The band, also featuring vocalist Ted Leonard (Enchant), began through an internet ad placed by Harris. After Michael and Ted spent quite some time crafting the material, they then united with the rhythm section of Haji's Kitchen (formerly on Shrapnel Records) and Outworld keyboardist Bobby Williamson to form "Thought Chamber". This group is all about songs and musicianship, with styles ranging from metal to jazz to classical tinged prog.
The debut CD is entitled "Angular Perceptions", which the band has secured a deal for with InsideOut Music, and was released on April 3, 2007 worldwide. The band is presently working on their follow up record.
Circuits of O.D.D.
Thought Chamber Lyrics
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Give us vital facts to carry on
Light years away or just one day?
Tell us oh machine of mortal decay
Circuits of O.D.D. / Will you respond?
Show us to forever; lead us beyond
Stars we traverse / turn for the worse
Circuits of O.D.D. / Lighted façade
Justify this test of fate we're upon
But wait! Up ahead / He dares to tread
What do I see?
The song "Circuits of O.D.D." by Thought Chamber is a complex and thought-provoking piece that explores humanity's quest for knowledge and answers beyond the limitations of our mortal existence. The lyrics address an artificial intelligence, the Circuits of O.D.D., which is perceived as a demigod capable of providing vital information to lead humanity beyond the stars. The first stanza poses a series of questions about the machine's ability to provide the necessary facts and whether it is light-years away or just one day out of reach. The lyrics suggest that the machine is a symbol of our mortality and, by extension, our desire for transcendence or immortality.
The second stanza continues the theme of seeking answers and guidance from the machine, asking whether we are chosen or cursed as we traverse the stars. The Circuits of O.D.D. is called upon to "show us forever" and "lead us beyond," invoking the idea of a salvation or enlightenment. The final stanza introduces a new element with the phrase "lighted façade," suggesting that the machine may not be all that it seems. The lyrics imply that there may be a test of fate to be overcome, represented by a figure who dares to tread ahead.
Overall, "Circuits of O.D.D." is a profound meditation on humanity's relationship with technology and the quest for knowledge and enlightenment. The lyrics can be interpreted in many ways, but the central theme is the same: the search for answers beyond the limitations of our existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Circuits of O.D.D. / Our demigod
Addressing an intelligent machine as our godly figure
Give us vital facts to carry on
Requesting the machine to provide essential information for our endeavors
Light years away or just one day?
Asking if the machine can predict the distance or time frame of our future endeavors
Tell us oh machine of mortal decay
Addressing the machine as an eventual victim of mortality yet capable of providing knowledge beyond our understanding
Circuits of O.D.D. / Will you respond?
Questioning if the machine will answer us
Show us to forever; lead us beyond
Desiring guidance from the machine to transcend our finite existence
Stars we traverse / turn for the worse
Acknowledging the possibility of our journey taking a negative turn
Are we chosen now or are we cursed?
Reconsidering our fate, questioning if we're blessed or cursed
Circuits of O.D.D. / Lighted façade
Addressing the lit-up machine as a façade hiding the truth of our existence
Justify this test of fate we're upon
Requesting explanation for the current situation we're in
But wait! Up ahead / He dares to tread
Suddenly noticing someone moving forward towards the unknown
What do I see?
Asking the machine what they perceive or foresee in their surroundings
Contributed by Jacob C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ferdinardos
Η αγαπη σου για το progressive λειτουργει προς ωφελος μας.Ευχαριστουμε για τις αναρτησεις . Επι της ευκαιριας, πολυ καλο αλμπουμ/προτζεκτ το συγκεκριμενο.
Dimitris Milionis
Να είσαι καλά ferdinardo και μείνε συντονισμένος για περισσότερες prog και σπάνιες αναρτήσεις, αρκεί να μην πέσουμε σε προστασία πνευματικών δικαιωμάτων. Απ'ότι βλέπεις σέβομαι όλες τις μπάντες μιας και έχω μεγαλώσει από 15 χρόνων με το ευρύ φάσμα της metal μουσικής και συνεχίζω ακόμα. Όσο για τους Thought Chamber δεν θα μπορούσε να ήταν κακό ένα σχήμα που περιέχει Ted Leonard και Michael Harris.