• 2000. First gig in local youthcenter Simplon (Groningen, Netherlands) in January. In February the first recordings (8 songs) are made in the Kuschelrock Studio in Bremen, and are released on Deadlock Records in December as the “Robot Wars” 10”.
• 2001. February: six songs are recorded in the Kuschelrock for a split 10” with Seein’ Red from Amersfoort. Another 3 songs for extras (the song Biela for a Spanish compilation, an Unbroken cover and another). June: 4 songs are recorded in Kuschelrock for a 7” EP to be released on Throne Records from Spain. September: Shikari joins AÇÃO DIRETA from Brasil on some dates in East-Germoney and Czech Republic. On 25 November is recorded 1 live-song (Ons Land) for the “Maximaal Onthaal” compilation CD on Royal Blood Records from Amsterdam. On 14-15 December the complete 10” (split with Seein’ Red) recording session is re-recorded because of deletion of the original tracks… 2 Songs won’t make the eventual release.
• 2002. April / May: UK Tour with Seein’ Red. Due to constant delays of the split 10” release, Seein’ Red and SHIKARI decide to make a special UK tour mini-CD. This CD contains the Shikari and Seein’red songs that were especially recorded for the (canceled) Spanish compilation. May: the planned 7” EP on Throne Records is withdrawn and will be released by Level Plane from the USA instead. August: the split 10” with Seein’red is released. November: the 7” EP is released in the USA. The European pressing will be done by Nova in 2003.
• 2003. The European release of the 7” is canceled because of bad pressing / quality. The US pressing will not be repressed. Instead, a CDEP will be released with the same songs and a videoconcert (look here for one song). March: 3 songs are recorded in the Kuschelrock for a split 7” EP with SIN DIOS on La Idea from Madrid. October: The CDEP gets officially released.
• 2004. The split 7” with Sin Dios is postponed. 2 songs will be used for a split 7” with Phoenix Bodies instead, and is released in May by Electric Human Project. 7th and 8th April recorded 6 songs for the SIN DIOS split 7” and LOUIS CYPHRE split 9”. In August the “Your Revolution Is Not Much More Than A Piece Of Paper” tape is released by Antagonia Difision / Rebirth Records in Chili. In september the “1999-2003” compilation CD is released on Level Plane Records. The songs for the SIN DIOS 7” are used for a split 7” with ACAO DIRETA from Brasil.
• 2005. The “1999-2004” tape is released in Malaysia. Shikari split up in January and the final gig took place on 7th May in the Simplon venue (where also the very first concert was done). The split 9” with Louise Cyphre from Germany came out in July.
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Bas is now cooling down in a bluesband, Maurice jamming away in some garagerock and stoner projects, Mark still trying to work out a serious band and Michael going strong with Makiladoras.
• July 2006 update: Maurice is playing guitar in a new band called MARAT. Mark is singing in Grinding Halt. Makiladoras did their final gig in June so Michael is bandless for the moment.
• June 2009: shikari is back together in their original line-up to play some shows and then see what the future holds. First thing will be playing at the Cry Me a River festival in Germany.
Bas - bass (ex-Disengage, ex-One Day Closer)
Mark - vocals (ex-Office Killer, ex-Orwell Nation, Grinding Halt)
Maurice - guitar (ex-Office Killer ex-Marat, Allöchtöön)
Michael - drums (ex-Puinhoop (voc), ex-Bloedbad (voc), ex-R.O.Conspiracy (voc), ex-Catweazle, ex-Tuco Ramirez, ex-PCP, ex-Makiladoras)
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Ons Land
Shikari Lyrics
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Toppunt van onnozelheid, alleen heet het hier gezelligheid
Met z'n allen voor de buis, kijken naar het koningshuis
Toppunt van onnozelheid, alleen heet het hier gezelligheid
We doen niet moeilijk, het hoort erbij, we kijken al uit naar de dag
Waar zij gaan, zullen wij staan, wapperend met oranje vlag
We doen niet moeilijk, het hoort erbij, het huwelijk van de eeuw
Waar zij gaan, zullen wij staan, trots als wij zijn op de leeuw
De herinnering dat we leven, leven in een geweldig land.
The song "Ons Land" by Shikari is a critique of Dutch society and its obsession with their monarchy and national traditions, which the singer sarcastically describes as "ons knus cultuurtje" or our cozy culture. The lyrics suggest that Dutch culture values surface-level comforts and pleasures over deeper, more meaningful aspects of life. They paint a picture of a society that is content to sit in front of their televisions, watch the royal family, and mindlessly follow tradition, all the while thinking they are participating in something special.
The song takes aim at the wedding of the century, referring to the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton, which many in the Netherlands were eagerly anticipating. The singer sees this as another example of Dutch society's shallow priorities, claiming that "We doen niet moeilijk, het hoort erbij" or "We don't make it difficult, it's just part of the norm." The chorus of the song speaks of the pride the Dutch feel in their country, represented by the national symbol of the lion, and the singer remarks on the desire to be close to the monarchy and the memories that come with it.
In summary, "Ons Land" is a satirical comment on Dutch society, highlighting the superficiality of their culture and the fixation with national traditions and the monarchy. The lyrics suggest that the Dutch prioritize comfort and familiarity over more significant aspects of life, leading to a society that is content with the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
Welvaartsstaat Nederland, ons knus cultuurtje, ons kikkerland
Netherlands, a prosperous nation, a comfortable culture, a small country we call our own
Toppunt van onnozelheid, alleen heet het hier gezelligheid
Peak of naivety, but we call it coziness
Met z'n allen voor de buis, kijken naar het koningshuis
We all gather to watch the royal family on TV
Toppunt van onnozelheid, alleen heet het hier gezelligheid
Peak of naivety, but we call it coziness
We doen niet moeilijk, het hoort erbij, we kijken al uit naar de dag
We don't make it hard, it's part of our tradition, we're already looking forward to the day
Waar zij gaan, zullen wij staan, wapperend met oranje vlag
Where they go, we'll stand there, waving our orange flag
We doen niet moeilijk, het hoort erbij, het huwelijk van de eeuw
We don't make it hard, it's part of our tradition, the wedding of the century
Waar zij gaan, zullen wij staan, trots als wij zijn op de leeuw
Where they go, we'll stand there, proud as we are of the lion
Hoe kun je niet verlangen naar het wuiven van haar hand
How can you not long for her hand waving
De herinnering dat we leven, leven in een geweldig land.
The memory that we live, live in a great country.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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febcanl
@zwaresjek34 Dat is het zeker. Ik weet alleen niet of de album art door Roel Smit gemaakt is. Het lijkt in ieder geval wel op zijn werk.