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.
WATER
Krisma Lyrics
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Water, Water, Wat…
A' La Mosque Du Temp
Si Tu Savais Comment
To Open All The Doors
You Have To Find The Walls
The Waves That I Produce
And Soaping More And More
I Bubble Mon Amour
Can You Wash The Water
Can You Wash The Water
Can You, Can You - U -
And If I Am Alone
I Swim Just With My Clone
And Floating Down, We Flow
Through Hollows In The Foam
Shoot Holograms Of Me
How Happy You Should Be
Dancing In The Room…
With Me For Company!
Can You Wash The Water
Can You Wash The Water
Can You Wash The Water
Can You, Can You
Water Water
Water Water
The Mineral That Moves
Is Bright As Silver Youles
And When I'm Really Tired
I Just Go With The Tide
A' La Mosque Du Temp, Temp
Si Tu Savais Comment
A' La Mosque,
A' La Mosque Du Temp, Temp
Can You Wash The Water
Can You Wash The Water
Can You, Can You - Can You, Can You
A' La Mosque Du Temp
Si Tu Savais Comment.
Krisma's song "Water" is a poetic take on the power and fluidity of water. The lyrics are both mysterious and alluring, playing on the idea of water's ability to cleanse, refresh, and transport us. The song begins with a repetition of the word "water," creating a hypnotic effect as the listener is drawn into the imagery of the lyrics. The reference to "A' La Mosque Du Temp" suggests a sense of mystery and exoticism, as if the power of water is linked to some ancient, mystical place.
The lyrics play on the idea of water's ability to open doors, but only if we know where to find the walls. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for life, where we need to know our own limits and boundaries in order to be free to explore and experience new things. The lines "The waves that I produce, you swallow what I choose" suggest that water has a kind of power over us, that we are at its mercy in some ways. However, the lines "And soaping more and more, I bubble mon amour" suggest a playful, almost seductive quality to water - it is both powerful and gentle, cleansing and inviting.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the question "Can you wash the water," is both a philosophical pondering and a playful invitation to engage with the fluidity of life. The imagery of swimming alone with a clone suggests a sense of isolation, but also an acceptance of the self as both unique and interconnected with the wider world. The lines "Shoot holograms of me, how happy you should be, dancing in the room with me for company" suggest a kind of yearning for connection, for the ability to transcend the limitations of the physical self and be present in some ethereal, spiritual realm.
Overall, Krisma's "Water" is a hauntingly beautiful ode to the power of water - both in the physical world and as a metaphor for the ebb and flow of life itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Water, Water, Water, Water
The repetition of the word 'water' signifies the importance of water in our lives and the abundance of it surrounding us.
Water, Water, Wat...
The continuation of the repetition of the word 'water' emphasizes its presence all around us.
A' La Mosque Du Temp
The phrase 'A' La Mosque Du Temp' refers to a mosque that symbolizes the passing of time and the importance of living in the present.
Si Tu Savais Comment
The phrase 'Si Tu Savais Comment' means 'if you knew how' and implies that there is a way to achieve something if one only knew how to do it.
To Open All The Doors
The phrase 'To Open All The Doors' suggests that in order to achieve something, one must first find the means to reach that goal.
You Have To Find The Walls
The phrase 'You Have To Find The Walls' implies that obstacles must be overcome in order to reach a goal, and that these obstacles are the 'walls' that must be found and navigated before success can be achieved.
The Waves That I Produce
The 'waves' referred to here are the thoughts and feelings of the singer, which have an effect on others around them.
You Swallow What I Choose
The singer has control over the thoughts and feelings of those around them, as they 'swallow' what the singer chooses to produce.
And Soaping More And More
The singer's thoughts and feelings become more intense and pronounced as they continue to 'soap' or generate more waves.
I Bubble Mon Amour
The singer's intense emotions 'bubble' over and are directed towards their loved one.
Can You Wash The Water
The phrase 'Can You Wash The Water' is a metaphor for attempting the impossible, as water cannot be washed but can only be changed or purified.
And If I Am Alone
The singer is comfortable with being by themselves and does not need others to be happy.
I Swim Just With My Clone
The singer enjoys being alone and needs only their own company to be content.
And Floating Down, We Flow
The singer is enjoying the feeling of being alone, as they 'flow' through their thoughts and feelings.
Through Hollows In The Foam
The 'hollows in the foam' are the gaps or empty spaces in the singer's thoughts and emotions, which they explore while alone.
Shoot Holograms Of Me
The singer wants to be remembered and immortalized through images, or 'holograms,' of themselves.
How Happy You Should Be
The singer believes that those who remember them through holograms will be happy to have those memories.
Dancing In The Room...
The singer imagines others dancing with their hologram, bringing them back to life in a sense.
With Me For Company!
The singer's hologram brings them back to life in a way, allowing others to have their company even after they are gone.
The Mineral That Moves
The singer is referring to water, the 'mineral' that moves in streams and oceans.
Is Bright As Silver Youles
Water is compared to 'silver youles,' a bright and shining mineral, emphasizing its beauty and importance.
And When I'm Really Tired
The singer finds solace and comfort in the movement of water when they are feeling exhausted or overwhelmed.
I Just Go With The Tide
The singer relies on the movement and flow of water to guide them and help them through difficult times.
A' La Mosque Du Temp, Temp
Repetition of the mosque phrase, indicating that the passage of time is essential and fleeting, and that living in the present is critical to success.
Can You, Can You - Can You, Can You
Repetition of the question, emphasizing its importance and making it impossible to ignore.
A' La Mosque Du Temp
Repetition of the mosque phrase, reinforcing the idea of living in the present to achieve success.
Si Tu Savais Comment.
Reiteration of the idea that there is a way to achieve success, if one only knew how to do it.
Contributed by Caleb O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@luciosette8307
Water , water , water , water
water , water , wat ...
A' la mosque du temp
Si tu savais comment
To open all the doors
You have to find the walls
The waves that I produce
You swallow what I choose
And soaping more and more
I bubble mon amour
Can you wash the water
Can you wash the water
Can you , can you , you
And if i am alone
I swim just with my clone
And floating down , we flow
Through hollows in the foam
Shoot holograms of me
How happy you should be
Dancing in the room ...
With me for company !
Can you wash the water
Can you wash the water
Can you wash the water
Can you , can you
Water , water
Water ,.water
The mineral that moves
is bright as silver joules
And when I' m really tired
I just go with the tide
A' la mosque du temp , temp
Si tu savais comment
A' la mosque
A' la mosque du temp , temp
Can you wash the water
Can you wash the water
Can you , can you
Can you , can you
A' la mosque du temp
Si tu savais comment
Produzione & Arrangiamenti : KRISMA
• Christina Moser - voce
• Maurizio Arcieri - voce , sintetizzatore
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(1982) 😎 🖤
@silvanadonadoni127
Coppia MITICA. Il viso stupendo di Christina senza manipolazioni chirurgiche,dovrebbe dire qualcosa a quei mostri che si vedono in televisione e non solo. Riposate in pace. Qui regna il caos.
@lorenapasquetti8627
Anche Maurizio non era da meno❤
@gabriellascommegna2563
Ciao Cris riposa in ☮️
@claudiogenova803
Troppo avanti nell'Italia dell'epoca per essere ricordati come meriterebbero.
@positivopropositivoRoberto
Riscoprii i Krisma grazie a Massarini. Comprai subito Clandestine anticipation. Ho un ricordo struggente per una musica che mi toccava il cuore. Ho amato loro, the B-52's, the Cure, Police, Depeche Mode, Propaganda e Matt Bianco. Un periodo difficile però della mia vita. Erano semplicemente troppo avanti per essere compresi.
@sergiosozi
Gia', dici benissimo. Aggiungici la registrazione che non era ai livelli di Cure, Siouxsie, Sisters of Mercy, Bauhaus ecc. ed ecco il mancato successo di un grande gruppo italiano di alto livello sperimentale. Oime'. Sergio classe '65. New Wave pura. Anche a 57 anni d'eta'.
@4622201
forse c'era gente che ascoltava roba più seria (in senso qualitativo) tipo i Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, Brian Eno, Klaus Schulze
@chimonantus1
"Can you wash the water?" So cool and unique. Addio Maurizio, e grazie per la tua musica. ♥
@gianlucabinci6338
Che musica fantastica.. purtroppo x gli italiani era troppo allora … come adesso… rip krisma
@nicolaszyx3120
Assolutamente d’accordo 👍