wine, whether red or white, makes you drunk and numbs your pain
Dein Stern scheint hell und kalt wie Eis
Bald ist er gesunken
Your star shines bright but cold, like ice, and it will fade soon
Ein dumpfer Schlag, als es zerbricht
Dein Scherbengesicht
Dein Scherbengesicht
Dein Scherbengesicht
There is a dull thud as something shatters, revealing your broken and shattered face repeatedly
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