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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.
Skies of Xenon
Platitude Lyrics
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I saw the fire in your eyes
Ohh, I'm a fool. I believed in you
I think there is reason to believe
Everything happens for a cause, so you say
Your eyes telling lies for a blindman
Suffer
Anger!
I cry out in agony!
Put your lies on me
I will always feel, I will always feel
Starting to believe, starting to believe
My mind is floating
Reason, tell me why! Reason, tell me why!
I'm flying as i die
Into the Skies of Xenon
Dreams destroyed, a missing love.
Chained in hell, I stare above
Is there someone divine who can help me?
Help me unleash my heart again!
Can nobody see my soul is stained?
I will cleanse my soul with your pride!
Suffer!
Why should I suffer?
Anger!
Suffer!
[Solo]
The opening lines of Platitude's Skies of Xenon express a feeling of betrayal and disillusionment in a relationship. The singer had placed trust and faith in their partner, only to be met with lies and deceit, causing them to question their own judgment in believing in them. The use of fire as a metaphor in the second line reinforces the intensity of their emotions and the hurt that they are feeling.
The singer then turns to the idea that everything happens for a cause. However, this assertion is met with skepticism as their partner's eyes continue to betray their words. The use of "blindman" suggests a sense of helplessness and vulnerability, highlighting the power dynamic at play in this relationship. The chorus of the song reveals the singer's feelings of anger and agony, grappling with the pain of being lied to and deceived.
The second verse sees the singer turning inward, reflecting on the damage that has been done to their dreams and their ability to love. They feel trapped and helpless, searching for a divine force that can help them unleash their heart again. The use of the word "stained" suggests a sense of shame and regret for having trusted their partner. The final lines of the song express a desire for catharsis, a cleansing of the soul that can only come through reclaiming one's own pride and sense of self-worth.
Line by Line Meaning
So you betrayed me after all!
You broke my trust and went against me.
I saw the fire in your eyes
I could see the passion and intensity in your gaze.
Ohh, I'm a fool. I believed in you
I feel foolish for trusting you despite your betrayal.
I think there is reason to believe
I have a feeling that there is some justification for your actions.
Everything happens for a cause, so you say
You believe that there is a purpose for everything that happens.
Your eyes telling lies for a blindman
Your eyes are deceiving me even though I am blind to the truth.
Suffer
I am in immense pain.
Why should I suffer?
I question why I must endure this suffering.
Anger!
I am furious and filled with rage.
I cry out in agony!
I express my pain and torment vocally.
Put your lies on me
You can tell me your falsehoods.
I will always feel, I will always feel
I will never lose the ability to experience emotions.
Starting to believe, starting to believe
I am beginning to have faith in something.
My mind is floating
I feel disoriented and lost in my thoughts.
Reason, tell me why! Reason, tell me why!
I implore logic to explain the situation to me.
I'm flying as i die
As I am dying, I feel as though I am soaring.
Into the Skies of Xenon
I am leaving this world and ascending to a higher realm.
Dreams destroyed, a missing love.
My aspirations have been shattered, and I am without a beloved.
Chained in hell, I stare above
I am imprisoned in a terrible place, and I gaze up at the sky.
Is there someone divine who can help me?
I wonder if there is a higher power that can aid me.
Help me unleash my heart again!
Assist me in freeing my emotions from their confinement.
Can nobody see my soul is stained?
Does nobody recognize that my spirit is tainted?
I will cleanse my soul with your pride!
I will use your conceit to purify myself.
Contributed by Caden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
platez81
:D This is my song
platez81
and I sang it...
Joselu Cifuentes Garrido
aaaaaah D:<