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
Sex Of Fantasie
The Scene Lyrics
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ik heb jou gezien als iets dat mij ooit werd beloofd
met m’n vader en m’n moeder, m’n schaduw en m’n zus
in deze droom werd ik overal door iedereen gekust
Want ik heb jouw gezicht gezien in een land dat niet bestaat
in een verre, vreemde, mooie onderwereld zonder zelfverraad
met m’n vader en m’n moeder, m’n broeder en m’n zus
Dit is het eind van onze dag
de torenklok slaat drie
ik vraag, wat zal het zijn vannacht
sex of fantasie
In The Scene's song “Sex of Fantasie,” the lyrics express the singer's desire for love and intimacy, but it also delves deeper into the complexities of the human mind. In the first verse, the singer has seen their love interest amidst the many thoughts that swirl around in their head. They've been promised love and intimacy but remain unfulfilled. The singer then has a dream where they are kissed by everyone including their family members. The song then takes a slightly surreal direction in the second verse, with the singer seeing their love interest in a non-existent land that is both strange and beautiful, free of self-betrayal. They have another dream where they are kissed by everyone again, including their family members.
The lyrics’ true meaning is open to interpretation as they're up for different interpretations. However, it could represent the singer's dilemma between their idealistic desires and the reality they live in. They are looking for love in all the wrong places, but their ideal romantic situation only exists in dreams. Whether it’s sex or fantasies, the singer is unsure of what will come in the future. The song uses striking imagery and powerful lyrics to convey themes of unrequited love and the limitations of the human mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Ik heb jou gezien m’n lief, tussen spoken in m’n hoofd
I saw you, my love, amidst the fantasies in my mind
ik heb jou gezien als iets dat mij ooit werd beloofd
I saw you as something promised to me
met m’n vader en m’n moeder, m’n schaduw en m’n zus
With my father, mother, shadow, and sister
in deze droom werd ik overal door iedereen gekust
In this dream, I was kissed by everyone everywhere.
Want ik heb jouw gezicht gezien in een land dat niet bestaat
Because I saw your face in a nonexistent land
in een verre, vreemde, mooie onderwereld zonder zelfverraad
In a distant, strange, beautiful underworld without self-betrayal
met m’n vader en m’n moeder, m’n broeder en m’n zus
With my father, mother, brother, and sister
in deze droom werd ik overal door iedereen gekust
In this dream, I was kissed by everyone everywhere.
Dit is het eind van onze dag
This is the end of our day
de torenklok slaat drie
The tower clock strikes three
ik vraag, wat zal het zijn vannacht
I ask, what will it be tonight
sex of fantasie
Sex or fantasy.
Contributed by Victoria S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.