1) Koan is a Russian eth… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than 10 artists with this name:
1) Koan is a Russian ethnic ambient duo Daniel Roeth & Vladimir Sedov.
2) Koan is an alias for UK artist Martin-Lee Stephenson.
3) Koan is a French ritual ambient band.
4) Koan is an Italian stoner rock group.
5) KOAN is a dance/trance artist.
6) Koan is an American band from Cincinnati.
7) Koan is an Italian disco artist.
8) Koan is a Eurohits artist.
9) Koan is a Belgian artist.
10) KOAN is a German band.
11) Koan was a dark metal duo from France.
12) Koan is an American hip-hop MC and musician from New Orleans, Louisiana.
1) Koan is a Russian ethnic ambient duo Daniel Roeth & Vladimir Sedov.
Location: Moscow, Russia
Style: Ethnic Fusion/Lounge
Equipment and programming: Logic, Samplitude, Sound Forge
Side projects: Vacuum Stalkers, Metanoya
Roeth and William Grey are based in Moscow, Russia. Daniel had been spinning vinyl since 1993 in local clubs; mainly Acid and Hard Techno. In 1995 he met William, who already had some experience in music making and sampler technologies. Together they founded two projects, "Koan" for Downtempo and "Vacuum Stalkers" for more Progressive/Tech stuff. Daniel soon left his career as a DJ and put all of his energy into the studio work. William took on the role of Sampler Programming/Producer.
During 1995-2005 they wrote and recorded a lot of tracks, some of which disappeared in time bubbles and some of which were released and had a lot of success in local Moscow clubs. The real success came after the release of their first album "Talking Stones" (otium net label 2005) and their second album release "The Signs" (otium net label 2005).
Some well known labels like Iboga/Sofa Beats have released their tracks and Daniel resurrect his DJ performances under the name Chillout DJ. Their music in clubs and open air chill areas are popular and very well received. At the end of 2005 they collaborated with the crew from TrancExplorer, which resulted in this piece of work. "Two Moon Butterflies" takes you deep down into the deepest places of your soul, makes you feel like a butterfly who needs to go up, to the light, to the moon. They released "When the Silence is Speaking" in late 2009.
2) Koan is an alias for UK artist Martin-Lee Stephenson.
The Middle and Near East influenced this Koan's music, crossing genres, ideas and cultures - Persian, Punjabi, African and other ethnic instruments and styles are blended with western bass lines, guitars and drums. Members were Martin Lee Stephenson, Tabla player Kuljit Bhanra, Persian Music expert Christoph Bracher, drummer Lol Gellor and singers Faye Rochelle and Anita Masih
3) Koan is a French ritual ambient band.
4) Koan is an Italian stoner rock group.
5) KOAN is a dance/trance artist.
6) Koan is an American band from Cincinnati.
7) Koan is an Italian disco artist.
8) Koan is a Eurohits artist.
9) Koan is a Belgian artist.
10) KOAN is a German band.
11) Koan was a dark metal duo from France.
The French Koan was a very short-lived side project of Zahaah, a French musician, who's most known from his involvement in Himinbjørg, a black/viking metal band, who in the Koan project, is aided by Christophe Pion-Chozenon. The band released only one album, "Frontiers", in 2000, and then split-up. Koan plays ritualistic dark ambient, oftenly aided by clean and screeching vocals.
12) Koan is a hip-hop MC and musician from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Koan spent a number of years touring with the band EOE. They are a combination of hip hop/jazz/funk/latin music featuring a three piece band as well as Koan's vocals. The band has covered over 80,000 miles touring since they embarked on their first outing the weekend hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, and has received 6 Best of New Orleans Awards in 2008 including Best Live Show and Best Hip Hop Act.
In 2011 Koan embarked upon his journey as a solo artist, releasing his debut album, Chronicles of a Dying breed. The album features a distinct "underground" hip hop style and a dearth of original musical beats by producer Sean C, and featuring a number of New Orleans musicians. Koan is currently touring and gaining exposure in the rap game while promoting his independent record label, Daily Bread Records.
Forgiveness
Koan Lyrics
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it hide´s a place for me
where lie is fractured fancies... we held dear
I haven´t got the strength for fighting anymore, oh no
can´t remember how it used to go
suppose I knew laughter
must´ve been good in my thoughts
And now you´re creeping in my mind, making me tell lies
like I love you and it´s all gonna be just fine
gotta brak it now I hate youand I just don´t care
Why should I beg forgiveness
It came to ma quite slowly
I didn´t want to see
my heart was just a blacken playground
could this mean there is no
points of sanity
Give my heart and the rest of my soul
if you leave, I lost myself in loving you
The lyrics to Koan's song Forgiveness describe a state of emotional turmoil that arises when the singer's past and present collide. The singer is looking back on a time that is "far away from this time" and sees it as a "place for me where lie is fractured fancies... we held dear." This implies that the past was built on illusions and untruths, but the singer still bears a sentimentality towards it. The singer then admits to being weak and tired, and to have given up fighting. They say, "I've begun accepting used to being low."
The chorus then enters in with a sense of angst and conflict. The singer declares that they hate the other person, and that they just don't care about them anymore. The singer wonders why they should beg for forgiveness, which suggests that the other person has done something wrong but has not made amends. The lyrics continue with a sense of lamentation about how this realization came too slowly, and how the singer's heart is now a "blackened playground." In the final lines, the singer pleads with the other person not to leave, but admits that if they do, the singer will lose themselves in loving them.
All in all, Koan's song Forgiveness offers a complex portrayal of a relationship that has gone awry. It highlights the difficulty of letting go of the past and moving on, and the internal conflict that arises when one is caught between the need to forgive and the need to protect oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Far away from this time
I am in a distant place, disconnected from the past
it hide´s a place for me
This place where I am is my sanctuary and my protector
where lie is fractured fancies... we held dear
The things that we once cherished were built on false promises and illusions
I haven´t got the strength for fighting anymore, oh no
I am lacking the will and energy to continue battling and resisting
I´ve begun accepting used to being low
I have started acknowledging my limitations and my position in life
can´t remember how it used to go
I have forgotten how things were in the past and how it felt to be happy
suppose I knew laughter
I might have experienced joy and happiness before in my life
must´ve been good in my thoughts
It must have been a beautiful memory that I treasured in my mind
And now you´re creeping in my mind, making me tell lies
You are invading my thoughts and emotions, causing me to deceive myself and others
like I love you and it´s all gonna be just fine
I pretend that I still care for you and that our relationship will be okay
gotta break it now I hate youand I just don´t care
I need to end this toxic relationship and I have grown to despise you and feel apathetic
Why should I beg forgiveness
I do not see any reason why I should ask for your forgiveness
It came to ma quite slowly
I gradually realized and accepted the truth
I didn´t want to see
I refused to acknowledge the reality of our situation
my heart was just a blacken playground
My heart was once vibrant and full of life, but now it is dark and empty
could this mean there is no
This could imply that there is no hope for us or for me
points of sanity
I cannot see any rational or logical solution to our issues
Give my heart and the rest of my soul
I am completely devoted to you, with all my heart and soul
if you leave, I lost myself in loving you
If you were to leave, it would be the end of me as I have centered my entire existence around loving you
Contributed by Gabriella S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.