After getting the band a full line-up, the first demo tape was made, and the first deal was signed with Woodcut Records in 1995. This led to the release of “Pakkasherra” promo tape in 1996 and eventually “Pakkasherra” album, which was released in 1997.
The second album "Dreams of the Black Earth" was forged in the legendary Tico-Tico studio in late 1997. The music of Throes of Dawn had developed enormously from "Pakkasherra". Where "Pakkasherra" sounded raw and technical "Dreams of the Black Earth" showed much more mature and sensitive side of the band. One song from this album was released as a taster in "The Blackened Rainbow" MCD in 1998. "Dreams of the Black Earth" was released worldwide in 1999.
The recording sessions of the third "Binding of the Spirit" album took place once again at Tico-Tico studios during the autumn 1999. Armed with better sound quality and production, the band showed a darker and more depressive side of their dark metal. "Binding of the Spirit" was released through Wounded Love in Spring 2000.
After the third album, things got complicated for the other band members, when the founders of the band, Henri and Jani moved away from the hometown. The band had been practically dead for a few months, until they decided to bring the band back to life with a totally new line-up.
Through many trials, a new line-up began to take shape. Each new member had a past in familiar bands: Lead guitarist Juha Ylikoski had played in Rotten Sound, the bass player Harri Huhtala played previously in Cartilage and Vomiturition. The drummer, Jani Martikkala, had made his contibution in ...And Oceans, Black Dawn and Enochian Crescent.
Finally, after years of planning and intensive song writing, the recordings of the fourth album "Quicksilver Clouds" started in the autumn of 2003 at Sonic-pump studios in Helsinki. With "Quicksilver Clouds" Throes of Dawn took their music into totally new and exciting level: The depth and atmosphere in this album greatly exceeded all their previous releases. New elements were combined into the traditional Throes of Dawn sound, and this really opened new dimensions into their dark metal. The sound engineer Tero "Max" Kostermaa showed true dedication to his work, which resulted in brilliant and atmospheric soundscape. "Quicksilver Clouds" was released in 2004 by Avantgarde music.
February 19th 2010 was the release date of Throes of Dawn's fifth full length album "The Great Fleet of Echoes" released through Firebox Records. Says the singer Henri Koivula: ""The Great Fleet of Echoes" is a clear expansion in the bands songwriting. Showing more versatile, progressive and melodic approach into the gloom and melancholy our music reflects. A Firm and logical step forward." The album was welcomed with great reviews throughout the world.
Throes of Dawn has performed live with bands like Satyricon, Anathema, Orphaned Land and Green Carnation. The band produced a video of the song “Vertigo”, which has been of great promotional value: Several networks in Europe have broadcasted it, and it was also included in the metal DVD compilation of the Finnish inferno magazine.
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Binding of the Spirit Onto Earth
Throes of Dawn Lyrics
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Deep within this soul
A dark aura
Made of stones of sadness
And vast void of longing
On songs of sorrows maiden
The swans drown in grievance
This despair she sings;
"In oaken chest they keep my grief
Under the thousand tombstones
Lies a thousand dreams"
Forever lonely to wander
These landscapes
Of the desperate dreams
There is nothing
That can fill the void of longing
Immortalized by grief
"In oaken chests
We keep her dreams:
Binding her spirit onto earth"
The lyrics of Throes Of Dawn's song "Binding of the Spirit Onto Earth" depict a deep sense of tragedy and longing. The lines "There is a tragedy deep within this soul" and "A dark aura made of stones of sadness and vast void of longing" convey the idea of inner turmoil and the weight of sadness that accompanies it. The imagery of swans drowning in grief and the despair conveyed by the maiden's music further emphasize the theme of deep sorrow.
The lyrics suggest that the soul's grief is kept locked away in an "oaken chest" and buried under "a thousand tombstones", highlighting the idea of being forever lost and alone. The final lines, "In oaken chests, we keep her dreams: Binding her spirit onto earth" implies that even after death, the spirit is bound to this earth and its sorrows. The overall message of the song seems to be one of endless pain and suffering, particularly in the face of longing.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a tragedy
The singer is conveying that there is a significant distress or sorrow present in their life.
Deep within this soul
The tragedy or sorrow experienced is coming from within the singer.
A dark aura
The sorrow or tragedy that the singer is experiencing is causing an overall negative vibe or feeling in their life.
Made of stones of sadness
The tragedy that the artist feels is long-lasting and heavy, represented in the metaphor 'stones of sadness'.
And vast void of longing
The artist experiences a significant emptiness that cannot be filled, represented as a 'vast void of longing'.
On songs of sorrows maiden
The swan is associated with the concept of the 'sorrowful maiden,' representing music or hymns that are filled with sadness and grief.
The swans drown in grievance
The swans, a symbol of beauty and grace, are engulfed in feelings of distress and sadness, representing a parallel to the singer's experiences with their own sorrow.
On silver waters springs
The waters reflect pain and negativity, represented by the light-toned color of silver.
This despair she sings;
The maiden continues to sing songs of grief, pain, and sorrow.
"In oaken chest they keep my grief
The artist's grief is significant, so much so that it is kept locked away like a precious treasure.
Under the thousand tombstones
The numbers of 'thousand' implies that there are an almost endless number of things to grieve for with the singer buried under a thousand tombstones.
Lies a thousand dreams"
The dreams represent the idealized thoughts and longings that the artist wanted to pursue but cannot due to their tragedy and sorrow.
Forever lonely to wander
The singer feels a sense of loneliness that will last for the long term as their grief cannot be easily resolved.
These landscapes
The various environments around the singer represent and reflect the sadness and melancholy they feel.
Of the desperate dreams
The dreams of the singer have become so distant and unattainable that they are now considered to be something desperate.
There is nothing
The artist feels as though there is nothing or no one that can help them overcome their grief and sadness.
That can fill the void of longing
The artist's void of longing is so great that nothing can replace it or provide them with relief the way they want/need.
Immortalized by grief
The sorrow and sadness that the singer feels are so deep and significant that it has been cemented into their life permanently.
"In oaken chests
The symbolism of the 'oaken chest' represents the burial and preservation of memories, emotions, and experiences that is meaningful or precious.
We keep her dreams:
The 'her' in the lyrics is the sorrowful maiden. This line implies that the dreams and hopes that the maiden wanted to pursue are still kept alive and cherished.
Binding her spirit onto earth"
The maiden's spirit is still deeply tied to the earth, representing the sadness and grief that remains on earth even after a person passes away.
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ivan quinones
This song is a fucken masterpiece..