The Scene is the name of at least five bands; one Dutch, one Canadian, one … Read Full Bio ↴The Scene is the name of at least five bands; one Dutch, one Canadian, one British, one German, and one English.

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

Recht Van Bestaan
The Scene Lyrics

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ik word nu beoordeeld
ben ik sterk, ben ik bang
ik word nu beoordeeld
ben ik vrolijk of wrang

ik zend mijn signalen tot onder je huid
ik zend mijn signalen, kom hier nu uit
een oordeel en liefde

het is nooit iets gedaan

heeft het recht van bestaan
heeft een liefdeloos leven recht van bestaan

zo word je beoordeeld
hoe je loopt, hoe je rookt
zo word je beoordeeld
en met blikken bestookt

je zendt je signalen tot onder mijn huid
je zendt je signalen, kom hier nu uit
een oordeel en liefde
het is nooit iets gedaan

heeft het recht van bestaan
heeft een liefdeloos leven recht van bestaan

Overall Meaning

The Scene's song Recht Van Bestaan is about the judgmental nature of society and how it affects individuals. The singer is reflecting on being judged by others and wondering if they are seen as strong or weak, happy or sad. He sends his signals out to people, hoping they will understand him, but often feels like he's being attacked with stares and judging looks. The song questions whether judgment and love can coexist, and whether a loveless life has a right to exist.

The repeated phrase "zend mijn signalen tot onder je huid" (sending my signals under your skin) is an impactful metaphor for the way in which people communicate and how those messages can affect us. The line "heeft een liefdeloos leven recht van bestaan" (does a loveless life have a right to exist) is a powerful question that challenges us to consider the consequences of our actions and judgments.

Overall, Recht Van Bestaan is a thought-provoking song that highlights the need for empathy and compassion in our interactions with others.

Line by Line Meaning

ik word nu beoordeeld
I am currently being judged

ben ik sterk, ben ik bang
Am I strong, am I afraid

ik word nu beoordeeld
I am currently being judged

ben ik vrolijk of wrang
Am I happy or melancholic

ik zend mijn signalen tot onder je huid
I am sending my signals deep into your skin

ik zend mijn signalen, kom hier nu uit
I am sending my signals, come out now

een oordeel en liefde
A judgement and love

het is nooit iets gedaan
It is never done

heeft het recht van bestaan
Does it have the right to exist

heeft een liefdeloos leven recht van bestaan
Does a loveless life have the right to exist