Who is this maniac Master of Ceremonies who openly confesses to the two grand black bohemians said to be lunatic Sun Ra and George Clinton, and whose stagings certainly remind us of a young Herman Sonny Blount and his Solar Arkestra? In 1995 Khan leaves the frosty soil of the city of Montreal playing the bass for the International-Underground-Legends THE SPACESHITS. The band is produced by Mike Mariconda with a special guest appearance from the Fabulous Andy G (Devil Dogs). Khan founds the secret lodge of the KUKAMONGAS. During the oncoming years Khan tours across the States. Detroit, New Orleans, New York City, LA, San Francisco, Dallas, Tijuana etc. Khan doesn’t return from the first Spaceshits-Europe-Tour in summer of 1999. In Germany the young 22-year old Canadian founds a Psychedlic-Soul-Big-Band THE SENSATIONAL SHRINES. The first line-up includes Ron Streeter (live-percussionist of Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Al Jarreau and other Soul-Legends), as well as a horn section of rowdy teenagers, and a rhythm section which can only be called a german/french version of the Freak Brothers. Khan meets Fredovitch (Bordeaux's wildest organ player) wearing a silver-studded gogo dress, matching cowboy hat and sporting a full beard. He dubs him into shrinehood only one week before recording their first album in Toe Rag Studio in London. THREE HAIRS & YOU’RE MINE is produced by Liam Watson. THE SHRINES grow into an all-star international movement. Their first concert in London is suspended by the police. The band escapes through the back-door. Numerous gigs will follow all across Europe, among others with the Demolition Dollrods, Mr. Quintron and Ms. Pussycat, an after-party for 50 cent, even a legendary stint at the Roskilde festival. In 2003 Khan encounters the Hazelwood-producers-team Gordon “Two Horses” Friedrich and Wolfgang “Amadeus” Gottlieb, who stage the second longplayer MR. SUPERNATURAL in the beginning of 2004.
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INTRODUCING THE SHRINES
Mr. Speedfinger: guitar
Original member of the Shrines. He owns a bar in Kassel and hasn’t charged Khan for a drink in five years.
Riddiman: bass
Gypsy-punk and truck-driver. He found his bass in the garbage and plays it up to the very day. Member of the Anarchist-Elektro-Punk-Band EGOTRONIC.
John Boy Adonis: drums
Even though he looks like a bizarre mixture between Jesus Christ and Charlie Manson, no kinship could be proven. Member of the Experimental-Sub-Underground-Band INCLUB EXPLOSIVO.
Ron Streeter: percussion
Percussionist of countless soul-legends. Khan slid a paper with his phone-number under the toilet-door, with one simple plea “don’t wipe your ass with it”. Two days later Ron played with the shrines.
Freddy “Mr. Ovitch” Rococo: lead organ and piano
Khan had organized a show for the French one-man-band FREDOVITCH. Freddie performed in a silver go-go dress with a matching cowboy-hat and full beard. Two weeks later the shrines had him flown into the London studio.
Sam Fransisco: trumpet
Plays in numerous noise-bands with long artful names. After his girlfriend left him, Sam hurled himself into excessive drug abuse, a circumstance that bestowed a heap of good songs upon the Shrines and musical immortality for himself
Ben Ra: tenor saxophone
Plays in the 60’s-Garage-Punk-Band HARAKEEREES. His idols are John Coltrane, Sun Ra and the Sonics. Nevertheless Ben Ra perambulates the universe with his go-go-girl-friend and is easily irritable.
Bid Fred Rollercoaster: baritone saxophone
Plays with the French Trash-Rockabilly-Band BDK & THE ROLLERCOASTERS. Big Fred has got the longest fingers in all of France and has no problem in using them.
Bamboorella: go-go-dance
The appearance of the Japanese go-go-dancer conceals the notorious Rock’n’roll-DJ KITTY ATOMIC. Bamboorella traded a life of crime, sex and drugs for a life of rock’n’roll, sex and drugs. With her salacious dances she enthuses both men and women alike.
Darkness
King Khan & The Shrines Lyrics
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A steady flow of blood runs as I split the vein
Feeling the rush of my pumping heart
Endocrines fire off adrenaline
Silence engulfs me as I feel something break within
Soaking the carpets with my vital fluid
My body harbors death while the spirit descends into Infernal Darkness
(My grotesque remains)
Submerged to the Further
(To wander helplessly)
The land of the dead
Roaming eternity lost in silence
Scarred faces molded in the bowels of odium
Grievously fearing iniquity's torment
With abhorrence inside them
No peace shall set them free
Grown feral and mindless
Forced creatures of shame
Relive your pain then die in agony
You first squandered our gift
Now we'll turn it away
Roam Infernal Darkness
Kill each other
Ripped away from their morality
Life lived in bloodlust
When the entrails are spilled
You will ravage each other
Chewing through the flesh to the bone
Cowards devoured as carnal nature emerges
Only the alpha shall survive
The land of the dead
Roaming eternity lost in silence
Scarred faces molded in the bowels of odium
Grievously fearing iniquity's torment
With abhorrence inside them
No peace shall set them free
Grown mindless and feral
Forced creatures of shame
Relive your pain then die in agony
You first squandered our gift
Now we'll turn it away
A harvest of dark energy to sustain
Bleeding out the evil in the pits of Sheol
As each beast falls to their knees
A ray of light reveals itself amongst the deceased
Lifted from Infernal Darkness
The lyrics of "Darkness" by King Khan & The Shrines depict a dark and chaotic scene of violence and despair. The opening lines describe a graphic act of self-harm, with the singer dragging a dagger vertically and feeling the rush of adrenaline. As the blood flows and the body is consumed by darkness, the spirit descends into an infernal abyss.
The following verses describe a land of the dead, where eternity is filled with silence and the inhabitants are scarred and tormented. These beings have lost their morality and live in a state of bloodlust, constantly ravaging and killing each other. The lyrics suggest that they were once given a gift, but squandered it, leading to their current state of suffering. There is a sense of punishment and retribution, as they are forced to relive their pain and die in agony.
Amidst this darkness, there is a glimmer of hope. The final lines speak of a ray of light that emerges as each beast falls to their knees, implying the possibility of redemption or salvation. This ray of light represents a contrast to the overwhelming darkness, offering a sliver of hope in an otherwise desolate landscape.
Overall, "Darkness" presents a vivid and evocative portrayal of a deeply disturbing and chaotic world. It delves into themes of self-destruction, punishment, and the potential for salvation in the face of overwhelming darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Dragging the dagger vertically
With deliberate and precise action, I inflict pain and draw blood
A steady flow of blood runs as I split the vein
Blood flows continuously as I cause a deep and lasting wound
Feeling the rush of my pumping heart
Experiencing the intense excitement and adrenaline coursing through my veins
Endocrines fire off adrenaline
The release of hormones triggers a surge of adrenaline
Silence engulfs me as I feel something break within
A profound sense of stillness overwhelms me as I sense something within me shatter
Soaking the carpets with my vital fluid
My life essence spills onto the floor, staining the carpets
My body harbors death while the spirit descends into Infernal Darkness
While my mortal body houses mortality and decay, my essence plunges into a realm of eternal darkness
Lifted from the shell
Separated from the decayed remnants of my physical form
(My grotesque remains)
(The repulsive leftovers of my existence)
Submerged to the Further
Immersed in a deeper realm beyond comprehension
(To wander helplessly)
(To aimlessly wander without guidance)
The land of the dead
The realm populated by deceased souls
Roaming eternity lost in silence
Endlessly wandering without sound or purpose
Scarred faces molded in the bowels of odium
Countenances marked by deep emotional wounds fostered within the depths of hatred
Grievously fearing iniquity's torment
Overwhelmed by a great dread and apprehension of the punishment that comes with wickedness
With abhorrence inside them
Harboring an intense disgust and revulsion within themselves
No peace shall set them free
They will never find liberation or tranquility
Grown feral and mindless
Having become wild and devoid of conscious thought
Forced creatures of shame
Compelled to exist as beings burdened with dishonor
Relive your pain then die in agony
Re-experience your suffering and anguish before meeting your final moments of torment
You first squandered our gift
You were the one who first wasted and misused the blessing bestowed upon us
Now we'll turn it away
Now we will reject and deny that gift
Roam Infernal Darkness
Wander aimlessly within the realm of eternal darkness
Kill each other
Engage in violence and eliminate one another
Ripped away from their morality
Torn apart from the principles of righteousness and virtue they once possessed
Life lived in bloodlust
Existence marked by a constant and insatiable thirst for bloodshed
When the entrails are spilled
Once the internal organs are exposed and gory
You will ravage each other
You will mercilessly destroy one another
Chewing through the flesh to the bone
Biting and tearing through the flesh until only the bare bone remains
Cowards devoured as carnal nature emerges
Those lacking bravery are consumed as their primal instincts prevail
Only the alpha shall survive
Only the strongest and most dominant will endure
A harvest of dark energy to sustain
Gathering and harnessing negative energy to prolong and support existence
Bleeding out the evil in the pits of Sheol
Draining away the wickedness inherent in the depths of the underworld
As each beast falls to their knees
As every creature succumbs and kneels in submission
A ray of light reveals itself amongst the deceased
A glimmer of hope and illumination emerges amidst the lifeless bodies
Lifted from Infernal Darkness
Elevated and freed from the perpetual darkness of the infernal realm
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Greg Gilbert
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DJ Sav
This should have millions of views. It's too good.In MY SOUUUUUUUUL!!
jrandomyo
I need more music like this
boarheadprods
que hermosura de producción guion música, todo es perfecto :D
TheBluridgemountains
Dig the Brass obviously dig the pipes! Awesome Merge Records on Youtube. Namaste and Godspeed. Awesome job King Kahn!
Walt Fechter
The spirit of Art Clokey guided me here. This is king tone (dig the brass)! Thanks Little Steven and The U.G.! Merry Christmas 2013 to everyone!
San Andreas
Literalmente tuve que acordarme milagrosamente sino no la encontraba
mojoammo
He keeps pulling them out of the Bag of Supreme Genius!!
Animation a Day
Love it! Darkness was featured on Animation a Day - facebook page:
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Lioness Richie
This is like in a....in a clay world.
launderground
too good.