History
Project Pitchfork was formed by Peter Spilles and Dirk Scheuber. After agreeing to work together, they picked the project's name by choosing a random word from the dictionary. The band gave their first performance in Hamburg in February 1990 and released their demo, "K.N.K.A", in August. In May 1991, their debut album "Dhyani" was released. The band's second album, "Lam-'Bras" was released in February 1992 and yielded the first vocal appearance of Patrica Nigiani. Six months later, the band's third album, "Entities" was released. The band switched labels to Off Beat for their 1994 release "Io". The album featured two singles, "Renascence" and "Carrion", and marked the first time the band entered the German Charts. The album was followed by a lengthy German tour.
In 1995, Project Pitchfork established their own label, Candyland Entertainment, through which they would release the majority of their material. 1995 also saw the release of two EPs, "CH'I" and "Corps d'Amour", and one album, "Alpha Omega". The year finished off with a tour supported by Rammstein. The next Project Pitchfork studio album "¡Chakra:Red!" was released in 1997. It was the first album since "Dhyani" to be written as a group effort, rather than by Peter Spilles alone, and the first to include Jürgen Jansen as a permanent band member.
Right after their first US tour in 1998, Project Pitchfork returned with concept album "Eon:Eon", their first while signed to label EastWest. The album yielded three singles, "Steelrose", "Carnival", and "I Live Your Dream". With the support of Eastwest, an imprint of the major label Warner Music), the band had greater resources available to produce videos for their music, which led to their being the first gothic industrial band to receive airplay on music TV in Germany. The video for "Steelrose" earned the band a nomination for an Echo Award for Best Video National. In 2001, the band released their eighth studio album "Daimonion" and supported the album with a European tour. In 2002 the band released the "NUN" trilogy which consisted of album "Inferno" and EPs "View From a Throne" and "Trialog". This earned the band another nomination for an Echo Award, this time for Best Alternative Act National.
Project Pitchfork returned with album Kaskade in 2005. In February 2009 the band released "Dream, Tiresias!" which received praise from electronic music magazine, ReGen. In 2010 the band's follow up album "Continuum Ride" was released along with a video to support the song "Beholder." "Continuum Ride" was inspired by the band's US tour in 2009, particularly their experience of Detroit, whose dilapidated skyline led to a more "dark and destructive" sound than that of their previous album.
By 2011 Project Pitchfork ceased operating their Candyland label, having since begun releasing their work on the Trisol label.
The band released "Quantum Mechanics" in 2011 as well as a video for the album's second track, "Lament". Later that year the band released a compilation album titled "First Anthology". In 2013 the band released their fourteenth studio album, "Black", and a music video to accompany the song "Rain". In June 2014, the band announced via their official website a new album titled "Blood". To promote the record the band held a pre-release show in Hamburg. The album was released in September and featured a music video for "Blood-Diamond (See Him Running)" edited by Peter Spilles himself.
In 2016, Project Pitchfork released their "Second Anthology", a double CD that included one new track, several unreleased rarities, and many re-recorded and remastered tracks. Also in 2016, the band released the album "Look Up, I’m Down There" to commemorate their 25th anniversary. The album was released in two versions: a standard CD release and a special, limited edition double CD wth an 80 page art book containing complete lyrics and a short story by the fantasy author Björn Springorum.
In 2018, the band released the album "Akkretion", the first of what was planned to be a trilogy of albums for release that year. Of the remaining albums of the trilogy, only the second, "Fragment," was released.
Starting in 2019, Trisol began releasing reissues of all the band's material over the previous decade from "Dream, Tiresias!" through "Look Up, I'm Down There".
Carnival
Project Pitchfork Lyrics
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Carnival
A wasted earth
Yellow sand, no chance to live
Hopes have vanished
The drought makes me dream
Hopeful eyes
Children laugh
Vanished expectations
Vanished expectations
Carnival
Carnival
Carnival
It's simply uncontrollable
Moving on through the sand
Carnival
It's really unstoppable
Destructive tracks in the land
Carnival
It's simply uncontrollable
Moving on through the sand
Carnival
It's really unstoppable
Destructive tracks in the land
The gift of explosions
The happiness of death
Merciless, it takes its way
The big machine
There it comes
Massive like a mountain
The music invites us
To join the parade
So join the parade
Carnival
It's simply uncontrollable
Moving on through the sand
Carnival
It's really unstoppable
Destructive tracks in the land
Carnival
It's simply uncontrollable
Moving on through the sand
Carnival
It's really unstoppable
Destructive tracks in the land
Carnival
It's simply uncontrollable
It's simply uncontrollable
Carnival
It's simply uncontrollable
It's simply uncontrollable
Carnival
Carnival
Carnival
Destructive tracks in the land
Destructive tracks in the land
Carnival
The lyrics to Project Pitchfork's song "Carnival" paint a picture of a desolate, post-apocalyptic world where hope is scarce and death is celebrated. The first verse describes a "wasted earth" and "yellow sand" with no chance for life. The singer's hopes have vanished, and they dream of relief from the drought. However, in the midst of this despair, the carnival comes to town, bringing with it some semblance of joy and laughter. But this joy is short-lived. The chorus repeats the word "Carnival" over and over, almost as if to emphasize its overwhelming presence. The carnival is described as "simply uncontrollable" and "really unstoppable," implying that it's a force of nature that can't be contained or stopped. The second verse describes the destructive power of the carnival, with its "gift of explosions" and "happiness of death." The singer describes it as a "big machine" that is both massive and merciless. But despite the destruction, the music invites everyone to join the parade, to be a part of something greater than themselves.
"Carnival" is a dark, twisted song that creates a sense of unease and foreboding. The song's carnival imagery evokes a kind of chaos and madness that seems to be spreading out of control. The line "It's really unstoppable / Destructive tracks in the land" is particularly haunting, as it suggests that the carnival is leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. But even as the song paints this bleak picture, there's a sense of defiance and resistance. The singer seems to be saying that even in the face of overwhelming destruction, there's still a chance to find joy and meaning in life by joining the parade. The music itself is mesmerizing and hypnotic, with a driving beat that creates a sense of urgency and momentum.
Line by Line Meaning
A wasted earth
The earth is barren and lifeless, offering no hope or promise for the future.
Yellow sand, no chance to live
The landscape is dry and harsh, with no possibility of supporting life.
Hopes have vanished
Any optimism or positive outlook has faded away.
The drought makes me dream
Despite the harsh conditions, one still dreams of something better, a longing for a different reality.
The carnival is in our town
The carnival has arrived, providing a temporary escape from the bleak reality of the environment.
Hopeful eyes
The children are filled with hope, looking forward to the excitement and joy of the carnival.
Children laugh
The kids are happy, laughing and enjoying themselves amidst the harsh conditions of their town.
Vanished expectations
Any previous expectations for a better future have disappeared, replaced by the joy and excitement of the carnival.
It's simply uncontrollable
The carnival is unstoppable, moving through the sand with an unrelenting force.
Moving on through the sand
The parade continues, forging ahead through the dry and difficult terrain.
Destructive tracks in the land
The carnival's passage leaves behind a destructive trail in the already barren landscape.
The gift of explosions
The fireworks and pyrotechnics of the carnival are seen as a gift, a momentary burst of excitement amidst the bleakness of the surroundings.
The happiness of death
The death-defying acts of the carnival bring a sense of happiness or elation, celebrating the thrill of danger and risk-taking.
Merciless, it takes its way
The carnival moves through the town without mercy, creating excitement and joy but also leaving destruction in its wake.
The big machine
The carnival itself is like a massive machine, churning through the town and leaving behind upheaval and chaos.
There it comes
The carnival is on its way, bringing with it both excitement and destruction.
Massive like a mountain
The size and scope of the carnival is awe-inspiring, like a giant mountain moving through the landscape.
The music invites us
The sounds of the carnival's music beckon us to come closer, to join in the parade and forget the harshness of our reality.
To join the parade
We are invited to participate in the carnival, to embrace the excitement and joy of the moment and forget the difficulties of our lives.
Destructive tracks in the land
The carnival leaves behind a trail of damage, a reminder of its momentary passage through an otherwise bleak landscape.
Carnival
The repeated refrain of the title serves as a reminder of the unrelenting power and excitement of the event.
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Ángel Libertad
This band is my one big love. Great respect from Russia, guys.
Elizabeth Bennet
yes theyre amazing!! been listening and seeing them in concer since 97
Scott
Amazing sound, amazing voice
Sarah Sweeney
This video makes me nostalgic for the late 90s/early 2000s days 😅❤
liam can
One of my favorite songs!
Maria Berenice
Love Carnival Wonderful song Project Pitchfork 😉😍❤🤟💃
Maria Berenice
Wonderful 😍🤩🤟💖😎😲 wonderful voice 🙂
Maria Flaxa
Das war noch Musik ❤️ fantastisches Album … einfach perfekt
Michael Hartman
Saw them in concert back in 2010 on my hubby's birthday July 3rd! We had such a great time!! San Antonio, Tx
Unfortunately, the venue is now a Mexican restaurant (lol)!
Melle Noire
Der absolute Top-Klassiker von PP, ich habe dieses Lied schon immer geliebt und tue es nach all den Jahren immernoch. Für mich ein echter Everblack... :)