So far, TBM have released eight studio albums: Nothing and Nowhere (2002), Violet (2005), Walking With Strangers (2007), Pins and Needles (2010), Hide and Seek (2012), Superstition (2014), Under Your Spell (2017), and Diamonds (2020). They have also issued the DVD Blue (2005), the live album/DVD Show and Tell (2009), and the EPs Violet (2004), Looking Glass (2008), Imaginary Monsters (2011), and Imagica (2016).
The group originated in London, Ontario under the name Imagica, inspired from the novel "Imajica" by Clive Barker. The band's original lineup consisted of: Chibi, Rainbow, Michael Falcore, and Aslan (bass). Dank played live keyboards and O.E. joined the group on live drums. A seven-song limited edition demo was released.
In 2001, Dank left the group, and the others relocated from London to Toronto, Ontario, to begin recording. There, they recorded another limited edition demo, this time with five songs. In 2002, the band adopted the name The Birthday Massacre in order to avoid confusion with a metal band. They chose the name "The Birthday Massacre" since people were already familiar with the song of the same title. The song was later retitled as "Happy Birthday".
In July of 2002, The Birthday Massacre independently released their debut album entitled Nothing and Nowhere. In 2003, Adm joined the band on live keyboards and Rhim on drums.
On 20 July 2004, The Birthday Massacre released a nine song EP entitled Violet and at the end of the year, re-released Nothing and Nowhere with new sleeve artwork. Adm soon left thereafter to explore his own projects.
In the fall of 2004, the band was signed to Repo Records in Germany, and released a remastered and expanded version of Violet in Europe. The expanded version of Violet included four re-recorded and slightly reworked tracks from Nothing and Nowhere.
In 2005 the band signed to Metropolis Records and released Violet in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and most of South America. Owen joined on live keyboards and in August, the band began a series of international tours taking them to Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Belgium.
Also in August 2005, a DVD consisting of a video for the song "Blue" was released. It also included behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, a studio performance of "Nevermind" as well as live performances of "Violet" and "Video Kid". The centerpiece of the DVD was the Dan Ouellette-directed video for "Blue".
In early 2006, the Birthday Massacre toured North America, playing across Canada, the United States, and Mexico on their "Broken Minds" tour. They also played Europe in the summer of 2006.
In June 2007, it was announced that the band was working on a new record with Canadian producer/engineer Dave "Rave" Ogilvie (producer of many industrial acts such as Skinny Puppy), and that bass player Aslan had left the band for his own project named Aslan Osiris. Aslan was replaced on bass by former drummer O.E. .
On 11 September 2007 the band released their third album Walking With Strangers in North America, entering at #10 on the Billboard "Top Heatseekers" chart for 29 September. The album was released in Europe on 21 September and in the UK on 22 October. Walking With Strangers included the singles "Kill the Lights" and "Looking Glass". An EP, Looking Glass followed in 2008.
In spring 2009, The Birthday Massacre issued their first live album, Show and Tell. It was recorded in Hamburg, Germany in Autumn 2007. A DVD with the Hamburg show and extra video content was released later in Europe (2009) and North America (2010).
The band's fourth studio album, Pins and Needles was issued on 14 September 2010 in North America, debuting at #152 on the Billboard 200, #6 on the heatseekers, and #34 on independent. O.E. left the group and was replaced by Nate Manor.
On 9 August 2011 the band released the EP Imaginary Monsters. In 9 October 2012, TBM released the fifth studio album, Hide and Seek.
Superstition is the sixth studio album by Canadian electronic rock band The Birthday Massacre, released on November 11, 2014 through Metropolis Records. The album was funded through PledgeMusic. To promote the album, a subsequent North America tour and music video for "Beyond" followed the album's release.
Under Your Spell is the seventh studio album by Canadian electronic rock band The Birthday Massacre, released on June 9, 2017 through Metropolis Records. The album was funded, once again, through PledgeMusic.
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Beyond
The Birthday Massacre Lyrics
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Her life was left in my hands
She never had much to say
Beyond the sea
Beyond the ordinary
We set her free to far off territories
The stars are falling
Heart and mind are free
Beyond the sea
Whispers kept low in the water
My one and only daughter
How could it end this way
And I could see
Beyond the ordinary
The distant sea, unholy trinity
Paths collided
Lines divided
Heart and mind are free
Beyond the sea
Her heart and mind are free
Somewhere beyond the sea
The Birthday Massacre's song Beyond seems to be a reflection on the death of a loved one, most likely the singer's daughter. The first verse suggests that the person is no longer alive but that their memory remains, indicated by the footsteps in the sand. The second line hints at the singer's responsibility for the death, as the person's life was "left in my hands." The third line suggests that the person was quiet or reserved, perhaps making her death all the more tragic as there was so much left unsaid.
The chorus mentions "Beyond the sea" and "Beyond the ordinary" indicating that the person has passed on to a different realm, one that is not of this world. It suggests that they have been set free and are embarking on a journey to far-off territories. The second verse implies that the death was not natural, or at least not expected, as it seems to have come as a shock. The "whispers kept low in the water" add to the sense of mystery and perhaps suggest that there might be more to the story than is being revealed.
Overall, the song Beyond is a poignant reflection on loss and the idea that those we love continue on beyond this life.
Line by Line Meaning
Her footsteps still here in the sand
The physical presence of the person is gone, but her trail is still apparent and it lingers as a reminder of her.
Her life was left in my hands
The singer assumed the responsibility of taking care of this person's life, whether it was voluntary or not. It feels like a burden and the pressure of the responsibility is felt.
She never had much to say
The person didn't communicate their thoughts or emotions often, so the singer doesn't know what they're thinking or feeling.
Beyond the sea
This line signifies that the artist is yearning for something, a place far away from the current situation. It's an escape from the present reality.
Beyond the ordinary
The artist is searching for something that is out of the ordinary. It's a longing for a state of being that is not mundane or normal.
We set her free to far-off territories
The singer allowed this person to take their own path or to explore life on their own terms. It's uncertain where they ended up, hence the reference to far-off territories.
The stars are falling
The world seems chaotic and even celestial elements, such as stars, that were once in order are now falling apart.
The waves are calling
The artist hears or envisions the waves of the ocean, which are typically calming, but in this case, they may be ominous or unsettling.
Heart and mind are free
There's a sense of liberation or release from the burdens that were once felt. The artist may have let go of the responsibility they once had or have made peace with a certain situation.
Whispers kept low in the water
The artist may feel like secrets or words that were never communicated are now submerged and hidden from sight. They may be unsettling or troubling.
My one and only daughter
The singer is addressing this person as their child, emphasizing a close tie or bond.
How could it end this way
The artist is expressing disbelief or sadness that things ended unfavorably. There's a sense of despair and frustration.
The distant sea, unholy trinity
The sea represents the far-off escape that the singer desires, but it's also viewed negatively as an unholy trinity that creates chaos in life. It's a place of unknowns where anything can happen.
Paths collided, lines divided
The singer may feel like they had a different path in life or that they were on a collision course with this person's life. Their paths diverged and they took different routes.
Her heart and mind are free, somewhere beyond the sea
The singer is able to find closure by acknowledging that this person has moved on and that she's at peace somewhere beyond their reach. She's free from the burdens that life once held for her.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL HANMER, MICHAEL RAINBOW, SARA TAYLOR
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@sarahandceciliabohman8655
Out here at the edge of town, I saw her...
Alone on the water
I watched from the bridge, as the trains passed under
My eyes full of wonder
Here, I can see...
Lakes of fire, as she called to me
And, I could see beyond the ordinary
Lost, to meek
And, every fading memory
Here, under the bridge, her eyes looked younger
An absence of color
The sound of her voice, lost in the thunder
My heart full of hunger
Here, I can see...
Lakes of fire, as she whispered, to me
And, I could see beyond the ordinary
Lost, to meek
And, every fading memory
Out into the dark I stared out here, at the edge of the world
I made a promise to never grow up and forget all the days here, when I was so young
And, I could see beyond the ordinary
Lost, to meek
And, I could see beyond the ordinary
Lost, to meek
And, every fading memory
Written by: Michael Hanmer, and Sara Taylor
Genre: Alternative Rock, Industrial Rock, Electronica, Synth Rock
Album: Superstition
Year: 2014
@Undeworld667
The Birthday Massacre's synths are some of the best I've heard. Every album is great quality work.
@anSealgair
Synthology.
@carlosfalu876
Vacation Videos true but they have Gothic rock too on they music
@johnnypaes
@@carlosfalu876 I think there are gothic rock riffs here 2:11
@TheMariusDarkwolf
It's like 80's nuwave had a kid with goth
@melvinhawkins4567
They got me into playing synths. One of the best things to ever happen in my life!
@kavka_
I am completely flabbergasted that in the 16 years I've been a fan of TBM, they never exploded. Every single release has been damn near perfection!
@cretinousjester3475
It might be better that way. Many a beloved band/musician gets shit later on for "selling out" or "going mainstream". Never understood that but that's the way it goes often.
Plus, going by genres, prap/crop rules the airwaves right now.
@anSealgair
The fact is that they are too dark to become very successful. As good as they surely are.
@claudiamarianidamato9499
Because the general population is superficial and thinks that music like this is weird 😒