The 3rd and the Mortal were one of the forerunners of the atmospheric metal scene having been one of the first to have a leading female singer, they inspired bands such as The Gathering, Flowing Tears and Nightwish. Their first EP Sorrow was released in 1993 followed by the album Tears Laid In Earth in 1994. After Rueslåtten's departure in 1995 the band had Ann-Mari Edvardsen join as vocalist. With her the band released full length albums Painting on Glass in 1996 and explored an even more experimental sound in 1997 with In this room.
After an absence of 5 years and the departure of Edvardsen, the band returned in 2002 with Memoirs, an album with recordings made during previous years. A new female vocalist was found in Kirsti Huke, who is present on the majority of songs, with second vocalist Andreas Elvenes backing her up on a couple of tracks. Memoirs differs from previous albums by being more electronics based and trip-hop influenced. After Memoirs the band did a small tour in september and october 2002, playing eight shows in Germany and one in the Netherlands.
In 2004 the band released EP's And Rarities. This is a compilation consisting of the Sorrow and Nightswan EPs + the b-side of the Stream single and the bonus-track from the japanese In This Room album. In 2005 the band released Project Bluebook: Decade of Endeavour, which is a compilation album with two new studio tracks, another unreleased song performed live in 1998 and four different live versions of 'Mortal classics recorded on the European tour in 2002.
Members:
Kirsti Huke - vocals - session musician (Lightball System)
Andreas Elvenes - vocals - session musician (The School)
Finn-Olav Holthe - guitars, keyboards
Trond Engum - guitars - (The Soundbyte)
Geir Nilsen - guitars, keyboards
Rune Hoemsnes - drums - (Manes)
Past members:
Kari Rueslåtten - vocals - (Storm)
Ann-Mari Edvardsen - vocals, keyboards - (Tactile Gemma, Antestor (session))
Jarle Dretvik - bass
Bernt Rundberget - bass
Frank Stavem - bass
Discography:
1993 The 3rd and the Mortal (Demo)
1994 Sorrow (EP)
1994 Tears Laid in Earth
1995 Nightswan (EP)
1996 Stream (Single)
1996 Painting on Glass
1997 In This Room
2002 Memoirs
2004 EP's and Rarities (Compilation)
2005 Project Bluebook: Decade of Endeavour (Compilation)
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The 3rd and the Mortal Lyrics
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Your horizon
Whispering fingertips
On dripping skin
Sounds from my throat
The lyrics "I seek your coast, your horizon" indicate the desire of the singer to connect with another person, perhaps in a romantic sense. The mention of the "horizon" suggests that this connection may be seen as a long-term journey or goal. The following line, "whispering fingertips on dripping skin," highlights the intimate and sensual nature of this longing. The final line, "Sounds from my throat," may suggest that the singer is expressing their emotions through music or singing, perhaps as a way of communicating their desires to the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
I seek your coast
I am searching for where you reside or where I can find you.
Your horizon
The point at which your physical presence can no longer be seen, but is still felt and longed for.
Whispering fingertips
Hands that speak softly and gently, expressing a deep form of desire.
On dripping skin
Upon my moistened flesh that yearns for your touch.
Sounds from my throat
Audible expressions of my longing and passion, spoken through my voice box.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Steve Hackett
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An-Ta Ni
Ethereal...every time I listen to it I calm down, I feel like being...air, like I'm floating in a gentle breeze, and at the same time I feel like I'm a child in mom's lap, lulled by the sweetest song ever heard...feeble questions...
Grindak
+An-Ta Ni ... sounds from my throat.
Avsil Nédras
An-Ta Ni Beautiful answer to this song, I feel the same way, the atmosphere is unique, I have never found another band that fills my void as The 3rd did. Greetings
Oscar Martín
One of my favourite songs. I can't avoid to feel something elven on it, something related with the burden of Feanor in Lothlorien woods. Also I feel something very intimate. I really liked some of the descriptions above.
Grindak
Timeless. I come back to it so often, each time so moving.
Katy JA
Years, or rather, decades ago.. I would be listening to 3rd and the Mortal, and it seemed as though not as many people were aware of this band. I tried sharing with as many as I could.. and those I shared with, seemed to like them, however, it seems to me that 3rd and the Mortal never received the recognition that they so much deserved. An extremely underrated band This band is top notch, in it's own time, and even in the present. This is back when bands were unique, original, and truly expressed their selves through their music. I have always been, and will always and forever be.. a die hard "3rd and the Mortal" fan.. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Oscar Martín
Me too, you are not alone
Grindak
There are more of us.
Oscar Martín
One of the most beautiful songs I've ever listened
Paulo Henrique
One of the most beautiful and haunting songs i've ever heard. I love Tears Laid in Earth, but i really think that they outdone themselves in Painting on Glass.