Eventually, the two began songwriting, and the idea of a band came full circle, when the two began searching for more band members. The decision was eventually made to recruit musicians the band was already familiar with. Dave Howe (vocals), Kristern Nunney (bass) and Wayne Bateup (drums) were three such friends, and added their talents to the group.
After several months of songwriting and jamming, Taliesin played their first gig in late 1997, and continued playing live throughout 1997 and 1998. A problem arose in early 1999, when Dave's work required him to travel around the country, leaving the band as a 4 piece, with Richard working as the vocalist. The band continued working, although in 2000 when Dave returned, Rueben moved location to the US, leaving the band yet again as a 4 piece, now with only one guitarist.
Choosing to stay as a 4 piece group, the band decided to continue with the recording process. In 2002, the drums and bass were recorded for the band's debut, although the vocals and guitar took several years to fully record, due to work commitments. In 2006, the band contacted Henning Pauly (Frameshift/Chain) to ask for help in mastering and/or producing the EP. Opting for both, Henning also contributed a guitar solo and some brilliant keyboard work on the debut, which was eventually released in 2008.
The core line-up currently consists of
- Dave Howe / Vocals
- Richard Moseley / Guitar
- Wayne Bateup / Drums, percussion
- Kristern Nunney / bass
The band's sound is very similar to the archetypal prog metal bands, including Dream Theater, Pain Of Salvation and Fates Warning. Their first EP (The Tally Of Lies and Sin) is a great starting point for a small band, and can be enjoyed by fans of any of those bands, prog metal, or prog rock in general.
(Biography by Joel G, Australia)
2) A solo black metal project by K. Haikara founded in Golden, Colorado. "Taliesin is dedicated to creating dark pagan black metal that is artistically viable, non-conformist and as pure as possible. Taliesin is about nature, sorrow and hateful intent towards humanity and modern existence, a yearning for a different older time, a revelation of fantasy to let mortals become one with the darkness that surrounds."
Only Time
Taliesin Lyrics
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Where the day flows, only time
And who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose, only time
Who can say why your heart sighs
As your love flies, only time
And who can say why your heart cries
Who can say when the roads meet
That love might be in your heart
And who can say when the day sleeps
If the night keeps all your heart
Night keeps all your heart
Who can say if your love grows
As your heart chose
Only time
And who can say where the road goes
Where the day flows, only time
Who knows? Only time
Taliesin's song "Only Time" is filled with questions about love, time and the uncertainty that comes with life's journey. The song is an introspective piece that explores the many facets of love and how it evolves over time. The song opens with the question, "Who can say where the road goes?" which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer acknowledges that time is the only true measure of life and love, and that it is impossible to predict where the journey will take us. The lyrics explore the fickleness of love, and how it can bring happiness and pain. The singer asks, "And who can say if your love grows, as your heart chose, only time?"
The lyrics also suggest that sometimes love can be fleeting and unpredictable. The singer uses imagery to convey this idea, asking, "And who can say why your heart sighs, as your love flies, only time?" The line "And who can say why your heart cries when your love lies, only time" suggests that love is not always truthful, and that people can be hurt by it. The song also explores the idea that love can be found at any time or any place, with the lines, "Who can say when the roads meet, that love might be in your heart. And who can say when the day sleeps, if the night keeps all your heart."
Overall, Taliesin's song "Only Time" is a contemplative piece that tackles the complexities of love and the uncertainty of life. It encourages listeners to appreciate the journey and the many twists and turns that it can take.
Line by Line Meaning
Who can say where the road goes
No one knows where the path of life leads us
Where the day flows, only time
Time is the only constant in life as the day passes by
And who can say if your love grows
No one can predict if your love will grow
As your heart chose, only time
Only time can tell if your heart's choice of love was right or not
Who can say why your heart sighs
No one can understand the exact reason for your heart's sadness
As your love flies, only time
Time can heal the wounds caused by the lost love
And who can say why your heart cries
No one knows the cause of your heart's tears
When your love lies, only time
With time, the pain caused by your lover's betrayal will ease
Who can say when the roads meet
It is impossible to predict when two paths in life might cross
That love might be in your heart
It is likely that love could spring up in your heart upon meeting someone special
And who can say when the day sleeps
No one knows when the day ends
If the night keeps all your heart
The night is a time to reflect on our deepest desires and feelings
Night keeps all your heart
The night can keep our secrets and let us contemplate our dreams
Who can say if your love grows
Love is a feeling that can't be predicted with certainty
As your heart chose
Our hearts are responsible for the choices we make in love
Only time
Time will reveal the truth in every decision we make
And who can say where the road goes
No one can foretell the direction that life will take us in
Where the day flows, only time
Time is a river that flows through our experiences
Who knows? Only time
Perhaps no one knows the answers we seek except the passage of time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eith Ni-Bhraonain, Nicky Ryan, Roma Shane Ryan
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