"Palantír" is the name of a project by the composer and artist Christian Schimmöller from Munich, who publishes albums since 1991 using this name. The name is taken from the well known book by the english author J.R.R. Tolkien. In Tolkien's fantasy world "Palantír" is translated as "what glances at the very distant" and is the name for an ancient crystal ball that can be used to look at distant lands and things and for telepathical communication with other persons far away.
"Palantir" has published several albums on the "Spheric Music" label. The artist webpage can be found at http://www.circleofsounds.de
The musical "roots" of Palantír, among others, can be found in the music of the so-called "Berliner Schule"(Berlin School), a style invented in the 70s by artists like Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze or Ashra. The intention of this music was to break free from the clutching rules and old structures of music styles. The long tracks of this music used repeated sequences (patterns, that were slightly varied, similar to the methods of "Minimal Music") to create an effect of trance and meditation. Mostly instrumental, these tracks also discovered new worlds in sound by the use (and development!) of electronic sound-generators such as synthesizers, sequencers and digital samplers.
From these "roots" in Electronic Music Christian Schimmöller developed his own musical style, without sticking to the "rules" of dedicated genres. Therefore the music of Palantír cannot easily be put into one of the common genre-drawers such as New-Age, Ambient, Pop, Jazz, Avantgarde, Classical or Electronic. For Christian Schimmöller the search for new forms of musical expression and sounds is a vital part in creating new music. To achieve this, every tool is welcome to Palantír, be it electronic or acoustic, natural or artificial, analogue or digital. Next to the elements rhythm, melodie or harmony, the sound is equally part of the composition. On the search for new musical sounds and structures one thing is especially important for Palantír's music: the music should be accessible to the listener, touching his emotions. In many parts of Avantgarde or New Instrumental Music the main purpose of music moves too far into the background. Music is made for listening to, it must have a meaning. The listener must be able to emotionally experience the music, otherwise the music becomes insignificant, meaningless, becomes mere noise.
Revival
Palantir Lyrics
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And the pain is coming closer
I'm praying for my life in vain
I close my eyes and try to breathe
But my body won't stop shaking
The world I know is falling apart
Fall over me
Pour your love on me
And surround me with your presence
Come cover me
I am dying for you
Shine your light on me
Lead the way and I will follow
In a dream, I heard your voice
Filling me with words of power
I know now what I have to do
I'll carry on, I'll stand and fight
And I know you'll stand beside me
I will not fail
Fall over me
I am longing for you
Pour your love on me
And surround me with your presence
Come cover me
I am dying for you
Shine your light on me
Lead the way and I will follow
The song "Revival" by Palantir is a soulful and emotional expression of an individual in distress, who is seeking refuge in a higher power. The lyrics portray a sense of vulnerability and helplessness, where the individual is lying down in their bed, in excruciating pain, which they cannot escape from. The pain and suffering that they are experiencing seem to be tearing their world apart, and they are in desperate need of guidance and protection.
The individual is depicted as praying for their life, indicating the seriousness of the situation, and how the only hope they have is in a higher power. They seek to be surrounded by love, light, and the presence of the divine to find some solace to their suffering. The dreams are mentioned as a source of inspiration, where they hear the voice of empowerment and guidance, and gain the courage to stand and fight against the adversity. The lyrics suggest that with the support of the higher power, they will not fail.
In summary, "Revival" portrays a personal struggle with pain and suffering, and the hope and faith that one can find in the divine to overcome their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lying down in my bed
I am physically and emotionally exhausted and defeated.
And the pain is coming closer
I feel like everything in my life is crumbling down on me and I don't know how to escape the pain.
I'm praying for my life in vain
I am desperate for a miracle and am trying to find hope in praying, but feel like it's all for nothing.
I close my eyes and try to breathe
I am trying to calm myself down and find some peace in the midst of chaos.
But my body won't stop shaking
Despite my efforts, I am still overwhelmed with fear and anxiety.
The world I know is falling apart
Everything I once believed in and trusted is now broken and uncertain, leaving me feeling lost and hopeless.
Fall over me
I am surrendering myself to a higher power and asking for help.
I am longing for you
I am searching for comfort and security in a source beyond myself.
Pour your love on me
I am asking for unconditional love and compassion to heal my emotional wounds.
And surround me with your presence
I am seeking the presence of a benevolent force that will support and guide me.
Come cover me
I am requesting protection from the dangers and uncertainties of life.
I am dying for you
I am willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of finding meaning and purpose in my life.
Shine your light on me
I am asking for guidance and clarity to navigate through the darkness of my struggles.
Lead the way and I will follow
I am ready to surrender control and trust in a higher power to show me the way forward.
In a dream, I heard your voice
I experienced a spiritual awakening or revelation that gave me reassurance and direction.
Filling me with words of power
I received messages that gave me strength, hope, and purpose.
I know now what I have to do
I have gained clarity and understanding of my path forward through my spiritual awakening.
I'll carry on, I'll stand and fight
I am ready to face my challenges head on and persevere through them.
And I know you'll stand beside me
I have faith that a higher power will be with me every step of the way and support me through my struggles.
I will not fail
I am filled with confidence and determination to overcome my obstacles and succeed.
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