Subterranean Masquerade's music first came into the world back in 2000 with a cover version of Peter Murphy's classic "Cut's you up". The cover, released as part of an 80's metal cover compilation album, was recorded with guest appearances by Tomas Lindberg of At the Gates, Kobi Farhi of Orphaned Land and produced by Dori Bar Or from Eternal Gray.
The first official band release came in the form of a semi-acoustic two track EP (17 minutes long) entitled "Temporary Psychotic State", this recording featured Paul Khur of Novembers doom as the lead vocalist as well as JWW of Agalloch on bass guitar and Andy Winter from the band WINDS on some of the keys and synths. Released later that year by THE END RECORDS, the EP was received with highly positive reviews from media and fans alike.
In the midst of working on a full length album, the band entered the studio to record a DEAD CAN DANCE cover track. Combining lyrics from several other Dead Can Dance tracks as well as lengthy instrumental passages, the band's rendition of "Summoning of the Muse" was featured on a tribute album released by Black Lotus records.
"Suspended Animation Dreams" was released in 2005, "This was the most exhausting album I ever recorded… it brought oblivion to my personal life and took me to places I never wished to see.", recalls mastermind Tomer Pink. The album was mixed by Neil Kernon and have gained recognition as one of the most elaborated and accomplished metal albums ever recorded. Immediately upon completion of the album, Tomer packed his life in the US and decided to go on a journey and travel the world, study the art of sound engineering and wait for the right time to come back.
8 years after releasing S.A.D., Subterranean Masquerade entered the studio to record a new two-track EP with a new lineup including Matan Shmuely on drums, guitarist Or Shalev and bassist Mike Feldman of Novembers doom. They expended its sound with world-music-oriented instruments and beats, adding folk music harmonies and at the same time strengthening extreme metal guitar riffage and drum blasting.
"Home" EP included a new track and a cover version of THE MISSION's "Beyond the Pale" and released on Tomer's new record label TAKLIT MUSIC as a limited edition 7" vinyl only, making it a well-worth return to the front just before starting to record the new album.
6 months in the making, Subterranean Masquerade are finally ready with "THE GREAT BAAZAR", a new full length of everything you learned to expect from the band and a step further into the world of rich instrumentations and styles, a concept story about a man leaving home to find what's important in life and a dialog between so called "Good" and "Evil". the album featuring Kjetil Nordhus (Green Carnation, Tristania) as the band's new singer. "This is a great honor for us and a massive step forward for the band, I've been a fan of Kjetil work since the early Green Carnation albums, this is a dream come true! The album also featuring Orphaned Land's singer Kobi Farhi on vocals as a guest appearance.
"This is the first time I feel like we are a real band and not just a studio project" says Tomer. Adding keyboardist Shai Yallin and bassist Golan Farhi as band members Subterranean Masquerade are ready to take the carnival from your stereo to the road. Get ready for THE GREAT BAAZAR
Temporary Psychotic State
Subterranean Masquerade Lyrics
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As time passes in circles, surrounding fields of trust â?? faithless I'll drown â?? free
I wish my fingers to bleed from a touch of grace
I wish my eyes to be wounded by a broken glass
Passionate to paint my dreams in daylight, beyond the fields of grief a path
Withered as your bright world, count dead hours under neurotic spark
To be heard in silence
To be embraced in the nights
Sometimes I feel I'm drowning
In this sea of despair and lust,
With salty tears like pilgrims
I'm witnessing my own demise,
Passionate to cross this border,
To come free at once,
To throw myself into the fire,
Immortal, I'll become one with the dust
Forgive me as I'm losing
I'm almost thereâ?¦ I'm coming â?? almost touching â?? so real â?? so close â??
So much for fighting this psychotic state of mine
Do you know how it feels to be awakened as water covers my eyes?
The lyrics to Subterranean Masquerade's "Temporary Psychotic State" reflect the inner turmoil of the singer who is struggling with feelings of hopelessness, a loss of faith and a general sense of despair. The first verse describes an experience of staring into mirrors for hours on end, reflecting on the state of their life and possibly feeling a sense of disconnect or detachment. The line "surrounding fields of trust - faithless I'll drown - free" suggests a lack of trust in people or society as a whole and feeling like drowning in this disbelief provides a sense of freedom, as if letting go of the need to trust can be liberating. The second half of the verse sees the singer express a desire for some kind of emotional release - by either experiencing grace or being wounded by broken glass. Both experiences are explicitly painful or traumatic, which suggests a need for a purging or cathartic experience. The refrain sees the singer express a need to be heard and embraced, to be connected in some way to other people.
The second verse sees the singer express their feelings of being overwhelmed, as if they are drowning in a "sea of despair and lust". This can be interpreted as feeling overwhelmed by negative emotions and desires, as if they are unable to escape the weight of their own psychological burdens. There is a sense of longing here to cross some kind of border, to overcome the limitations of their current existence and transcend into a state of being that is more fulfilling. The closing lines of the song highlight this sense of longing, the singer is almost at the point of no return, they are about to let go and become "one with the dust". There is a sense of resolution here, as if the singer is at peace with their fate and is embracing the unknown.
Overall, "Temporary Psychotic State" is a song that explores themes of despair, longing, and redemption. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a character who is struggling with their own psyche, seeking a way to overcome the limitations of their current state.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirrors covered my hopes for endless mournful hours, hours of staring into me
I was trapped in a cycle of self-reflection that only brought endless hours of despair and mourning.
As time passes in circles, surrounding fields of trust â?? faithless I'll drown â?? free
As time moves in circles, I find myself surrounded by people I can't trust, drowning in a sense of freedom and faithlessness.
I wish my fingers to bleed from a touch of grace
I long to feel something - even if it causes me pain - just to know that grace exists.
I wish my eyes to be wounded by a broken glass
I want to experience something so devastating that it shatters my illusions and allows me to see the world as it truly is.
Passionate to paint my dreams in daylight, beyond the fields of grief a path
I yearn to bring my dreams to life in the light of day and escape the endless pain and sorrow that surrounds me.
Withered as your bright world, count dead hours under neurotic spark
I see the world around me as fake and hollow, counting down the hours until I can break free from the endless cycle of pain and despair.
To be heard in silence
I want someone to understand me without needing to speak.
To be embraced in the nights
I want to find comfort and solace in the darkness of the night.
Sometimes I feel I'm drowning
In this sea of despair and lust,
With salty tears like pilgrims
I'm witnessing my own demise,
I often feel overwhelmed by feelings of despair and lust, crying tears that feel like a pilgrimage as I watch myself slowly fade away.
Passionate to cross this border,
To come free at once,
To throw myself into the fire,
Immortal, I'll become one with the dust
I am desperate to break free from my current state and become something greater, even if it means risking everything.
Forgive me as I'm losing
I'm almost thereâ?¦ I'm coming â?? almost touching â?? so real â?? so close â??
So much for fighting this psychotic state of mine
I'm sorry for losing control, but I've almost achieved what I've been striving for - I can almost taste it. It's so close that it feels real, and all my previous struggles feel like they were worth it.
Do you know how it feels to be awakened as water covers my eyes?
Have you ever had that feeling of waking up suddenly and feeling like you're drowning? That's what my life feels like right now.
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Viera Hugo
First song I ever heard of Subterranean Masquerade... You never forget your first :D
feridun abi
this is the best ep ever
MT. KALD『幽霊』
this band it's like a mix of Peccatum, Winds and Forgotten Silence by some way xD
feridun abi
this song fucks me up