The culmination of worC (Aurélien Perreira) and Eggeh (Igor Omodei) projects, their style is inspired by Meshuggah's polyrhythmic structure and muted guitar tones. The EP "8", the band's first release, is available as a free download in its entirety from the band's official website. Their first full-length album, Februus, released on October 31, 2011.
Consisting of ten main tracks and three additional ambient pieces on a second CD, Februus' blend of Meshuggah-style rhythms with the atmospherics of Jesu and ambient undertones of Rosetta has garnered much respect from the metal community. Each track flows seamlessly into the next, making the album into a singlular monolithic concept.
UES formed after the split of Longchat with Igor Omodei and Benoit Friedrich.
Current lineup:
Matthieu Romarin on vocals
Jean Ferry on drums
Benoit Friedrich on bass
Jérôme Colombelli on guitars
Aurélien Perreira on guitars and ambiences
Igor Omodei on guitars and production
Awaken
Uneven Structure Lyrics
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Morsels whirls all around, melting down
An aberration into the womb breaks the microcosm
Aurora of a new abstract and elaborated macrocosm
This irrepressible fever plucks on stimulations
A dim halo appears at the heart of this randomness
Its bracing radiation projects patterns all over
The splendor conveys me into a boiling torrent
Expelled through this intense breach
A whole new set of perceptions gives warmth
The cosiness of gestation has come to an end
Genesis of a new cycle, the dawn of life
As this intimate alcove transforms into a peculiar place
A protective entourage builds up, fulfilling me with great motives
This thirst for the unkown goads me to leave my nymph
A will to fully value every portion of this vast realm
Precise shapes appears as the bewilderneness of the elements is lessened
Merely displaying the underlying fabric of the environment
And I open my eyes to see a
world of incredible beauty, rich colors and intricate details. The opening lines of the song evoke a sense of anticipation, as though something profound is about to happen. The "dense, dull quiver" can be interpreted as a foreshadowing of what is to come. The phrase "morsels whirls all around, melting down" suggests a sense of things breaking down and coming together in a new way.
The lyrics then describe the moment of transformation: "an aberration into the womb breaks the microcosm." This is followed by an "aurora of a new abstract and elaborated macrocosm," which suggests that something new and amazing has come forth from this chaos. The imagery in this section is striking and otherworldly. There is a sense of being transported to another realm, full of wonder and possibility.
As the song progresses, the singer of the lyrics becomes increasingly awed by his surroundings. The "irrepressible fever" is a metaphor for the overwhelming sensations he is experiencing. The "dim halo" represents a new presence, one that projects "patterns all over" and leads to a sense of "splendor." Interestingly, the singer seems to be transformed from an observer into an active participant in this process. He is "conveyed" into a "boiling torrent" and feels "freed from the womb."
Overall, the lyrics to "Awaken" paint a vivid picture of a transformative experience. There is a sense of being awed and bewildered by the sights and sensations of a new world, but also a sense of being empowered and transformed by them. The imagery is rich and evocative, and the language is poetic and powerful.
Line by Line Meaning
A dense, dull quiver can be felt from far away
There is a strong, heavy shaking that can be sensed from a long distance.
Morsels whirls all around, melting down
Pieces of something spin and dissolve all around.
An aberration into the womb breaks the microcosm
Something abnormal breaks into a small, delicate system.
Aurora of a new abstract and elaborated macrocosm
A new, complex and abstract universe begins to emerge.
This irrepressible fever plucks on stimulations
An unstoppable urge is driven by stimuli.
A dim halo appears at the heart of this randomness
A faint circle of light appears in the midst of chaos.
Its bracing radiation projects patterns all over
Its intense energy causes shapes to form everywhere.
The splendor conveys me into a boiling torrent
The magnificence of it all takes me into a rushing stream.
Freed from the womb, an overwhelming light surrounds everything
Released from confinement, an intense light envelops everything.
Expelled through this intense breach
Pushed out through a powerful opening.
A whole new set of perceptions gives warmth
New perceptions bring comfort and warmth.
The cosiness of gestation has come to an end
The comfort of being nurtured has ended.
Genesis of a new cycle, the dawn of life
Beginning of a new phase, the birth of life.
As this intimate alcove transforms into a peculiar place
The familiar space changes into something unusual.
A protective entourage builds up, fulfilling me with great motives
A group of protectors forms, providing motivation.
This thirst for the unkown goads me to leave my nymph
The urge to explore drives me away from a familiar entity.
A will to fully value every portion of this vast realm
A desire to appreciate every aspect of this expansive world.
Precise shapes appears as the bewilderneness of the elements is lessened
Detailed patterns form as the confusing elements become clearer.
Merely displaying the underlying fabric of the environment
Showing the underlying structure of the surroundings.
And I open my eyes to see
I awaken to my surroundings.
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sramredd9856
This was the song that introduced me to Djent years ago. So underrated.
@liamyates5544
as much as i love these guys, the drummers face just makes me crack up everytime
@brandilyn4576
I second that
@Panda_SMM
yeah he's havin a good time
@jeffberridge176
The entire band looks ridiculous hahaha
@PyroblastDK
This band deserves a LOT more attention!
@cynaptyc
I so agree!
@MZSking
No just no this is generic as fuck they play the same few chords over and over this is not innovative in anyway and does not deserve a huge fan base and never will
@mar50X
(MZS)King :) Someone's a bit salty
@ponyproductions666
+(MZS)King :) ACDC also used the same chords for several decades ;)