1. A glitch and dub… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists named Threnody.
1. A glitch and dubstep artist from Stafford.
Stafford-based producer Threnody is one of the handful of new-breed dubstep producers exploring the dark hinterlands beyond beyond the genre’s margins, with a characteristic sound that’s deep, techy and brooding, supported by clued-up DJs across the board from Radio 1 (Mary Anne Hobbs), Reload FM, Sub FM and React FM.
Faced with the daunting prospect of remixing dark bass lord Scorn, he’s risen to the task and turned in an intricate of gem of a track. Look out for his other releases on Rottun Recordings and Urban Collective.
2. A metal band from Rotterdam.
Threnody based in Schiedam, Holland, was founded in 1988. With two demos "Ode to the lamented" (1990) and "Profanation" (1992) the band established an excellent reputation in the underground scene. In 1993 Threnody signed a deal with Massacre Records and the debut album "As the heavens fall" was released. In the Metal scene and by the press it was well acclaimed as an original and progressive Death Metal album.
After a European tour with Malevolant Creation (USA) the band entered the studio to record their second album "Bewildering Thoughts". Gerhard Magin was chosen to produce the new album. This album was a big step forward for Threnody, they changed their style to a groovier and straight sound mixed with progressive parts. They almost left the death metal field. The album was highly acclaimed by the press and the band could double the sales of their debut. Reaching the finals of the biggest talent contest for music in Holland and the release of “Bewildering Thoughts” established the band’s reputation and also attracted a lot of non-metal fans. Drummer Richard van Leeuwen left the band after a small European tour. But with Ernst van Ee
(Helloise, Tamas, Ayreon) Threnody managed to get the best Dutch drummer to replace him. Also the replacement of guitarist Erik v/d Belt for Menno Gootjes made the band leap forward in numerous ways.
After doing gigs with Death, Sepultura and Paradise Lost the band headlines the Generation Xtreme tour in March ‘96.
September '96 the band entered the studio again to record their third album simply entitled "Threnody". Again Magin was chosen to produce and the band follows the way they started on "Bewildering Thoughts". Grooving rock riffs meet with progressive licks and Rene Scholtes aggressive vocals. Van Ee’s brilliant and virtuous drumming even tops the drum tracks of the second album. In combination with the excellent guitar licks of Gootjes it proved that Threnody, even with half the original lineup, was unstoppable. With this album Threnody states that they are back in 1997 and recorded their best album so far.
In 1999 the band started working on their fourth album. A regular listener of Threnody music will come to find that there is a new approach to the music and lyrics. Threnody really took their time to start a new vision to their music without leaving the original roots. The groove and power is still there but these were given an extra edge by adding more melody licks to the numbers. Gootjes and Scholtes guitar riffs still are progressive and heavy. The heavy bass playing from Henry McIlveen complements van Ee’s pounding drums. Rene Scholte’s vocals took a new direction and will surprise many.
Menno Gootjes decided to start up his own band in 2003 and was forced to stop with Threnody. A lot of songs written together with Gootjes will however be on the new album.
In 2004 the band recorded the result of years of work in the Soundpark Studio in Schiedam and was produced by themselves. This new album “Control” will be released in 2005 and supported by a new line-up.
Albums:
As the heavens fall (1993)
Bewildering Thoughts (1995)
Threnody (1997)
Control (2005)
3. A metal band from Nottingham, UK.
Redemption
Threnody Lyrics
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Behold a future, you and me
From dark past, to bright, bright light
Will we then be given insight
Hope will be my driving force
I will be the one to learn
From the thing that should not have been
That put me in the state I was in
Leave these ashes, leave them be
From these ruins, let me learn
As a phoenix, I'll return
Life and death, question I
Day by day, always why
How I am going to be
Shall I then be free and see
Hope will be my driving force
I will be the one to learn
Fate and faith, are then they
Life's true spirit, who is to say
Dare not speak the hopeless thought
Of life's reason, it hasn't got
The lyrics to Threnody's song Redemption speak to the theme of overcoming adversity and finding hope in the face of fear and anger. The singer acknowledges the dark past that has led them to their current state, but looks toward a brighter future, one in which they will gain insight from the struggles they have faced. Hope is the driving force that propels the singer forward, and they are determined to learn from the things that have hurt them, even if those things "should not have been."
The second verse continues this exploration of life's mysteries, questioning the nature of life and death and pondering the meaning of fate and faith. The singer recognizes that there may not be a clear answer to these questions, but refuses to give in to hopelessness. Instead, they choose to focus on the power of hope and the potential for growth and renewal, even in the face of death and sorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Fear and anger, leave me be
I want to overcome my fears and anger, so please let me be.
Behold a future, you and me
Let's take a look at the future that you and I can build together.
From dark past, to bright, bright light
Despite the darkness of my past, I hope to find a bright future ahead.
Will we then be given insight
Once we reach that bright future, will we gain wisdom and understanding?
Hope will be my driving force
Hope is what will motivate and inspire me to keep going.
I will be the one to learn
I am responsible for my own growth and development.
From the thing that should not have been
I want to learn from the mistakes and problems that should never have happened.
That put me in the state I was in
Those mistakes and problems caused me to suffer and struggle.
Death and sorrow, let them be
I want to move on from the pain and sadness caused by death and loss.
Leave these ashes, leave them be
I want to leave behind the remnants of what was destroyed and move on.
From these ruins, let me learn
I can still find something valuable and important amidst the wreckage and damage.
As a phoenix, I'll return
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, I will emerge stronger and renewed.
Life and death, question I
I always wonder about the meaning of life and the inevitability of death.
Day by day, always why
Every day, I am plagued by questions and doubts about my existence.
How I am going to be
I am wondering about what kind of person I will become.
Shall I then be free and see
Will I be able to find freedom and clarity in my search for meaning?
Fate and faith, are then they
Which one holds more power over my life: fate or faith?
Life's true spirit, who is to say
Is there an ultimate, objective meaning to life? Who can really say?
Dare not speak the hopeless thought
I am afraid to even think about the possibility that life might be without meaning.
Of life's reason, it hasn't got
I fear that life might actually be devoid of any inherent purpose or reason.
Contributed by Asher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.