There are five artists using the name "Lorien".

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.

Cherrywood Eyes
Lorien Lyrics

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My sky is red like blood
Kissed by a native sun
Who smiles and fades away
It seems a perfect shade
Able to read your scent
Winding your sight with glow
I'm losing these clothes of stones

Cherrywood eyes always with me
Watching the lights over the hill
Cherrywood eyes let me just be

My sky is blue like ice
Kissed by a winter star
Who smiles and fades away
It seems a perfect shade
Able to read your scent
Winding your sight with glow
I'm losing these clothes of stone

Cherrywood eyes always with me
Watching the lights over the hill
Cherrywood eyes let me just be
It's a dream, or maybe another way to live

Do I always make it right?
Oh, maybe not

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lorien's song Cherrywood Eyes seem to be telling the story of someone who is lost in their own world, lost in their own thoughts and dreams, and perhaps struggling to find their place in the world. The opening verse paints a vivid picture of a red sky, symbolic of a new beginning, or perhaps a warning of danger ahead. The line "kissed by a native son" is intriguing, suggesting a connection to the land or a certain culture. However, the sun "smiles and fades away," causing the singer to feel alone and disconnected once again. Despite this, the singer finds some beauty in the impermanence of things, finding the perfect shade in their temporary surroundings. They are able to see the world through a fresh lens and connect with their senses, able to read a scent and see things with more clarity.

The repeated refrain of "Cherrywood Eyes" suggests the presence of someone or something that is watching over the singer, almost like a comforting presence. This is emphasized by the lines "always with me" and "let me just be," indicating a need for peace and quiet in the midst of chaos. The second verse follows a similar structure, with a blue sky this time, symbolic of sadness or perhaps just a different tone. The singer again finds a way to connect with their senses in the world, losing their "clothes of stone" and feeling more free.

The last line of the song is particularly powerful: "It's a dream, or maybe another way to live / Do I always make it right? / Oh, maybe not." This seems to be an acknowledgement of the impermanence of life and the uncertainty that comes with it. The singer is aware that their way of living may be a dream or an alternative, and questions whether they are doing the right thing or not. This adds a layer of vulnerability to the song and suggests a willingness to learn and grow.

Line by Line Meaning

My sky is red like blood
The sky is red like blood, perhaps signifying pain and struggle.

Kissed by a native sun
The sun of the land smiles down on her.

Who smiles and fades away
The sun comes and goes quickly.

It seems a perfect shade
The red of the sky is perfect and all-encompassing.

Able to read your scent
The color is intimately aware of you.

Winding your sight with glow
The red sky wraps around and illuminates everything.

I'm losing these clothes of stone
She feels free and unencumbered.

Cherrywood eyes always with me
The eyes of someone special are a constant presence.

Watching the lights over the hill
Together they enjoy the beauty of the world.

Cherrywood eyes let me just be
Being with this person is an escape.

My sky is blue like ice
The sky is now blue like ice, possibly signifying relief or calm.