2) Scythian - Deat… Read Full Bio ↴1) Scythian - Celtic/World/Folk - Washington, DC - US
2) Scythian - Death Metal - London, UK
3) Scythian - Black Metal - Perth, Western Australia
1) Washington DC's, Scythian (sith-ee-yin), belts out a high-energy, adrenaline-peddling, interactive brand of music with one goal in mind; to get people on their feet and dancing. These classically trained musicians are natural showmen who seamlessly blend kicked-up Celtic, folk and world music, and deliver it with a punk-rock sensibility. Combine this with the driving rhythm of a jazz percussionist, and you've got the ingredients for a show you won't soon forget. In a single song, they transport an audience across the globe with the alluring and dramatic strains of gypsy fiddles, the bounce of a Celtic reel, and then cross back over the border to pick up a klezmer hook and some good old-fashioned bluegrass licks.
2) Scythian are a blackened death metal band from London, UK heavily influenced by Bathory, Sodom, Sarcofago, Venom and early extreme metal of the 80s and 90s. They’re an upcoming, newly signed act and recorded their debut album ‘To Those Who Stand Against Us’ in early 2008 with producer Leon Macey (also of UK death metallers MITHRAS) then inking a deal with Greek label, Necroterror in the same year. Although compliant with heavy metal tradition, Scythian are isolated from the trend and pursue a musical path that fuses all everything from thrash, black death and doom with archaic atmospheres, pagan ideals and warrior culture. Not for the weak hearted.
3) Black metal band from Perth, Western Australia reminscent to the sounds of old Mayhem, Emperor and Darkthrone, combined with the occasional influences of death metal, thrash metal and doom metal. The band was active between the years of 1996 - 2001, under various names prior to 1998, such as; Aetharius, etc. Scythian (AU) released one EP, which was freely handed out at a local metal gig entitled ‘Scythe Domination’. They managed to play four locals gigs before their split in 2001.
Devil Went Down To Georgia
Scythian Lyrics
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He was lookin' for a soul to steal
He was in a bind
'Cause he was way behind
And he was willin' to make a deal
When he came upon this young man
Sawin' on a fiddle and playin' it hot
Up on a hickory stump
And said, "boy, let me tell you what
I guess you didn't know it
But I'm a fiddle player too
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you
Now you play a pretty good fiddle, boy
But give the devil his due
I'll bet a fiddle of gold
Against your soul
'Cause I think I'm better than you"
The boy said, "my name's Johnny
And it might be a sin
But I'll take your bet
And you're gonna regret
'Cause I'm the best there's ever been"
Johnny, rosin up your bow and play your fiddle hard
'Cause hell's broke loose in Georgia, and the devil deals the cards
And if you win, you get this shiny fiddle made of gold
But if you lose, the devil gets your soul
The devil opened up his case
And he said, "I'll start this show"
And fire flew from his fingertips
As he rosined up his bow
Then he pulled the bow across the strings
And it made an evil hiss
And a band of demons joined in
And it sounded something like this
When the devil finished
Johnny said, "well, you're pretty good, old son
But sit down in that chair right there
And let me show you how it's done"
He played Fire on the Mountain run boys, run
The devil's in the House of the Rising Sun
Chicken in a bread pan pickin' out dough
Granny, does your dog bite? No child, no
The devil bowed his head
Because he knew that he'd been beat
And he laid that golden fiddle
On the ground at Johnny's feet
Johnny said, "Devil, just come on back
If you ever want to try again
I done told you once you son of a bitch
I'm the best that's ever been"
He played Fire on the Mountain run boys, run
The devil's in the House of the Rising Sun
Chicken in a bread pan pickin' out dough
Granny, does your dog bite? No child, no
The lyrics of Scythian's song "Devil Went Down To Georgia" narrate the classic tale of a fiddle contest between the devil and a young man named Johnny in the state of Georgia. The devil, always seeking to steal souls, makes a wager with Johnny by offering a fiddle of gold in exchange for his soul, believing he can outplay the young man. The devil is portrayed as cunning and confident, willing to do anything to win the bet.
Johnny, on the other hand, is portrayed as bold and skilled in his response to the devil's challenge. Despite knowing the risks involved, he takes up the bet, showcasing his confidence in his own abilities. The stakes are high, with the devil aiming to claim Johnny's soul if he loses the contest.
As the fiddle duel ensues, both the devil and Johnny demonstrate their musical prowess, with the devil showcasing his fiery and malevolent playing style. However, Johnny's performance is described as masterful and unmatched, with references to popular fiddle tunes like "Fire on the Mountain" and "House of the Rising Sun" incorporated into his playing.
In the end, Johnny emerges victorious, outplaying the devil and proving himself to be the superior fiddle player. The devil, acknowledging his defeat, bows his head and surrenders the golden fiddle to Johnny. The lyrics convey a sense of triumph and defiance as Johnny asserts his dominance over the devil, solidifying his reputation as the best fiddle player ever. The song symbolizes the victory of good over evil and the importance of staying true to one's talents and abilities in the face of temptation.
Line by Line Meaning
The devil went down to Georgia
The devil went to Georgia on a mission
He was lookin' for a soul to steal
His goal was to find someone to make a deal with
He was in a bind
He was in a difficult situation
'Cause he was way behind
Because he was falling behind on his tasks
And he was willin' to make a deal
He was ready to negotiate
When he came upon this young man
When he encountered a talented young man
Sawin' on a fiddle and playin' it hot
Playing the fiddle passionately
And the devil jumped
The devil got excited
Up on a hickory stump
Climbed on a tree stump
And said, "boy, let me tell you what
He proposed a challenge to the boy
I guess you didn't know it
You probably weren't aware
But I'm a fiddle player too
I am also skilled at playing the fiddle
And if you'd care to take a dare, I'll make a bet with you
If you're willing to take a risk, I challenge you to a bet
Now you play a pretty good fiddle, boy
You're a good fiddle player
But give the devil his due
Acknowledge the devil's skills
I'll bet a fiddle of gold
Wager a golden fiddle
Against your soul
In exchange for your soul
'Cause I think I'm better than you"
Because I believe I am superior
The boy said, "my name's Johnny
Johnny introduced himself
And it might be a sin
Taking the bet could be sinful
But I'll take your bet
But he accepted the challenge
And you're gonna regret
The devil will regret challenging him
'Cause I'm the best there's ever been
Because he is extremely talented
Johnny, rosin up your bow and play your fiddle hard
Prepare your fiddle and play with all your might
'Cause hell's broke loose in Georgia, and the devil deals the cards
Because a chaotic situation is about to occur and the devil controls it
And if you win, you get this shiny fiddle made of gold
If Johnny wins, he will receive a valuable golden fiddle
But if you lose, the devil gets your soul
But if he loses, his soul belongs to the devil
The devil opened up his case
The devil readied his instrument
And he said, "I'll start this show
The devil began his performance
And fire flew from his fingertips
He played with great skill and intensity
As he rosined up his bow
Prepared his bow for playing
Then he pulled the bow across the strings
He started playing the fiddle
And it made an evil hiss
The sound was sinister
And a band of demons joined in
A group of evil spirits began playing with him
And it sounded something like this
Their music was haunting
When the devil finished
After the devil's performance ended
Johnny said, "well, you're pretty good, old son
Johnny acknowledged the devil's skill
But sit down in that chair right there
But now it's Johnny's turn to play
And let me show you how it's done
And demonstrate his own talent
He played Fire on the Mountain run boys, run
He played a difficult fiddle tune
The devil's in the House of the Rising Sun
A reference to a popular folk song
Chicken in a bread pan pickin' out dough
Playing a lively fiddle tune
Granny, does your dog bite? No child, no
Singing a traditional folk song
The devil bowed his head
The devil admitted defeat
Because he knew that he'd been beat
Acknowledging Johnny's victory
And he laid that golden fiddle
He placed the golden fiddle
On the ground at Johnny's feet
At Johnny's feet as a symbol of defeat
Johnny said, "Devil, just come on back
Johnny invited the devil for a rematch
If you ever want to try again
If the devil wants to challenge him once more
I done told you once you son of a bitch
He asserted his superiority again
I'm the best that's ever been"
Reiterating his unmatched skill
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Fred Hayward, Charlie Daniels, Fred Edwards, James W. Marshall, John Crain, William J. Digregorio
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