1) A Dutch rock band from Amsterdam called The Scene, formed around singer Thé Lau.
The band was formed in 1979 and had its glory days in the Nineties. The band had a great variety of members throughout the years, but the sound remained basically the same. Thé Lau's characteristic raw and hoarse voice and his hypnotising compositions are the focal point of the band.
At the beginning of 1980, the band is called 'best Dutch band without an album' by magazine OOR.
In May of the same year, the first album is released. All the songs are sung in English save for two tracks with lyrics in Dutch. The album is received well by the magazines, yet was commercially less successful.
It took seven years to make a follow-up (Rij Rij Rij), due to various occasions. The members in 1987 are, next to Thé Lau, Emilie Blom van Assendelft (bass) and Wim Zeeman (drums).
In 1989, the band welcomes two new members: Otto Cooymans (piano) and Eus van Someren (guitar). The single Rauw, Hees, Teder is released. Wim Zeeman is replaced by Jeroen Booy in January of 1990. The band also signs a record deal with Phonogram.
The results are the singles Rigoreus and Iedereen is van de Wereld and the album Blauw with all-Dutch lyrics. Everybody is very enthusiastic about this album, especially the people in Belgium.
One year later, the band is invited for the international Torhout/Werchter-festival. 'Rij Rij Rij' is released again.
The 1992 album Open receives an Edison, a Dutch music award, followed by the 'Popprijs' in 1993.
In October 1993 the next album is released: Avenue de la Scene. This album is a bit darker than the previous ones, and is a bit of a setback. The three singles get some airplay, but aren't big hits.
In April 1996, the album Arena is released on the Island label. This album is produced by Emile den Tex and tells the story about the battle against the nonchalance of existence. It's one of the best albums recorded bij The Scene.
Otto Cooymans leaves the band in 1997, due to 'artistic disagreements' as he calls it. He is replaced by Dante Oei, only 20 years old at that time.
Marlene is the first album with Dante Oei and is produced bij Thé Lau himself and is released in 1998.
It takes until 2000 before The Scene releases another album. The compilation album Rauw, Hees, Teder: Het Beste Van contains the hit single Helden, part of a Dutch commercial. That year, the band also receives a platinum record (100.000 albums sold) for 'Blauw'.
In 2002, the band can't get to an agreement for a new album, so Thé decides to make a second solo album. This appears to be the end of this band and in November, Thé tells the press that The Scene has disbanded.
In 2007 the band get together again for a series of concerts (mainly festivals). They release another album, simply called 2007, which contains new versions of old songs and two brand new songs.
The reunion becomes more solid when the album Liefde Op Doorreis gets released at the end of 2009.
Official website: www.thescene.nu
2) There was a UK band by the same name, a mod revival band from Bradford, Yorkshire, England.
The band formed in 1978 with Ian Harding (guitar & vocals), Phill Harding (guitar & keyboards), Dave Green (guitar), Ian James (bass) and George Mazur (drums). They performed all over northern England until they disbanded in 1981. They played a mixture of soul, R&B, 1960s rock & roll and punk rock. They started out performing cover songs, but soon began mainly playing original material. The band released one record — a vinyl 7-inch single with "Hey Girl" on one side and "Reach The Top" on the other — on their own 'Hole in the Wall' record label. Both tracks are now available for free download from the band's website. George Mazur went on to play with The Godfathers. Phill Harding became a composer and sonic artist. Ian Harding went on to play in various bands including Buddy Valentine and the Lonely Hearts, The Muskrats, The Gathering, The Men From The Mountains, TNT, The Doctors of Love, and Johnny 7.
3) The Scene are also a Canadian rock band formed in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada in 2004, by Matthew Crowley (vocals, guitar), Mark Chamberlain (bass guitar), and Jeff Gutteridge (drums). All members share a common interest and inspiration from Britpop bands from the early 90's, and as such, their sound is a combination of powerful guitar rock and beautiful melodies. The Scene have played many festivals in the United States and Canada, including 2 appearances at the North by Northeast festival in Toronto, Ontario, and at the historic CBGB's in September of 2004 with New York based group Hanslick Rebellion. They have released one EP - "The Orange EP" in December of 2005. In 2007 The Scene is one of 10 bands in UBL.com's final of the Ultimate Band of Bands competition.
4) There is also a fourth band from Germany using this name.
5) Selena Gomez's band name is The Scene. If you're listening to them, please scrobble under Selena Gomez & The Scene
Dromenlied
The Scene Lyrics
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als een herinnering
die hier ergens diep van binnen
steeds hetzelfde liedje zingt
het zingt van kom, kom dichterbij
het zingt van kom, kom hier bij mij
hier komt de droom, die komt en zelden gaat
en aan je trekt en je nooit loslaat
en vermomd nu als een dame
als een engel, een rebel
en het lied zingen we samen
één zucht die het vertelt
het zingt van kom, kom dichterbij
het zingt van kom, kom hier bij mij
hier komt de droom, die komt en zelden gaat
de droom die wenkt, de droom die slaat
en aan je trekt en je nooit loslaat
vermomd als het verleden
als een herinnering
die hier ergens diep van binnen
steeds hetzelfde liedje zingt
en vermomd nu als een dame
als een engel, een rebel
en het lied zingen we samen
één zucht die het vertelt
The Scene's song "Dromenlied" is a hauntingly beautiful piece that is trying to convey the message of how dreams can sometimes be so powerful that they can influence and dictate our present and future actions. The lyrics are about a dream that keeps coming back to the same person, trying to lure them in with its intoxicating pull. The dream is described as being "vermomd als het verleden" or disguised as the past. This is a powerful metaphor because it suggests that the dream is not just an escape from the present, but also a way to reconnect with a time that was simpler and easier to manage.
The dream is personified as singing "hetzelfde liedje" or the same song. The song here represents the recurring and unchanging nature of the dream. The lyrics also suggest that the dream is calling out to the person, asking them to come closer and stay with it. The line "het zingt van kom, kom dichterbij, het zingt van kom, kom hier bij mij" is a repeated phrase that helps to emphasize the dream's magnetic pull.
The song's bridge features a shift in tone, as the dream is now personified as a woman who the singer describes as an "engel, een rebel." In this context, the dream represents something more than just an escape from the present – it is depicted as a powerful force that takes on a life of its own. Furthermore, the line "één zucht die het vertelt" which means "one sigh tells it all" adds to the haunting quality of the song, suggesting that the dream is all-consuming and beyond the singer's control.
Line by Line Meaning
vermomd als het verleden
Disguised as the past, a memory that lingers deep within
als een herinnering
Like a remembrance
die hier ergens diep van binnen
That resides somewhere deep inside
steeds hetzelfde liedje zingt
And sings the same tune over and over again
het zingt van kom, kom dichterbij
It sings of come, come closer
het zingt van kom, kom hier bij mij
It sings of come, come here with me
hier komt de droom, die komt en zelden gaat
Here comes the dream, which comes and rarely goes
de droom die wenkt, de droom die slaat
The dream that beckons, the dream that strikes
en aan je trekt en je nooit loslaat
And pulls you in, never letting go
en vermomd nu als een dame
And now disguised as a lady
als een engel, een rebel
As an angel or a rebel
en het lied zingen we samen
And we sing the song together
één zucht die het vertelt
One whisper that tells it all
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.