Paatos has been categorized as Melancholic Post-Rock. This could be a description as good as any other. The Swedish band based in Stockholm has many influenses. The sum of Sigur Ros, Bjork, Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Can, early Bowie, and many more, plus the inevitable affect of the Swedish constant state of melancholy and lack of sun during a better part of the year, creates its own voice. Ultimately it just needs to speak to you as a human being.
The five members of Paatos have varied musical backgrounds which they bring into the studio and rehearsals when the music is composed. The beauty is that this creates music that none of the members could accomplish on their own, as well as being a very unifying process for the band. One attitude which is nurtured is not paying too much attention to idiomatic aspects of style and other forms of do's and don'ts. An open mind can open many doors. And it's certainly a lot more fun!
some history:
Paatos was formed in August 2000. Stefan Dimle, Huxflux Nettermalm, Johan Wallén and Paatos' former guitarist Reine Fiske, were engaged to play a concert with Swedish folk rock singer Turid which resulted in a great wish to continue and work towards something more permanent. Paatos was thus born, at this point only as an instrumental band. After a few gigs Paatos was joined on vocals by Petronella Nettermalm.
Paatos records its first single, Perception, in spring 2001 which was the followed by the debut album Timeloss released early autumn 2002. At this point Paatos is playing more and more frequently. Guitarist Reine leaves the band and is replaced by Peter Nylander, Paatos' current guitarist.
While on a short tour in Germany and Belgium in summer 2003, Paatos had a meeting with Thomas Waber at Insideout Music. This meeting culminated in Paatos signing a deal with the label and to start working on the second album.
The second album, Kallocain, is recorded and subsequently mixed by Steven Wilson. This collaboration began with Paatos playing a few gigs with Porcupine Tree when they were on tour in Sweden. The prospect of Steven mixing Kallocain was fantastic as was Steven's magic to be heard in the final result.
After some touring around Europe, Paatos starts working on their third album, Silence of Another Kind, released spring 2006. From touring more and more, the music started to take on a slightly heavier tone, something which affected the music on this recording. The love for mesmerizing trans-like grooving landscapes was still there, but also the wish to create strong contrast.
Paatos writes collectively in their own studio, The Green Genie, in Stockholm. The fact that five different musical backgrounds and lives contribute ideas, makes for a sound that mixes and moves organically between worlds where boundaries and thresholds are blurred.
Paatos has toured with a.o.: the Gathering, Porcupine Tree, Lo-Ego
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Reality
Paatos Lyrics
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And every one is true
Who is right and who is wrong?
Who's got the right to rule?
a million and one mentalities
One for each and every one
Who is sick and who is sane?
don't claim you understand me
Don't tell me you know how I feel
The way I see a situation
Is my reality
you can't move into my mind
-my private universe
But you can come and visit me
In my reality
don't claim you understand me
Don't tell me that you know how I feel
The way I see a situation
Is my reality
The song "Reality" by Paatos explores the idea that everyone has their own perception of reality, and that this perception is unique and valid. The lyrics suggest that each person has their own set of beliefs and experiences that shape their reality, and that it is impossible for anyone to fully understand another's reality. The chorus emphasizes the importance of respecting others' realities, even if we may not fully understand or agree with them.
The opening lines, "A billion and one realities / And every one is true," set the tone for the rest of the song. It is clear from the start that the singer sees reality as a complex and multifaceted concept. The following lines, which ask questions about who is right and who has the right to rule, suggest that the idea of reality is often tied to power and control.
The second verse focuses on the individual nature of reality. Each person has their own mentality and experiences that shape how they see the world. The lines "Who is sick and who is sane? / Who's got the right to tell?" suggest that even concepts like sanity and illness are subjective and dependent on one's reality.
Overall, "Reality" by Paatos is a meditation on the nature of reality and the importance of respecting others' perspectives. It encourages listeners to be open-minded and to consider the validity of different viewpoints.
Line by Line Meaning
A billion and one realities
There are countless interpretations of reality.
And every one is true
Each interpretation appears valid to the person experiencing it.
Who is right and who is wrong?
There is no objective truth or falsehood in reality.
Who's got the right to rule?
There is no authority over what is a true reality.
A million and one mentalities
There are countless individual perceptions of reality.
One for each and every one
Each person's mentality is unique and valid.
Who is sick and who is sane?
There is no objective measure of sanity or insanity.
Who's got the right to tell?
There is no authority over what is a sane or insane mentality.
Don't claim you understand me
Others cannot fully comprehend another's reality.
Don't tell me you know how I feel
Others cannot completely empathize with another's reality.
The way I see a situation
Each person experiences reality through their own perception.
Is my reality
Each person's perception of reality is their truth.
You can't move into my mind
Others cannot fully enter and understand another's reality.
-my private universe
Each person's reality is exclusive and private to them.
But you can come and visit me
Others can attempt to understand another's reality.
In my reality
Others can only experience another's reality through their own interpretation.
Don't claim you understand me
Reiterating the fact that others cannot fully comprehend another's reality.
Don't tell me that you know how I feel
Reiterating the fact that others cannot completely empathize with another's reality.
The way I see a situation
Reiterating that everyone experiences reality through their own perception.
Is my reality
Reiterating that each person's perception of reality is their truth.
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suman rana
Its 4 am and … the horror I’ve seen in my dream wasn’t explainable.. this song explains alot. And I’m back to reality.