A band from oslo, playing female fronted gothic r… Read Full Bio ↴The Crest (Norway)
A band from oslo, playing female fronted gothic rock with catchy melodies, massive guitars and a soothing female voice. They were formed in 1996 by Nell and Kristian Sigland. After some name and line-up changes the band decided on the name "THE CREST" in 1999, after recording their second demo. From this time the band developed their own, characteristic sound.
In 2001 The Crest recorded their first release, "Letters from Fire", in France, together with Terje Refsnes (producer of Tristania, Carpathian Forest, The Sins of thy Beloved).
In 2003 the band decided to take a sabbatical to regain time and energy to record their next album. Nell and Kristian dedicated some time for side project named "Rustflower Incorporated", experimenting with electronic music.
Furthermore, Nell succeed to the crown of Theatre of Tragedy's fired vocalist Liv Kristine.
In 2004 The Crest reunited and recorded their second album, "Vain City Chronicles" at the Top Room Studio in Norway.
"Vain City Chronicles" shows, according to the band, "a heavier, more guitar-based side of the band, while still focusing on the characteristic melancholic melodies and of course Nell's soothing voice."
In October 2010, Nell and Kristian stated that The Crest has split up to enable other projects.
Line Up:
Nell Sigland - vocals
Kristian Sigland - guitars, programming
Stian Aarebrot - guitars
Klaus Blomvik - drums
Magnus Westgaard - bass guitar
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The Crest (USA)
Formed in 1997, Madison, Wisconsin's - the CREST, have been holding it down. Emcee's Jack Cracker and AD, along with producers Jason Blare and Skrabble make up the group. Signed to Uprising Records in 2004. Became known due to a song from them which was in the game NBA2k7, named Heart Shaped Box
House Of Mirrors
The Crest Lyrics
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in the corner of my eye.
Is it hard to refrain
from looking back when I stare?
Who told you all to stand in line?
Our eyes meet.
In the house of mirrors.
so never turn your back while I speak.
Is it far,
the place where I'm safe
from all the choices that I fear?
Turn the wheel.
It's the moment when you become me.
Who told you all to stand in line?
Our eyes meet.
In the house of mirrors.
I know the secrets of your kind,
so never turn your back while I speak.
The lyrics of The Crest's song House of Mirrors portray a sense of fear and uncertainty in the mind of the singer, who is experiencing strange occurrences. The line "There's a shape silently moving in the corner of my eye." indicates a presence that the singer cannot quite comprehend or identify, and his/her reluctance to turn around suggests a heightened sense of caution. The mention of the "house of mirrors" adds to the unsettling atmosphere and hints at the possibility of illusions, deception or self-reflection, with the singer seemingly aware of the power dynamics at play, "I know the secrets of your kind, so never turn your back while I speak."
The next few lines evoke feelings of wanting to escape or distance oneself from a difficult situation. "Is it far, the place where I'm safe from all the choices that I fear?" This could refer to a real physical place, or a metaphorical one where the singer can be shielded from difficult decisions. The line "Turn the wheel. It's the moment when you become me." suggests a change or shift in identity, with the singer asking the listener to take control and assume responsibility for the situation.
Overall, the lyrics of House of Mirrors create a haunting, eerie atmosphere, using strong imagery and alluding to themes of self-doubt, uncertainty, and the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a shape silently moving
I sense something moving beside me, without any sound
in the corner of my eye.
I see it through my peripheral vision, but not directly
Is it hard to refrain
Is it difficult to resist
from looking back when I stare?
from turning my head when I fix my gaze?
Who told you all to stand in line?
Who commanded all of you to queue up?
Our eyes meet.
Our gazes cross paths.
In the house of mirrors.
Inside this maze of reflecting surfaces.
I know the secrets of your kind,
I understand the hidden traits of people like you,
so never turn your back while I speak.
so don't ever show me your back when I'm talking to you.
Is it far,
Is it distant,
the place where I'm safe
the location where I'll feel secure
from all the choices that I fear?
from all the decisions that I dread?
Turn the wheel.
Spin the gear.
It's the moment when you become me.
It's the time when you transform into me.
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I love that track and I love much that band too. ❤