In 1979 Arcieri and Moser released their second album, Hibernation.
In 1980 the band officially changed its name to "Krisma". Their third album, Cathode Mamma, featured Hans Zimmer on synthesizer. The single "Many Kisses" was met with great success in Europe. Around this time Krisma developed the first minisequencer, known as Krismino. Krisma left Polygram for CGD, then part of the CBS group, in 1981.
In 1982 Krisma released Clandestine Anticipation, an experimental album dealing with water in all of its forms (liquid, ice, vapor, fog, snow and rain) supported by a series of videos filmed in tropical locations. The clips were first shown on Carlo Massarini's Mister Fantasy TV program on Rai 1.
Krisma moved to New York City in 1986. They directed three videos for MTV, and soon after they began to work for France 2. In Italy they often appeared on the program "Be Bop a Lula" hosted by Red Ronnie for Italia Uno. The single "Nothing To Do With the Dog" (retitled "Fido" in international markets) and "Iceberg" were released during this time.
In 1988 Non ho denaro was released. It was their last album to be released on vinyl, and today it is one of the hardest-to-find Krisma records.
During the 1990s Krisma's early records were remastered. They continued to do freelance work for the Italian state broadcasting company Rai 3, and they were credited for crafting the special effects on the Marco Ferreri film Nitrato d'Argento (1996). Krisma also designed several video-art installations and worked as consultants for Benetton's Centro Ricerca Comunicazione. On July 22, 1998 the couple launched Krisma TV, which was broadcast through the Skyplex satellite service (and later Eutelstat) to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
In June 2000 the band opened their website, www.krismatv.net. Arcieri made a comeback attempt with Re-Birth, a solo project, around the same time. The single "Kara" was released in 2001 in both Italian and English versions. In 2002 Krisma collaborated with the Turin-based band Subsonica on the track Nuova Ossessione.
Calling
Krisma Lyrics
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No communication it's appaling
When someone is falling
Got to get the message over calling
Ever felt like drifting?
Blank videos are shifting
Calling, calling, calling
What's the matter, trying hard, resisting
Feel a tremor just like agitation
Trust me went out sailing
Metal kids looks like I'm failing
Calling, calling, calling No communication, it's appaling
Fading, fading, fading
Don't tell me I'm deviating
Seizing, seizing, seizing
Can't find a number to read clearly
Thought I'd have a better chance
Face to face now I've got to save my life
Turning, turning, turning white
Push and pull you know I am so very light
Turning, turning, turning white
Face to face now I've got to save my life
Face to face now I've got to save my life...
The lyrics of Krisma's song "Calling" explore the feeling of disconnection in a world where communication is supposed to be easier than ever. The song is essentially about trying to reach out to someone who you care about, but facing an inability to connect. The repeated use of the word "calling" emphasizes the desperate attempt to get through to someone who is not there or not listening. The lyrics also touch upon the anxiety and confusion that can arise when communication fails.
The lines "Ever felt like drifting? Blank videos are shifting" suggest a sense of aimlessness and loss of direction, which can arise when communication breaks down. The phrase "metal kids looks like I'm failing" implies that there is a sense of social isolation, perhaps due to technology and the difficulty of connecting with others in a genuine way. The last lines of the song, "Turning, turning, turning white, face to face now I've got to save my life," suggest a sense of urgency and the need to take action in order to save oneself from a state of disconnection and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
Calling, calling, calling
Repeatedly attempting to make contact with someone
No communication it's appaling
Lack of communication is unacceptable
When someone is falling
In times of crisis or need
Got to get the message over calling
Must deliver the message through repeated attempts at contact
Ever felt like drifting?
Have you ever felt lost or disconnected?
Blank videos are shifting
Distorted or unclear signals causing confusion
What's the matter, trying hard, resisting
Struggling to overcome a difficult situation
Calling, calling, calling
Continuing efforts to make contact
Calling, calling, confusion
Uncertainty and disorientation during the process of trying to connect
Feel a tremor just like agitation
Feeling unsettled and uneasy
Trust me went out sailing
Having faith and confidence when taking a risk
Metal kids looks like I'm failing
There are those who doubt or criticize despite one's efforts
Fading, fading, fading
Slowly losing clarity or disappearing
Don't tell me I'm deviating
Do not judge me for taking a different path
Seizing, seizing, seizing
Desperately trying to find a solution or answer
Can't find a number to read clearly
Unable to decipher or understand the situation
Thought I'd have a better chance
Had believed the odds were in my favor
Face to face now I've got to save my life
Confronting the situation head on with the need to take decisive action
Turning, turning, turning white
Feeling overwhelmed or scared
Push and pull you know I am so very light
Feeling unsure, easily swayed or influenced
Contributed by Isaac J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.