1) Karelia wa… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Karelia was a 1970s Finnish psych-folk group.
2) Karelia is a French dark symphonic power metal band created in 2000.
Note: for the 90s Scottish rock band, see The Karelia.
1) Karelia was a 1970s Finnish psych-folk group headed by Paroni Paakkunainen and jazz guru Edward Vesala with Esa Kotilainen and Matti Kontio. The band released two albums, Suomi Pop and Suomi Pop 2 , as well as singles "With the Lord on the Field" / "Taitaja from Karelia" and "Tiski-Jukka (Vyborg's Vihtor's Son)" / "Old Gold" (the singles were released under the name Iivana Nyhtänköljä and Karelia)
Paakkunainen re-established Karelia at the turn of the 1980s. In addition to Paakkunainen, Esa Kotilainen (keyboards), Eerik Siikasaari (double bass, electric bass) and Matti Kontio (guitar, kantele, strings) and, since 1982, Judo Wasama (drums, percussion) have played in this completely renewed line-up . The band's last album, recorded in 1992 and released in 2005, also features Mongo Aaltonen (percussion).
2) Karelia is a French dark symphonic power metal band from Alsace created in 2000 by Lionel Vest (sound mastering) and Matthieu Kleiber (singer). They've released several albums including Usual Tragedy (2003), Raise (2005), and Restless (2008).
Karelia's music is generally referred to as symphonic metal. Next to driving drum parts, progressive rhythms and hard-as-nails guitar riffs, there are anthemic choir parts, hovering string arrangements and numerous cross references to the time of the great classical composers.
The compositions are multi-layered, multi-dimensional, away from clichés or genre-typical settings, yet accessible and catchy at the same time.
Early 2004 saw the arrival of their debut, Usual Tragedy. Raise, the second album by the quintet, demonstrated how melodies, sounds and lyrical standards can be brought into line. "Compared to our first album, we've changed some minor stylistic aspects", says Matthieu Kleiber, vocalist, founder and main composer. "The vocals in particular are more unambiguous and easier to pin down this time around. We've concentrated more on mid-tempo numbers, consciously making the album less monotonous by including only a few fast double bass numbers."
Karelia have proved themselves as intelligent and sensitive contemporary musicians with their lyrics. Their talent for observation is sharp and critical, their historic understanding pronounced. The title track is an intense exploration of the turmoil of World War II. "That war still is inexplicable to me," says Kleiber. "We live only a few kilometres away from the German border. Germany and France are good friends. It's impossible to imagine that only sixty years ago there was a bloody war raging between these two countries." A cold shiver runs down the listener's spine when excerpts from a Hitler speech reverberate on 'Raise'. Karelia have turned music into a breathtaking excursion into the past.
Karelia also focus on the madness of countries involved in wars – 'Cross & Crescent' doesn't kick off with oriental sounds for no reason, it's a symbol for the culture clash the way it presents itself in the Middle East at the moment. Kleiber: "The worst thing for me is the uncertainty which information to trust. Isn't everything we get to hear in Europe propaganda?"
'High Hopes', the Pink Floyd classic off the The Division Bell album comes along in a tougher, more metallic outfit, courtesy of Karelia, while it continues to spread a similar intensity as the original. For Matthieu Kleiber, it's a question of honour to interpret the original, but not to disfigure it. "We're all big Pink Floyd fans," he confesses. "That's what we would like to document with 'High Hopes'. Of course, it could have been any other song. 'Comfortably Numb' was also on my wish list."
Karelia was founded by Matthieu Kleiber and keyboarder Lionel Vest, who has gone on to concentrate on other classical projects but is always delighted to help out with orchestral arrangements at the studio. Following the release of their self-produced demo and shows with acts like Kamelot, At Vance, Vanden Plas and Dyslesia, Karelia signed with Drakkar and released their debut, Usual Tragedy, in spring 2004. Next to Kleiber, the current line-up consists of Bertrand Maillot (keyboards), Erwan Morice (guitar), Loïc Jenn (drums) and Gilles Thiebaut (bass).
Blind
Karelia Lyrics
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I dig your hole under moonlight
So much fear in these eyes
I'll never forget that sight
Turn of my life, burying my bride
Madness filled my brain
Obsession to settle the score
Turn of my life, hunting their vice
Madness wash my stains
With all blood that I make flow
Ever since, a wandering beast
No mercy, I've lost my sight
Have I become so blind ?
Ever since, a cold murderer
Cruelty has become my guide
Have I become so blind ?
Forgiveness in no wise
Hate and tears remain inside
Turn of my life, burying my bride
Madness filled my brain
Obsession to settle the score
Ever since, a wandering beast
No mercy, I've lost my sight
Have I become so blind ?
Ever since, a cold murderer
Cruelty has become my guide
Have I become so blind ?
The lyrics to Karelia's song "Blind" tell a story of a man who has gone through a traumatic experience. He is filled with fear and madness after burying his bride and seeking revenge on those who caused her death. However, this intense vengeance only leads him down a path of becoming a cold-blooded murderer, losing his sight and sense of mercy. He questions himself on whether he has become so blind to the point of not being able to seek forgiveness and instead harboring hate and tears inside.
The lyrics create a dark and haunting atmosphere with the use of metaphors that symbolize the man's inner turmoil. The act of burying his bride reflects the idea of burying his emotions, and the imagery of moonlight creates a sense of eerie stillness. The line "I dig your hole under moonlight" indicates that he is doing something secretive and possibly even forbidden, intensifying the sense of mystery.
The repetition of the lines "Have I become so blind?" highlights the man's desperation and confusion. He struggles with the idea that he may have lost his way, but cannot seem to find a way back. The lyrics seem to suggest that the man has become a victim of his own inner demons, and his quest for revenge has caused him to lose sight of everything else.
Line by Line Meaning
I hold back, no more cries
I can no longer restrain myself from expressing my emotions or feelings.
I dig your hole under moonlight
I am burying someone or something (possibly a body) at night under the moon's light, suggesting a dark or secret act.
So much fear in these eyes
The person whose eyes are being described is full of fear, possibly because of what is happening or what they are witnessing.
I'll never forget that sight
The artist will always remember what they saw or experienced in that moment.
Turn of my life, burying my bride
This is a pivotal moment in the artist's life, when they are burying their bride, indicating a sense of loss or tragedy.
Madness filled my brain
The singer is experiencing a sort of crazed mental state that is overwhelming them.
Obsession to settle the score
The singer has a strong desire to get revenge or right a wrong that has been committed against them.
Turn of my life, hunting their vice
This is another turning point in the artist's life, when they are driven to seek out and punish those who have wronged them.
Madness wash my stains
The artist's madness is overwhelming them to the point where it feels like it is cleansing them, or washing away their sins.
With all blood that I make flow
This could be interpreted as the artist committing violent acts, possibly killing people, to achieve their goals or ease their pain.
Ever since, a wandering beast
After these traumatic events, the singer has been transformed into a kind of wandering monster or animal, suggesting a loss of humanity.
No mercy, I've lost my sight
The artist is no longer capable of showing mercy or kindness to others, and their vision of the world is tainted by their pain and suffering.
Have I become so blind ?
The singer is questioning whether the path they have taken has blinded them to the possibility of redemption or forgiveness.
Ever since, a cold murderer
The singer has turned into a killer, someone who takes lives without remorse or emotion.
Cruelty has become my guide
The guide or driving force behind the singer's actions is cruelty, the desire to inflict pain on others as they have experienced it themselves.
Forgiveness in no wise
The artist does not believe they will ever be able to receive forgiveness for their actions or find a way to move on from their pain.
Hate and tears remain inside
The artist is consumed by feelings of hate and deep emotional pain that they cannot shake or escape from.
Contributed by John J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Josh Cavaradossi
This is the best CD of them! A great combination of opera metal band! You all should listen it complete!
Hiroko Nishizawa
とにかく、昔からこのバンドの世界観とサウンド、ボーカルは本当凄すぎるよ😊❤🎉
SOMOSDDF CONTENIDOS
KARELIA GREAT BAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thierry lamy
c'est bon rien à dire de plus
Niar Production - Official (Spellmaker Niar)
EXTRA .....GREETINGS FROM SERBIA
Marcelo da Silva Lemos
Does this beginning resemble "Sacrament Of Wilderness" ( NIGHTWISH ??? ) or is it my impression?
Este comecinho lembra "Sacrament Of Wilderness" ( NIGHTWISH ??? ) ou é impressão minha?
nathalie bouamli
un régallllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cultura, Livros Etc
0:00 Nightwish - Sacrament of Wilderness
CelsoRC
the only one awsome album of this group.
Josh Cavaradossi
I agreed with you, thanks to this CD I end listening a wonderful one to call Animi magni viri...