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
Liefde
The Scene Lyrics
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drink in het donker, wacht op de warme zon
luister naar stemmen, de stemmen van vrienden
die klinken onder je huid
Drink in het donker, totdat de toon is gezet
drink in het donker, drink hier alleen op je bed
luister naar stemmen, de stemmen van vrienden
Drink op de liefde die alles verbindt
drink op de liefde die ergens begint
drink op de liefde die ons hier verzoent
die liefde moet komen
al is het het laatst’ wat we doen
Drink in het donker, tot je de schaduw bereikt
drink tot de plek waar je denkt ik heb altijd gelijk
luister naar stemmen, de stemmen van vrienden
die echoën onder je huid
The Scene's song "Liefde" explores the healing power of love amidst the turmoil that life often presents. The lyrics convey a sense of darkness and waiting for a new day, symbolized by waiting for the warmth of the sun. The act of drinking in the darkness takes on a metaphorical meaning of coping with pain and hardship. The voices of friends serve as an anchor that provides comfort and reassurance. The repetition of "luister naar stemmen, de stemmen van vrienden die klinken onder je huid" (listen to the voices, the voices of friends that sound under your skin) suggests that love can serve as an antidote to the feelings of emptiness and isolation.
As the song progresses, the focus on love intensifies. The singer encourages the listener to "drink on the love that binds everything together, the love that starts somewhere, the love that reconciles us." Despite the challenging circumstances, love is the one thing that will ultimately come and bring us together. The line "al is het het laatst' wat we doen" (even if it's the last thing we do) emphasizes the importance and urgency of embracing love.
Overall, The Scene's "Liefde" is a powerful song that highlights the essential role that love plays in our lives. The somber tone creates a sense of emotional depth and sincerity that resonates with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Drink in het donker, wacht tot de morgen komt
Drink alone in the dark, waiting for the new day to come.
drink in het donker, wacht op de warme zon
Continue drinking in the dark, anticipating the arrival of the warm sun.
luister naar stemmen, de stemmen van vrienden
Listen to the voices of friends that ring through your mind, even though they're not around.
die klinken onder je huid
Their voices resonate deep within you.
Drink in het donker, totdat de toon is gezet
Drink in the dark until you feel the right mood is set.
drink in het donker, drink hier alleen op je bed
Keep drinking in the dark, now alone in your bed.
luister naar stemmen, de stemmen van vrienden
Once again, hear the reassuring voices of absent friends.
die echoën onder je huid
Echoing internally, they seem to dwell inside your skin.
Drink op de liefde die alles verbindt
Raise a toast to the love that connects us all.
drink op de liefde die ergens begint
Drink to the love that starts somewhere.
drink op de liefde die ons hier verzoent
Celebrate the love that unites us here.
die liefde moet komen, al is het het laatst’ wat we doen
That kind of love must come, even if it’s the very last thing we do.
Drink in het donker, tot je de schaduw bereikt
Drink in the dark until you come face-to-face with your own shadows.
drink tot de plek waar je denkt ik heb altijd gelijk
Drink until you reach the point where you believe you're always right.
luister naar stemmen, de stemmen van vrienden
Listen once more to the comforting voices of absent friends.
die echoën onder je huid
Hearing them resonate deep in your being once again.
Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.