1. An Austr… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with the name Transience.
1. An Australian heavy progressive rock band from Melborne (2012 to present)
2. Fred Hunter's side project (keyboard player of Lands End)
1. Based in Melbourne, 6-piece Transience combines soaring melodies, warped time signatures, crushing grooves and expansive atmospheres to create their own take on progressive rock and metal.
Transience first emerged in 2012, demanding attention with their powerful, energetic and genre-bending live show. 2013 saw them release their self-titled EP, hailed as “a perfect fit within the Aussie atmosphere of bands such as Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus, Sleep Parade and Breaking Orbit” by international blog, The Undertow, who awarded it number 6 in it’s top 15 EP’s of 2013. Success from the EP spread into a national tour, playing the Showdown, Creepshow and St Kilda Festivals, as well as shows alongside heavy hitters of the Australian scene. They've also been busy releasing numerous music videos and television show theme covers, including Dexter and True Blood.
As for 2014, Transience have been slaving away in the studio recording their debut album, Temple, which includes collaborations with some of Melbourne's most talented musicians. Produced and mixed by Phil Threlfall at The Base Studios and mastered by Acle Kahney (TesseracT) at 4D Sounds, the album ebbs and flows in a way that is sure to please any prog fan.
2. Transience was LANDS END keyboard player Fred HUNTER’s side project. He recorded “Sliding” and "Pimordial" during a 4-year time period and was accompanied by the Brazilian guitarist Francisco “KIKO” NETO, singer Jeff McFARLAND, saxophonist Steve ADES and drummer Mark LAVALLEE. They play a very delicate music full of nuances, a kind of neo-progressive away from the limitations of this genre.
On album, "Primordial", the LANDS END influence is even more pronounced as many of the tracks were recorded at the studio sessions for their new album, which is due later this year. Long expansive tracks with lots of instrumental work give the guys time to work their own special brand of Symphonic progressive.
Sister
Transience Lyrics
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Bless the child born into light
Bless the father
A kingdom for the courageous
She lay under
A mother's wing for so long
A shadow
Are you ok?
Your eyes tell a different story
Are you ok now?
Tell me, are you ok?
Now I can see right through to your eyes
A void of disconnection
It overwhelms you
Now I want to try and make this right for you
To help you find some form of resolution
A mother taken so young
A daughter left to find where she belongs
The truth is often hard to bear
When others lose the sense to care
Every heart deserves a glance
Every soul deserves to dance
To bleed a life away
Heavy heart
You'll always be loved
When all is forgotten, precious rose
Relinquish the pain
To light up your way
Her heart will always beat again
Light up your way
The lyrics to Transience's song "Sister" delve into the complex emotions surrounding family, loss, and inner turmoil. The first verse calls for blessings upon the child born into light, the father, and a kingdom for the courageous. This is likely a reference to the singer's desire for peace and prosperity for their loved ones. The second verse describes a sister who has been sheltered by their mother's protection for a long time, living in the shadows and away from the bright light of the world. The singer then asks if their sister is okay, noticing that her eyes tell a different story.
The third verse offers a clearer insight into the sister's struggles, with the singer describing a void of disconnection overwhelming her. Despite this, the singer wants to make things right for her sister and help her achieve some form of resolution. The song then touches on the loss of the sisters' mother and the daughter's search for a sense of belonging. The truth is often hard to bear, but every heart deserves a chance to dance and every soul deserves to bleed a life away.
The final lines of the song offer hope and encouragement, calling for the sister to relinquish her pain and light up her way. The heavy heart will always be loved, and the precious rose will continue to bloom. Overall, "Sister" is a powerful and emotional tribute to family relationships, loss, and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
Bless the mother
May the mother be blessed
Bless the child born into light
May the child born into this world be blessed
Bless the father
May the father be blessed
A kingdom for the courageous
A land or realm for the brave and fearless
She lay under
She remained beneath
A mother's wing for so long
Beneath the care, protection and guidance of a mother for a prolonged period
A shadow
An obscured, vague, or unclear image or representation
Shaded from the bright light
Protected or concealed from exposure to intense illumination or scrutiny
Are you ok?
How are you doing?
Your eyes tell a different story
The expression on your face indicates something different
Are you ok now?
Are you feeling better now?
Tell me, are you ok?
Could you confirm that you are doing well?
Now I can see right through to your eyes
Now I can see clearly what is going on within you
A void of disconnection
A state of emptiness with no binding or meaningful communication
It overwhelms you
It engulfs, burdens, or oppresses you
Now I want to try and make this right for you
I am now willing to endeavor in rectifying whatever issue you may have
To help you find some form of resolution
To offer support and assistance so you can come to a settlement or decision about a particular topic or problem
A mother taken so young
A mother who was lost or deceased while still relatively youthful
A daughter left to find where she belongs
An offspring left to determine their place or purpose in life without the maternal influence
The truth is often hard to bear
The reality or actuality of a matter can be oppressive or painful
When others lose the sense to care
When other people lose the consciousness or consideration of how to express compassion or empathy
Every heart deserves a glance
Every person merits an opportunity or moment of attention or consideration
Every soul deserves to dance
Every spirit or human being should have the opportunity or freedom to express themselves through movement and rhythm
To bleed a life away
To pass away or die slowly, typically in a painful or agonizing manner
Heavy heart
A sorrowful, mournful or apprehensive mood
You'll always be loved
You will always be cherished, embraced or regarded with affection
When all is forgotten, precious rose
When everything is lost or abandoned, beauty and purity remain rare and valuable
Relinquish the pain
Let go of the hurting, ache, or suffering
To light up your way
To brighten, illuminate, or guide your path
Her heart will always beat again
Despite pain, grief, or loss, her spirit will never be conquered and will continue on
Contributed by Jordan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Medium Rare Musicians
Super powerful video. Song is awesome and the execution on this video was on point.
I'd love to know how it was filmed. look forward to the behind the scenes.
- Jamie.
TransienceBand
Medium Rare Musicians Thanks Jamie! Behind the scenes video will be out in the next week or two
Tyler Roerick
This is fricken awesome! You guys rock!
Armen Ajamian
Still listening to you guys since i found out about you guys when this first came out, can't wait what you guys cook up next!
Meryn Mastrocola
Love this! Awesome clip, outstanding drumming.
Cuzjudd
Drummer is fucking fantastic
Chalo Rpo
Love this song,. Great video mates!!perfect! lml
Cuzjudd
Man I really really want to see you guys live
Pavel Kurbanov
Круто, мужики!)
Will Mangold
Great release and love the video!. So glad I've added this to PRM internet radio. Will over at ProgRockandMetal.net