The band was formed by Italian-Dutch singer Kemi Vita and bass guitarist Roman Schoensee, who have remained the band's core songwriters. They recorded Pale Blue Lights, the band's debut album, pretty much solo with assistance from various musicians; it was released in 1994 to excellent reviews. To tour the album Vita recruited guitarist Fried Bruggink, who became another core member of the band.
The Dreamside's next release, Nuda Veritas (1995), consisted of several dance/techno remixes of songs from their debut album.
In 1996 they released their second album, Apaika, a glossier, more ethereal album than the first. Again reviews were excellent, and the Dreamside steadily became more popular in Europe. They also toured the USA for the first time, although to a tepid response, as the American Goth scene had shifted attention to harder-edged styles.
The band took an extended break, returning in 2001 with Mirror Moon, a harder, more metallic album. The group, and particularly Vita, changed looks, abandoning their Victorian-style dress for corsets, rubber and fetish gear. The following year the band returned to the USA, releasing Faery Child, a "best of" compilation. A breakthrough remained elusive, however.
The Dreamside's fourth "proper" album, Spin Moon Magic, was released in September 2005; it continues in the harder, more rock style of Mirror Moon.
In 2007 The Dreamside celebrated their 13th anniversary by releasing “The 13th Chapter”, a remix album with 13 tracks featuring contributes from acts like Angels and Agony, Lunascape, Satyrian and Vigilante as well as duets with 18Summers, Born from Pain and the Japanese poet Kenji Siratori.
In 2009 The Dreamside released their 5th studio album on the Finnish label Lion Music. Highlights of this release were the beautiful stop motion animation of the Dutch animation artist Eva de Winkel for the song “Sternenkind” and the collaboration with the band “Information Society”.
In the same year Louis Buurman joined The Dreamside on the guitar. He played his first show at the Rotterdam Winterborn Festival where Rogue and Kemi performed “Open Your Eyes” live together on stage.
The Dreamside is currently working on their 6th album. The album will be released on the bands own label “Spin Moon Media”.
The band currently consists of Kemi Vita, Roman Schoensee, Louis Buurman, guitarist Cees Visit and drummer Merijn Mol.
Spin Moon Magic
The Dreamside Lyrics
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(The unforgotten)
I bet you now to cleanse me pure
As I take the sacred path
Free thinking ever changing
During gain control
The spin moon magic
Seems to revoke
Oh silvery glow
Ever a waiting to crawl
Somewhere close in the dark you can feel
(The unforgotten)
Your downly mood
And ancient rights
For commen sense and expiration
God is the one who restrains
She goes down the light
The spin moon magic
Seems to revoke
Your crying yourself
Oh silvery glow
Ever a waiting to crawl
Silvery glow
She drowns down the light
She drowns down the light
(Goes down)
She drowns down the light
She drowns down the light
(Goes down)
She drowns down the light
She drowns down the light
(Down the light)
She drowns down the light
She drowns down the light
Oh silvery glow
Ever a waiting to crawl
The Dreamside's song "Spin Moon Magic" is a mystical and ambiguous track that touches on themes of spirituality, transformation, and the power of the moon. The song opens with the haunting line, "Somewhere up in the night you can hear (the unforgotten)," which immediately sets a mysterious and ethereal tone. The lyrics suggest that the singer is seeking purification and guidance on a sacred path, while acknowledging the ever-changing nature of their thoughts and desires. The "spin moon magic" seems to have the power to revoke one's crying and invoke a silvery glow, which may represent a state of enlightenment or transcendence. Throughout the song, there are references to ancient rights and the idea that God is a restraining force. The final repeated line, "She drowns down the light, oh silvery glow, ever a waiting to crawl," suggests a cyclical process of transformation or rebirth, as if the moon is both drowning and resurrecting the singer's inner light.
Overall, the lyrics of "Spin Moon Magic" are open to interpretation and can be seen as an exploration of the mystical and spiritual aspects of life. The song invites listeners to tap into their own inner desires for transformation and to connect with the powerful energy of the moon.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere up in the night you can hear
The past memories keep haunting you in the dark.
(The unforgotten)
The memories are still alive and fresh to your mind.
I bet you now to cleanse me pure
I challenge you to cleanse me and absolve me of all sins.
As I take the sacred path
I prepare to embark on a holy journey.
Free thinking ever changing
I like to think freely and embrace change.
During gain control
I strive to maintain control over myself and circumstances.
The spin moon magic
The mystical power of the spinning moon.
Seems to revoke
Appears to undo or cancel the existing situation.
Your crying yourself
You are feeling miserable and crying alone.
Oh silvery glow
The bright reflection of the moon in the dark sky.
Ever a waiting to crawl
Persistent and waiting for an opportunity to emerge.
Somewhere close in the dark you can feel
You sense something nearby in the dark.
(The unforgotten)
The unforgettable memories continue haunting you.
Your downly mood
You are feeling low and sad.
And ancient rights
The traditional and age-old ceremonies or rituals.
For commen sense and expiration
In the pursuit of common sense and clarity.
God is the one who restrains
It is the divine power that limits us and keeps us under control.
She goes down the light
The moon disappears and the light fades away.
Silvery glow
The bright and shimmering moonlight.
She drowns down the light
The moonlight fades and disappears.
(Goes down)
The moon sets and disappears from the sky.
Oh silvery glow
The bright and shimmering moonlight.
Ever a waiting to crawl
Persistent and waiting for an opportunity to emerge.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEMI VITA, ROMAN SCHOENSEE
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MadameRedCamellia
(I thought I could help out here :3 )
Somewhere far off in the night you can hear
The unforgotten
I bid you now to cleanse me pure
As I take this sacred path
Of free thinking and ever changing
To regain control
Oh, spin moon magic
Seeks to invoke your primal self
Oh, silvery glow
There is a fire within the coil
Somewhere close in the dark you can feel
The unforgotten
Draw down the moon
In ancient rites
For common sense and inspiration
Gone is the wall of constraint
She draws down the light
She draws down the light
Oh, silvery glow
There is a fire within the coil
mpeg2tom
This song is so awesome. I don't know why it did not become popular in the US!
MadameRedCamellia
(I thought I could help out here :3 )
Somewhere far off in the night you can hear
The unforgotten
I bid you now to cleanse me pure
As I take this sacred path
Of free thinking and ever changing
To regain control
Oh, spin moon magic
Seeks to invoke your primal self
Oh, silvery glow
There is a fire within the coil
Somewhere close in the dark you can feel
The unforgotten
Draw down the moon
In ancient rites
For common sense and inspiration
Gone is the wall of constraint
She draws down the light
She draws down the light
Oh, silvery glow
There is a fire within the coil
Rosalind Songsmith
Yes. Your version makes lots more sense.
James Burns
I love that Dreamside and Cruxshadows are still a big part of my life after so many years.
fkkinelena ;
James Burns ❤️
keepaway9
They are an awesome band, her voice is great.
Taja
I still love this song after so many years..brings back memories.
johnny22233323
I saw this album like ten minutes ago in a pawn shop. I thought I might like it, so I looked it up. I think I will buy it now.
Midwinterain
Wow, it's like classical and industrial's child had a child with metal and rock's child... o_o It's very different to anything else i've ever heard... I like it. :)
TheTrinirocker
freaking love this song