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
Junkie Met Talent
The Scene Lyrics
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worden of gestoord of met de dood beloond
of weggehoond
en het geluk, naar men zegt, het geluk
het vertelt zichzelf slecht
het lijkt mooier dan het is, het geluk
het lijkt vals en onoprecht, het geluk
junkie met talent
aan een donzen dek gekluisterd
in een dorp dat nooit echt luistert
dode junkie met talent
junkie met talent
in een gemeenschap die nooit tijd heeft
in een wereld die nooit spijt heeft
dode junkie met talent
en soms knapt iemand op en soms knapt iemand af
maar laat ons wel zijn de meesten knappen niets
of iemand anders
ziel vol grote romantiek voor het oog van het publiek
dat dat wel wil, met groot drama in 't verschiet
van weer zo een dromer
die zich aan iets groots vertilt als romantiek
junkie met talent
aan een donzen dek gekluisterd
in een dorp dat nooit echt luistert
dode junkie met talent
junkie met talent
in een gemeenschap die nooit tijd heeft
in een wereld die nooit spijt heeft
dode junkie met talent
The lyrics to The Scene's song Junkie Met Talent explore the theme of loneliness and the pursuit of happiness through the lens of a talented junkie who tragically dies. The first verse describes those who can articulate the loneliness that everyone experiences, but often face negative consequences for doing so. They are either deemed crazy (gestoord), rewarded with death (met de dood beloond), or dismissed (weggehoond). The chorus then introduces the character of the "junkie met talent" who is confined to a feather pillow (aan een donzen dek gekluisterd) and living in a town that doesn't listen (in een dorp dat nooit echt luistert), ultimately dying as a result of their addiction.
The second verse discusses how some people can recover from their addictions or mental health struggles, but unfortunately, many do not and are often forgotten by society. The lyric "of iemand anders" acknowledges that these individuals could be anyone. The final lines of the verse talk about those who have big romanticized dreams, but often fail to achieve them and are labeled as dreamers who bit off more than they could chew (die zich aan iets groots vertilt als romantiek). The chorus repeats, painting a bleak picture of a talented individual who was unable to escape the cycle of addiction and died alone.
Line by Line Meaning
zij die de eenzaamheid van iedereen verwoorden
Those who articulate the loneliness of everyone.
worden of gestoord of met de dood beloond
Are either disturbed or rewarded with death.
of weggehoond
Or dismissed.
en het geluk, naar men zegt, het geluk
And happiness, as they say, happiness.
het vertelt zichzelf slecht
It tells itself poorly.
het lijkt mooier dan het is, het geluk
It seems more beautiful than it is, happiness.
het lijkt vals en onoprecht, het geluk
It seems false and insincere, happiness.
junkie met talent
Junkie with talent.
aan een donzen dek gekluisterd
Attached to a down comforter.
in een dorp dat nooit echt luistert
In a village that never really listens.
dode junkie met talent
Dead junkie with talent.
in een gemeenschap die nooit tijd heeft
In a community that never has time.
in een wereld die nooit spijt heeft
In a world that never regrets.
en soms knapt iemand op en soms knapt iemand af
And sometimes someone improves and sometimes someone deteriorates.
maar laat ons wel zijn de meesten knappen niets
But let's face it, most do nothing.
of iemand anders
Or someone else.
ziel vol grote romantiek voor het oog van het publiek
Soul full of great romance for the public eye.
dat dat wel wil, met groot drama in 't verschiet
That wants that, with great drama on the horizon.
van weer zo een dromer
Of another dreamer.
die zich aan iets groots vertilt als romantiek
Who overextends themselves on something big like romance.
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.