Juraj Grezdo joins the band after splitting up with Nailed Nazarene. The name Bastard is changed to Fatal Infection and by the end of 1994 the demo Behind the Doors of Sorrow is recorded.
The old name doesn't fit the new material, so it's changed into Thalarion meaning the ancient city of mad poets and flying demons (see Lovecraft's story A White Ship). In March 1996 the first album Towards the Obscure Slumberland is released through Hallelujjah Prod..
The MCD Dominium Unfold (1996) for the US label Wild Rags Records has never been released.
Nevertheless in December 1998 the second album is released through Mighty Music. The Tales Of The Woods... Thus Was Written album is well received by the world metal scene.
Their third album Four Elements Mysterium is marked with 1998 Nela Horvathova's vocals. Nela has also done backing vocals on Tales Of The Woods... Thus was Written.
In November 2002 Mighty Music releases the fourth Thalarion album Tunes of Despondency. After the more gothic Four Elements Mysterium the band changes to a faster and more agressive music going closer to their debut album Towards the Obscure Slumberland.
In 2004 the fifth album Hellium is released. Now there are no keyboards or female vocals (Nela Horvathova is now in Disanchely). The new member Michal (guitar) joins the band and takes a great part in writing material.
Current band members
Juraj Grezdo - vocals, keyboards and Slovak flute
Juraj Schlosser - guitar
Michal Zaќko - guitar
Peter Bartakoviи - bass
Jozef Lukac - drums
A Tatrastream Romance
Thalarion Lyrics
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And I am looking for what I had lost
I grasped that the nature is a whole
My life gets lost in a black hole
It is cold, it's the freezing cold
The loose snow is grating under my feet
It is sparkling like gold
Oh Tatras, my land, mighty mountains
Sleeping and slumbering in the stillness
Unveil the mysteries hidden under the ice
Stupendous knowledge of the natural steadiness
I am trying to get me out of the trance
As I am living through the tatrastream romance
It seems to be so easy at a glance
To live through the tatrastream romance
Magnificent cascades are crossing my path
Into the unknown they calmly flow free
The clean restless waves offer a fresh bath
To cleanse my soul and body to a degree
Transparent drops overflow through my hands
The omnipotent power of water gives me brands
The water vapour is slowly surrounding me
So henceforth I shall be living in harmony
Oh Tatras, my land, mighty mountains
Sleeping and slumbering in the stillness
Unveil the mysteries hidden under the ice
Stupendous knowledge of the natural steadiness
I am trying to get me out of the trance
As I am living through the tatrastream romance
It seems to be so easy at a glance
To live through the tatrastream romance
The lyrics to Thalarion's song, "A Tatrastream Romance," reflect the singer's journey through the Tatra Mountains in winter. The first verse suggests a sense of loss, as the singer searches for something they have misplaced. They find solace in the natural beauty around them, realizing that nature is a complete and interconnected entity, but also feel lost in the vastness of it all.
The chorus refers to the Tatra Mountains as "mighty mountains," emphasizing both their power and their potential for stillness and slumber. The singer speaks of the mysteries only found beneath the ice and snow, the "stupendous knowledge" of the mountains. However, they also try to pull themselves out of the trance induced by their surroundings, recognizing that living in harmony with nature is not always easy.
In the second verse, the singer encounters a waterfall amidst their travels. The cascading water offers a sense of calm, and they describe the waves as clean and restless. They speak of the power of water to cleanse both the soul and the body, and the omnipotence of this natural force. The singer finds themselves enveloped in a water vapor, fully experiencing the Tatra Mountains in all their natural grandeur.
Overall, Thalarion's "A Tatrastream Romance" celebrates the beauty of the natural world while recognizing the challenges of living in harmony with it.
Line by Line Meaning
The bare trees are blooming with frost
Despite the cold and lack of leaves, there is a beauty to be found in the winter scenery.
And I am looking for what I had lost
The singer is searching for something they have lost, perhaps within themselves or in their surroundings.
I grasped that the nature is a whole
The singer understands that all aspects of nature are connected and form a cohesive whole.
My life gets lost in a black hole
Despite this understanding, the artist still feels lost and disconnected.
It is cold, it's the freezing cold
The artist is emphasizing the harshness of their surroundings.
The loose snow is grating under my feet
The snow is making a crunching sound as the singer walks on it.
It is sparkling like gold
The snow is reflecting light and creating a shimmering effect.
The ground breathes heavily beneath the white sheet
The earth seems alive beneath the snow, and the artist can feel its energy.
Oh Tatras, my land, mighty mountains
The artist is addressing the Tatras, a mountain range in Europe, with reverence.
Sleeping and slumbering in the stillness
The mountains seem quiet and peaceful, as if they are resting.
Unveil the mysteries hidden under the ice
The singer is hopeful that the mountains will reveal their secrets, perhaps those hidden beneath the snow and ice.
Stupendous knowledge of the natural steadiness
The artist believes that the mountains hold great wisdom about the natural world.
I am trying to get me out of the trance
The singer is attempting to break free of a mesmerizing state, perhaps brought on by the beauty of their surroundings.
As I am living through the tatrastream romance
The singer is experiencing a deep emotional connection with the Tatras, and sees it as a romantic relationship.
It seems to be so easy at a glance
The singer initially thought it would be easy to connect with the Tatras and find meaning in nature.
To live through the tatrastream romance
The artist sees their emotional connection with the Tatras as a way of living and finding purpose.
Magnificent cascades are crossing my path
The artist is encountering beautiful waterfalls on their journey.
Into the unknown they calmly flow free
The waterfalls are moving steadily and gracefully into unexplored areas.
The clean restless waves offer a fresh bath
The singer is refreshed and rejuvenated by the sight of the waves.
To cleanse my soul and body to a degree
The artist feels that being in nature, especially near water, is healing and purifying.
Transparent drops overflow through my hands
The artist is holding water in their hands, which is clear and pure.
The omnipotent power of water gives me brands
The artist is overwhelmed by the power and importance of water.
The water vapour is slowly surrounding me
The singer is enveloped in mist, which adds to the mystical quality of their experience.
So henceforth I shall be living in harmony
The artist feels that their time in nature has given them a new sense of balance and contentment.
Contributed by Jackson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.