1. Labyrinth i… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists under the name of Labyrinth
1. Labyrinth is an Italian progressive power metal band created in 1991 in Tuscany, with famous former members (who has left the band since) like Fabio Lione (singer, Rhapsody) or Olaf Thorsen (guitarist, Vision Divine). Formed as Vision, which was later changed to Morbid Vision, and finally Labyrinth in 1994. The band members used to use pseudonyms, many of which were anglicized versions of their own names. Only Olaf Thorsen still uses a stage name. Labyrinth rose to fame in 1998 with the release of their second full length album, 'Return To Heaven Denied', on Metal Blade Records. That album allowed the band to be recognised as a leading force of the European metal scene and many prestigious tours (including a full European run with Hammerfall) and festival appearances (most notably Wacken, Dynamo and Gods Of Metal) followed its release, enforcing the name Labyrinth in the entire world. After album, 'Sons Of Thunder' (2002) and more tours with heavy metal luminaries such as Helloween and Iron Saviour among others, guitar player and mastermind Olaf Thorsen parted ways with the band in 2002 and started working with his new band Vision Divine. The remaining members of Labyrinth kept running on a different path, exploring a heavier musical approach and signing record deals with Century Media ('Labyrinth, 2003) and Scarlet Records ('6 Days To Nowhere', 2006) in the following years.
In 2009 labyrinth announced that former guitarist Olaf Thorsen finally rejoined the band and started working with them on the follow up to the much celebrated 'Return To Heaven Denied' album, which is still considered by fans and media alike their best effort to date. 'Return To Heaven Denied Pt.2 - A Midnight Autumn's Dream' was released June 21st, 12 years after their breaking opus magnum on Scarlet Records and and can be described as a comeback to their Power Metal roots.
The Current Line-up of the band is:
* Roberto Tiranti (Rob Tyrant) - Vocals (1997-1998, 1999-) (also Bass 2006-2010)
*Andrea Cantarelli (Anders Rain) - Guitar (1991-)
*Olaf Thorsen (Carlo Andrea Magnani) - Guitar (1991-2002, 2009-)
*Andrea de Paoli (Andrew McPauls) - Keyboards (1997-)
*Sergio Pagnacco - Bass (2010-)
*Alessandro Bissa - Drums (2010-)
2. Australian Artist Labyrinth began producing hip hop music in 2003 and wrote his first raps in 2004. In early 2007 he completed a 17-track album called "The Lost Poet", which is now barely available in its original form. he was there for the birth of Sub Conscious Records late 2007 and he christened his own company "Brainmaze Productions" in 2008. Aside from his solo project, he performs with Ovahand and DJ Kranky in a 3-man crew called Dark Matter. A second solo album called "The Philosopher" was released at the end of 2008 and is still in the process of being distributed - it occasionally finds its way into shops around Sydney . Labyrinth has begun work on the debut Dark Matter album as well as a third solo album... These are both certain to be far better quality recordings than previous Brainmaze releases and should be completed in 2010.
3. Labyrinth is also an alias of Djarvi Moris a.k.a Sandling and Void Settler who makes experimental Industrial Hardcore.
4. The Dutch group Labyrinth was a one-off project of Cesar Zuiderwijk (drummer of rock band Golden Earring) and jazz musician Jasper van 't Hof, also featuring singer Julya Lo'ko. They released one self-titled album in 1985, listed on streaming platforms (and here) as Labyrinth feat. Cesar Zuiderwijk & Jasper van't Hof, to avoid confusion with self-titled albums by some of the other Labyrinths listed here.
5. Labyrinth is also an Australian beatsmith/MC from the Dark Matter Crew.
6. The sound track for the 1986 movie the Labyrinth sound track also scrobbles as this
7. Labyrinth is a death metal band from Iowa, USA
Chapter One
Labyrinth Lyrics
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Louis the fourteenth is having a party
At this court of betrayers and lier
Wheel of fate's gonna turn anyway
Welcome to my home
Again enjoy your time
Candles, lighten the hall
Like thousands of dancers
Reflecting on the walls
Let's start the dances
No one shall stand tall
Midnight time, in the hall of Versailles
Greatest pleasure a present for Louis
It's a gift from the ruler of Venice
Just a portrait, my daughter in it
In a beating of the heart
The king fell in love
And through the candles
Louis starts dreamin' on
Dramatic fancy
The king has fallen in love!
Oh, Kathryn, through the candles
I can see your face
Oh, can't you see?
My heart is bleeding, screaming for you
For love or lust,
Feelings or passion, who knows?
And through the candles
Louis starts dreamin' on
The king is calling
Who will dare to deny?
The lyrics of Labyrinth's song Chapter One tell the story of Louis the Fourteenth having a party in the hall of Versailles in 1679. The atmosphere is one of betrayal and lies, yet Louis welcomes his guests and invites them to enjoy their time. The hall is dark, but the thousands of candles illuminating the walls create a dance-like effect. As the night progresses, Louis receives a gift from the ruler of Venice - a portrait of his daughter Kathryn, which causes him to fall in love at first sight. The chorus repeats the image of Louis dreaming of Kathryn's face through the candles and bleeding with love and desire for her.
The song's lyrics describe a historical event, the royal court of Versailles, but they also convey timeless emotions of love and desire. The contrast between the court's political intrigue and the romantic scene of Louis falling in love with Kathryn adds depth to the story. The use of candles as a metaphor for the flames of passion and the dance-like movements of the reflections on the walls enhance the visual imagery of the scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Sixteen seventy nine hall of Versailles,
It is the year 1679 and we are standing in the grand hall of the Palace of Versailles
Louis the fourteenth is having a party
King Louis XIV is hosting a party in his palace
At this court of betrayers and lier
The court is filled with dishonest and betrayer people
Wheel of fate's gonna turn anyway
Regardless of anyone's actions, fate will continue to play out
Welcome to my home
King Louis XIV is welcoming his guests to his palace
Again enjoy your time
He is hoping that his guests will enjoy their stay
And through the darkness
Despite the dark atmosphere of the hall
Candles, lighten the hall
The light from the candles illuminates the hall
Like thousands of dancers
The light from the candles is reflecting like thousands of dancers
Reflecting on the walls
The light is being projected onto the walls
Let's start the dances
The party's dancing is beginning
No one shall stand tall
Everyone should let loose and dance as if no one is watching
Midnight time, in the hall of Versailles
It is now midnight in the grand hall of the Palace of Versailles
Greatest pleasure a present for Louis
King Louis XIV is about to receive a great pleasure
It's a gift from the ruler of Venice
The gift is from the leader of Venice
Just a portrait, my daughter in it
The gift is just a portrait of the ruler's daughter
In a beating of the heart
Suddenly, King Louis XIV's heart beats faster
The king fell in love
The King has fallen in love with the portrait of the ruler's daughter
And through the candles
Despite the light coming from the candles
Louis starts dreamin' on
King Louis XIV begins to daydream
Dramatic fancy
His imagination runs wild
The king has fallen in love!
The King is truly in love with the portrait
Oh, Kathryn, through the candles
The King is addressing the portrait by name
I can see your face
King Louis XIV can see the portrait's face in his mind
Oh, can't you see?
He is asking if the portrait can see him too
My heart is bleeding, screaming for you
The King's heart aches for the girl in the portrait
For love or lust,
The King doesn't know if his feelings are love or lust
Feelings or passion, who knows?
He is unsure if his feelings are genuine
The king is calling
The King is calling for the girl in the portrait
Who will dare to deny?
He is asking if anyone will stand in the way of his pursuit of the girl in the portrait
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@TheAxelMac
Epic Power Metal!! These guys were ahead of their time. Certainly a killer riff to die for!
@felipecl267
que cancion la mejor de Labyrinth, me mata la parte lenta esa balada que ponen antes del solo....MAESTROS!!!
@ricardosubiabres
Justo en esa parte la canción, Luis XIV se da cuenta que se ha enamorado de Kathryn, lo está declarando(pensando en voz alta), por eso "el cambio" de melodía. Todo lo anterior mientras se realizaba una lujosa fiesta en el hall del Palacio de Versailles, Francia 1679.
A ver, como en muchos temas del rock progresivo, las canciones pasa por varias etapas de manera progresiva, como en los "movimientos" de la música clásica, por eso los cambios de ritmos y/o melodías. En este caso puedo distinguir las siguientes etapas:
1) contexto: lugar y fecha,
2) se describe el lugar: poder, palacios, lujos, fiesta muchos invitados,
3) se presenta el personaje principal de la historia: Luis XIV,
4) acontecimiento importante que asentará la trama de todo el disco: Luis se enamora de Kathryn. (tu parte favorita de la canción)
5) y el juramento de rey, nadie se podrá interponer entre él y su objetivo, Kathryn...
Un saludo...
@NeilCrossSubliminals
The Great Labyrinth!
@cateyaboytes.
Masters still 2924
@xLoGeRx
hermosa cancion T_T
@starlightvamp
you need to send me this song, i lost my labyrinth cd awhile back and i still havent recovered all my lost songs...go figure that my hardrive crashes as well..heh