1) a New Zealand-ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one artist named Lothlorien:
1) a New Zealand-based Celtic group
2) melodic death metal band from Varberg, Sweden.
3) Australian-based world music group
1) Lothlórien is a New Zealand-based Celtic group taking its name from a magical forest found in Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings'. Their music is reminescent of Scotland and Ireland folk music, and shares similarities with bands like Clandestine, Dervish and Loreena McKennitt.
The three band members are Nicole Leonard(Vocals, Tin Whistles, Low Whistles, Fiddle, Mandolin, Keyboard, Bodhrán, Celtic Harp), Chris Lloyd(Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bouzouki, Mandola) and Tamzin Wood(Vocals, Tin Whistles, Bodhrán, Keyboard).
Their 1999 Album "Greenwood Side" is their only major release.
2) Lothlorien was a melodic death metal band from Varberg, Sweden. The band has split-up after the release of their debut album The Primal Event, which was released in November 1998 via Black Mark Production. After splitting up, three ex-Lohtlorien members (Tobias Birgersson - guitars, Linus Wikstrom - guitars, Daniel Hannendahl - drums) founded a traditional metal band called Frequency in 2002.
3) Lothlorien is an Australian-based world music group. Their music is almost in a genre on its own, playing both instrumental and song. Fresh with depth and expressed in a multitude of instruments capturing the journey of mood and emotion, they have been enthralling ears and eyes at festivals and events for nearly a decade.
The Lothlorien sound is unique, unlike any folk music you might have come across. Drawing on the increasingly multicultural nature of Australia, the members of the band are also unique in character, energy and presentation. They will often dress in costume, taking their listener on a bard’s journey guided by spoken word accompanied by Celtic harp as introduction to compositions.
Lothlorien survive on festival performances and sell their CDs independently. They are proud to have sold the most CDs out of 350 acts on their first appearance at Woodford, Australia’s biggest folk festival. They have been repeatedly invited back, always selling within the top 10. To back up the band’s environmental message, they are proud to donate a percentage of CD sales (so far donating over $6000) to either the Australian Bush Heritage Fund www.bushheritage.org or towards the planting of trees on festival sites visited by Lothlorien.
The band members are:
Nic Morrey – 12 String guitar/didgeridoo/lead vocal
Joe Granieri – Uilleann pipes/keys/darabuka
Mei Lai Swan – Violin/backing vocals
Fingal Capaldi – Accordion/Celtic harp/whistles
Jean Cabon – Fretless Bass
Erin Sulman – Bodhran/congas
Carl Pannuzzo – Kit drum
Corey Romero - Mandolin
Their latest album SAQI is available for purchase from their website (www.lothlorienmusic.com)
The Other Side
Lothlorien Lyrics
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Feel the presence of the other sid
I'm your incarnated confusion
The mind that don't need any solution
So I look into the deepest of me
Can you see what I once was?
This is what I have become
Dark is the path there I'll be by your side
Don't try to run, you cannot hide
You screamed and cried as I revealed you my way
The way that's gonna repay you my pain
The lyrics to Lothlorien's song "The Other Side" seem to be about a struggle with inner demons and personal demons. The first few sentences can be interpreted as the feeling of angst building up and a sense of a "presence" that is felt that is bringing about an internal struggle.
The next couple of lines give the impression that the singer is aware that they are a source of confusion for others, but they don't need to get any kind of solution as they enjoy living with their tendencies. Overall, the lyrics show the singer battling their delusions and struggles with inner ailments, knowing their presence in others' lives may not always be well received.
The chorus speaks to the singer's need to be with their own thoughts and mind, looking inwards for solace. They express a disregard for any preconceived notions of their identity, convinced that others and society have shaped them to be what they are. They also speak of the dark paths that they tread and how others may refuse to face them.
In conclusion, the lyrics convey the personal struggle that the singer goes through with their inner demons, while the chorus calls for acceptance of their identity and the need for others to embrace them as they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Anguish inside is rising
My internal pain and suffering is increasing, becoming more intense.
Feel the presence of the other side
I can sense the presence of an alternate reality or dimension.
I'm your incarnated confusion
I embody and represent the confusion and turmoil within you.
The mind that don't need any solution
My mind is content with the chaos and confusion and does not require a solution or resolution.
So I look into the deepest of me
I introspect and examine the depths of my being.
Can you see what I once was?
Can you perceive and comprehend my previous self and state of being?
This is what I have become
I have transformed into my current state.
An insanity to your mind's fear
My current state may appear insane and terrifying to your mind.
Dark is the path there I'll be by your side
The path towards the alternate reality is dark and gloomy, and I will accompany you.
Don't try to run, you cannot hide
You cannot escape or avoid this journey, it is inevitable.
You screamed and cried as I revealed you my way
You expressed fear and despair as I showed you the path towards the alternate reality.
The way that's gonna repay you my pain
The journey towards the alternate reality will serve as retribution for the pain and suffering I have experienced.
Contributed by Logan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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