Artist #1: Nighti… Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists with the name Nightingale.
Artist #1: Nightingale began in 1995 as a solo goth rock project of Dan Swanö, designed to explore his brief fascination with the genre, also evident on Edge of Sanity tracks such as "Sacrificed". The first album The Breathing Shadow was recorded and mastered by Swanö alone in the space of a week at his home Unisound studio.
The second album The Closing Chronicles was recorded in April 1996 with his brother Tom Nouga (real name Dag Swanö) acting as producer and contributing some guitar parts. It continues the conceptual storyline that began in The Breathing Shadow to the logical conclusion of the central characters death, as it was intended to be the last Nightingale album.
After this the band went on semi-hiatus, playing a couple of live concerts in small venues around Orebro with future permanent band member Erik Oskarsson on bass and Ari Halinoja playing the drums. The second concert, in October 1998 is remarkable because it marks one of the few times Edge of Sanity songs were performed live by Swanö, the band adding two lighter tracks to bulk out their set (Swanö scarcely performed live with Edge of Sanity, citing his inability to sustain death metal vocals for long enough).
The band returned to Unisound in April 1999 to expand upon a lost demo of the track 'I Return' recorded by Swanö and Nouga in September 1998. 2000's I is a prequel to the first two albums, half composed by Dan Swano and half by Tom Nouga, several of the tracks, such as Alonely and Dead or Alive being recycled by Nouga from previously abandoned projects and given new lyrics (the originals being both written in Swedish and outside the conceptual storyline).
For the recording of Alive Again in may 2002 (a sequel to the original "Breathing Shadow Trilogy" of I, The Breathing Shadow and The Closing Chronicles) the band was filled out with Tom Björn on drums and Erik Oskarsson returning as a permanent member. This record received the most critical acclaim yet upon its release in February 2003, partly owing to the increased exposure caused by their signing of a distribution deal with American label The End Records, and saw them play a string of live shows before travelling to Västerås in June 2004 to record Invisible, which is the band's first departure from their conceptual storyline approach, dealing with a wide array of topics from love to history. The band are currently preparing for their first major tour, after re-recording a set of tracks for a best-of album, Nightfall Overture, containing songs from their first four conceptual albums as well as an Edge of Sanity track and one new Nightingale song.
In 2006 the band had the honour to conclude the second and last day of the international progressive rock festival, InProg 2006. Later that year Dag stated on his website that he will no longer be using his alias Tom Nouga;
"In Sep-06 I decided to stop using the name Tom Nouga and play under my real name"
The band's latest album is White Darkness and it was released 4th of June, 2007.
Source: Wikipedia
Artist #2:Nightingale was formed in 1993 by Jeremiah McLane (accordion, piano), Keith Murphy (voice, guitar, mandolin, piano, foot percussion), and Becky Tracy (fiddle). The nightingale bird is a poetic figure that appears in traditional songs from many places including parts of Northern Europe, Canada and the United States. So the nightingale was an appropriate emblem for a band commited to drawing inspiration from a wide musical territory that includes Ireland, France, Scandinavia, Newfoundland and Quebec.
The band's first recording, The Coming Dawn was made in 1994, barely a year after the band's formation. It was produced by Pete Sutherland and it captured the fresh, raw energy of the band as well as establishing Nightingale's sophistication as players and arrangers of an eclectic mix of traditional music.
Less than two years later, the band took on a more ambitious recording project - Sometimes When the Moon is High, produced by Grey Larsen. The album was recorded in Joliette Quebec at the (just newly finished) studio of La Bottine Souriante pianist, Denis Frechette. More musically complex and more tightly arranged, this album won the band attention and praise from a wider audience.
Throughout this period, Nightingale travelled extensively playing concerts and dance events around the U.S. and also in Canada, the U.K., France and Denmark.
Nightingale's most recent recording - Three , released in June 2004. The CD was produced by Denis Frechette and recorded in Brattleboro, VT. It reflects Nightingale's past while also breaking new ground.
Source: http://www.nightingalevt.org
Artist #3: Nightingale, formed in 2003, is a project of Gaspard de la Nuit (Caspar Wijnberg, who stands for the 'night' in the band), singer Abigael Klumperbeek (that would be the "gale") and Eelco van Zanten. Their debutalbum "For A Change" is recorded in Wijnberg and Bas Bron (Bastian) their studio in Amsterdam. The music consists of melodic funkpop, comparable to Bastian.
Source: http://www.popinstituut.nl
Into the Light
Nightingale Lyrics
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It brings me shelter from the darkness
And let me live another day.
I hear the night birds sing
Their final encore to the moonlight
The morning sun is on the rise.
I see the world ignite.
For some a day, for some a lifetime.
The spirits all around us
Are so anxious in their daydreams
I know something here ain't right.
I hear that you're awake
Your eyes are smiling when you see me
You are purity personified.
In the safety of the light
I see the world ignite.
For some a day, for some a lifetime.
The real life tragedienne
Defy the shadows again
Out of the darkness, into the light
A will of steel inside
Rule over time and tide
Out of the darkness, into the light
The nightfall dim the light
And bring me closer to the darkness
And deprive me of another day.
Oh, I hear the night birds sing,
They sing the tribute to the moonlight
While the sun dies in the sky
The real life tragedienne
Defy the shadows again
Out of the daylight
Into the night
I must be strong inside
Now there's no place to hide
Out of the daylight
Into the night
Among the shadows here
All goodness disappear
Out of the daylight
Into the night
I must be strong inside
Now there's no place to hide
Out of the daylight, into the night
The lyrics of "Into the Light" describe the cyclical nature of life and the contrasting experiences of day and night. The song begins with the dawn replacing the night, bringing shelter from the darkness and allowing for another day to live. The night birds sing their final encore to the moonlight as the morning sun rises, and as the world ignites in the safety of the light, some experience a day while others experience a lifetime. However, there is a sense of unease, as the spirits all around us are anxious in their daydreams, and something doesn't feel right.
The song seems to focus on the power of light and darkness, both literally and metaphorically. The safety of the light allows for growth and transformation, but the nightfall dims the light and brings us closer to the darkness, depriving us of another day. The real life tragedienne (a reference to a female tragic actress) defies the shadows again, embodying a will of steel that rules over time and tide, and transitions out of the darkness and into the light.
Overall, "Into the Light" appears to be a contemplation of the duality of existence, with the light symbolizing safety, growth, and daytime experiences, while the dark represents unease, danger, and the night-time. There is a sense that life requires a strong will in order to navigate the two, as one transitions back and forth between the light and the dark.
Line by Line Meaning
The dawn replace the night
The beginning of a new day replaces the darkness of the night.
It brings me shelter from the darkness
The dawn provides refuge from the darkness of the night.
And let me live another day.
The dawn provides another opportunity for life.
I hear the night birds sing
The birds that sing at night are audible.
Their final encore to the moonlight
Their last performance under the moonlight.
The morning sun is on the rise.
The sun is beginning to rise in the morning.
In the safety of the light
When surrounded by light, free from the danger of darkness.
I see the world ignite.
The world comes to life and becomes illuminated.
For some a day, for some a lifetime.
Each day is different for different people; some feel like a lifetime, while others just pass by.
The spirits all around us
The unseen energy in the surroundings.
Are so anxious in their daydreams
The unknown forces are restless in their imagination.
I know something here ain't right.
Something doesn't feel right or is out of place.
I hear that you're awake
I am aware of your waking up.
Your eyes are smiling when you see me
When you see me, your eyes show happiness and joy.
You are purity personified.
You embody purity and innocence.
The real life tragedienne
A real-life tragic heroine.
Defy the shadows again
Challenging the darkness once again.
Out of the darkness, into the light
Going from darkness to light, from bad to good.
A will of steel inside
A strong and determined will resides within.
Rule over time and tide
Overcoming both time and the forces of nature.
The nightfall dim the light
Darkness starts to envelop the light when night falls.
And bring me closer to the darkness
Nighttime gets me closer to the darkness.
And deprive me of another day.
Another day is taken away from me by the darkness of the night.
Oh, I hear the night birds sing,
The night-birds are still singing.
They sing the tribute to the moonlight
The birds pay homage to the moonlight.
While the sun dies in the sky
The sun is setting or coming to an end in the sky.
Among the shadows here
I am amidst the shadows or darkness.
All goodness disappear
All good things vanish or cease to exist.
Out of the daylight, into the night
Moving from the light or good to the dark or bad.
I must be strong inside
I need to have inner strength.
Now there's no place to hide
There is no longer any place to take refuge or be safe.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN ALEXANDER MCGEOCH, STEVEN SEVERIN
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@realzubunapy
I´m from germany and i found this band accidently =) But from the first chord i fell in love to this musicians. And when this voice started to produce sounds, i couldn´t stop listening to them!! So, you can say, i am a Nightingale Junkey =D
@mincheta8784
I'm from Serbia and my boyfriend was listening to Nightingale, so I've started listening to them, too. And I'm overwhelmed! Dan's voice gives me shivers! Really great band!
@levimeisch8631
Since the first time I heard this when the CD came out it's always been the best song ever
@kehajota
All DAn Swano's projects are amazing!
@TheDisturbed0ne1
This song is one of the best. This is one of the few reasons I'm proud of living in the most often shitty town named FInspång, hometown of this band!Another reason is Dawn of Silence, but Nightingale still kicks their butts! ;D Ty for posting this kickass song!!! Got it on original CD, but it's soft just clicking it up on youtube ;)
@InFlames405
So fuckin awesomeee