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
Wide Shut
Myrath Lyrics
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Jumping in the void
Falling so fast
I touched the ground
Not a solution just an escape
I might awaken again
Oh
At least I have tried
Tried to fit the frame
Incorporate the game
I never could incorporate this frame
And I know
I can run
But never find the way out of here
Make up every lie
Even when you're right
Could not make it right
Give up who I am
Oh
I never could incorporate this frame
And I know
I can run
But never find the way
Oh
I never could incorporate this frame
And I know
I can run
But never find the way out of here
In Myrath's song "Wide Shut", the lyrics speak to the idea of feeling trapped or stuck in a situation that one cannot seem to get out of. The main metaphor used is that of having wide eyes shut, implying that the singer is seeing everything clearly but is powerless to change their circumstances. They acknowledge that they have tried everything they can think of to fit into the frame or incorporate the game, but it has not worked. Instead, they have been forced to make up lies and give up who they truly are in an attempt to survive.
The chorus reflects on the idea that although the singer can run, they can never find a way out of their situation. The repetition of this line emphasizes their sense of hopelessness and desperation. The song ends on a somber note, with the singer acknowledging that they will likely never escape their circumstances, but at least they have tried.
Line by Line Meaning
My eyes wide shut
I am closing my eyes to the reality and truth around me
Jumping in the void
Taking a leap of faith into the unknown
Falling so fast
Things are happening too quickly to fully process and understand
I touched the ground
I have hit rock bottom and can go no further
Not a solution just an escape
Running away does not solve problems, it only provides temporary relief
I might awaken again
There is always the possibility of starting anew and gaining clarity
At least I have tried
Even if the outcome is not ideal, I have put forth effort and attempted to make progress
Made all I can
I have done my best and given all that I am capable of giving
Tried to fit the frame
I have attempted to conform to societal norms and expectations
Incorporate the game
Trying to adapt and succeed within the system or status quo
I never could incorporate this frame
And I know
I can run
But never find the way out of here
I am unable to fully conform to societal norms and expectations, and while I may try to escape my situation, I know it will not lead to a solution
Make up every lie
Fabricating stories and untruths to cover up insecurities and shortcomings
Even when you're right
Continuing to deny the truth when it is staring you in the face
Could not make it right
No matter how much I try, I cannot fix my mistakes or change the past
Give up who I am
Sacrificing one's own identity and values in an attempt to please others or fit in
Oh
An expression of emotion or realization
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vincdenny92
Totally underrated song!
@rhagnvald
Just because is too "progressive" for the album. is more like a track from previous years. Tales of the Sands is like a "Khan era" Kamelot goes Middle East while this track is more like the old Mirath from "Hope" or "Desert Call" times
@MsSniper78
love this band they are really great
@HalconPeregrinoAzul
YO AMO EL METAL PROGRESIVO!!!!!!!
@Hadrexus
How could I have not heard this before?!
@nighttb
My eyes wide shut, jumping in the void
Falling so fast I touched the ground
Not a solution, just an escape
I might awaken again
At least I have tried
Made all I can
Tried to fit the frame
Incorporate the game
I never could incorporate this frame,
and I know I can run, but never find the way out of here
Make up every lie,
even when you're right
Could not make it right
Give up who I am
I never could incorporate this frame,
and I know I can run, but never find the way
I never could incorporate this frame,
and I know I can run, but never find the way out of here
@hermanmelville321
Ce morceau est un chef d'œuvre merci
@Mechronastamuth
It would be a perfect anime music!
@AssassinWarrior99
How to download
@eventsotherthingswithchris9019
First comment!!