This Kaleidoscope were a British psychedelic rock band consisting of vocalist Peter Daltrey, guitarist Eddie Pumer, bassist Steve Clark and drummer Danny Bridgman. They signed to Fontana in 1967 and released two albums; "Tangerine Dream" in 1967 and "Faintly Blowing" in 1969. After being dropped by Fontana after a lack of chart success, they changed their name to Fairfield Parlour and signed to Vertigo, releasing the album "From Home to Home" in 1970. A year later they recorded a rock opera called "White Faced Lady", which wasn't released at the time. It finally saw the light of day in 1991, when it was released under the band's first name.
2. The American Kaleidoscope "Kaleidoscope (US)" from outside Los Angeles was a psychedelic band which covered a range of influences from country to folk to blues to jazz to acid rock to eastern ragas and points in between. They released four albums and then members ended up in other bands and session work, most notably David Lindley and Chris Darrow. Clarence Page often called Kaleidoscope his favorite band of all time.
Discography:
Side Trips (1967)
A Beacon From Mars (1968)
Incredible! Kaleidoscope (1969)
Bernice (1970)
When Scopes Collide (1976)
Bacon From Mars (1983) (compilation)
Rampe, Rampe (1983) (compilation)
Egyptian Candy (A Collection) (1990) (compilation)
Greetings From Kartoonistan... (We Ain't Dead Yet) (1991)
Beacon From Mars & Other Psychedelic Side Trips (2004) (compilation)
3. Kaleidoscope was also the moniker of a female-fronted Australian power-pop/rock trio, formed in 1997 in Adelaide, South Australia. The original duo of Kylie Cowling (vocals/bass), Craig Lewis (guitar/production), was rounded out by the addition of Jason Eyers-White (drums) prior to the recording of their debut album Deli Girl. Kylie Cowling now performs as a solo artist as well as being the driving force behind Adelaide punk/rock/concept girl band, Legless.
Discography:
The Lemon Tree (1997) (EP)
Deli Girl (2002)
Voluptua (2004)
4. Kaleiodoscope is also the name of a Mexican psychedelic hard rock band (LP Kaleidoscope 1969).
5. Kaleidoscope is also an artist who released one album in 1999 called Private Eyes. The main person is Kaleidoscope, but he had help from Scott Lawrence (Drums), Michael Letho (Mixing) and Martin Pullan (Mastering).
6. Kaleidoscope was the name used by an Italian eurodance trio, releasing one 'Z'UP in 1994.
7. Kaleidoscope is also used by Casper Kennerdale, a UK based electronic musician producing breaks, house, big beat, and drum n bass.
8. Kaleidoscope is also the Nashville, TN based Christian Pop duo of Natalie Brown and Cammie Avers.
9. Kaleidoscope is also an experimental hardcore/punk band from New York City
A Lesson Perhaps
Kaleidoscope Lyrics
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The King of the forest stared vacantly,
Toward the east.
His bloodshot eyes caught no reasoning,
A lazy fly settled on his suit of velvet,
And the king cursed the creation.
Like an unwanted shadow,
The Queen of conscience entered the already broken morning,
The king moved to a coffin corner,
Where another lazy fly contemplated the dust of time.
"Bring me a kingdom and I will eat,"
his voice disturbed the dust and the fly.
"I am without power to bring you power,"
The Queen sighed like an autumn breeze.
"Then I will not eat."
The King moved to his guilty throne,
And seated himself amongst his ancestors.
"My King, if you want a kingdom and power,
If you want money and love, if you want respect and admiration,
then you must go out, and take it."
The King stared vacantly to the east,
And a dozen flies waiting in the dust stared back,
"I am the King, it is not my part to capture and claim,
It is my people's duty."
The Queen cried and the little crystal tears tickled her cheeks.
She brushed them away angrily,
"You have no people, and while you remain the ghost of the past,
you will never have people or a kingdom,"
She ran from the pathetic chamber.
A fly left with her.
The king breathed and thought deeply,
"I will have people," he said nervously to his conscience,
"I will have people."
The King of the forest never rose again from his guilty throne,
And the dust and the lazy flies lived on him,
And the King lived on his dreams,
And died on them.
The song "A Lesson Perhaps" by Kaleidoscope uses metaphor and symbolism to convey a deeper message about power and responsibility. The lyrics describe a King of the forest who is disinterested and apathetic towards his kingdom. He is unmoved by the sight of a lazy fly settling on his velvet suit and has no desire for power or responsibility. When his Queen of conscience tells him to eat, he replies that he will only do so if he is given a kingdom and power. The Queen tries to shake him out of his complacency, reminding him that if he wants respect and admiration, he must go out and take it. But the king refuses, saying it is his people's duty, not his own.
The symbolism in the lyrics is profound. The King represents those with power who do not use it for the greater good. He is content to sit idly by while his kingdom crumbles around him. The flies and dust represent time and decay, showing that without action, everything will eventually fall apart. The Queen represents conscience and responsibility, urging the King to take action and become a true leader. The King's stubborn refusal to take responsibility ultimately leads to his downfall.
Overall, "A Lesson Perhaps" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of apathy and complacency. It urges us to take responsibility for our actions and to use our power for good. The message is universal and can be applied to many different areas of life, from personal relationships to politics.
Line by Line Meaning
The early morning castle stirred,
The day began at the castle, with everyone waking up and starting their daily routine.
The King of the forest stared vacantly,
The king was lost in thought and not paying attention to his surroundings.
Toward the east.
He was facing towards the direction of the rising sun.
His bloodshot eyes caught no reasoning,
Despite looking around, he couldn't find any clear answers to his thoughts.
A lazy fly settled on his suit of velvet,
A fly landed on the king's clothing, showing that even insects weren't bothered by his presence.
And the king cursed the creation.
Frustrated with the world around him, the king cursed everything in existence.
Like an unwanted shadow,
The queen appeared out of nowhere, almost like she was unwanted by the king.
The Queen of conscience entered the already broken morning,
The queen arrived during an already difficult time for the king.
She spoke, "Eat my master".
The queen urged the king to take action and make something of himself.
The king moved to a coffin corner,
The king moved to a secluded corner of the room, almost like he was hiding.
Where another lazy fly contemplated the dust of time.
Another fly was present with the king, showing that his presence was not respected.
"Bring me a kingdom and I will eat,"
The king requested a kingdom to rule over in order to give him purpose.
his voice disturbed the dust and the fly.
His voice was an interruption in the quiet room, disturbing the stillness.
"I am without power to bring you power,"
The queen admitted that she could not give him the power he desired.
The Queen sighed like an autumn breeze.
The queen's disappointment was palpable, like a breeze on a fall day.
"Then I will not eat."
The king refused to take action if he couldn't have the power he wanted.
The King moved to his guilty throne,
The king went to his throne, feeling guilty for his inaction.
And seated himself amongst his ancestors.
The king sat with his ancestors, almost like he was waiting for them to inspire him.
"My King, if you want a kingdom and power,
If you want money and love, if you want respect and admiration,
then you must go out, and take it."
The queen advised the king to take control of his own fate if he wanted to achieve his goals.
The King stared vacantly to the east,
The king continued to be lost in thought, gazing towards the sunrise.
And a dozen flies waiting in the dust stared back,
A group of flies watched the king, waiting to see if he would take action.
"I am the King, it is not my part to capture and claim,
It is my people's duty."
The king believed that his people should be responsible for his success and not him.
The Queen cried and the little crystal tears tickled her cheeks.
The queen was upset and cried, tears rolling down her face.
She brushed them away angrily,
The queen wiped away her tears, but was mad at the king for his attitude.
"You have no people, and while you remain the ghost of the past,
you will never have people or a kingdom,"
The queen pointed out that the king's lack of action was preventing him from having a kingdom or loyal subjects.
She ran from the pathetic chamber.
The queen left the room, disgusted with the king's behavior.
A fly left with her.
Even the insects preferred the queen's company over the king's.
The king breathed and thought deeply,
The king took a moment to catch his breath and ponder his situation.
"I will have people," he said nervously to his conscience,
The king made a promise to himself to do better and win over loyal subjects.
"I will have people."
The king repeated his promise, determined to make a change.
The King of the forest never rose again from his guilty throne,
The king remained seated on his throne, guilty for his lack of action.
And the dust and the lazy flies lived on him,
The king became like part of the surroundings, with dust and flies around him.
And the King lived on his dreams,
The king continued to daydream and imagine a better future.
And died on them.
The king never achieved his goals and died without ever taking action.
Contributed by Ryan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.