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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Safe in the Shadows
The Murder of My Sweet Lyrics
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Monday I was a fool
Tuesday I was afraid of you
Wednesday I came in late
Thursday I can't relate
I'm intoxicated, that's how much I was lost
It's a foreign feel, but it tastes so good
Now Thursday I must be strong
Cause Friday I meet your soul
But I've always felt more
Safe in the shadows
Safe in the arms of the night caressing me
Walk in the shadows
Avoiding the light so,
I wouldn't have to fall in love
This way no one breaks my heart
I wouldn't have to be afraid
I shouldn't have to be afraid
Getting used to being alone, it's a scary thought
It's like everything is upside down
It's a foreign color, but it's so rich
Cause Thursday tells me I'm wrong
And Friday keeps getting close
But I've always felt more
Safe in the shadows
Safe in the arms of the night caressing me
Walk in the shadows
Avoiding the light so,
I wouldn't have to fall in love
This way no one breaks my heart
I wouldn't have to be afraid
I shouldn't have to be afraid
Happy makes me sad
I'm playing with shadows
Bathing in the dusk of dawn
It's breaking me bad
I'm chasing these shadows
Craving for a better end
Safe in the shadows
Safe in the arms of the night caressing me
Walk in the shadows
Avoiding the light so,
I wouldn't have to fall in love
This way no one breaks my heart
I wouldn't have to be afraid
I shouldn't have to be afraid
Today is the day I'm home
These lyrics tell a story of someone who has been hurt in the past and has become guarded as a result. The singer starts by recounting their fear and unease in the early part of the week, indicating their hesitance in opening up to someone new. They feel lost and weak, but also a certain attraction to this unfamiliar feeling, which they describe as "a foreign feel, but it tastes so good."
Thursday serves as a turning point for the singer's mindset. They decide to be strong and open themselves up to meeting this person's soul on Friday. However, amidst this newfound vulnerability, they express a sense of comfort and safety when they are in the shadows. The darkness and anonymity shield them from potential heartbreak, and they prefer to stay hidden to protect themselves.
The lyrics further explore the idea of being alone and how it has become a frightening concept for the singer. They see it as an upside-down perspective, a foreign color that is rich but unsettling. Thursday reminds them that opening up to this new person is wrong, and yet Friday keeps drawing them closer. However, they still feel that they are more secure in the shadows, avoiding the risk of falling in love and having their heart broken.
The chorus repeats the theme of feeling safe in the shadows and avoiding love in order to protect oneself. The singer believes that by shying away from relationships, they can prevent their heart from being broken again. However, the lyrics end with a hopeful note, stating that today is the day they finally feel at home, implying a potential shift in their mindset and a possibility of finding happiness and security outside of the shadows.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Angelica Rylin, Daniel Flores
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