1) Silentium is a gothic metal band whose songs often talk about love, pain, sorrow, and yearning. The band formed in Jämsänkoski, Finland in 1995. The band currently consists of Riina Rinkinen (female vocals), Juha Lehtioksa (guitars), Toni Lahtinen (guitars), Matti Aikio (bass, vocals), Sami Boman (keyboards, vocals), and Jari Ojala (drums).
Silentium's first demos and EPs have been released in tape format, and their albums have only been released in Europe and some Asian countries, although Silentium's last single (Dead Silent) has been uploaded to some Finnish music legal sites to download worldwide.
The story of Silentium goes back to December 1995 into the ashes of a death metal/gothic metal band called Funeral. From the remains of Funeral, keyboardist Sami Boman and original vocalist Matti Aikio created Silentium by adding violin player Jani Laaksonen, guitarists Toni Lahtinen & Juha Lehtioksa and drummer Jari Ojala into the line-up. Silentium's first recording was the four-song-demo-tape "Illacrimó" which was released in the end of year 1996. Their second, six-song Ep-tape "Caméne Misera" was released in 1998 and featured female vocals by Tiina Lehvonen who then became a permanent member of the band. This second tape caught the attention of Sami Tenetz who was at the time setting up his record label Spikefarm. After some negotiations Silentium signed a deal with Spikefarm and their first Spike-release "Infinita Plango Vulnera" in 1999 had the honor of becoming Spikefarm's first CD, NAULA001. The record also introduced the new drummer, Janne Ojala.
"Infinita Plango Vulnera" got extremely good feedback, pleasing goths worldwide, as did its successors, the 2001 CD "Altum" and Altum's little sister, the "SI.VM E.T A.V.VM" mini-CD.
Silentium headed to the Walltone studios of Savonlinna, Finland in January 2003 to record their third full-length album "Sufferion: Hamartia of Prudence". This was the first time they decided to use a non-member producer for their album: Tuomas Holopainen of Nightwish. "I felt I needed an outsider's view for my songs and Tuomas crossed my mind. He's definitely one of the greatest song writers in the scene, and has also showed interest towards our music. While Nightwish was on a break, he also had the time and the passion to do this project.", says Sami. Before the recordings took place Silentium suffered a major setback: Tiina Lehvonen took a time-out from Silentium for personal reasons. The leading part of Prudence in "Sufferion: Hamartia of Prudence" was then given to Anna Ilveskoski, and a second female vocalist Maija Turunen (ex-Avernal Oath) was also asked to join the recording process. Mixing of the album was done in February 2003 by Walltone's Tuomo Valtonen and Tuomas Holopainen. "Sufferion: Hamartia of Prudence" was then finished by Mika Jussila at Finnvox studios, and the results are unlike anything heard on the field of melodic goth and doom before. It is not just a melodic metal work, it's also a theatrical music experience, a tale of the star-crossed lovers Antracone and Prudence written and performed by Silentium in a true Shakespearean style.
In 2004, drummer Janne Ojala announced he's got a lack of motivation and is leaving the band. Also Jani Laaksonen and Anna Ilveskoski, who already gained the status of permanent vocalist, left and the whole band lived on the edge for awhile. But the guys didn't want to give up and the help was found surprisingly near; the original drummer Jari Ojala was willing to join in again and Riina Rinkinen (ex-Caledonian) joined to replace Anna. Anna, Janne, and Jani were later known to form their new band Evilion.
Silentium's fourth studio album, "Seducia", was released in Finland on January 25, 2006, worldwide on January 27, 2006 and in Germany, Austria & Switzerland on April 23, 2006. It is their first album which features the appearance of the new female singer Riina Rinkinen. The album has so far spawned two singles: Frostnight and Dead Silent.
Official site: http://www.silentivm.com
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The Sinful
Silentium Lyrics
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"If all of our sins can be redeemed, by the son of man, Then the chalice can be for filled again, by one, sinful, man "
One, sinful man
One of all unkind
In the times ere gone
Wretched, was bound
No gracious wisdoms
For regret and shame
He turned a blind eye
Let the disbelievers
Throw the first rocks
Their deeds shall not show
Stake burns for whores
In the children's heart
Feet aneath the earth
With bloody hands
And backs berend
Come let as gather to torment this man
For to sin he felled, of being humane
With one man's faith
Should all of his kind
Shrink on their knees
With humble mind
For one man's sake
Tell, my dear, if known
They'll build a stake
For one sinner's soul
For what is sin?
-blink of an eye
For whence once lost
Innocence, 'tis a lie
(So a triumphant death
He suffered proudly
We've lost purity
With his sinful blood)
Sic pereant omnes inimisi tui
Damnare suus spera nos
Aamen
The lyrics of The Sinful by Silentium contemplate the concept of redemption and what it takes to atone for one’s sins. The song reflects on the story of one man who has fallen from grace and how his redemption can serve as an example for others to follow. The lyrics suggest that if the son of man can redeem all sins, then even one sinful man can fill the chalice of redemption. However, the lyrics also indicate that many disbelievers may criticize and throw stones at the sinner, yet their own deeds may not be pure enough to warrant such judgment.
The lyrics describe the sinner as wretched, with regret and shame, but unable to turn his mind to more gracious wisdom. The chorus calls for his torment, but the song suggests that this man’s faith can inspire others to reflect on their own actions and strive for redemption. The lyrics challenge the notion of sin and innocence, suggesting it is a blink of an eye that can change everything. The ending words with Latin, "Sic pereant omnes inimisi tui, Damnare suus spera nos, Aamen," which translates to "Let all your enemies perish, May those who wish you harm be damned, Amen."
Line by Line Meaning
One, sinful man
This is an introduction to the subject matter, a sinner who is going to be the focus of the song.
One of all unkind
The sinner is evil, a representation of all that is bad in humanity.
In the times ere gone
This sinner has a history, they have been around for some time now.
Wretched, was bound
The sinner is trapped in their sins, suffering because of it.
No gracious wisdoms
Despite various teachings and opportunities, the sinner refused to learn and grow.
Couldn't turn his mind
The sinner was unable to change themselves, their mind was closed to goodness.
For regret and shame
The sinner feels bad, but not enough to repent and reform.
He turned a blind eye
The sinner chose to ignore the right path and continue to sin.
Let the disbelievers
Non-believers should not be allowed to judge the sinner.
Throw the first rocks
Those without sin themselves are invited to cast the first stone.
Their deeds shall not show
Even those without sin have done bad things that they don't want revealed.
Stake burns for whores
People who are promiscuous or sex workers deserve punishment as well.
In the children's heart
The young are pure and innocent in heart, unlike the sinful man.
Feet aneath the earth
They may walk the same ground, but the sinful man is not as worthy as the children.
With bloody hands
The sinner is guilty of bloodshed, a heinous crime.
And backs berend
Perhaps through carrying the weight of their sins, the sinner is bent and hunched over.
Come let as gather to torment this man
People are being invited to join in the punishment of the sinner.
For to sin he felled, of being humane
The sinner fell into sin, but because of their humanity and flaws, not because they were evil incarnate.
With one man's faith
One person can make a difference.
Should all of his kind
If more people believed and lived as that one person did, society would be a better place.
Shrink on their knees
People would bow in reverence to the power of faith.
With humble mind
They would recognize the importance of humility and humbleness.
For one man's sake
The actions of one can change the lives of many.
Tell, my dear, if known
The question being asked is what would happen if everyone believed and lived as that one person did.
They'll build a stake
There's a strong likelihood that society would display its cruelty yet again.
For one sinner's soul
The punishment would be severe and final.
For what is sin?
An exploration of what exactly constitutes sin and how it affects humanity.
-blink of an eye
Sin can happen in the tiniest fraction of time.
For whence once lost
Once innocence is lost, sin becomes easier and easier to commit.
Innocence, 'tis a lie
Innocence is impossible to maintain completely.
(So a triumphant death
The sinner dies, but not without leaving their mark on the world.
He suffered proudly
The sinner accepts their punishment and does not cower.
We've lost purity
Humanity is inherently flawed and cannot stay pure forever.
With his sinful blood)
Even in death, the sinner cannot be redeemed.
Sic pereant omnes inimisi tui
May all your enemies perish.
Damnare suus spera nos
Damn our hope.
Aamen
Amen.
Contributed by Mia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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