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
Mijn Straat
The Scene Lyrics
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met een dof, onheilspellend geluid
en hij gaat me niets leren en niets laten zien
maar het geluid kruipt onder mijn huid
en de zon luistert mee naar het ritme
van een donker, bonkend geluid
ik denk hier klopt nooit iets, hier voegt nooit iets
want zo klinkt mijn straat, de straat waar ik woon
zo klinkt mijn straat, smerig en schoon
zo klinkt mijn straat die zich zelden vertoont
mijn straat, mijn straat, mijn straat
en de zon schijnt mild op de stenen muur
gebouwd voor wat ze verbergt
ik denk, denk niet in dagen, tel ieder uur
en lig stil en voel hoe het werkt
zo is mijn straat, de straat waar ik woon
zo is mijn straat, smerig en schoon
zo is mijn straat die zich zelden vertoont
mijn straat, mijn straat, mijn straat
en de zon versterkt alle geuren
maar de hitte is slecht voor de lucht
maar de hitte opent de deuren
en de hitte kietelt de tucht
zo ruikt mijn straat, de straat waar ik woon
zo ruikt mijn straat, smerig en schoon
zo ruikt mijn straat die zich zelden vertoont
mijn straat, mijn straat, mijn straat
The lyrics to The Scene's song "Mijn Straat" describe the street where the singer lives, with its sights, sounds, and smells. The opening lines depict the sun shining on a newspaper as it lands with a foreboding sound. The singer notes that the newspaper won't teach or reveal anything to him, but the sound of it falling under his skin. The next verse describes the rhythm of a "dark, pounding sound" that the singer hears in the street. Despite thinking that nothing ever happens on this street, the rhythm gets under his skin anyway.
The chorus declares that this is how the singer's street sounds, dirty yet clean, seldom seen. The second verse describes the sun shining on a stone wall, built to hide what lies behind it. The singer thinks about time, counting the hours, and feeling how things work. The final verse talks about the sun amplifying the street's smells and how the heat is not good for the air, but it opens doors and teases the discipline. The chorus repeats, emphasizing that this is the singer's street, with its unique sounds, smells, and characters.
The song paints a vivid picture of a specific street, and the singer's observations and experiences. The lyrics capture the essence of the street's atmosphere and provide a glimpse into the singer's thoughts and emotions. The repetition of "my street" reinforces the personal connection the singer has with this street.
Line by Line Meaning
en de zon schijnt op de krant die neerploft
The sun shines on the newspaper as it falls with a dull, ominous sound
met een dof, onheilspellend geluid
with a muted, foreboding sound
en hij gaat me niets leren en niets laten zien
And it won't teach me anything or show me anything
maar het geluid kruipt onder mijn huid
But the sound crawls under my skin
en de zon luistert mee naar het ritme
And the sun listens along to the rhythm
van een donker, bonkend geluid
of a dark, pounding sound
ik denk hier klopt nooit iets, hier voegt nooit iets
I think nothing ever fits here, nothing ever adds up
maar het ritme kruipt onder mijn huid
But the rhythm crawls under my skin
want zo klinkt mijn straat, de straat waar ik woon
Because that's how my street sounds, the street where I live
zo klinkt mijn straat, smerig en schoon
That's how my street sounds, dirty and clean
zo klinkt mijn straat die zich zelden vertoont
That's how my street sounds, one that is rarely seen
mijn straat, mijn straat, mijn straat
My street, my street, my street
en de zon schijnt mild op de stenen muur
And the sun shines softly on the stone wall
gebouwd voor wat ze verbergt
Built to hide what's behind it
ik denk, denk niet in dagen, tel ieder uur
I think, don't count the days, count every hour
en lig stil en voel hoe het werkt
And lie still and feel how it works
zo is mijn straat, de straat waar ik woon
That's how my street is, the street where I live
zo is mijn straat, smerig en schoon
That's how my street is, dirty and clean
zo is mijn straat die zich zelden vertoont
That's how my street is, one that is rarely seen
mijn straat, mijn straat, mijn straat
My street, my street, my street
en de zon versterkt alle geuren
And the sun intensifies all the smells
maar de hitte is slecht voor de lucht
But the heat is bad for the air
maar de hitte opent de deuren
But the heat opens the doors
en de hitte kietelt de tucht
And the heat tickles the discipline
zo ruikt mijn straat, de straat waar ik woon
That's how my street smells, the street where I live
zo ruikt mijn straat, smerig en schoon
That's how my street smells, dirty and clean
zo ruikt mijn straat die zich zelden vertoont
That's how my street smells, one that is rarely seen
mijn straat, mijn straat, mijn straat
My street, my street, my street
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.