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".
Cold Heart
Project Pitchfork Lyrics
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Especially with the scare of AIDS
With the scare of the military wonderboys
Cause they like to play with their deadly toys
There was a land so nice and green
Now it turns into a wasteland scene
They say they do it for you and me
Many lost on broken land
Leaders lie
And people die
Broken arms and bloody hands
Many dead on broken land
Try to stop that
Don't ignore
Get back to your dreams and fantasies
Leave your fingers from the cold heart
If you like to survive
Keep your mind alive
There was a land so nice and green
Now it turns into a wasteland scene
They say they do it for you and me
That's a lie, war is just a good economy
Many lost on broken land
Leaders lie
And people die
Broken arms and bloody hands
Many dead on broken land
The song "Cold Heart" by Project Pitchfork speaks about the current state of the world where people have become insensitive towards each other's suffering. The opening verse highlights the thoughtless age we are living in, where people are more concerned about their own well-being than others. The second line speaks about the scare of AIDS, which was and still is a serious health concern that has affected millions of people globally. The following two lines speak about the military wonder boys who enjoy playing with their dangerous weapons, which can cause massive destruction. This has become a serious concern for people around the world who want peace and stability.
The second stanza begins with an imagery of a land that was once beautiful but has now become a wasteland due to wars and conflicts. The next line speaks about how leaders in power exploit ordinary people by telling them that they are doing everything for their benefit, but in reality, war is just a way to boost the economy. The chorus of the song goes on to speak about how people have lost their lives due to broken land, and leaders who tell lies just to keep their power while people suffer. The song ends with a plea for people not to ignore the suffering of others and to keep their minds alive if they want to survive.
Line by Line Meaning
We're living in a thoughtless age
We are living in an age where people have stopped thinking and acting with reason.
Especially with the scare of AIDS
The fear of AIDS has only contributed to the overall thoughtlessness and irrationality of our age.
With the scare of the military wonderboys
Young men (and women) in the military are often perceived as invincible heroes, causing a sense of blind trust in their actions.
Cause they like to play with their deadly toys
The excitement and competition of warfare can lure soldiers into a mindset of enjoyment and carelessness about the damage they are causing.
There was a land so nice and green
There was once a beautiful, thriving environment that existed in harmony.
Now it turns into a wasteland scene
Through human actions, this environment has been destroyed and transformed into a barren, lifeless wasteland.
They say they do it for you and me
Those in power justify their actions by claiming to be doing what is best for the people, but this is often a lie.
That's a lie - war is just a good economy
War is often perpetuated not for moral or ethical reasons, but to stimulate the economy through weapon production and trade.
Many lost on broken land
Countless individuals have suffered in terrible, violent circumstances, leading to their loss or injury.
Leaders lie
Those in power will often manipulate or deceive to maintain their position of control.
And people die
Ultimately, the cost of warfare is paid with human lives.
Broken arms and bloody hands
Physical damage from warfare is prevalent, leaving many with broken limbs and severe injuries.
Many dead on broken land
The aftermath of warfare leaves many dead, and the land itself is often left devastated and damaged.
Try to stop that
We must make an effort to halt the cycle of violence that is so destructive.
Don't ignore
It is not enough to simply allow the violence and destruction to occur without taking action.
Get back to your dreams and fantasies
It is important to focus back on the good things in life and not become ensnared in the constant negativity of the world.
Leave your fingers from the cold heart
We must resist the urge to be callous and indifferent to the sufferings of others, and instead extend a helping hand.
If you like to survive
To truly thrive and persevere, we must work together to build a world free from conflict and violence.
Keep your mind alive
We must continue to engage in critical thinking, empathy, and compassion to ensure a brighter future for all.
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