1) ROME is a Luxembourgish neofolk act founded in late 2005 as the main output for the songs of Jerome Reuter and was joined by co-producer Patrick Damiani as official member in early 2008. ROME signed to the Swedish label CMI in 2006 to release an EP titled "Berlin" (June 2006) and the albums "Nera" (November 2006), "Confessions d'un voleur d'ames" (April 2007), "Masse Mensch Material" (March 2008). In 2009 ROME got signed to the german label Trisol and released the EP "To Die Among Strangers" (May 2009) and the album "Flowers From Exile" (June 2009).
In their earlier work ROME mixes influences of Industrial and Neofolk with Experimental and Electronic Pop. The traditions of (French) Chanson and (American) Folk are becoming more and more influential in their current work. In 2009 violin player Nikos Mavridis officially joined the band to further contribute to the creation of their unique sound, which they themselves refer to as Chanson Noir. Nikos left the band in late 2010 to answer the army's call and Patrick found himself more and more tied up in the work for his own professional recording studio in Germany. ROME released the EP "L'assassin" in early 2010, shortly before going into hiatus, followed by the full length "Nos chants perdus". In 2011, Jerome, the project's only real flag-bearer, recorded and released the trilogy "Die Aesthetik Der Herrschaftsfreiheit" (Trisol) and has taken up touring again with his new band mates Patrick Kleinbauer, Eric Emmel and Tom Luciani. ROME's lyrics often deal with anarchism and are demanding freedom and equal rights for all people on earth.
Official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/romeproject
2) Rome is a hip-hop mc and producer from Los Angeles, USA signed to Omar Cruz label BYI.
Released "Welcome to Rome" in 2008 and "My Demo" in June 16, 2009.
R.O.M.E.’s My Demo dropped June 16 via OnSmash and DJ Skee. Production from DJ Muggs, Cool & Dre, Tha Bizness and R.O.M.E. Myspace: http://myspace.com/rome
3) Rome was a smooth R&B singer, born Jerome Woods in Benton Harbor, MI, USA. Early on, he sang along with his mother's soul records (Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke) as well as in the local church choir. He joined an R&B cover band named Fire & Ice while in high school, and traveled around the region performing in local clubs and talent contests as a solo act and with the band. Woods dropped out of Alabama's Oakwood University in 1989 to pursue his dream on the West Coast, and toured with Vesta as a backing vocalist as well as appearing in industry showcases and cable-access programs.
Finally, he connected with producers Gerald Baillergeau and Victor Merrit, who sent his demo to RCA Records. The label signed him immediately, and he began working on his debut album in mid-1996. The self-titled LP appeared in April 1997 and soon ascended to number 30 on the album charts, earning gold certification. Thank You followed two years later. Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thebestofrome
4) Rome was a experimental dub-influenced band from Chicago, USA on Thrill Jockey that consists of Rik Shaw (Bass, Melodica), Elliot Dicks (Drums) and "Le Deuce" (Samples, Tapes). They have released one, self-titled album on Thrill Jockey records in 1996, consisting of seven songs culled from hours of improvisation, an EP with radically different mixes of two tracks not from the album, one of the tracks from the EP "Beware Soul Snatchers" appears in a further remix on the "Macro Dub Infection Volume 2" compilation.
5) Rome is the alter ego of Cape Verdian zouk singer John Monteiro.
6) Rome (full name Rome Ramirez) is a singer and guitarist who was chosen to become Sublime's new frontman on the basis that a fully-fledged reunion occurs. He has already fronted Sublime in "Yours Truly" their first album as "Sublime with Rome" in 2012 Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/romemusica http://www.last.fm/music/Sublime+with+Rome?ac=sublime%20wi
The Pyre Glade
Rome Lyrics
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They have come to burn the seeds
But the quicksands of denial
Are no fertile grounds for such deeds
And we walk in stray shafts of light
To the pyre glade
The plea is still in your eyes
What a fine father you would have made
And not many will attend
For what flowers would one pick
For a god who has met his end
And we who are not yet fallen
Remain grouped among the distant trees
Our cheeks still flushed with funeral wine
A bloodless oath, a black winter tulip
And some gentians to complete the bouquet
Your death has made me an accomplice
It has made us all recall the day
Your life remained but a flash
In a spark of black fire
Blot out all hesitance now, brothers
Blot out all doubt
For something is already slipping away
For something is already slipping away
Mit uns die Sonne, mit uns das Meer
Mit uns die Sonne, mit uns das Meer
The lyrics of Rome's song "The Pyre Glade" convey a sense of mourning and lamentation for a fallen soldier. The first stanza talks about the destruction caused by the soldiers who have come to burn the orchards and seeds. However, the denial and reluctance of the people makes it an unfertile ground for their violent deeds. The next line depicts the journey of the people towards "the pyre glade" where the funeral of the soldier will take place. The reference to "what a fine father you would have made" suggests that the fallen soldier was a young man with potential, and his untimely death is a great loss.
The second stanza describes the funeral procession of the soldier. The line "now you'll be buried in your soldier's tunic" highlights the fact that he died while serving his country. The next line suggests that not many people will attend his funeral, perhaps because of the futility of war and the realization that it only brings destruction and death. The use of funeral wine and black winter tulip is symbolic and adds to the mood of sadness and grief. The last few lines talk about the impact of his death on the people, how it has made them all recall the day and made them all accomplices in some way.
Overall, "The Pyre Glade" is a poignant reflection on the senselessness of war and the human cost of conflict. It highlights the potential of young lives snuffed out too soon and the loss felt by those left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
They have come to burn the orchards
A group of attackers have arrived to set fire to the fruit trees.
They have come to burn the seeds
The attackers also intend to destroy any potential new crops by burning the seeds.
But the quicksands of denial
However, the defenders will not simply accept this destruction without a fight.
Are no fertile grounds for such deeds
The defenders will not allow the attackers to succeed in their mission.
And we walk in stray shafts of light
The defenders are walking towards the area of conflict in the dim light of dawn.
To the pyre glade
They are heading towards a clearing where they will set up their defense.
The plea is still in your eyes
The defenders can see the fear in each other's eyes.
What a fine father you would have made
One defender mourns a comrade who would have made a great father, but will never get the chance.
Now you'll be buried in your soldier's tunic
The fallen comrade will be laid to rest in his military clothing.
And not many will attend
Few people will be able to attend the funeral ceremony.
For what flowers would one pick
There are no appropriate flowers to place at the burial of a warrior who died in battle.
For a god who has met his end
The fallen comrade is seen as a god who has been overcome by death.
And we who are not yet fallen
The remaining defenders have not yet been killed in battle.
Remain grouped among the distant trees
They remain together in a cluster among the trees in the surrounding area.
Our cheeks still flushed with funeral wine
The defenders have drunk in memory of their fallen comrade.
A bloodless oath, a black winter tulip
They have taken a vow to continue fighting, represented symbolically by a dark winter flower.
And some gentians to complete the bouquet
They have added gentians, a type of blue flowering plant, to the arrangement as a final tribute to their comrade.
Your death has made me an accomplice
The defender feels responsible for the fallen comrade's death.
It has made us all recall the day
The comrade's death has caused all of the defenders to remember similar losses they've suffered in the past.
Your life remained but a flash
The fallen comrade's life was brief, akin to a mere spark of light.
In a spark of black fire
He died violently in battle, like a burning flame that is quickly snuffed out.
Blot out all hesitance now, brothers
The defenders must be fully committed to the fight without any hesitation.
Blot out all doubt
They must also eliminate any doubts or fears they may have about the outcome.
For something is already slipping away
If they do not act with urgency, they will lose what they are fighting to protect.
Mit uns die Sonne, mit uns das Meer
Mit uns die Sonne, mit uns das Meer
This is a repeated chant in German, meaning 'With us the sun, with us the sea.' It serves as a rallying cry to inspire the defenders to fight together.
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.