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
Feest
The Scene Lyrics
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't Eind van het feest
Kom we gaan naar beneden
De bloemen zijn dood
De flessen zijn leeg
Het was mooi, maar nu is het verleden
Jij was zo mooi
Jij hebt je strijd nu gestreden
De menigte weg
De herrie verstomd
Wat het waard was, zal moeten blijken
Kom met me mee
Stap uit de zon
De wereld hoeft nu niet te kijken
Jij was zo mooi
Jij was prachtig maar jij
Jij hoeft niets meer te bereiken
Jij was zo mooi
Jij was prachtig maar jij
Jij hoeft niets meer te bereiken
Hemelvaartsochtend
Heldere zon
Kom, we gaan naar beneden
't Feest is geeindigd
Zoals het begon
Lach nog eenmaal voor mij, wees tevreden
Jij was zo mooi
Jij was prachtig maar jij
Jij hebt je strijd nu gestreden
Jij was zo mooi
Jij was prachtig maar jij
Jij hebt je strijd nu gestreden
The lyrics of The Scene's song Feest convey a sense of closure and finality. The party is over, the people have gone, the flowers are dead, and the bottles are empty. The world has stopped paying attention, and it's time to leave the sun and step out of the spotlight. The person being addressed in the song (presumably a deceased individual) has fought their battles and accomplished what they set out to do. They were once beautiful and magnificent, but their journey has come to an end. The singer bids them farewell with a sense of acceptance, telling them to smile one last time and be satisfied with what they have achieved.
The lyrics of the song are open to interpretation but can be seen as a celebration and acceptance of life, death, and everything in between. It speaks of how beautiful and precious life is, but it must come to an end eventually. It's a reminder that we should cherish every moment of our lives and make the most of it because we never know when it'll be the end. The song also shows the inevitability of death, and how we must come to terms with it, and find comfort in the memories of the person who has left us.
Line by Line Meaning
Dit is het eind
This is the end of the party
't Eind van het feest
The end of the celebration
Kom we gaan naar beneden
Let's go downstairs
De bloemen zijn dood
The flowers are dead
De flessen zijn leeg
The bottles are empty
Het was mooi, maar nu is het verleden
It was beautiful, but now it's the past
Jij was zo mooi
You were so beautiful
Jij was prachtig maar jij
You were gorgeous, but you
Jij hebt je strijd nu gestreden
Have fought your battle now
De menigte weg
The crowd is gone
De herrie verstomd
The noise has subsided
Wat het waard was, zal moeten blijken
What it was worth will remain to be seen
Kom met me mee
Come with me
Stap uit de zon
Step out of the sun
De wereld hoeft nu niet te kijken
The world doesn't need to watch now
Hemelvaartsochtend
Ascension morning
Heldere zon
Bright sun
Kom, we gaan naar beneden
Come, let's go downstairs
't Feest is geeindigd
The party has ended
Zoals het begon
Just like it began
Lach nog eenmaal voor mij, wees tevreden
Smile one more time for me, be content
Jij was zo mooi
You were so beautiful
Jij was prachtig maar jij
You were gorgeous, but you
Jij hebt je strijd nu gestreden
Have fought your battle now
Jij was zo mooi
You were so beautiful
Jij was prachtig maar jij
You were gorgeous, but you
Jij hebt je strijd nu gestreden
Have fought your battle now
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DanielDeRudder
En nu heeft hij zijn strijd gestreden. RIP Thé. Prachtig nummer !
@diksken
Wat een prachtig nummer. Tranen in mijn ogen. Jij hebt nu je strijd gestreden.
@peterhenry65
RIP Thé
@yperuurd
rest in peace
@jacquelineengels1822
Bloedmooooooooooi🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟❤️💙🌹
@frankyboykneepkens7027
bij elke noot een traan !!!
@eldritchwulfe
Dit nummer is nu wel heel ironisch geworden, rust zacht , bedankt voor de muziek
@BartdeKoning
Volgens mij ging het origineel al over iemand die overleden is.
@karinaprovost8807
Je strijd is gestreden... R.I.P. :'(