The first, is a meta… Read Full Bio ↴There are five artists using the name "Lorien".
The first, is a metal band from Spain, formed in 1996. The band's musical style is often claimed to be "power metal" due to it's lyrics focusing mainly on items of the same nature as fantasy novels.
The name, Lórien is one of the Valar in J.R.R. Tolkien's Silmarillion and also the name of the forest where Galadriel and Celeborn dwelt in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord Of The Rings.
The band has released two albums so far, Secrets of the Elder, in 2002, and From the Forests to the Havens in 2005.
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The second is an alternative indie band from Nashville, TN.
While it has been less then a year since the bands materialization, Nashville-natives Lorien have accomplished a great deal. The five individuals that comprise Lorien began experimenting in September of 2005. Pulling from bands like Muse, Radiohead, and Gatsbys American Dream, their apartment demos were encouraging. With their own unique blend of poetic, breathy vocals, epic classical piano, progressive rhythms, and melodic guitar work, Lorien quickly discovered they were making music that couldnt wait to be heard. October 10, 2005, only one month after playing together, Lorien performed their first show for over 2000 people. With initial exposure this high, Lorien set dates all over the southeast. The crowd response was unanimous; no one could get enough of Lorien! With hope, they set out to record an EP. Demos of Hail To The Queen, Seven Ways To Lie, and Comfortable [Praise The Stage] attracted the attention of young and talented engineer, Andy Hunt (Jars of Clay, Buddy Guy, Smash Mouth). They began recording feverishly in the spring of 2006. It was at this same time that they received word of their being selected to compete in Cornerstone Festivals New Band Showcase. By way of highest number of fan votes, Lorien was named Grand Prize Winner! This honor entitled them to a main stage performance at Cornerstone Festival with mewithoutYou, Copeland, Anberlin, and David Crowder Band. Following their well-received performance at Cornerstone in July, Lorien put the finishing touches on their EP, titled The Ghost In The Parlor. In September of 2006 Lorien played their EP release concert at Nashville's RCKTWN for an elated crowd. In preparation for this larger-than-life performance, they crafted a stage show complete with a choir and string quartet, as well as complex percussion breakdowns involving nearly every member of the band. It is this interesting and exciting professionalism that has gained Lorien the respect of many appreciators of music, and has garnered them several counts of publishing and label interest. Lorien's full and unique sound has a relevant and important place in the chronology of popular music; it is one you will be hearing a whole lot more of in the very near future.
This was taken from Lorien's Purevolume page: http://www.purevolume.com/lorien
See also:
http://www.myspace.com/lorienmusic
http://www.wearelorien.com
http://www.last.fm/music/L%C3%B3rien
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The third is an gothic band from Poland.
The band has released two albums: Lothlorien, in 1998, and Czarny Kwiat Lotosu in 2002.
This was taken from http://www.metal-archives.com
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The fourth is an alternative Britpopband from Reykjavik, Iceland.
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The fifth is a British progrock band. They released one album (Children's games) on the Dutch label Silly Insects (a sublabel of S.I. Music).
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Lorien
Under The Waves (Instant Karma / Virgin)
By: Alex Routledge
Lorien were once billed as the new pretenders to the Coldplay throne although their debut album, Under The Waves is at times a little more adventurous than their guitar-led contemporaries. With a melancholic and balladeering album, at times bordering on the epic, their sound brushes with Muse, the Manics and other six-string songsmiths.
The band, recently championed in NME as "one of the bands you must hear in 2002", open with recent single Ghostlost, a memorable tune which starts with a surging blast of feedback-drenched electric piano, quickly seaming into standard downbeat rock fare. Lorien mix the soft verse/heavy chorus amid an angst-ridden musical backdrop with echoes of Radiohead and the late Jeff Buckley.
Track 2 is more upbeat, a lightly strummed acoustic guitar taking centre stage before a catchy, yet lyrically weak vocal line. The sound here is probably closest to Travis but sadly lacks direction and the magic of the preceding track fails to reemerge.
An opening riff not disimilar to Radiohead's No Surprises marks the beginning of the next track, the band's debut single, Shivering Sun. One of the album's better tracks, the tune blends acoustic guitar, a catchy chorus and downbeat rhythms.
All Time is the band's slight and brief departure into electronica as they experiment with distorted vocals, backwards organs and sensual xylophones. It's an admirable intro but unfortunately soon merges into similar territory as much of the LP begins to sound the same. The band's formula of acoustic guitar intros followed by touching, anthemic choruses does not always work in their favour.
The LP's second half starts in similar fashion, a quiet disparate intro followed by a guitar-led soundscape with falsetto vocals. Disappear, however, starts with melancholic piano, a slow ballad mixing with a whirling acoustic guitar as Lorien take their cue from Starsailor and Coldplay.
A drum intro accompanies Blue, a jangly, upbeat number, as The Las meet Muse in one of the album's more inspirational tracks, where several mood changes see the band mixing summery guitar pop melancholic electronica.
The band close with Holy Lights, a slow acoustic number, a heady blend of charming folk and traditional balladry. Unfortunately, it's not quite the memorable finale Lorien are aiming for as the track soon descends into a very lame acoustic ballad, lacking both direction and melody. Lorien's debut album is a mixed blessing really -- some great tracks, but sadly not enough variation to keep the attention. Although unlikely at the moment to challenge Coldplay in the "Guitar Pop" league, they have great potential and a little more style, which could take them a long way.
Aurora Borealis
Lorien Lyrics
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When I am far away
More and more I'm nearer
My own destiny.
This is the place where the light
Fills the sky with magic
And the sight of the night
The fantastic purple flames
Live in the vast Northern lands
Burning our hearts with fire
Making our eyes shine.
Mystery makes me feel
More real than ever
When I am finally going
To my palace.
Made of ice, colossal,
Among the mountains
Everything is only mine
When I feel the power.
I have walked a long way
'cause I made a promise
And I know that the wind
Caught my desperate words.
Under the fire, on the ice,
Or in my last breath
I will pray for my soul
And for eternity.
The lyrics of Lorien's song Aurora Borealis paint a vivid picture of a mystical experience that the singer is having. The opening line "like the steel cuts the cold" compares the harshness of the cold to the sharpness of steel, setting the tone for the rest of the song. As the singer describes being "far away" and yet feeling "more and more...nearer" to their destiny, it becomes clear that they are on a journey of discovery, both physical and emotional.
The second verse focuses on the awe-inspiring beauty of the Northern Lights, describing them as filling the sky with magic and creating a sublime sight. The use of the word "fantastic" to describe the purple flames suggests a sense of wonder and amazement at what the singer is experiencing, while the following lines ("burning our hearts with fire, making our eyes shine") convey the intense emotions that this beauty evokes.
In the final verse, the singer reflects on their journey and how it has led them to a place where they feel truly powerful, "when I feel the power". They describe their destination as a "palace made of ice", and imply that they have been seeking this place for a long time. The final lines suggest a willingness to face whatever challenges come their way in pursuit of their goal, and a deep hope for something beyond their own mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the steel cuts the cold
The feeling of cold, hard steel is a metaphor for the intense, cutting sensation of distance or separation from someone or something cherished.
When I am far away
The physical or mental distance from a person or place, which accentuates the pain and loss of connection.
More and more I'm nearer
Distance can make one's feelings or memories of a person or place more vivid, and therefore bring them closer to their heart or mind.
My own destiny.
Fate or personal purpose; something that one seeks to fulfill or achieve.
This is the place where the light
A specific geographic location or state of mind that inspires and uplifts.
Fills the sky with magic
The natural beauty and wonder of a place that creates a sense of enchantment and awe.
And the sight of the night
The nighttime landscape is a unique, captivating aspect of the place that is being described.
Is the most sublime.
An extraordinary and supreme expression of beauty and wonder.
The fantastic purple flames
The mysterious, captivating aura of the Northern Lights that appear in shades of purple and other colors.
Live in the vast Northern lands
The Aurora Borealis is a phenomenon that appears in large, remote areas of the world, such as the North Pole or Alaska.
Burning our hearts with fire
The intense, passionate emotions that the Northern Lights inspire in people who witness them.
Making our eyes shine.
The joy and wonder that fills a person's heart and soul when they see the beauty of the Northern Lights.
Mystery makes me feel
The unknown and mysterious nature of life or the universe fills the singer with a sense of wonder and curiosity.
More real than ever
The sense of reality is heightened when one encounters the unknown or unexpected, as it forces us to confront our place in the world.
When I am finally going
The moment when the singer is confronted with their own mortality or future plans that are uncertain.
To my palace.
A metaphorical structure or place that represents the ideal life or state of being.
Made of ice, colossal,
An unreachable and majestic structure or goal, that may appear impossible to achieve or comprehend.
Among the mountains
The location of the palace or ideal place is among the peaks and valleys of the Earth.
Everything is only mine
A feeling of possession or control over the ideal place or state of being.
When I feel the power.
The inner strength and conviction to achieve one's goals and dreams.
I have walked a long way
The journey towards one's destiny or ideal place is long and arduous.
'cause I made a promise
The motivation to keep going towards one's destiny is fueled by a vow or personal promise.
And I know that the wind
The elements of nature or the unknown forces that can disrupt or alter one's journey towards their destiny.
Caught my desperate words.
The sense of uncertainty or desperation that can cause a person to call out for help or guidance in times of need.
Under the fire, on the ice,
The power of the ideal place or state of being is so great that it can inspire and motivate a person even in the most extreme circumstances.
Or in my last breath
The final moments of life, where one reflects on their journey and ideals.
I will pray for my soul
The desire for spiritual or personal growth, even in death or challenging times.
And for eternity.
The hope or belief in an afterlife or greater existence beyond this world.
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.