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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.
Starlight
Platitude Lyrics
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Voices of wonder
Whispering slightly inside my brain
That time's running fast!
So low my life turned out to be,
I'm closin' out my fantasy
Possessed by the darkness to come
Ans so I close my mind's door.
Letting the future take control
I dream of a world beyond mankind
that surrounds us all
How could my life turn out so wrong
I was closing out my fantasy
Possessed by invisible forces
The starlight above me is right here
I'm puzzled by questions
That's roaming my mind
There's somehow no answer
Why can't it be logic?
It's itching my brain! A livin' disease
So low my life turned out to be
I'm closin' out my fantasy
Possessed by the darkness to come
I see the future's stars are here
And so I close my mind's door
Letting the future take control
I dream of a world beyond mankind
That surrounds us all
[Solo]
And so I close my mind's door
Letting the future take control
I dream of a world beyond mankind
that surrounds us all...
The song "Starlight" by Platitude is a reflection on the state of the singer's mind, as they contemplate the passage of time and the uncertainty of the future. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song: "I'm thrown around in my mind, in my head, / Voices of wonder, whispering slightly inside my brain, / That time's running fast!" The singer is feeling lost and confused, with their thoughts and emotions swirling around inside them.
The chorus of the song expresses a sense of disappointment and melancholy: "So low my life turned out to be, / I'm closin' out my fantasy, / Possessed by the darkness to come, / I see the future's stars are here." The singer's dreams and hopes have been quashed by the harsh realities of life, and they feel as though they are being consumed by darkness. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the line "I see the future's stars are here," which suggests that there is still something to look forward to.
The final verses of the song see the singer grappling with unanswerable questions and a sense of frustration with the limits of logic: "I'm puzzled by questions / That's roaming my mind / There's somehow no answer / Why can't it be logic? / It's itching my brain! A livin' disease." Despite these difficulties, the singer remains focused on the future and the possibility of a better world: "I dream of a world beyond mankind / that surrounds us all."
Overall, "Starlight" is a somber and introspective song that captures the feelings of uncertainty and disillusionment that can come with growing older and facing the harsh realities of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm thrown around in my mind, in my head
My thoughts are overwhelming and chaotic
Voices of wonder
My mind is filled with curiosity, seeking answers
Whispering slightly inside my brain
The answers I seek are just out of reach
That time's running fast!
I feel the pressure of time slipping away
So low my life turned out to be
I feel disappointed with how my life has turned out
I'm closin' out my fantasy
My dreams and desires are no longer a priority
Possessed by the darkness to come
I feel a sense of foreboding or impending doom
I see the future's stars are here
Despite the darkness, there is hope for the future
And so I close my mind's door.
I try to shut out my worries and let the future guide me
Letting the future take control
I am surrendering control and trusting the future
I dream of a world beyond mankind
I long for a world beyond human limitations
that surrounds us all
A world that includes everyone and everything
I'm puzzled by questions
I am troubled by the uncertainties of life
That's roaming my mind
My thoughts are constantly wandering and searching
There's somehow no answer
The answers to my questions elude me
Why can't it be logic?
I wish there was a clear, logical explanation for everything
It's itching my brain! A livin' disease
The uncertainty and lack of answers is causing me mental distress
[Solo]
Musical interlude
And so I close my mind's door
Reaffirmation of surrendering control and trusting the future
Letting the future take control
Reaffirmation of surrendering control and trusting the future
I dream of a world beyond mankind
Reaffirmation of longing for a world beyond human limitations
that surrounds us all...
Reaffirmation of a world that includes everyone and everything
Contributed by Harper P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.