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
Tatyana
Thalarion Lyrics
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The simple folkways of the past
Believed in dreams and in soothsaying
And heeded what the moon forecast
Weird apparitions would distress her
And any object could impress her
With some occult significance
A preening pussycat, relaxing
Upon the stove with lick and purr
Was an unfailing sign to her
That guests were coming, or a waxing
Twin-horned young moon that she saw ride
Across the sky on her left side
Would make her tremble and change color
Each time a shooting star might flash
In the dark firmament, grow duller
And burst asunder into ash
All flustered, Tatyana would be seeking
While yet the fiery spark was streaking
To whisper it her heart's desire
But if she met a black-robed friar
At any place or any season
Or if from out the meadow swath
A fleeing hare should cross her path
She would be frightened out of reason
And filled with supertitious dread
See some calamity ahead
The lyrics of Thalarion’s song “Tatyana” describe a young woman who believes in the traditions and superstitions of the past. Tatyana is portrayed as a woman who is deeply connected to her beliefs and is constantly interpreting signs and symbols as they relate to her future. She believes in dreams and soothsaying, and pays close attention to the moon and other celestial signs. Whenever she witnesses a strange occurrence, she immediately interprets it as a sign of foreboding and impending misfortune.
The song describes Tatyana as someone who is easily affected by her surroundings and is susceptible to supernatural influence. For example, a preening pussycat or the sight of the twin-horned moon would signal to her that guests were coming, and she would immediately prepare for their arrival. Conversely, if she met a black-robed friar or saw a fleeing hare, she would be filled with a sense of dread and foreboding, convinced that a calamity was imminent. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is both naïve and superstitious, and yet at the same time exhibits a certain amount of insight and wisdom.
Line by Line Meaning
Tatyana, in her heart obeying
Tatyana, being a believer in traditional folk beliefs, always followed them obediently.
The simple folkways of the past
Tatyana believed in the old and simple ways of the past.
Believed in dreams and in soothsaying
Tatyana trusted dreams and divinations.
And heeded what the moon forecast
She took the moon omens seriously and acted upon them.
Weird apparitions would distress her
Tatyana was disturbed by supernatural events.
And any object could impress her
Even simple objects could have significant meanings for her.
With some occult significance
She thought that some objects had hidden meanings.
Or dire foreboding of mischance
She believed that certain signs could indicate an upcoming tragedy.
A preening pussycat, relaxing
If a cat was lounging around, she thought it meant guests were coming.
Upon the stove with lick and purr
She thought the cat's actions had a hidden meaning.
Was an unfailing sign to her
She believed that the cat's behavior had predictive powers.
That guests were coming, or a waxing
The cat's behavior meant guests were coming or the moon was waxing.
Twin-horned young moon that she saw ride
When Tatyana saw a crescent moon with two horns on her left side, she got scared.
Across the sky on her left side
Tatyana was afraid when the crescent moon was on the left side of the sky.
Would make her tremble and change color
The crescent moon would give Tatyana anxiety and turn her pale.
Each time a shooting star might flash
Tatyana was frightened by shooting stars.
In the dark firmament, grow duller
The darkness of the sky would make her feel even more scared.
And burst asunder into ash
When the shooting star disappeared, Tatyana would feel relieved.
All flustered, Tatyana would be seeking
Whenever Tatyana was excited or frightened, she would look for someone to confide her wishes.
While yet the fiery spark was streaking
She would seek someone's help while the shooting star was still visible.
To whisper it her heart's desire
Tatyana would reveal her deepest wishes to someone she trusted.
But if she met a black-robed friar
If Tatyana saw a friar dressed in black, she would get scared.
At any place or any season
She would get scared anytime, anywhere.
Or if from out the meadow swath
If she saw a hare running in the meadow, she would get scared.
A fleeing hare should cross her path
If a hare ran in front of her, it meant something terrible was going to happen.
She would be frightened out of reason
Tatyana would panic without any logical explanation.
And filled with supertitious dread
She would be full of irrational fear and superstition.
See some calamity ahead
She would believe that a terrible event was going to happen.
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.