Their earlier albums have provided a great deal of influence to the gothic metal genre. The band was one of the first ones who made use of contrasting vocals - male bass vocals and death growls and female soprano singing.
On their first three albums (Theatre of Tragedy, Velvet Darkness They Fear, Aégis) Theatre of Tragedy presented lyrics written predominantly in Early Modern English, a precedent to modern English used in and around Shakespearean times.
Starting from the album Musique, however, the band made drastic changes to their style, which became significantly inspired by electro-rock and electro-pop, abandoning Early Modern English lyrics writing, heavier guitar riffing and death growls in the process. This style change was consequently continued on the following album, Assembly.
After a long break and after changing the female vocalist due to musical differences, and furthermore their management and the record label, Theatre of Tragedy released their new album Storm, the first one with their new singer, Nell Sigland (from The Crest).
On this album, the electronic influences are reduced again in favour of simplicity and naturalism. According to Hein Frode Hansen, Storm is to be seen as the missing link between Aégis and Musique.
The new album Forever is the World, reverts back to the gothic metal roots, but keeps the atmospheric metal styling of Storm. The band said the album was very much written by Nell as well as other band members, moreover it was partially written before Storm was. It is seen to be more organic than their last 3 albums and has been both praised and criticised by fans, though most publications seem to praise it from being different to the symphonic metal that is very much popularised in today's music industry.
The band split on October 2nd, 2010, exactly 17 years after forming. The final curtain show was played in Stavanger, Norway and was recorded live for a later DVD release.
Final lineup:
* Raymond István Rohonyi - Vocals & Programming
* Nell Sigland - Vocals - (The Crest)
* Frank Claussen - Guitars
* Vegard K. Thorsen - Guitars
* Lorentz Aspen - Keyboards
* Hein Frode Hansen - Drums - (ex-Phobia)
Former members:
* Liv Kristine Espenæs Krull - Vocals - (Leaves' Eyes, Liv Kristine, Atrocity (guest), Cradle of Filth (guest))
* Tommy Lindal - Guitars
* Tommy Olsson - Guitars
* Pål Bjåstad - Guitars
* Geir Flikkeid - Guitars
* Eirik T. Saltrø - Bass
Albums:
1995 - Theatre of Tragedy
1996 - Velvet Darkness They Fear
1998 - Aégis
2000 - Musique
2001 - Closure: Live
2002 - Assembly
2003 - Two Originals (Compilation)
2006 - Storm
2009 - Forever is the World
Singles and EPs:
1994 - Theatre of Tragedy Demo (Demo)
1996 - Der Tanz Der Schatten (Single)
1997 - A Rose for the Dead (EP)
1998 - Cassandra (Single)
2000 - Image (Single)
2001 - Machine (Single)
2001 - Inperspective (EP)
2002 - Let You Down (Single)
2002 - Envision (Single)
2006 - Storm (Single)
2010 - Addenda (EP)
Official site: www.theatreoftragedy.com
Storm
Theatre of Tragedy Lyrics
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Tell me how it feels being out there
A moment's glimpse of his vignette
As he shone a light on the falling wall
Instant pictures form shattered persons
Whenever he leaves there's a tainted mark
Revoking from the past things less provoked
Any which day, there is no relief
Adhesive words, spoken silently
The shattered man
Can you see the storm getting closer now?
Tell me how it feels being out there
I want to stay with you, and I see it clear now
You are giving me no choice
Let the rain pour down
He's holding for the moment of the fall
Stolen knowledge by minds unformed
Regulate the demolition of annex for the differing thoughts
Discarded sparks left years ago
Evoked a language much more austere
Reverberating with figments
He left a trace of translucence
Shattered man
There's a shattered man in a shattered land
The lyrics of Theatre of Tragedy's song "Storm" delve into the emotional and psychological turmoil associated with impending destruction. The opening lines, "Can you see the storm getting closer now? / Tell me how it feels being out there", serve to set the tone of the song and invite the listener to experience the impending danger. The use of powerful imagery is particularly effective in conveying the idea of a bitter storm closing in.
The lyrics go on to describe the impact of the storm on the singer's psyche, with "instant pictures form shattered persons" suggesting a profound sadness at the loss of life and destruction of property. The use of "adhesive words, spoken silently" adds to the sense of alienation and loneliness that surrounds the singer as he tries to process the enormity of what is happening around him.
As the song progresses, the lyrics hint at the idea of rebirth or renewal, with lines such as "Regulate the demolition of annex for the differing thoughts / Discarded sparks left years ago" suggesting that change and progress can emerge even from the most destructive of storms. Ultimately, the song presents a powerful message of resilience and survival in the face of disaster.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you see the storm getting closer now?
Do you perceive the impending disaster that is fast approaching?
Tell me how it feels being out there
Can you describe the experience of being in the middle of this crisis?
A moment's glimpse of his vignette
A brief snapshot of the scene that he witnessed
As he shone a light on the falling wall
Illuminating the collapse of the structure
Instant pictures form shattered persons
Sudden images of people broken by the event
Whenever he leaves there's a tainted mark
His presence leaves behind a negative impression
Flashbacks of his stark sleep filter out through smoke
Memories of his traumatic dreams emerge amid the confusion
Revoking from the past things less provoked
Trying to forget difficult memories from the past
Any which day, there is no relief
On any given day, there is no respite from this crisis
Adhesive words, spoken silently
Words that stick with you, even when unspoken
The shattered man
A man who has been broken by these events
I want to stay with you, and I see it clear now
I have realized that I want to be with you, and I am committed to staying
You are giving me no choice
I feel compelled to be with you and cannot resist
Let the rain pour down
Let the emotions wash over us like a deluge
He's holding for the moment of the fall
He is waiting for the critical instant when everything collapses
Stolen knowledge by minds unformed
Ideas taken by inexperienced minds
Regulate the demolition of annex for the differing thoughts
Destroying the space where people with different ideas can gather
Discarded sparks left years ago
Idea fragments that have been abandoned for years
Evoked a language much more austere
The words he used were harsh and blunt
Reverberating with figments
Echoing with hallucinations and illusions
He left a trace of translucence
He left a faint impression that was barely visible
There's a shattered man in a shattered land
The situation has destroyed both people and places
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Frank Claussen, Heine Frode Hansen, Ragnhild Sigland, Raymond I. Rohonyi, Vegard K. Thosen
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@ivana.medina3126
Lyrics now!:
Can you see the storm getting closer now?
Tell me how it feels being out there
A moment's glimpse of his vignette
As he shone a light on the falling wall
Instant pictures form shattered persons
Whenever he leaves there's a tainted mark
Flashbacks of his stark sleep filter out through smoke
Revoking from the past things less provoked
Any which day, there is no relief
Adhesive words, spoken silently
The shattered man
Can you see the storm getting closer now?
Tell me how it feels being out there
I want to stay with you, and I see it clear now
You are giving me no choice
Let the rain pour down
He's holding for the moment of the fall
Stolen knowledge by minds unformed
Regulate the demolition of annex for the differing thoughts
Discarded sparks left years ago
Evoked a language much more austere
Reverberating with figments
He left a trace of translucence
Shattered man
There's a shattered man in a shattered land
@michelle8265
Can you see the storm getting closer now?
Tell me how it feels being out there
A moment's glimpse of his vignette
As he shone a light on the falling wall
Instant pictures form shattered persons
Whenever he leaves there's a tainted mark
Flashbacks of his stark sleep filter out through smoke
Revoking from the past things less provoked
Any which day, there is no relief
Adhesive words, spoken silently
The shattered man
Can you see the storm getting closer now?
Tell me how it feels being out there
I want to stay with you, and I see it clear now
You are giving me no choice
Let the rain pour down
He's holding for the moment of the fall
Stolen knowledge by minds unformed
Regulate the demolition of annex for the differing thoughts
Discarded sparks left years ago
Evoked a language much more austere
Reverberating with figments
He left a trace of translucence
Shattered man
There's a shattered man in a shattered land
@luxyzy
My teacher is the female vocalist!:D And she also wrote this song. They're amazing, and I really like this song!
@hypnometal
That’s amazing! Is she your voice teacher? 😁
@aristarchossypalitos2073
Is your teacher Nell?pretty cool👍👍🤘🤘
@MarcoCumba
@@varg1814 no te esta contando a ti , webon!
@dylanbelmont8743
@@varg1814 Vaya, que gracioso, si me permites procederé a decir: XD
@darrylhughes3328
Neil sigland
@gustavomonteiro1149
No bairro mais pobre de uma cidade pequena do terceiro mundo, também tem quem admire o som gótico. Jaboatão - Pernambuco - Brasil.
@rebecacastro2839
Kkkkkkkkk
@victoremanuel3151
Aqui no cu do paraná também kkk é nóis
@wallaceabreu9682
Num apartamento de um bairro isolado pelo Lockdown, em Fortaleza, tbm tem quem gosta do som gótico.