This is somewhat of a surprise, the up-and-coming Finnish doom label Firebox signing a Chilean band with an original take on doom metal. Mar De Grises ("sea of gray") has produced an extraordinary debut album in The Tatterdemalion Express, mixing elements of doomdeath, ambient, funeral doom, and even progressive into a seemless and unique sound. The songs are long (averaging around eight minutes each), sometimes complex but never overly ambitious. This is one of the best doom albums in the last several years." - BNR Metal Archive
"Their music is not powerful only by virtue of its intense melancholy, but its refined beauty. Theres something comforting about this, a poetic spirit that shows us the quintessentially human nature of sorrow. Its sad, yet warm; seductive, but not corrupting. A stunningly beautiful release that needs to be heard by everyone." - Sinister, Australia
"Those who truly explore metal, those who do choose to seek out this recording will find a treasure of immeasurable value in the heart of the Andes." - Digitalmetal.com
"This is a must-have for anyone seriously into modern Doom/Death and for fans of Funeral Doom as well." - Doom-metal.com"
"Dreamy passages of very melodic and progressive doommetal with Death Metal influnces all over it. This is a promising debut CD from the doom metal scene." - Terrorizer Magazine
"...Mar de Grisess debut album is one that any fan of dynamic and atmospheric metal would be proud to own." - DoomAltar.com
"...If youve gotten tired of nearly every doom album being nearly identical to many others, Mar de Grises is for you." - Metalreview.com
Mar de Grises was formed through August 2000 and September 2001 in Santiago, Chile
::: Line Up :::
Sergio Alvarez: guitars
Alejandro Arce: drums
Rodrigo Gálvez: bass
Rodrigo Morris: guitars
Juan Escobar: keys & vox
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Storm
Mar De Grises Lyrics
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A horizontal pain
As I pass the sun
I go sober and drunk
While I sit and play
Or I love and burn
Don't matter
It's all the same
(Why) Can't I hear the storm?
if Ican hear my soul... fall
Will I taste your air?
I hope
I can still play
The harvest is waiting...
Fast I run,
But faster it comes...
Sombra abundante
(se viene ya la noche)
Castigo perturbante
(se viene ya la noche)
¿Por qué finges, que no sientes nada?
... ¿y por qué escribes?
Solo quiero tu mirada
alma muerta,
destrozas mi ilusión
como perro vago la mantengo.....
contigo,
mi humilde cara inmóvil
(mi horizonte desaparece contigo)
como si yo mismo no existiese
(y fuera, en realidad, parte de la calle)
un haz de luz
doblegado por el temprano crepúsculo
de rodillas te confieso
yo solo vivo en tu mirada
The lyrics to Mar De Grises's song Storm describe a sense of pain and confusion that the singer is experiencing, as they struggle to find meaning in their life. The opening lines use metaphors to describe the physical and emotional pain the singer feels, using the image of a vertical scream becoming a horizontal pain. The singer then reflects on their experience of passing through the sun, a moment that brings both clarity and confusion as they alternate between feeling sober and drunk. They are lost in thoughts of love and passion, but ultimately feel that it is all the same.
The chorus of the song questions why the singer cannot hear the storm around them, despite the fact that they feel their soul falling. They hope that they will be able to regain a sense of connection to the world and to others, represented by the line "Will I taste your air?" The final verse of the song presents a sense of resignation as the singer acknowledges that they are broken, but still hold on to the hope of receiving someone's gaze.
The lyrics to Storm are open to interpretation, but they seem to suggest a feeling of being lost or disconnected from the world, and a desire to connect with others. The metaphors used throughout the song create a sense of confusion, with different ideas and emotions jumbled together, which adds to the sense of disorientation that the singer is feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
My vertical scream becomes
My shout of distress turns into agony that is felt throughout my body
A horizontal pain
The pain I feel is pervasive and spreads throughout my being
As I pass the sun
During my travels, I experience growth and change
I go sober and drunk
My emotions and state of mind shift between sobriety and intoxication
While I sit and play
During moments of leisure, I engage in recreational activities
Or I love and burn
My experiences with romance can be both passionate and painful
Don't matter
Despite these varying experiences, they are ultimately insignificant
Can't I hear the storm?
Despite being able to hear the turmoil within myself, I am unable to perceive external disruptions
if I can hear my soul... fall
I am acutely aware of the turmoil within myself and the decay of my own spirit
Will I taste your air?
I long to experience and be enveloped by the presence of another
I hope
I yearn for this connection and engagement with another person
I can still play
In the midst of these emotional struggles, I am still able to engage in recreational activities
The harvest is waiting...
I am anticipating the rewards of my efforts and experiences
Fast I run,
Despite my anticipation, the results of my actions still seem to be rapidly approaching
But faster it comes...
The inevitable consequences of my actions are approaching more quickly than I anticipated
Sombra abundante (se viene ya la noche)
An abundant shade (night is approaching)
Castigo perturbante (se viene ya la noche)
A disturbing punishment (night is approaching)
¿Por qué finges, que no sientes nada?
Why do you pretend that you feel nothing?
... ¿y por qué escribes?
...and why do you write?
Solo quiero tu mirada
I desire only to receive your gaze
alma muerta, destrozas mi ilusión
Dead soul, you destroy my hope
como perro vago la mantengo.....
Like a stray dog, I maintain it
contigo, mi humilde cara inmóvil
With you, my humble face remains motionless
(mi horizonte desaparece contigo)
(my horizon disappears with you)
como si yo mismo no existiese
As if I myself do not exist
(y fuera, en realidad, parte de la calle)
(and in reality, a part of the street)
un haz de luz doblegado por el temprano crepúsculo
A beam of light bent by the early twilight
de rodillas te confieso
On my knees, I confess to you
yo solo vivo en tu mirada
I only exist in your gaze
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Oscar Vidal
Vuelvan cabros, se los suplico... no quiero morir sin ver a Mar de Grises en vivo.
Edgar The Ogre
UNA DE LAS MEJORES BANDAS CHILENAS!! EXCELENTE DE PRINCIPIO A FIN!!
Rain Delay
An absolute killer song...
Darko Dragic
Ha sido durante mucho tiempo en la colección con otro no escuchar a bandas y ahora cuando llegó a la línea, entusiasta y lo siento que no he escuchado con anterioridad a, realmente tiene algo especial !!
Ephraim Moritz
Quão majestosos são esses chilenos!
idonotownthismusic
Excelente. Gran inspiración... Saludos desde Colombia.
Peter Warner
love this track
Gal Malchi
great music!
Daniele Gatti
Meravigliosa
SlayerUC
fucking masterpiece y la ctm!!!