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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Peace In Our Time
Kashmir Lyrics
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That we all take part in democracy
When decision were made by 9 old mores
We showed them the diamond
We left was straight and carved
And endlessly stuffed with religions
Just as in our name of the Lord
So is it harm in this world
To believe in peace and all time on this earth
When you and me and the rest
Will never have to say
Kashmir's song "Peace In Our Time" addresses the issue of democracy, highlighting the fact that despite the belief that everyone takes part in making decisions, they are ultimately made by a select few. The song points to the irony of living in a democracy where decisions are made by only nine old men, leaving us to wonder if democracy is truly effective in giving power to the people. The lyrics also touch upon the theme of religion and how it continues to divide people, despite the idea of harmony and peace.
The song further speaks about how people strive for peace, yet it seems like an unattainable goal. The diamond that we left straight and carved represents a perfect society, but it is endlessly stuffed with various religions and beliefs that can never fully align with each other. The line "Just as in our name of the Lord" emphasizes how people use religion to justify their actions even when it causes harm to others. The final lines of the song are a call for peace, expressing the hope that one day we will have "peace in our time" where everyone can coexist harmoniously.
Line by Line Meaning
It's funny how we believe
It's humorous how we assume
That we all take part in democracy
That we all have an equal say in governing the country
When decision were made by 9 old mores
However, in reality, the decisions are taken by a group of old people
We showed them the diamond
We presented them with a valuable possession
We left was straight and carved
The object was left unaltered and true to its original form
And endlessly stuffed with religions
Yet, it were filled with a multitude of religions and beliefs
Just as in our name of the Lord
Similar to how our religious texts claim
So is it harm in this world
Is it wrong to desire
To believe in peace and all time on this earth
That the world can attain everlasting peace
When you and me and the rest
When all of us
Will never have to say 'War, what is it good for?'
Will never have to ask the question about the value of war
Contributed by Gabriella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.