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--Platitude was a Swedish progressive metal band that was formed back in 1995, until they decided not to continue in 2008 due to "injuries, lack of time and devotion" according to their website.
Platitude from Sweden secured themselves a record deal with Italian Scarlet Records in the spring of 2002, and their debut studio album "Secrets Of Life" was recorded in the beginning of August 2002 together with producer Tommy Hansen at the world renomed Jailhouse Studios (Helloween, Pretty Maids, TNT, etc.). The Japanese version was released in February 2003 and within the next months, positive reviews from all over the world came rushing in. According to many, Platitude was the next shining star in the European heavy metal industry. Followed by the great mediatric response, it was time to face the fans.
In May 2003, Platitude joined the Danish heavy metal band Manticora on a European tour. Tommie Lundgren had left the band and was replaced by a new keyboardist/composer named Kristofer von Wachenfeldt. The tour took the two bands to venues in Holland, Germany, France and Denmark. Soon after returning to Sweden, Platitude was, once again, asked to join a headliner on tour. This time supporting UK's premiere progressive metal band Threshold for two live concerts in Germany. The tour ended with a successful gig at the Sweden Rock Festival in June 2003.
After long periods of songwriting, Platitude had, in November 2004, recorded their second studio album and was ready to face the public response. The final result surprised a lot of fans to the better, when the music had become much more mature in context. Nine was considered being the perfect sequel to the debut album.
Nine still carried that original Platitude character which was so evident on the debut release. You could still recognize the heavy production by Tommy Hansen, the catchy chorus lines and the heavy focus on written instrumental parts. Yet, the musical result turned out to be a lot more progressive, more alive, and gave a slightly different impact. The neoclassical power metal parts that influenced the debut was this time, more or less, gone. Instead, Nine displayed a wonderful mixture of melodic metal together with progressive parts.
Then, in the late summer of 2004, the band line-up faced some more changes. Platitude decided to change their drummer and when Marcus Höher had left the band, the young and promising Andreas Brobjer quickly replaced him. That same summer, Andreas had received big musical attention after winning the Official Swedish Championships in Drumset Playing and was at the same time recording for Richard Andersson's Space Odyssey. Platitude's first live appearance together with their new drummer was at the annual ProgPower Festival in Holland.
Shortly afterwards, current lead guitarist Daniel Hall decided to leave the band and the Swedish guitar talent Johan Randén (Solo, Freak Kitchen) took his place temporarily as a "stand in lead guitarist” and followed the band on their concerts. Johan had earlier appeared in such famous guitar magazines as the Japanese Young Guitar Magazine.
Around Christmas 2004, Platitude was busy planning for the recordings of their third studio album and decided to try a slightly different approach this time. Musical ideas were shared and new material was being composed around the clock. At the same time, Platitude's current lead keyboardist Andreas Lindahl was busy doing session work for Loch Vostok and Manticora and left Platitude to focus on his other musical endeavors.
Now, with a new and compact band line-up, Platitude was ready to hit the studio once again. In April 2005, the recordings of their third album Silence Speaks had begun. As a result, the album would display a unique touch, blending progressive heavy metal with tasteful amounts of AOR and melodic hard rock.
The songs all have a modern approach and together with powerhouse Erik "EZ" Blomkvist's strong vocals and catchy choruses, this is a killer album right from start! Platitude produced Silence Speaks at Jailhouse Studios, once again together with top producer Tommy Hansen.
Platitude's reputation as a young and fresh Scandinavian act is keeping on spreading across the world. Make sure that you will catch a copy of their latest release!
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--Platitude is an Alternative / Post-Grunge band formed in New York in 2008.
Platitude began as a garage-band that performed both original songs and covers of rock, and rock versions of Pop songs. The group is currently in the process of recording and releasing its first album, Girls Gone Wild Soundtrack, on their independent label.
The band is based out of Carmel, New York; and features a line-up with lead singer John Keher, lead guitar and drummer, Wilman Orellana, pianist Jen French, bassist Danny Polgreen, and songwriter Samantha Spano.
The band's first performance took place at Will's house, where the band's practices also took place. There was a surprisingly good turnout, featuring over 200 fans, and the band played a six-song set, including 2 original songs.
In January of 2009, the band faced trouble, because bassist Danny Polgreen was unhappy with the band and decided to quit. He rejoined the band in February of 2009, for the motivation of playing with a rival band at a local concert.
Despite having unstable practices, the band managed to record two demos from their first album, without a vocal track, and made them very sparsely available, only to friends and family. In the demos, John Keher took the position of drums and Wilman Orellana played both lead guitar, rhythm, and bass.
The band is expected to debut in mid- to late-2009 with their first album, and a tour of the Northeast U.S.
Memories
Platitude Lyrics
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That night you turned away
The love I lost that night
Won't leave a hope in sight
Today I realize
You turned my heart to ice
The cold that sticks in me is not that heavenly
Believe me
I would never be that way
You made me see that life is not a misery
Leading nowhere
You just turned away from me
Away from something that was meant to be
We were dreaming
I saw our last chance die
It happened I wonder why
Could our love disappear
It's far away I fear
Love's like a dream for some
Although it marks you when it fades away
You made me see that life is not a misery
Leading nowhere
You just turned away from me
Away from something that was meant to be
We were dreaming
You made me see that life is not a misery
Leading nowhere
You just turned away from me
Away from something that was meant to be
We were dreaming
You made me see that life is not a misery
Leading nowhere
You just turned away from me
Away from something that was meant to be
We were dreaming
The song "Memories" by Platitude is a sad ballad about lost love and the regrets that come with it. The opening lines "The night was cold and grey/That night you turned away" describe the moment when the singer's lover left them. The memories of their lost love haunt the singer, as they sing "The love I lost that night/Won't leave a hope in sight." The singer's heart has turned to ice, which is not a heavenly feeling. The lover accuses the singer of hurting them, saying that they couldn't stay. However, the singer denies these accusations, claiming that they would never be that way.
As the song continues, the singer laments the loss of their relationship and the dreams they had together. They wonder if love can disappear so easily, and fear that it may be far away forever. The chorus repeats the idea that the lover turned away from something that was meant to be, that they were dreaming of a life together. The song ends with the singer realizing that life can be miserable, but not leading nowhere, and reminiscing about their lost love.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the pain and regret that can come with a lost love. It speaks to the longing and nostalgia that many of us feel when looking back on past relationships. The lyrics are simple and straightforward but carry a powerful emotional weight that is hard to ignore.
Line by Line Meaning
The night was cold and grey
The atmosphere was depressing and disheartening on that particular night.
That night you turned away
You showed a cold indifference towards me and our relationship that night.
The love I lost that night
I lost the affection and closeness between us that night.
Won't leave a hope in sight
There is no trace of hope for the future of our relationship.
Today I realize
Now, with time and reflection, I understand.
You turned my heart to ice
Your actions towards me froze my heart and caused me to withdraw emotionally.
The cold that sticks in me is not that heavenly
The coldness that remains with me is not something to be revered or admired.
You said I hurt you so that I just couldn't stay
You claimed that my actions had caused you too much pain to continue our relationship.
Believe me
Please trust and have faith in what I am saying.
I would never be that way
I am denying any accusations of being unfaithful, hurtful, or indifferent.
You made me see that life is not a misery
You helped me realize that there is more to life than just sadness and hopelessness.
Leading nowhere
An existence without any direction or purpose.
Away from something that was meant to be
Our relationship was fated to happen, but was derailed.
We were dreaming
Our promises and aspirations were nothing more than a fleeting illusion.
I saw our last chance die
I witnessed the final opportunity for us to reconcile and rebuild our relationship fade away.
It happened I wonder why
I am still puzzled and cannot comprehend the exact reason why our love ended.
Could our love disappear
Is it possible for our love for each other to completely vanish?
It's far away I fear
The chance of reviving our past love is remote and unlikely.
Love's like a dream for some
For some individuals, love can feel like a distant, fleeting, or unattainable dream.
Although it marks you when it fades away
Despite its impermanence, the loss of love can leave a profound and lasting impact on a person's life.
Contributed by Kylie P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tommie Ekered
This song awakens "memories" ;)
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