THE M… Read Full Bio ↴The Murder Of My Sweet is a Gothic Symphonic band from Sweden.
THE MURDER OF MY SWEET - A name inspired by the 1944 movie Murder, My Sweet. The path, beliefs and concept which the five members of the band share - the journey each of the members has endured finally led them to one another, building up to this point, to realizing common goals.
Formed by drummer, songwriter and producer Daniel Flores who after a few false starts of what was to become The Murder Of My Sweet just by coincidence came across the magnificent singer Angelica Rylin - well endowed with the right look, voice and talents, being exactly what Daniel was searching for. The rest of The Murder Of My Sweet’s line up was then rather easily recruited - guitarist Daniel Palmqvist, bass player Johan Niemann and keyboardist Andreas Lindahl all being mentally, creatively and spiritually the right combination to complete the perfect match.
The Murder Of My Sweet is simple yet stirring musical statement that expands the boundaries of what great music is all about. The band’s sound is rich in influence and yet distinctly unique. The lush melodic cinematic landscapes reflect the diversity of the five members own musical experiences. From Angelica’s soaring vocal melodies and sweeping choruses to the explosive layers of guitars from Palmqvist and the thrilling orchestratic keyboard arrangements painted by Andreas Lindahl backed by the bombastic and dynamic rhythms of Niemann and Flores. The resulting collaborations are a work both haunting and uplifting - fuelled by the curiosity of seeing where their burning ambitions will take them.
The material is mainly written by the wonder team Daniel and Angelica - but not without the inspiration spark and input from the other three members - with songs based on personal experiences, movies and books. The collection of material which has been selected for the bands debut album DIVANITY include all from dark subject matters to pure fiction. Kiss of Death takes a glimpse into the state of love where you give up your self for the desire to have or to do something that you know you should avoid while Bleed Me Dry describes the feeling of being different and wanting to go your own way in life. Follow The Rain is all about breaking a pattern from where you make the same mistakes over and over again into becoming a person with control of your life. The track Storms Of The Sea is a beautiful tale of a young woman on her quest around the world to seek her long lost lover and No Evil is the band’s encouragement to embrace the dark rather than being afraid of it.
The grand finale of the album is the larger than life and described by Rylin and Flores as The Murder Of My Sweet’s own “Bohemian Rhapsody” - a track call Death Of A Movie Star. A massive piece of music which will showcase The band’s dynamics with a sense of playfulness by switching from soft, rippling sounds and beats to limitless rage with beautiful melodies. Magnificent layers of voices shake hands with immeasurable capacity of energy.
The band’s aim is to create a distorted film noir vibe and experience - put the wonder, sadness, humor and sheer zest of life into their music tour de force. Playing it to the point where their drama explode - as the music and the words becomes the utmost expression of direct and ecstatic joy of pure being. The name DIVANITY is the bands own expression of diva, divine and vanity - all of them being essential ingredients in their debut album.
Mixed/produced by Flores and proudly mastered at Cutting Room by Swedish phenomenal sound engineer Mats Lindfors (Gorgoroth, Candlemass, Glenn Huges, Talisman), Divanity will be released by Frontiers Records in November 2009. The Murder Of My Sweet is highly excited to be working with such an experienced and talented label as Frontiers and feel extremely privileged to be band mates with bands such as Journey, Toto and Survivor to mention just a few.
Current lineup
Angelica Rylin - Vocals
Daniel Palmqvist - Guitar
Johan Niemann - Bass
Andreas Lindhal - Keyboards
Daniel Flores - Drums
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Alchemy of Sins
The Murder of My Sweet Lyrics
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A can that's full of missteps
You hide it like a fox
A weight that barely holds
And when it's less convenient
Reveal a grand design
The monkey on your back has won
This modern collapse
Blood, sweat and tears we lost
By lurking in the dark
Get up, and try again
How can we all believe in miracles?
When the alchemy of sins is sung by the mob
We're pacing about eating from silver spoons
To you the alchemy of sins is perfect tonight
Perfection makes a difference
When you're combining faults
The pot is almost ready
It's time to feed the chaps now
A sleeve of crazy hopes
Regression brings a higher fall
This modern collapse
Blood, sweat and tears we lost
By lurking in the dark
Get up, and try again
How can we all believe in miracles?
When the alchemy of sins is sung by the mob
We're pacing about eating from silver spoons
To you the alchemy of sins is perfect tonight
I can't see a thing in this fog, but you
You see everything
I can't be that far from the edge
Yet still, I fiercely remain
This whole wide world, its big enough for both
Still you want to drag me down
This hole we dig is big enough for both
Because if you fall, I fall
It's as simple as that
Like dominos
Believe in miracles
How can we all believe in miracles?
When the alchemy of sins is sung by the mob
We're pacing about eating from silver spoons
To you the alchemy of sins is perfect tonight
The alchemy of sins, perfect tonight
The alchemy of sins, perfect tonight
The alchemy of sins, perfect tonight
The alchemy of sins, perfect tonight
Is perfect tonight
The lyrics of The Murder of My Sweet's song "Alchemy of Sins" delve into the theme of inner turmoil, deception, and the consequences of one's actions. The opening lines describe a hidden burden, symbolized by a can full of missteps that is concealed like a fox. This burden, despite being barely held, is revealed with a grand design when it is convenient. The reference to a "monkey on your back" winning suggests that the weight of one's mistakes and sins ultimately triumphs over attempts to keep them hidden.
The song then shifts to a reflection on modern collapse and the toll of blood, sweat, and tears lost while lurking in the dark. The plea to get up and try again highlights the resilience needed in the face of challenges. The questioning of belief in miracles juxtaposed with the mention of the alchemy of sins being sung by the mob suggests a cynical view of redemption and transformation. The imagery of pacing about and eating from silver spoons conveys a sense of privilege and disconnect from reality.
The following verses explore the concept of perfection in combining faults and the idea of feeding into hopes that may lead to regression and a higher fall. The repetition of the phrase "this modern collapse" reinforces the theme of crumbling foundations and lost efforts. The sentiment of believing in miracles clashes with the portrayal of sins being glorified by the masses, indicating a discord between genuine transformation and societal expectations.
The closing lines shift to a more personal narrative, with the singer acknowledging their limitations and the deceptive clarity of their surroundings. The metaphor of being on the edge yet fiercely remaining implies a defiant stance despite vulnerability. The imagery of a shared hole that would cause both parties to fall reflects the intertwined fates and consequences of actions. The repeated refrain of "perfect tonight" underscores the acceptance or perhaps resignation to the flaws and sins that mark the present moment, hinting at a bittersweet reconciliation with imperfection.
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Written by: Daniel Flores, Angelica Rylin
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