The success of the album more or less forced the Klazinga brothers to form a band to play the songs live. In the sympho- and progrock loving world, many people were dying to hear the music live on stage. Gerben managed to get very experienced and skilled musicians to participate in his band. Some of those musicians also contributed to the album. The line-up is listed below.
The band had its first gig in November 2004. It was a great success and since then Knight Area played major stages in Holland, Belgium, Germany and France. In 2005, the band was contracted for NearFEST in the USA, "the most prestigious progressive music festival in the world". This was the absolute climax of the speedy start the band made. Knight Area was the first Dutch band ever to play on NearFEST!
Knight Area shows are praised in press reviews, and audiences love the variety of music styles the band is offering on stage. The band has developed a style of its own which is a crossover of different styles in the progrock and sympho area.
In 2007 Knight Area released their second album ‘Under A New Sign’ again at the Laser’s Edge label. This album even gets better reviews than the debut album, a great compliment to the band! Common remarks are that Knight Area grew in compositions, sound, playing techniques and as a band. The new Knight Area album Under A New Sign is even nominated for a Progrock Award in Italy (best foreign album and best recording!), together with the new albums of Rush and Porcupine Tree!. Also in 2007 Knight Area returned to the USA to play on the ‘Life Rocks’ festival in Greensboro (NC).
Also in 2007 2 band members left the band. Joop Klazinga and Rinie Huigen decided to leave Knight Area. The band said goodbye with a marvellous concert at ‘Het Kasteel’, this was a very nice way to thank them for their contributions.
2008 again was a wonderful year for Knight Area. They played the Loreley festival in Germany, the FMPM festival in Montreal Canada and their first UK appearance was made in London.
In 2009, the concept album ‘Realm of Shadows’ was released. The live recording of the cd presentation appeared in 2010 as the double live album ‘Rising Signs From The Shadows’.
The fourth studio album ‘Nine Paths’ appeared one year later. The album was mixed and mastered by the famous Neil Kernon and Alan Douchess respectively. Delain lead singer Charlotte Wessels contributed to the album. Knight Area promoted also this album by doing a short tour in the USA.
In 2012 Mark Bogert joined the band, followed by Peter Vink (ex Q65, Finch, Ayreon) in the beginning of 2013. With these newcomers the band received a heavier, fuller sound, which can be clearly heard on the EP ‘Between Two Steps’ which was released in September 2013.
On October 14, 2014 the band released the fifth album “Hyperdrive”. The album has been mixed by Joost van den Broek (After Forever, Ayreon, Star One among others). Arjen Anthony Lucassen (Ayreon, Star One) contributed to the album by playing guitar on one track.
In April 2015 the band for the first time played in Poland as support for Arena (UK). The concert in Katowice on April 9the is recorded by Metal Mind Productions and released on dvd in September 2015.
In 2016 the band finishes recording the sixth studio album “Heaven and Beyond”. This album was released in February 2017 on cd and on vinyl.
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Part till 2008 written by Brandaris (Joop Klazinga), co-founder of Knight Area
From 2009 biography from www.knightarea.com
Conspiracy
Knight Area Lyrics
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It would help us all a lot
If you'd understand there's a conspiracy in pop
They work world-wide and they're on TV
The Jazz B-b-b-butcher Conspiracy
From Oslo to Rome
New York to Berlin
When the Conspiracy knocks somebody always lets us in
To consider the big ones seriously
In the world of science there's something going on
It's the egg-potato phenomenon
So if you don't know the ratio potato to egg
You'd better shape up now, somebody's pulling your leg
Oh no!
Oh, whatcha gonna do when the floor caves in
And everything turns as ugly as sin?
You'll be all right, you'll be all right
Whatcha gonna do when the bus breaks down
And it's four in the morning in a foreign town?
You'll be all right, you'll be all right
There's a pain in your head, there's a hole in the road
You gotta look at this thing in philosophical mode
And you'll be all right, you'll be all right
When circumstance gets you on your back
You gotta roll, roll, roll over the exit, Jack
And you'll be all right, yeah, you'll be all right
Big questions, big questions
They're bothering you and they're bothering me
And they even bother people at the BBC
Big questions, big questions
Call out the guard!
Wooh!
You'll be all right, you'll be all right (x2)
Whatcha gonna do when the balloon goes up
And the physical world goes all unreliable?
You'll be all right, yeah, you'll be all right
Human life and metaphysical death
Chemistry sets can make an awful lot of mess
But you'll be all right, you'll be all right
Eggs and spuds on a scientist's bench
Channel 4 movie, terrible stench
You'll be all right, you'll be all right
You get all your assumptions upside down
Well welcome home, you're on the wrong side of town
But you'll be all right, you'll be all right
Big questions, big questions
Aristotle, Hume, and old Plato,
You've gotta see those suckers go, go, go
Big questions, big questions
You'll be all right
Chop! Chop! Busy! Busy! Work! Work! Bang! Bang!
You'll be all right, you'll be all right (x2)
Big questions, big questions
Whatcha gonna do when the house falls down
And you feel about as snappy as the late George Brown?
Big questions, big questions
You'll be all right, you'll be all right (x2)
Here's some advice, make an appointment, today
You'll be all right, you'll be all right
Yeah, get your secretary to pick up the phone
And make an appointment today
You'll be all right, you'll be all right
It's a brand new thing, it goes in the fridge
It's a brand new thing and it goes like this
You'll be all right, you'll be all right
Yeah, and you'll be all right (repeat to fade)
The lyrics of Knight Area's song “Conspiracy” explore the idea of a conspiracy in pop music that works worldwide and is on TV. The Jazz B-b-b-butcher Conspiracy is a group that seems to have power and control in the entertainment industry, from Oslo to Rome to New York to Berlin. The song suggests that this conspiracy is armed and loaded with philosophy and that there is something going on in the world of science that is intriguing. The song ends with advice to make an appointment to deal with the overwhelming big questions that bother people, including Aristotle, Hume, and old Plato.
Line by Line Meaning
It would get us started
Starting a conversation on this topic would be beneficial
It would help us all a lot
Understanding the conspiracy in pop music would benefit all involved parties
If you'd understand there's a conspiracy in pop
Acknowledge that there is a conspiracy in pop music
They work world-wide and they're on TV
The conspirators are pervasive, and can be found on television globally
The Jazz B-b-b-butcher Conspiracy
A jazz music conspiracy group that may be involved in the greater pop conspiracy
From Oslo to Rome
The conspiracy has global reach, affecting even seemingly disparate geographic locations
New York to Berlin
The conspiracy has global reach, affecting even seemingly disparate geographic locations
When the Conspiracy knocks somebody always lets us in
The conspirators are often welcomed into the music industry
Armed and loaded with philosophy
The conspirators are well-versed in their worldview
To consider the big ones seriously
To entertain serious philosophical ideas
In the world of science there's something going on
Suggesting that there is a conspiracy in the scientific community
It's the egg-potato phenomenon
The name given to the scientific conspiratorial phenomenon referenced in the previous line
So if you don't know the ratio potato to egg
If you're not clued in to the conspiracy happening in science, you'll be left behind
You'd better shape up now, somebody's pulling your leg
Take note of the conspiracy or risk missing out or being mislead
Whatcha gonna do when the floor caves in
And everything turns as ugly as sin?
You'll be all right, you'll be all right
When your world seems to have turned on its head, don't worry too much because everything will be okay in the end
Whatcha gonna do when the bus breaks down
And it's four in the morning in a foreign town?
You'll be all right, you'll be all right
When you're faced with difficult or unexpected circumstances, trust that everything will work out in the end
There's a pain in your head, there's a hole in the road
You gotta look at this thing in philosophical mode
And you'll be all right, you'll be all right
When you're in a state of strife, you can improve your perspective by looking at things in a philosophical way, which will help you overcome these obstacles
When circumstance gets you on your back
You gotta roll, roll, roll over the exit, Jack
And you'll be all right, yeah, you'll be all right
When life seems to get overwhelming, you need to find ways to cope and escape, but you will eventually be okay
Big questions, big questions
They're bothering you and they're bothering me
And they even bother people at the BBC
Big questions, big questions
There are big questions in life that plague us all, including those who work at the BBC
Call out the guard!
A directive to draw attention to the conspiracy/make sure everyone is aware
Whatcha gonna do when the balloon goes up
And the physical world goes all unreliable?
You'll be all right, yeah, you'll be all right
When the world as you know it changes, you can trust that it will eventually work out okay anyway
Human life and metaphysical death
Chemistry sets can make an awful lot of mess
But you'll be all right, you'll be all right
Human experience straddles the physical and metaphysical world, and it can be hard to reconcile the two, but all will be okay in the end
Eggs and spuds on a scientist's bench
Channel 4 movie, terrible stench
You'll be all right, you'll be all right
More references to the scientific conspiracy and its effect on the world, but again, everything will be okay in the end
You get all your assumptions upside down
Well welcome home, you're on the wrong side of town
But you'll be all right, you'll be all right
Misunderstanding of the conspiracy can lead you in the wrong direction, but (as usual) you'll be okay in the end
Aristotle, Hume, and old Plato,
You've gotta see those suckers go, go, go
Big questions, big questions
Even historical big thinkers have had trouble answering big questions - so don't sweat it too hard
Chop! Chop! Busy! Busy! Work! Work! Bang! Bang!
Suggesting that all the busyness and chaos boils down to manageable work, and that you can overcome it all
Here's some advice, make an appointment, today
Encouraging people to get help when they feel overwhelmed
Yeah, get your secretary to pick up the phone
And make an appointment today
You'll be all right, you'll be all right
Reiterating the importance of getting help when you need it
It's a brand new thing, it goes in the fridge
It's a brand new thing and it goes like this
You'll be all right, you'll be all right
A nonsensical reiteration of the same phrase, essentially for the sake of repetition
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.