The early beginning o… Read Full Bio ↴French progressive metal band created in 1999.
The early beginning of Spheric Universe Experience dates back to 1999, when guitarist Vince Benaim decided to create a progressive metal band together with his friends Sam (on drums) and John Drai (on bass). The band did some local gigs in and around the southern parts of France, going by the name of Gates of Delirium.
They knew that they limited their own repertoire by not incorportating vocals and keyboards, so by 2001 keyboardist Fred Colombo entered the band together with vocalist Alex. Now going by the band name of Amnesya, the guys did lots of liveshows and one demo CD.
In August 2002, the band split because of musical disagreements leaving Vince, John and Fred to continue under the name of Spheric Universe Experience.
During the next 8 months their passion for composing led them to write a complete album, which they recorded at home as a demo in April 2003 with session vocalist Franck Garcia, who came in just a few days before the recordings began. The vocals were recorded in a professional studio, and although Franck didn't have much time with the band prior to recording it, the result is very convincing, which is why he now have joined the band fulltime. The 2003 demo, "The Burning Box", was sent to Intromental Management in Denmark, who immediately fell in love with the bands sound, and decided to offer them a management-deal.
With drummer Volodia Brice (Kitto, Frdric Lpe, Stphan Forte...), the band began recording the final album, "Mental Torments", in August 2003.
The cover artwork has already been done by famous Swedish artist Mattias Norn (www.progart.com). Early 2004, Volodia Brice decided to give up with SUE for personal reasons. The band immediately started to search for a drummer. During spring 2004, Guillaume Morero became the new drummer of SUE.
The band has been playing for 8 months with this line up. However, at the end of year 2004, there is a new change on drums: Guillaume Morero is substituted by Nicolas "Ranko" Muller, who is already recognized as an excellent drummer with his band Artefact. His huge technical skills have actually caught the attention of the band. SUE is now ready to present his first album live ("Mental Torments" in USA - the album released on February 21st 2006 with "Nightmare records". This version include one exclusive bonus track for the American audience only)!.
The band had the great opportunity to play as opening band for world-famous rock band Scorpions in September 2005. S.U.E. also opened for the former Scorpions guitar-heroe Uli Jon Roth in Paris. Now the french proggers are working on their second album that they'll start recording in May/June.
S.U.E released their second album, called Anima, on 23rd April 2007.
And...the new third album of the band, called Unreal, came out on 19th May 2009 :)
Mental Torments
Spheric Universe Experience Lyrics
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Watch her dance
As ashadow through the mirror
Sand Lady disappeared with wind
Empty eyes
In an unknown land we are standing
I cannot see beyond the sunrise
I cannot feel my tears when I cry
I cannot hear my scream when you die
Blinded by fear, frightened by light
Look around you, nothing remains
Only traces of cerebral strain
Through the mirror there's nothing there
Through the reason voice of despair
No one can live forever more
Infected by victims desires
Blind conscience leads the babies' cries
Blind conscience leads the babies' cries
Calling (the one who's never come)
Crying (for what you've never done)
Falling (in love with whom you know)
Bleeding (your spirit full of blood)
There's a secret door
Close your eyes and you will see what you did
These voices which echo in your mind aggravate your sorrow
Now you're just one, your hands stained with blood, your eyes stained with horror
Calling (the one who's never come)
Crying (for what you've never done)
Falling (in love with whom you know)
Bleeding (your spirit full of blood)
Part 2: Reminiscence.
Liberty scream
Is what I need
To stop the visions that haunt my dreams
Is it fiction or
Reality
I wonder why I cannot sleep with it
Through the silence
Of a winter night
I'm walking alone on the way that watches her dying
Reminisnences
Consume my mind
Where the winds blow is where I'll die
Where the winds blow is where all the things that existed go
Part 3: Losing Crontol.
~~Instrumental ~~
Part 4: Inner Peace.
~~Instrumental~~
The lyrics of Spheric Universe Experience's song Mental Torments depict the various stages of emotional turmoil and psychological stress one goes through in life. The first part, Solitude, talks about the singer observing a mysterious Sand Lady dance through a mirror, only to disappear into thin air. The singer is left feeling lost and trapped in an unknown land, unable to see beyond the sunrise or hear their own screams. They are blinded by fear and light, and the only thing around them are traces of cerebral strain, reminding them that no one can live forever more. They feel infected by their own desires, with blind conscience leading the babies' cries. The singer calls out to the one who's never come, cries for what they've never done, falls in love with whom they know, and bleeds their spirit full of blood. They are haunted by voices in their mind that aggravates their sorrow, and in the end, they are bloodstained and filled with horror.
The second part, Reminiscence, talks about the singer's need for liberty scream to stop the visions that haunt their dreams. They wonder if their reality is actually fiction and cannot sleep because of it. The singer walks alone on the way that watches her dying through the silence of a winter night. Reminisces consume their mind, and they feel like where the winds blow is where they'll die – where all the things that existed go.
Line by Line Meaning
Watch her dance
Observing a woman move fluidly
As ashadow through the mirror
Her reflection is reminiscent of a faint image
Sand Lady disappeared with wind
The woman is vanishing like grains of sand carried by the wind
Empty eyes
She has expressionless eyes
In an unknown land we are standing
We're in unfamiliar territory
In screaming pain we will dance too
We'll also suffer while still moving forward
I cannot see beyond the sunrise
I'm unable to anticipate what may happen tomorrow
I cannot feel my tears when I cry
I'm emotionally numb
I cannot hear my scream when you die
I'm experiencing shock and disbelief
Blinded by fear, frightened by light
I'm terrified of what comes next
Look around you, nothing remains
Everything is transitory
Only traces of cerebral strain
The only thing left is the damage done to our minds
Through the mirror there's nothing there
A reflection reveals an empty space
Through the reason voice of despair
I hear the discouraging voice of logic
No one can live forever more
Immortality is impossible
Infected by victims desires
We're influenced by the wants and needs of others
Blind conscience leads the babies' cries
Our values and beliefs control the cries of the innocent
Calling (the one who's never come)
I'm yearning for someone that can't return
Crying (for what you've never done)
I'm mourning what could have been
Falling (in love with whom you know)
Falling for someone even if you're not sure if they feel the same
Bleeding (your spirit full of blood)
Your emotions become overwhelming
There's a secret door
There's a hidden aspect to your persona
Close your eyes and you will see what you did
You'll gain introspection with self-reflection
These voices which echo in your mind aggravate your sorrow
Your recurring thoughts intensify your grief
Now you're just one, your hands stained with blood, your eyes stained with horror
You're alone and guilt-ridden with your own horror story
Liberty scream
Desiring to scream free from constraints
Is what I need
It's what will relieve me
To stop the visions that haunt my dreams
So I can have a peaceful rest without being disturbed by nightmares
Is it fiction or
Could this be a work of my imagination?
Reality
Or is this happening in real life?
I wonder why I cannot sleep with it
I'm puzzled why it's disrupting my sleep
Through the silence
In the absence of sound
Of a winter night
In the midst of a cold winter evening
I'm walking alone on the way that watches her dying
I'm travelling solo as she slowly fades away
Reminisnences
Memories coming back to me
Consume my mind
They're all I think about
Where the winds blow is where I'll die
I'll draw my last breath in the arms of the open air
Where the winds blow is where all the things that existed go
All material things will eventually face the impermanence of constant change
Contributed by James E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tom K
Another excellent album. I can't keep with all of the great tunes here on YT. Impressed by the dedication of some of the posters too. So many people have a great idea for a channel but loose interest after only a few posts.
Despond
Great album.
ReptilianLizardi
One of my fav bands!
juan Tapia
these guys are the real deal. If Dream Theater, Symphony X and Liquid Tension Experiment are for you
Miguel Acevedo
Agreed, If looking for next step from DT, SX and LTE these guys are very good options... fortunately
Leandro Biciato
what a Pity that they lost their essence on the last 2 albuns.
Gerardo A
LTE are overrated
eber aliaga hernandez
very nostalgic sounds..
eber aliaga hernandez
25:10 , 40:27
prgmtlman
This band just keeps getting better and better, thanks for sharing