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
Rigoreus
The Scene Lyrics
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Tikt al mijn uren weg
Voor wie wacht komt alles steeds te laat
En de klok zegt tik, tik
Op de witgestucte muur
Voor wie wacht komt alles steeds te laat
Het is alsof je zegt
Doe iets, nu, hier, voor mij
En doe het
Rigoreus en onverwacht
Rigoreus en ondoordacht
Rigoreus door dik en dun
Rigoreus, rigoreus
Rigoreus maar altijd uit het hart
En ik weet wat jij verlangt
En ik weet wat jij verdient
Voor wie wacht komt alles steeds te laat
En de klok zegt tik, tik
Tikt al mijn uren weg
Voor wie wacht komt alles steeds te laat
The Scene's song "Rigoreus" is a contemplative track about the passage of time and the feeling of waiting for something that never seems to arrive. The song begins with the sound of a clock ticking, emphasizing the idea that time is constantly moving forward, taking away precious moments. The lyrics describe the frustration of waiting, suggesting that no matter how hard one waits, things never quite work out as planned. The chorus repeats the word "rigoreus," a Dutch word meaning "rigorous" or "severe," which adds a sense of urgency and intensity to the song.
The second verse introduces the idea of desire, as the singer describes someone staring intently at a particular spot on their body. The lyrics suggest the desire for action, for something to happen, and for it to be done with intensity and passion. The chorus repeats once again, emphasizing the idea that this desire must be fulfilled in a rigorous and uncompromising way.
The final verse brings the song to a close with a sense of resignation, as the singer acknowledges that waiting for something only leads to disappointment. The clock continues to tick away, taking with it every moment that could have been seized. Overall, "Rigoreus" is a melancholic and introspective piece that reflects on the fleeting nature of time and the universal human desire to seize the moment and make things happen.
Line by Line Meaning
En de klok zegt tik, tik
The clock ticks away, always reminding us of the passing time.
Tikt al mijn uren weg
It steals all my hours, ticking them away one by one.
Voor wie wacht komt alles steeds te laat
For those who wait, everything always comes too late, as time moves relentlessly forward.
Op de witgestucte muur
On the white-washed wall, the ticking clock stands out starkly.
Je blik gericht op een plek op mijn lichaam
You fix your gaze on a spot on my body, as if silently urging me to act.
Het is alsof je zegt
It's as if you're saying,
Doe iets, nu, hier, voor mij
Do something, now, here, for me.
Rigoreus en onverwacht
Ruthless and unexpected.
Rigoreus en ondoordacht
Ruthless and thoughtless.
Rigoreus door dik en dun
Ruthless through thick and thin.
Rigoreus, rigoreus
Ruthless, ruthless.
Rigoreus maar altijd uit het hart
Ruthless, but always from the heart.
En ik weet wat jij verlangt
And I know what you desire.
En ik weet wat jij verdient
And I know what you deserve.
Contributed by Max O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jonaswielandt6731
Anno 2019 ben ik hier nog heel vaak vaste klant Thé Lau! Wat een dijk van een nummer en wat een sfeer!
@jonaswielandt6731
Dit is 1 van de allermooiste Nederlandstalige live nummers die ik ooit heb gehoord. Zijn situatie, het publiek, zijn groep en het nummer zelf maken het geheel gewoon prachtig! Amen!
@VonSaxenCoburg
Godver, dit nu te zien... keihard janken. Ik las net dat Thé dan toch op eigen voorwaarden is gegaan, en dacht meteen: rigoureus. En zo kwam ik hier. Rust in vrede Thé, de gedachte blijft voor altijd.
@H0PL0N
Zelden is mijn haar zoveel keer recht gekomen. Kippevelmoment na kippevelmoment ... Dat publiek, de man die weet dat hij gaat sterven, ... The Lau, je bent een God!
@kermitiser
gewoon 1 van de grootste dat er rondliep,tekstueel,muzikaal,bescheiden,puur
@niekvandenboomen1792
Het is jammer dat deze man er niet meer is het nummer wat ik geweldig vind is het werk van god
@Jacky-eq5wl
Voor altijd in mijn hart🙏💗👌
@PsychedbE
RIP... As so many have gone before their time...
@dickvanaggelen7937
Sterkte en troost voor alle nabestaanden!
Schitterend ontroerend nummer dat zowel over de liefde als de dood zou kunnen gaan. Ik wil Ancienne Belgique bedanken voor de upload.
@h2oJared
Heerlijk nummer, DOE IETS!