The line up was shortly after completed by Zaher Ben Hamoudia (bass) and Tarek Idouani (vocals).
Myrath first started playing in local concerts a variety of songs of different styles of their favorite bands which goes from blues to heavy metal to death metal.
In 2003 Elyes Bouchoucha (keyboards and vocals) who just graduated from Tunis conservatory joined the band in replacements of Tarek Idouani while Oualid Issaoui (guitar) quit the band.
With this new line up Myrath got into progressive metal and for almost 2 years they played in several concerts exclusively songs of the progressive metal band Symphony X which was their favorite band of that time and still is.
After several years of playing music written by others, Myrath gained enough experience and playing skills to start writing their own. The choice of music they decided to write reflected their oriental origin and their western influence (a combination of progressive, oriental, heavy and melodic).
In the summer of 2004 Fahmi Chakroun (drums) and Zaher Hamoudia (bass) were replaced respectively by Saif Ouhibi and Yassine Belgith in an effort to get musicians fully dedicated to the band.
With this new line up Myrath released their first self produced album ‘’Double Face‘’ on March 2005.
Even though it was a first recording experience, this album (which was released in Tunisia only as the band was not signed yet) did however show encouraging signs of composing skills
In September 2005 Malek Ben Arbia the band founding member and guitarist travelled to Nancy, France to enrol in the famous Guitar school, Music Academy International (M.A.I.) to undergo a one year extensive training course so as to improve his knowledge in music theory and improve and diversify his playing skills.
In March 24th 2006 Myrath opened for Adagio and Robert Plant in the 3rd edition of the Mediterranean guitar festival which gave them the opportunity to meet Adagio band members and mainly their keyboard player Kevin Codfert who happened to be also a sound engineer and a producer.
After graduating from M.A.I. guitarist Malek Ben Arbia returned to Tunisia in late July 2007 with the firm intention to pursue an international music career with Myrath.
To this respect experienced Bass player Anis Jouini joined the band in September 2006 in replacement of Zaher Hamoudia (who replaced for a short period of time Yassine Belgith).
With a line up now consisting of 4 skilled musicians fully dedicated to the band and sharing the same ambition of success, Myrath spent about 3 months writing new songs for the second album.
In December 2006 they recorded the album “Hope” with Kevin Codfert as sound engineer and producer
This new album was a turning point in Myrath's career as thanks to Kevin's valuable assistance and superb work the band was signed by the French label Brennus Music who released "Hope" in September 2007.
In June 2007 Zaher Zorgati considered by many as the best Metal singer in Tunisia joined Myrath as lead vocals and has made his debut concert in the “Rock à Radés Festival” on 10 August 2007.
Most critics predicted a bright future for the band as summarized by one of them who wrote "Myrath will probably be the first band from Maghreb which will have a famous international career. This album is one of the best releases of Progressive Metal that I had the chance to listen to lately. Thumb up to Myrath for this exceptional release… this band will become really big and famous you'll see, I will not be wrong".
The success of HOPE contributed to improving the notoriety of Myrath, and paved the way for prestigious European festivals (such as METAL ROCK FESTIVAL - Norway and PROGPOWER-EU – The Netherlands) to include the band in the lineup of their 2008 edition. Thus on May 2nd 2008 Myrath made an impressive debut live performance outside Tunisia in PROGSUD Festival (Marseille – France) with talented singer Zaher Zorgati (who joined the band in June 2007) as front man.
Knowing that a follow up album is no easy task in terms of fans expectations Myrath let their inspiration guide them when composing the new album named DESERT CALL, the softer and versatile voice of new singer Zaher Zogati contributed to Myrath finding its own trade mark, a mix of melodic Arabian tunes, and prog-power metal enhanced by a balanced Arabian and western orchestration.
Recorded in November 2008 in Tunis-Tunisia and brilliantly mixed and produced by Kevin Codfert, the album was fully completed. By June 2009 however it was only after several months of negotiations with various labels that Myrath finally signed an exclusive license contract for Europe with the major French labels XIII BIS RECORDS (Sony distribution) and another one for the rest of the world with the prestigious American Label Nightmare Records.
-Discography-
Double Face - April 2005 (in Tunisia only)
Hope - September 2007 - Brennus Music
Desert Call - January 2010 - XIIIBis Records/Sony Distribution
Tales Of The Sands September 27 - 2011
Legacy - February 12th - 2016
- Mail : Contact@Myrath.com
Source
Braving the Seas
Myrath Lyrics
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Mourning clouds
And the weather is getting dire
On board, swindlers and crew
Singing loud
Some old sailor's songs
To lire
Cross the seas
And weather far
From your home
Fight for lore
And lust for gold
Scuttling towns and ships
Risking your life
Devil himself could not hold back your lust
Braving the seas, heavens and storms
Hard is the path of a pirate sire
Cursed and doomed by the gods
Free to hike
Follow only your
Desire
Now go skimming the shore
Swagging gold
Disappear into
Horizon
These you go
Cross the seas
And wander far
From your home
Fight for lore
And lust for gold
Scuttling towns and ships
Risking your life
Devil himself could not hold back your lust
Braving the seas, heavens and storms
Hard is the path of a pirate sire [×2]
Scuttling towns and ships
Risking your life
Devil himself could not hold back your lust
Braving the seas, heavens and storms
Hard is the path of a pirate sire
The lyrics of Myrath's "Braving the Seas" paints a vivid picture of the life of a pirate, the risks and rewards that come with it. The first verse sets the scene with a description of the weather and the crew singing old sailor's songs. The second verse dives deeper into the motivation behind the life of a pirate - the lure of treasure and glory. The chorus repeats the theme of risking everything for riches and adventure, and the final verse emphasizes the freedom and empowerment of living a life outside of society's constraints.
The overall message of the song seems to be that the life of a pirate, while dangerous and risky, can also be thrilling and rewarding for those willing to take the chance. The use of metaphors and vivid imagery helps the listener to imagine what it might have been like to be a pirate, and to understand the mindset of those who chose that lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Sky trembles behind
The sky is filled with thunderclouds and the atmosphere is tense
Mourning clouds
The clouds appear to be gloomy and signify the impending danger
And the weather is getting dire
The weather is worsening, and the situation is becoming dangerous
On board, swindlers and crew
The ship is carrying a mix of dishonest traders and sailors
Singing loud
The crew is singing loudly, possibly to boost morale or distract themselves from the danger
Some old sailor's songs
The songs being sung are traditional sailor's songs
To lire
They are playing the lyre, a stringed musical instrument
There you go
The song addresses the pirates setting out on a dangerous journey
Cross the seas
The pirates are embarking on a sea journey to a faraway land
And weather far
They will face harsh weather conditions while travelling far from home
From your home
The pirates are leaving their homeland to seek out adventure and treasure
Fight for lore
The pirates are obsessed with legends and treasure and are willing to fight for it
And lust for gold
They are driven by their greed for gold and treasure
Scuttling towns and ships
They are ruthless and willing to destroy other ships and towns to get what they want
Risking your life
The life of a pirate is full of danger and risk
Devil himself could not hold back your lust
The pirates are so driven by their desires that even the devil could not stop them
Braving the seas, heavens and storms
The pirates are facing all kinds of obstacles and are fighting against all odds to reach their goal
Hard is the path of a pirate sire
Being a pirate is not an easy task, and it requires a lot of courage and determination to succeed
Cursed and doomed by the gods
Being a pirate is seen as a sinful act, and they are believed to be cursed by the gods
Free to hike
Despite the curse, the pirates are free to travel wherever they want
Follow only your
Pirates do not have to follow anyone else's rules but their own
Desire
Their desire for treasure and adventure is the only thing that matters
Now go skimming the shore
The pirates are now exploring the coast, searching for their next target
Swagging gold
They have collected treasure and are carrying it with them
Disappear into
The pirates vanish into the horizon after fulfilling their pirate duties
Horizon
The horizon is symbolic of the endless possibilities and adventures that await the pirates
Contributed by Parker Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Moon 805
Sky trembles behind
Mourning clouds
And the weather is getting dire
On board, swindlers and crew
Singing loud
Some old sailor's songs to lire
There you go
Cross the seas
And wander far
From your home
Fight for lore
And lust for gold
Scuttling towns and ships
Risking your life
Devil himself could not hold back your lust
Braving the seas, heavens and storms
Hard is the path of a pirate sire
Cursed and doomed by the gods
Free to hike
Follow only your desire
Now go skimming the shore
Swagging gold
Disappear into horizon
There you go
Cross the seas
And wander far
From your home
Fight for lore
And lust for gold
Scuttling towns and ships
Risking your life
Devil himself could not hold back your lust
Braving the seas, heavens and storms
Hard is the path of a pirate sire
Go
There you…
Paulo Andrade
Brasil ouvindo o bom som do Metal !!!!
LSN
Quizá es la mejor canción del album. Magnífico.
S. Rob
This is perfect, I wish I had known about Myrath for years, so good!
Marcelo Umere
FAR FAR AWAY One of the Best bands that I heard in this year THANX MYRATH this song is amazing
Ryguypie17
That drum beat starting at 0:16 is sick!
Ryguypie17
@Macky Ar Hadn't listened to this song since 2018, thanks for reminding me of this amazing song and band!
Macky Ar
@Ryguypie17 hahaha yoo samee. my myrath obsession began in 2018. Im just reliving old my old myrath phase at the moment. New fan of leprous, haken and opeth
Mark Home Studio
Myrath have created a refreshing and unique album that shows they belong in the conversation of some of the best new prog-metal bands! Greetings from Poland.
Aquila le Souverainiste Français
Wow , i love it , now it's one of my favorite song !
Patita Criolla
I love Myrath!!!!! I found it a few months ago!!!