The band consists of the members:
Kasper Eistrup (vocals & guitar)
Mads Tunebjerg (bass)
Asger Techau (drums)
Henrik Lindstrand (keyboards & guitar).
Their earlier albums were musically in the vein of Primus and Red Hot Chilli Peppers, but with their third full length album their style changed dramatically to be influenced by Jeff Buckley and Radiohead, a style often characterised by newcomers as in the same veins as Coldplay, however Kashmir has in Kasper Eistrup, an original text writer and singer, who can hardly be summarized as anything close to Chris Martin.
To this date, the band have released seven full length albums. Their latest, E.A.R. (2013). With the release of NBP, the band yet again changed direction musically to be inspired by artists such as Sonic Youth and other noise rockers.
It should be noted that there also was a Swiss band with the same name which was active between 1979 and 1982. Consisting of keyboarder Patrice Guenat and singer Henry Dubelly, they produced two albums that range between synthesizer pop and neo-progressive genres.
Another danish band in the 70s was also called Kashmir or more correctly "Jørgen Thomsen & Kashmir", but due to Spotify (Kashmir, Jørgen Thomsen tag) they will scrobble as Kashmir, despite being a backing band at least on the 1972 record they recorded:
Jørgen Thomsen was backed by prominent musicains in "Kashmir": Nils Tuxen (Savage Rose, Flemming Hansen (bass), Ken Gudman at drums and Carl Åge Isaksen on piano.
Kashmir - The Band (Urdu: کشمیر ـ دی بینڈ) is an alternative rock band from Karachi, Pakistan. It is the winning band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 2 in 2017. The band consist of Bilal Ali (vocalist), Vais Khan (lead guitarist), Usman Siddiqui (bass guitarist), Shane J. Anthoney (drummer), Zair Zaki (rhythm guitarist), and Ali Raza (keyboardist).
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Gorgeous
Kashmir Lyrics
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Reveal their shadows to the day
They crash in planes on smack and weird sounds
And leaves us gold upon their graves
Our lives becomes less ordinary
Show us that it doesn't hurt to die
Is it so gorgeous
Is it revealing
I feel so lucky I have seen you
And rapture spread among the crowd
I wish for once I could have met you
Before they wrapped you in a shroud
The giants always get their heads chopped
Or drown in muddy waters in the south
Is it so gorgeous
Is it enchanted
Is it forever
Is it so gorgeous
Is it enchanted
Is it eternal
With a rude tongue dressed in spiteful eloquence
You would call
Calling for a love that never came
You would wait, you would call
And you'd wait and you'd call
Back here I am in search of answers
I won't accept what I was told
It's only fair to die from cancer
When you're old enough to say you're old
The reverb you left is never over
Tolling for the only one who is not present -
Still so gorgeous
So enchanted
So forever
Is it so gorgeous
Is it enchanted
Is it eternal
Is it tomorrow
The song "Gorgeous" by Kashmir reflects on the theme of mortality and the inevitable decay of life. The opening lines introduce the "lonely loonies" who "crash in planes on smack and weird sounds" representing the recklessness and self-destructive behavior that often leads to their demise. The line "our lives become less ordinary" reveals that death can bring a certain level of excitement and thrill, making some people crave it. The chorus questions whether death is as beautiful and magical as some make it seem by repeating the phrase "is it so gorgeous, is it enchanted, is it eternal?"
The second verse is directed towards a specific person, possibly an artist or musician, who has already passed away. The use of the phrase "rapture spread among the crowd" suggests that this person was celebrated and loved for their talent. However, the person singing the song never had the chance to meet them before they died. The line "the giants always get their heads chopped" implies that this talented person's life was cut short, potentially due to their own self-destructive habits or societal pressures. The chorus appears again in this verse, creating a sense of longing and wonder about what happens to us after death.
The final verse reveals the songwriter's own perspective on death. They reject the idea that dying from old age is "fair," suggesting that there is a more meaningful way to go. The line "the reverb you left is never over" acknowledges that the impact someone has on the world can remain long after they are gone, further emphasizing the idea that there is something transcendent about death. The final repetition of the chorus, combined with the question "is it tomorrow?" suggests that the songwriter is left with more questions than answers about the nature of death.
Line by Line Meaning
The lonely loonies on the playground
The social outcasts in the area
Reveal their shadows to the day
Cannot hide their insecurities
They crash in planes on smack and weird sounds
Indulge in self-destructive behavior and bizarre habits
And leaves us gold upon their graves
A tragic end to their lives is sometimes seen as a valuable lesson for others
Our lives becomes less ordinary
Experiencing another person's unique struggles and pain makes our lives more meaningful
Show us that it doesn't hurt to die
Dying is easier than suffering the hardships of life
Is it so gorgeous
Is the misery of others pleasing?
Is it enchanted
Do we find magic in the suffering of others?
I feel so lucky I have seen you
Grateful for the precious time spent with a loved one
And rapture spread among the crowd
The overwhelming joy and excitement shared by everyone present
I wish for once I could have met you
Regret for not having met someone special earlier
Before they wrapped you in a shroud
Before the person died
The giants always get their heads chopped
Successful and larger-than-life figures often suffer a downfall
Or drown in muddy waters in the south
Suffer a tragic end, despite their best efforts to succeed
With a rude tongue dressed in spiteful eloquence
Speaking unpleasant truths in a polished and refined manner
You would call
Desperately seeking something that never comes
Calling for a love that never came
Looking for a love that was never reciprocated
You would wait, you would call
Holding onto hope, despite no apparent success
And you'd wait and you'd call
Persistently pursuing something that has no chance of happening
Back here I am in search of answers
Continuing the search for meaning and understanding
I won't accept what I was told
Questioning prevailing ideology
It's only fair to die from cancer
Acknowledging the inevitability of death and finding some comfort in it
When you're old enough to say you're old
Reaching a state of maturity where one can accept death as a natural part of life
The reverb you left is never over
Even after a person's death, their influence still resonates
Tolling for the only one who is not present -
Remembrance of someone who is no longer alive
Still so gorgeous
The bittersweet beauty of life and death
So enchanted
The allure of the unknown
So forever
The enduring nature of love and loss
Is it tomorrow
Looking towards the future with a mix of fear and hope
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KASPER EISTRUP
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