(guitar, backing vocals) decided to meet up in a rehearsal room in their hometown Södertälje, outside of Stockholm,Sweden. They were all tired of playing music with people lacking the same level of ambition and wanted to create something new and fresh. Something beyond musical boundaries and invisible frames.
-- We were seeking the freedom to do exactly what we wanted to, explains Andreas Hollstrand.
A few hours later the trio started recording their very first song, the galvanic "Sun dé Man". The first chapter in the history of Port Noir was written.
Before the song was even mixed the trio made a music video and posted it on the Internet. A week later Anders Fridén, singer of Sweden's biggest metal export In Flames and main man behind the label Razzia Notes, heard the song and instantly sent a mail to the band. He stated that "Sun dé Man" was the best song he had heard in a very long time and wondered if the band was contracted to a label. Six months later Port Noir did their first show ever -- as an opening act for In Flames in Stockholm.
-- I did not even have the lyrics ready and improvised the entire show. But this was something we could not turn down, Love Andersson says with a smile on his lips revealing that the gig went really, really well.
A few months later the band began recording their debut album "Puls" at Dugout Studios in Uppsala together with Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, Dimmu Borgir, Soilwork).
-- Daniel's commitment meant a lot for the record. While the rest of us fell asleep in the studio he kept on going until 4am. We still have a close contact and have become really good friends, says Andreas Wiberg.
The unexpected title, the Swedish word for "pulse", comes from the album's lyrical theme. It is about not being stuck in your safety zone but finding new ways of doing things. To follow the pulse that pushes us forward.
The members come from very diverse backgrounds (black metal, jazz, alternative rock, death metal, hardcore, progressive rock....), yet "Puls" proves that the band knows exactly where it is at and where it is heading. They are moving forward and upward -- at a very fast pace.
Now, with "Puls", the improbable and fantastic history has a soundtrack that is just as breathtaking. An amazingly strong debut.
"Tide" is released 31/5 and the debut album "Puls" 25/9.
Any Way the Wind Carries
Port Noir Lyrics
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We're carried by the wind's wide shoulders
So timeless the life untold
We're alone in this cold storm
HOLD!
We're nameless to the gods
We're carried by the wind's wide shoulders
In any way the wind carries me
Here comes the storm
You break yourself down to be amongst the living
A new day is dawning, grab onto what's firm
Touched by the night and kissed by the sun
Lifeless you hang where no strings would hold
Brace yourself, here come the storm
This senseless act - we all let it go
We're stained with sorrow
Our heads bow low
My mind won't feed when fed
We're nameless to the gods
As mice and men we roam our lives
We're carried by the wind's wide shoulders
Here comes the storm
You break yourself down to be amongst the living
Grab onto what's firm - here comes the storm
Here comes the storm
You break yourself down to be amongst the living
A new day is dawning, grab onto what's firm
Touched by the night and kissed by the sun
No strings would hold
Brace yourself, here comes the storm
The lyrics of the song Any Way the Wind Carries by Port Noir convey a feeling of hopelessness and despair in the face of a storm that is about to hit. The first verse talks about being carried by the wind's wide shoulders, which could be interpreted as being at the mercy of fate. The line "We're alone in this cold storm" suggests a feeling of isolation and lack of control over the situation. The use of the word "hold" at the end of the verse serves as a command to hold on tight, maybe to oneself or to some shred of hope.
The second verse talks about being nameless and shameless to the gods, which could be interpreted as not having any divine protection or intervention. The line "we're weak and proud" suggests a sense of defiance, as if even though they are powerless, they will still continue to stand tall. The chorus is repeated twice in the song, and it talks about a storm that is about to hit, with the lyrics advising to brace oneself and to grab onto something firm.
The third verse talks about a senseless act and being stained with sorrow, which could be interpreted as either a personal or a societal tragedy. The line "my mind won't feed when fed" suggests a feeling of numbness or inability to process the events. The final chorus repeats the same lines, with an added line "no strings would hold", which could be interpreted as nothing being able to bind them or prevent them from being swept away by the storm.
Line by Line Meaning
We're Lidless but our will holds
Although we lack protection, our determination remains strong.
We're carried by the wind's wide shoulders
We are being taken in whatever direction fate decides.
So timeless the life untold
Our story remains unwritten, yet its power remains ageless.
We're alone in this cold storm
In this tumultuous time, we find ourselves isolated and struggling.
We're nameless to the gods
We are insignificant in the eyes of divinity.
We're shameless now - we're weak and proud
Our lack of humility has enabled us to remain steadfast in the face of adversity.
In any way the wind carries me
Our journey is unpredictable and uncertain.
Here comes the storm
Our troubles are rapidly approaching.
You break yourself down to be amongst the living
In order to survive, you must accept your fragile mortality.
A new day is dawning, grab onto what's firm
The sun rises on a new day, and you must cling to any stability you can find.
Touched by the night and kissed by the sun
We experience a range of highs and lows in our existence.
Lifeless you hang where no strings would hold
We are stuck in an unpleasant place where nothing can bring us comfort.
This senseless act - we all let it go
In the face of meaningless tragedy, the pain can only be released.
We're stained with sorrow
Our spirits are marked with sadness and sorrow that it's hard to wash off.
Our heads bow low
Our spirits are weighed down by our troubles and it's hard to hold one's head up.
My mind won't feed when fed
Nothing seems to satiate my hunger, whether it's for knowledge, distraction or just for contentment.
As mice and men we roam our lives
We are both powerless and powerful, as we live our lives with all the quirks that come with being human.
Brace yourself, here come the storm
Prepare yourself for the rough times ahead.
Contributed by Evelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dementisband
this is going to be great
Vinicius Airton
This is so diferente than anything else, I really like this
Μάνος Καραμάνος
Sweet!
Silvi X
one the best album 2016...
Keophsia
this is original style! like mine ! ;-)
thisColdDecember
<3
DIEGO
congratulations for the million
Kucca
EXILE!!
Byaku Ryuu
Is there a way to buy the virtual album outside U.S? I'm from south america
Bryce Mitchell
I am your 100th like!