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
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope Lyrics
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For after all,
We can but share these minutes,
Kaleidoscope,
Kaleidoscope,
Kaleida,
Kaleidoscope,
Kaleidoscope,
Cars and people rushing by,
Watch them laugh, hear them sigh,
Satin sounds, lots of million coloured lights,
"Some vermilion"
Flowers move or fluoresce,
disappearing iridescent
rolling clouds, shades of night,
Faces black, Faces white,
Kaleidoscope,
Kaleidoscope,
Kaleida,
Kaleidoscope,
Kaleidoscope,
Kaleidoscope,
Coloured shadows, alway haunting,
Drifting wild and undautning,
(???), distant daze, broken glass,
Coloured days.
Kaleidoscope,
Kaleidoscope,
Kaleida,
Kaleidoscope,
Kaleidoscope,
Kaleidoscope
Please Excuse My Face
Silently, you wave good bye,
Lots of love untied,
If my shiny eyes look sad,
Please excuse my face,
Blushing, smiling through the tears,
Please excuse my face,
I feel dead, I'll hide myself away,
I see you through crystal eyesight rain,
If see me on the street,
Please excuse my face,
Blushing, shrugging, trying to smile,
Please excuse my face,
I feel dead, I'll hide myself away,
I see you through crystal eyesight rain
If see me on the street,
Please excuse my face,
Blushing, shrugging, trying to smile,
Please excuse my face.
The lyrics to Kaleidoscope's song Kaleidoscope paint a vivid image of a rapidly changing world that the singer is immersing themselves in. They invite the listener to relax their eyes and take in their surroundings, indicating that there is more to the world around them than meets the eye. The repeated use of the word kaleidoscope gives the impression of constant movement and change, suggesting that the singer feels overwhelmed by the chaos of the world. The description of cars and people rushing by, lots of million-coloured lights, and disappearing iridescent flowers create a vivid sensory experience for the listener.
The second half of the song touches on the emotions that the singer is experiencing as they navigate this world. The repeated line "please excuse my face" suggests that the singer is trying to hide their emotions from those around them, possibly out of a fear of being vulnerable or judged. They describe feeling "dead" and "hiding themselves away," indicating a sense of isolation and despair. However, they also describe trying to smile and shrug off their sadness when they see others, indicating a desire to put on a facade of happiness and normalcy.
Line by Line Meaning
Relax your eyes,
Take a moment to rest and unwind
For after all,
In the grand scheme of things
We can but share these minutes,
All we have is the present moment
Cars and people rushing by,
The fast pace of life
Watch them laugh, hear them sigh,
Observing the range of human emotion
Satin sounds, lots of million coloured lights,
A sensory overload of sights and sounds
"Some vermilion"
An unclear or ambiguous phrase
Flowers move or fluoresce,
The natural world has its own beauty
disappearing iridescent
Fleeting moments of beauty and magic
rolling clouds, shades of night,
The ever-changing nature of the sky
Faces black, Faces white,
The diversity of humanity
Coloured shadows, alway haunting,
Memories that linger
Drifting wild and undautning,
Uncertainty and unpredictability
(???), distant daze, broken glass,
An unclear or ambiguous phrase
Coloured days.
Bright and vibrant moments of life
Please Excuse My Face
An apologetic tone or mindset
Silently, you wave good bye,
Saying farewell without words
Lots of love untied,
Leaving behind strong emotions
If my shiny eyes look sad,
Showing vulnerability and sadness
Blushing, smiling through the tears,
Putting on a brave face
I feel dead, I'll hide myself away,
Feeling emotionally drained and withdrawn
I see you through crystal eyesight rain,
Viewing the world with a sense of clarity and sadness
If see me on the street,
Encountering someone unexpectedly
Blushing, shrugging, trying to smile,
Putting in effort to come across as friendly
Please excuse my face.
Apologizing for any perceived negativity
Contributed by Callie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Simon Sitek
Just discovered this masterpiece! It has very unique and beautiful melodies and it’s so catchy!
Kaleidoscopes Danny Brigman
Lovely comment much appreciated many.thanks cheers Dan keep.rockin
gumball
@Kaleidoscopes Danny Brigman Beautiful music man, love the 2 albums the band put out much love
Kaleidoscopes Danny Brigman
@gumball thank you much appreciated glad you enjoy our music take care keep rockin cheers love Dan
K
I just want anyone who reads this to know how special this album is. It has been there for me, it’s strange to say that about music I guess but it’s as if it has always known me and knows when I need to hear these words.
Kaleidoscopes Danny Brigman
Glad you like our music nice to know its helped in a way that only music does take care keep rockin cheers dan
Andy Wolf
Perhaps the most underrated band of all times.
Kaleidoscopes Danny Brigman
Thanks you for such a cool comment cheers Dan keep rockin
My TeLeCaSTeR WorLd
i wouldn't say the most underrated but one of the most underrated....anyway, i like this album and also nirvana's simopath more than pet shop by beach boys...hands down, i know pet shop is better produced but it seems, to me, a bit pretentious.....
Christian Rouse
This was the first psych song I ever listened to that got me into the genre about 10 years ago ❤