The band's music was described by Allmusic as an "eclectic mixture of black metal, electronics, drone, and noise rock". Allmusic writer Ned Raggett also identified progressive rock influences on The Crystal World. The band have identified krautrock and 1990s death metal as influences.
Locrian was formed in late 2005 by AndrΓ© Foisy and Terence Hannum, who had previously played together in Unlucky Atlas. Foisy is originally from Northern New York, while Hannum is from Florida. The group has released over 20 recordings in their relatively short lifespan, on labels such as Small Doses, Bloodlust!, and At War With False Noise, as well as on the group's private label Land of Decay.
In 2009, the band released their first studio album, Drenched Lands. The album was met with acclaim from the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Reader, and Rock-A-Rolla magazine. Locrian followed its release with a United States tour, including a special Pitchfork Media sponsored Show No Mercy show in New York City, New York.
Their 2009 Rain of Ashes release features two 30-minute long tracks recorded live at the University of Maryland's radio station WMUC.
A second album, Territories, was released in 2010, which took the band in a more rock-oriented direction, featuring guest appearances from members of Nachtmystium, Bloodyminded, Yakuza, and Velnias, and this was followed by a third, The Crystal World, later the same year, the title coming from a J. G. Ballard novel.
The Crystal World features a new member, percussionist Steven Hess.
Locrian provided the soundtrack to Scott Treleaven's film piece The Last 7 Words featuring Genesis P-Orridge.
In addition to playing in the band, Terence Hannum is an installation artist who exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago in 2007, and at the Peeler Art Center in 2010. Both Hannum and Foisy teach at Columbia College Chicago.
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At Night's End
Locrian Lyrics
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Aa-aa-aa-aa (Hm-mm-mm)
Ah-aa-aa-aa (Aa-aa-aa)
Ah-aa-aa-aa (Ah-aa-aa)
Aa-aa-aa-aa (Ah-ee-aa)
(Ah-aa-aa) Aa-aa-aa-aa
(Ah-aa-aa) Aa-aa-aa-aa
(Ah-aa-aa)
(Ah-ee-aa-aa)
(Ah-aa-aa) Aa-aa-aa
Barren pantheon
Derelict concrete
Dormant forelands
Pools of shadow
Vanishing thrones
Pyres rekindled from the dust
Penitent sentinel
At nightβ²s end
The lyrics of "At Night's End" by Locrian are mostly comprised of vocalizations and nonsensical syllables, creating a haunting and atmospheric tone for the song. The repetition of these sounds evokes a sense of darkness and mystery, matching the overall mood of the music. The use of minor chords and sustained notes further contribute to the eerie atmosphere.
The opening lines of "Aa-aa-aa-aa" and "Hm-mm-mm-mm" suggest a somber and desolate setting. It creates an image of a barren pantheon, a place where gods have been abandoned or forgotten. The mention of derelict concrete and dormant forelands adds to the sense of decay and abandonment. The pools of shadow imply a darkness that surrounds this desolate place.
As the song progresses, the lyrics mention "vanishing thrones" and "pyres rekindled from the dust." These phrases can symbolize the passing of time and the resurrection or revival of forgotten entities. The penitent sentinel at night's end suggests a solitary figure standing guard or bearing witness to the culmination of darkness, possibly representing the end of a cycle or the final moments of a desolate world.
Overall, the lyrics of "At Night's End" paint a picture of desolation, decay, and mystery. They create a sense of foreboding and evoke emotions associated with the unknown and the inevitable passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Barren pantheon
A deserted collection of gods
Derelict concrete
Abandoned and neglected structures
Dormant forelands
Sleeping landscapes
Pools of shadow
Dark and mysterious areas
Vanishing thrones
Disappearing seats of power
Pyres rekindled from the dust
Fires resurrected from ashes
Penitent sentinel
A remorseful guardian
At night's end
When darkness subsides and morning arrives
Writer(s): Locrian
Contributed by Juliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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