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
Nightfall Overture
Nightingale Lyrics
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Enjoying the cold of a dark winter night
I see the darkness devour
Everything that once was light
And the stars in the sky
Are so lifeless and so grey
Walking in the light of the moon
From the trees comes a mournful tune
I am not alone I can hear them say
The moon is your guide
There is no place you can hide
Oh, when the night comes down
And all the colors turns black and white
Oh, when the night comes down
And the dark is conducting the nightfall overture
Who am I in the eyes of the world
What have I done that will remain
Who am I? Will I ever know?
But right now I am the king of this winter lane
Is there anybody out there?
In the middle of the mist in the field
The air doesn't relieve me anymore
Something is here that I have never felt before
And it's closing in on me
I am lost in the maze of the night
Surrounded by lights so dark
I am losing all track of time
I'm trying to come out of this endless park
And the air is so dry
I can hear the daylight cry
Is there anybody out there?
I see the day is coming
The night is led astray
The dawn of new desires
The end of yesterday
I walk the road to nowhere
Ah, that's what I call home
If I only knew what I was heading for
But I don't have a place to roam
And then I heard the voices calling
Across the sky in flames
I could hear them clearer now
Once again I could hear them say
Dream, dream!
I hear the shadows say
Go to sleep my friend!
But I'll remain awake
Dream, dream!
I hear the shadows say
Go to sleep my friend!
Dream, dream!
I hear the shadows say
Go to sleep my friend!
Could be my last mistake
Dream, dream!
I hear the shadows say
Go to sleep my friend!
From a place of shelter
Where I could get some rest
I was so cold but I couldn't care
And soon the sun caressed
Dream, dream!
I hear the shadows say
Go to sleep my friend!
But I'll remain awake
Dream, dream!
I can hear them say
Close your eyes my friend!
Dream, dream!
I hear the voices say
Go to sleep my friend!
I'll make no more mistake
Dream, dream!
I could hear them say
Go to sleep my friend!
My frozen eyes refuse to see
Something tells me it's too dangerous to sleep
It's like I've been through this before
Here I am! Frozen to the core
Frozen to the core
I know I must be dreaming
Or am I still awake
Hallucinations rule me
But right now, what difference does it make?
I am falling again
Dream, dream!
I hear the shadows say
Go to sleep my friend!
But I remain awake
Dream, dream!
I hear the shadows say
Go to sleep my friend!
Dream, dream!
I hear the darkness breathe
Go to sleep my friend!
And I fade away
Dream, dream!
I heard the voices say
Close your eyes my friend!
And now I fade away
Dream, dream!
And now I fade away
The lyrics of Nightingale's "Nightfall Overture" evoke a sense of introspection and melancholy in the midst of a soul-searching journey. The singer takes a walk in the frozen outdoors during a winter night, musing on identity and purpose while embracing the darkness and solitude. The starlit sky, though lifeless and grey, guides the wanderer through a maze of shadows and trees as they confront an unknown presence that haunts them. The urgency of the vocals and the climactic guitar riffs evoke a sense of tension and a feeling of imminent danger, as the singer faces the prospect of falling asleep and losing themselves in the night permanently.
The song uses vivid imagery and powerful metaphors to express the emotional journey of self-discovery and the fear of the unknown. The repetition of the phrase "dream, dream!" by the shadows and voices calling to the singer creates a sense of distorted reality and a struggle for control over one's consciousness. The nightfall overture summons the darkness to conduct a symphony of fear and doubt in the singer's mind, as they try to decipher their purpose in life.
Overall, "Nightfall Overture" is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged song that explores themes of identity, mortality, and the power of the human psyche. The haunting melody and evocative lyrics create a sense of unease and encourage self-reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Just another midnight hour
It's just another late night
Enjoying the cold of a dark winter night
Finding solace in the harshness of winter nights
I see the darkness devour
The absence of light is overpowering
Everything that once was light
All sources of luminescence have faded
And the stars in the sky
The celestial bodies fail to shine
Are so lifeless and so grey
Lackluster heavenly objects
Walking in the light of the moon
Walking under the soft, indirect moonlight
When the night repairs the day
When the night sky takes over from the day, fixing it
From the trees comes a mournful tune
Trees emit a sorrowful melody
I am not alone I can hear them say
Feeling accompanied by nature's 'voice'
The moon is your guide
The moon will lead you towards your destination
There is no place you can hide
No place to shelter or disappear from reality
Oh, when the night comes down
When darkness envelopes everything
And all the colors turns black and white
The environment loses its colors to the darkness
And the dark is conducting the nightfall overture
The absence of light is orchestrating the cover of the night
Who am I in the eyes of the world
How do others perceive me?
What have I done that will remain
What have I accomplished to leave a lasting mark?
Who am I? Will I ever know?
Questioning one's identity
But right now I am the king of this winter lane
Finding empowerment in current conditions
Is there anybody out there?
Questioning if anyone else is present
In the middle of the mist in the field
Located in a foggy, open area
The air doesn't relieve me anymore
The atmosphere does not provide comfort anymore
Something is here that I have never felt before
Experiencing something unknown
And it's closing in on me
It's coming nearer
I am lost in the maze of the night
Feeling directionless in the dark
Surrounded by lights so dark
Darker than the absence of light
I am losing all track of time
Unable to keep time
I'm trying to come out of this endless park
Attempting to escape this place with no exit
And the air is so dry
The climate is parched and unpleasant
I can hear the daylight cry
The absence of daylight is lamentable
I see the day is coming
Daybreak is approaching
The night is led astray
The darkness is defeated by the light
The dawn of new desires
Anticipating the start of new aspirations
The end of yesterday
The conclusion of past events
I walk the road to nowhere
Journeying with no defined destination
Ah, that's what I call home
Content with being lost
If I only knew what I was heading for
Uncertain about the future
But I don't have a place to roam
Lacking a sense of direction
And then I heard the voices calling
Perceiving sounds in the distance
Across the sky in flames
A bright, fiery sight over the horizon
I could hear them clearer now
The sounds are becoming more audible
Once again I could hear them say
Rehearing previously heard messages
Dream, dream!
Call to experience dreams
I hear the shadows say
Suggestion from phantoms
Go to sleep my friend!
Encouragement to slumber
But I'll remain awake
Unwilling to sleep
Close your eyes my friend!
Close one's eyes to dream
Could be my last mistake
The decision to sleep could have significant consequences
From a place of shelter
Retreating to a safe haven
Where I could get some rest
Spot of rejuvenation
I was so cold but I couldn't care
Numbness to the physical sensations
And soon the sun caressed
Emergence of the sun on the horizon
My frozen eyes refuse to see
Blurred vision from coldness
Something tells me it's too dangerous to sleep
Intuition warns against slumbering
It's like I've been through this before
The scenario seems familiar
Here I am! Frozen to the core
In a state of great coldness
I know I must be dreaming
Awareness of being in a dream
Or am I still awake
Uncertain if experiencing reality
Hallucinations rule me
Illusions govern perception
But right now, what difference does it make?
The present is the most important time
I am falling again
Feeling of descending
And I fade away
Slowly disappearing
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SWANO, DAN ERLAND
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