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1) Mighty Heavy rock, with Bluesy "Stoner" influences.
The Quill was formed in the early -90s in Sweden.
The original Lineup was formed by singer Magnus Ekwall, guitarist Christian Carlsson, drummer George Atlagic, Anders Haglund on Keyboard/Hammond and original bassist Peter Holm.
The lineup has changed a few times over the years with new bassplayers, and since 1997 Anders decided to leave. From that point the band have been a foursome and the current bassplayer is Robert Triches.
In their sound, which could be described as a modern 70's, one can find influences of bands like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin
The Quill have made 8 Albums so far:
Full Circle (2011)
In Triumph (2006)
Hooray! It's a deathtrip (2003)
Voodoo Caravan (2002)
The Quill (Re-release 2000)
Evermore 10" EP (1999)
Silver Haze (1999)
The Quill (1995)
Touring has been a major thing for The Quill. From playing a number of festivals in Sweden and all over Europe. Some of the highlights has been playing at Sweden Rock Festival, several times, where The Quill played together with bands like Deep Purple, Motorhead, Captain Beyond, Whitesnake and Dio. They have also toured Europe as opening act to Monster Magnet and Glucifer.
Official Homepage: http://www.thequill.se
Magnus Ekwall has also featured on the Ayreon project, The Human Equation
2) Quill was also a kind of pyschedelic American band in the late sixties. The were best known for having performed at the original Woodstock festival.
3) There is also a fast hardcore band from Japan named Quill (not The Quill, but they scrobble here regardless), who have been active since the early-to-mid '90s. Noted for the split album with hardcore punk band Charles Bronson.
Spinning Around
The Quill Lyrics
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I can't get focused on another single one
This mighty creature here is never to be tamed
Don't even think about it I remain the same
I can't hold it now
This room is turning upside down
I'm spinning round
Stealing earth from holy ground
I'm spinning round
In my kaleidoscope the future is a fake
My inner vision says it's all a big mistake
I breathe the air nobody ever has inhaled
But getting high is low when spirits are for sale
I can't hold it now
This room is turning upside down
I'm spinning round
I can't hold it now
Stealing earth from holy ground
I'm spinning round
The Quill's song Spinning Around has lyrics that are interestingly enigmatic. The opening line 'Too many satellites are spinning round the sun' talks about the overwhelming amount of information and stimuli that is constantly bombarding us in the modern world. The next line 'I can't get focused on another single one' talks about the difficulty in paying attention to any one thing when there are so many things going on around us. The theme of being overwhelmed is continued in the next line, "This mighty creature here is never to be tamed," which could be referring to modern technology or modern society as a whole.
The next stanza talks about disorientation and confusion, "I can't hold it now, This room is turning upside down, I'm spinning round". The singer is feeling dizzy and disoriented, and the world around them seems to be turning upside down. It's possible that this is a metaphor for feeling disconnected from reality. The next line "Stealing earth from holy ground" could be interpreted as a commentary on human's destructive tendencies towards nature. The final stanza talks about the singer's disillusionment with the future and the world around them.
In conclusion, Spinning Around is a song that speaks to our current societal situation. It highlights the overwhelming nature of the modern world, our disconnection from reality, and our destructive tendencies towards the environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Too many satellites are spinning round the sun
There are too many distractions in the world, making it difficult to focus on a single thing.
I can't get focused on another single one
It's impossible to concentrate on anything else because there are too many things happening at once.
This mighty creature here is never to be tamed
The singer is likening themselves to a wild beast, stating that they cannot be tamed or changed.
Don't even think about it I remain the same
The artist is reaffirming their stance on being unchanging, telling others not to bother trying.
In my kaleidoscope the future is a fake
The artist's view of the future is distorted, making it seem like nothing makes sense or is real.
My inner vision says it's all a big mistake
Their instincts or gut feelings tell them that everything is wrong or heading in a negative direction.
I breathe the air nobody ever has inhaled
The singer feels like they're doing something unique or original, that no one else has ever achieved or experienced.
But getting high is low when spirits are for sale
Despite achieving something great, it feels empty or meaningless because it was bought or sold, and not earned authentically.
I can't hold it now
The artist is overwhelmed with emotions or sensations and cannot control their reactions.
This room is turning upside down
The artist is experiencing a surreal or abnormal feeling in their surroundings.
I'm spinning round
The singer is feeling unbalanced, dizzy or confused about their current state or situation.
Stealing earth from holy ground
The artist is doing something that could be considered unethical or sacrilegious.
Contributed by Adrian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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