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.
The Voice of Saruman
Lorien Lyrics
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Will miss all the magic and the might
He's gone astray, he's in the sight
Of the dark lord.
He forgot the right way
'cause he yearned to be like a god
But now he cries.
But he will never lose
Which is something he will always use.
The words he will pronounce
Will seem full of wisdom
Who will resist their magic sound?
The voice of Saruman
Will bewitch those who hear
It sounds like the wind blowing the Sand.
There's a man with a staff
Walking a short way towards his end
Towards the realm
Under the blast
Of dragon fire.
That's the game of deceit
That the wizard's playing with no Trace
Of that old flame
That always burned
Inside of him.
The words... The voice...
There are no Gods around
Ready to appear when he is praying
They don't believe
In what he's doing
They won't be there.
Banished from everywhere
Up and down the Middle Earth he'll Roam
His glory end...
The Voice of Saruman by Lorien is a song that talks about the downfall of Saruman, who is known as a betrayer. The lyrics suggest that Saruman will miss all the magic and might that he once had and will be in the sight of the dark lord. The reason for Saruman's downfall is his yearning to be like a god, which made him forget the right way. Although he cries, he will never lose the gift he has in his voice, which he will always use. His voice is known to bewitch those who hear it and will sound like the wind blowing the sand. The song is metaphorical in suggesting that Saruman's voice still has the power to deceive and influence others, although he has lost almost everything else.
The song takes the listener on a journey, suggesting that Saruman is walking towards his end, towards the realm under the blast of dragon fire. The lyrics suggest that there is no one who can help him, as there are no gods to hear his prayers, and he is banished from everywhere. The song ends abruptly, suggesting that his glory is coming to an end.
Overall, the song The Voice of Saruman by Lorien is a beautiful rendition that captures the essence of Saruman's downfall. The lyrics are both metaphorical and mystical, giving the listener a feeling of being immersed in the world of Middle Earth. The song also captures the essence of the character, Saruman, and his struggle to regain what he has lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Saruman, the betrayer
This song is about Saruman, who betrayed his friends and allies.
Will miss all the magic and the might
Saruman will regret losing the power and influence he once had.
He's gone astray, he's in the sight
Saruman has lost his way and is being watched by the dark lord.
Of the dark lord.
Sauron, the dark lord, has taken notice of Saruman's betrayal.
He forgot the right way
Saruman has strayed from the path of righteousness.
'cause he yearned to be like a god
Saruman's desire for ultimate power and godliness led him astray.
But now he cries.
Saruman is now remorseful for his actions and the consequences they have brought.
But he will never lose
Despite everything, Saruman still possesses one valuable gift.
The gift he has in his voice
Saruman's gift is the power of his voice.
Which is something he will always use.
Saruman will continue to use the power of his voice to manipulate and deceive.
The words he will pronounce
Saruman's words are carefully chosen and powerful.
Will seem full of wisdom
Saruman's words will appear to be wise and knowledgeable.
Who will resist their magic sound?
Few will be able to resist the hypnotic power of Saruman's voice.
The voice of Saruman
The song is named after Saruman's powerful voice.
Will bewitch those who hear
Saruman's voice will enchant and hypnotize those who hear it.
It sounds like the wind blowing the Sand.
Saruman's voice is likened to the sound of the wind blowing through sand.
There's a man with a staff
Saruman is often depicted with a staff, which enhances his commanding presence.
Walking a short way towards his end
Saruman's fate is sealed, and he is walking towards his eventual downfall.
Towards the realm
Saruman is headed towards a place of great danger and treachery.
Under the blast
The realm Saruman is headed towards is under attack from dragon fire.
Of dragon fire.
A powerful and destructive force threatens Saruman's destination.
That's the game of deceit
Saruman's actions are a result of his deceitful and manipulative nature.
That the wizard's playing with no Trace
Saruman is cunning and secretive in his manipulations.
Of that old flame
Saruman has lost sight of his former loyalties and goodness.
That always burned
Saruman's sense of morality and righteousness once defined him.
Inside of him.
Saruman's conscience and inner voice have been buried under his ambition and greed.
There are no Gods around
Saruman realizes that he has no one to turn to for forgiveness or help.
Ready to appear when he is praying
Saruman has lost the faith of any gods who might have listened to him.
They don't believe
The gods do not believe in Saruman or his cause.
In what he's doing
Saruman's actions are seen as evil and misguided by the gods.
They won't be there.
The gods will not intervene on Saruman's behalf.
Banished from everywhere
Saruman has been exiled from all the places he once called home.
Up and down the Middle Earth he'll Roam
Saruman is now a wandering exile in Middle Earth.
His glory end...
Saruman's reign of glory and power has come to an end.
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.