Biography:
Initially, the band played straightforward black metal under the name Treblinka. After having recorded the album Sumerian Cry in 1989, vocalist/guitarist Johan Edlund and bassist Jörgen Thullberg parted ways with the other two founding members, and subsequently changed the name to Tiamat. The Sumerian Cry album, as recorded by Treblinka, was released as Tiamat's debut album in June 1990.
After the debut, Edlund's leadership would modify the band's style with influences ranging from Mercyful Fate, Candlemass, Pink Floyd and King Crimson, with Sumerian lyrical themes. German guitarist Waldemar Sorychta would produce and contribute instrumentation to many of the band's albums, as well as those by Tiamat's own tour and labelmates, including Moonspell, Rotting Christ, Lacuna Coil and Samael.
1994's critically acclaimed Wildhoney mixed raw vocals, slow guitar riffs and synthesizer sounds which sounded different from other extreme metal bands active at that time. An almost continuous forty-minute piece of music, Wildhoney was considered to be a landmark release within the progressive/doom metal genres and would lead to the band's appearances at the Dynamo and Wacken Open Air metal festivals in 1995. The group would play a second gig at Dynamo two years later.
Upon the release of A Deeper Kind of Slumber (1997), Edlund relocated from Sweden to Germany and declared himself the only permanent member of the band; all albums that would follow would cement the band into a more gothic rock sound, quite different from the extreme music they did in the years before, with recent albums showing a The Sisters of Mercy influence.
The band signed to Nuclear Blast Records in June 2007. Tiamat released their new album Amanethes April 18, 2008.
Lineup:
Johan Edlund - vocals, guitar (Treblinka, Expulsion, LucyFire, Dark Age, Ayreon)
Anders Iwers - bass (Desecrator, Ceremonial Oath, In Flames, Cemetary, Mercury Tide)
Lars Skjöld - drums (Jupiter Society)
Thomas Wyreson - guitar
Former members:
Andreas Holmberg - drums (Expulsion)
Stefan Lagergren - guitar (River's Edge, Expulsion, Mr Death, Treblinka, Judge And Jury, Tranquility)
Jörgen Thullberg - bass (Expulsion, Mr Death, Treblinka)
Niklas Ekstrand - drums (Face Down)
Kenneth Roos - keyboards
Johnny Hagel - bass (Sundown, Sorcerer)
Magnus Sahlgren - guitar (Celeborn, Dismember, Lake of Tears)
P.A. Danielsson - keyboards (Veni Domine)
Thomas Petersson - guitar
Fredrik Ĺkesson - guitar (Southpaw, Talisman, Krux, John Norum, Arch Enemy, Sabbtail, Opeth, Shock Tilt)
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Gaia
Tiamat Lyrics
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An old man rises from his wheelchair
When suffering unknown attacks the painless
And common animals are becoming rare
As water spins in circles twice
Spiders, snakes and the little mice
Get twisted around and tumble down
When Nature calls we all shall drown
If the earth is dying of a growing thirst
Rain shall fall on dried out soil
And every kind of bud shall burst
A sough of relief to insects - turmoil
As water spins in circles twice
Spiders, snakes and the little mice
Get twisted around and tumble down
When Nature calls we all shall drown
Tiamat's song 'Gaia' appears to be a commentary on the state of the natural world and humanity's relationship with it. The opening verse suggests that a new medical discovery has the power to cure previously incurable illnesses and even return mobility to the elderly. However, this does not solve the larger problems facing the planet. The second line specifically mentions the suffering of the unknown, indicating that there are still illnesses that cannot be cured by medical procedures. Meanwhile, the disappearance of common animals suggests that human activities are driving many species to extinction.
The second verse presents a different scenario, where rain falls on dry soil and causes new life to spring up. This hints at the potential for renewal and rejuvenation, but as with the first verse, there is a sense of threat and danger suggesting that this potential may not be realised. The final lines drive this point home, with the repeated phrase "When Nature calls we all shall drown," implying that ultimately humanity is only a small part of a much larger, more powerful system that may ultimately reject or destroy us if we do not learn to treat it with respect.
Line by Line Meaning
A new serum eradicates the illness
A new treatment has been discovered that cures a disease
An old man rises from his wheelchair
An elderly person is able to stand and walk again after being wheelchair-bound
When suffering unknown attacks the painless
Even those who are normally healthy can be affected by unknown illnesses
And common animals are becoming rare
Species of animals that were once abundant are now becoming uncommon
As water spins in circles twice
Water is moving in a circular motion, possibly indicating a whirlpool or storm
Spiders, snakes and the little mice
Various small creatures are caught up in the swirling water
Get twisted around and tumble down
These creatures are thrown around and suffer in the dangerous water
When Nature calls we all shall drown
If we do not take care of the environment, we will all suffer the consequences and possibly perish
If the earth is dying of a growing thirst
If the planet is suffering from a severe lack of water
Rain shall fall on dried out soil
When it rains after a drought, the soil will be replenished with moisture
And every kind of bud shall burst
Plants will begin to grow and bloom again
A sough of relief to insects - turmoil
While the plants are able to thrive again, the sudden growth can cause problems for insects and other small organisms
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: JOHAN EDLUND, JOHNNY DAN HAGEL, WALDEMAR SORYCHTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Дядя Лёша
Ну что , когда уже кто-нибудь по-русски кавер-то сделает ? Необязательно дословно , главное смысл передать .
Болезнь свою Земля излечит ,
Не вечно же больной её быть .
Двуногих вид её калечит ,
Природу силясь подчинить .
Вода Земли в водовороте ,
Как пауков , змей и мышей
Утопит их , врагов Природе ,
Решивших посражаться с ней !
Земля затопит всё дождями ,
Их города давно уж ждут .
Пройдёт потоп - они цветами ,
Дождавшись влаги , расцветут .
Не жаль Земле в водовороте ,
как пауков , змей и мышей ,
Топить врагов её Природе ,
Решивших , что её сильней !
Избавится от них Природа
И с облегчением вздохнёт .
Исчезнув , глупая порода
Уже Природу не добьёт .
Утопит пусть в водовороте
Земля врагов своих - людей ,
Вредящих ей , её Природе ,
Решивших , что её главней !
Вода фундаменты размоет
Уже ненужных им домов ,
Земля в себе руины скроет
Их опустевших городов .
Никто не вспомнит через годы
Про вид тот вымерший людей ,
Решивших , что "Венцы Природы" ,
Решивших , что её мудрей...
Guido von List
, Слушаю её, мне 41 и текут слезы. Какая песня.
Инопланетный Гость
Послушав первый раз эту композицию в прошлом веке, слушаю до сих пор!!! Огонь!!!
еешорох олед
Офигенно. И как то грустно становится, ведь столько лет прошло.
Nafurany Gerard
Jedna z najlepszych piosenek jakie kiedykolwiek powstały tak samo jak cała płyta wildhoney po prostu magia.
Catalin
I think I am crazy, everytime I listen this song I have tears in my eyes. And this happens since I was a kid.
Razcatrazz
The same, mate. Cand am ascultat asta in 1995 am avut una din revelatiile vietii mele. Cand muzica avea inca suflet si vigoare.
Catalin
Razcatrazz Da. :) Superba melodia.
Catalin
Ce vremuri am avut si eu acum la 36 ani nui tarziu sa mai ascult, dar la vremea aia parca altfel era, vremea cind faceam drumetii pe munte cu cortul si chitara ascultand tiamat, metalica, megadeath..etc
JürekKiler
Everything ok with you :)
Catalin
he he, yes. Revelations.