2000 -Wold is formed in Regina, Saskatchewan by Fo… Read Full Bio ↴Timeline for Wold
2000 -Wold is formed in Regina, Saskatchewan by Fortress Crookedjaw out of the remains of electro-noise project Static Eyesore (1993-1999).
2001 – Wold releases the self-titled debut (limited to 66 CDRs), mastered September 11.
2002-03 – Wold completes and self- releases the Badb CDR in 2003.
2004 - Wold begins the creation of L.O.T.M.P. Badb is released on cassette by Regimental Records out of the U.S.A. (limited to 100).
2005-2006 - Wold and Chris Bruni establish a meeting of minds. Profound Lore Records officially releases L.O.T.M.P in 2005 on CD. The recording for Screech Owl begins.
2007 - Profound Lore Records officially releases Screech Owl on CD. The creation of Stratification begins.
2008 – Profound Lore Records officially releases Stratification on CD.
2009 - RCP Tapes officially releases Wold 'Best Of' collection tape entitled Imperator (limited to 300) in summertime. RCP Tapes later releases Wold's first official 7" vinyl record, Social Pressure (limited to 300) in December.
2010 - Profound Lore Records officially releases Working Together For Our Privacy on CD.
Screech Owl
Wold Lyrics
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Fires rage again.
Screech owl:
Creative will of fire-wrath.
Burning the greenest of wood
I follow the serpent's path.
Three steps to nothing,
Screech owl's grace
Is self's embrace,
Lonely screech owl
Reflects my face.
Owl and dragon:
Pillars of most high,
Hail empty place:
Nighttime prairie sky.
Existence conquers essence,
Existence is her palace:
Under her dark wings
Knell seven bell rings,
Fires rage again
Under her dark wings.
Screech owl:
I am predator of the night,
Beautiful anxiety:
I am the lightning strike.
Under her dark wings
Fires rage again.
In "Screech Owl" by Wold, the lyrics describe the power of the screech owl, a nocturnal bird of prey, and the destructive forces it embodies. The opening lines reveal that the owl's dark wings hold a fiery energy that is capable of sparking raging fires. The lyrics suggest that this is a creative force, a will of fire-wrath that burns the greenest of wood, a metaphor for regrowth and renewal. The line "I follow the serpent's path" suggests a connection to ancient mythology and the idea of the snake as a symbol of transformation and rebirth.
The song then moves to a series of paradoxes and contrasts that illustrate the mystery and power of the screech owl. The singer speaks of proving oneself, but also suggests that this is a meaningless pursuit with "three steps to nothing". The screech owl's grace is both an embrace of self and a reflection of loneliness. The owl and dragon are "pillars of most high", but they hail from an "empty place", the nighttime prairie sky. The lyrics explore the idea that existence is powerful, conquering essence and creating its own palace. The closing lines return to the image of the screech owl's dark wings and the fires that rage beneath them.
Overall, "Screech Owl" is a song that celebrates the primal forces of nature and the cycle of destruction and renewal. The screech owl is a symbol of power, grace, and anxiety, embodying the mysteries of the night and the transformative power of fire.
Line by Line Meaning
Under her dark wings
The powerful force of existence that the screech owl represents.
Fires rage again.
The fires of creativity and destruction are constantly burning within the realm of the screech owl.
Screech owl: Creative will of fire-wrath.
The screech owl embodies a fierce and powerful force of creative energy.
Burning the greenest of wood
The screech owl consumes and transforms the raw, natural material of the world to fuel its own creative energy.
I follow the serpent's path.
The screech owl is guided by a primal, instinctual force that drives it towards its goals.
Prove up and then prove again,
The screech owl is constantly pushing itself to new heights and striving to exceed its previous accomplishments.
Three steps to nothing,
The pursuit of greatness can sometimes lead to emptiness and disillusionment.
Screech owl's grace
The screech owl possesses a unique elegance and power that is all its own.
Is self's embrace,
The screech owl is comfortable and content within its own being.
Lonely screech owl
The screech owl is often solitary and self-sufficient, relying only on its own strength and resources.
Reflects my face.
The screech owl serves as a mirror to the deeper parts of the psyche, revealing one's true self in the darkness.
Owl and dragon: Pillars of most high,
The screech owl and dragon represent the highest ideals of strength, power, and ferocity.
Hail empty place: Nighttime prairie sky.
The vast emptiness of the nighttime prairie is home to creatures of great power and majesty.
Existence conquers essence,
The raw power of existence and survival surpasses all other concerns or values.
Existence is her palace:
The screech owl is at home in the natural world and where it derives its power and inspiration.
Under her dark wings
The darkness and mystery of the screech owl's realm is where its true beauty and power lie.
Knell seven bell rings,
The screech owl's power and mystery are evoked by the ringing of seven bells.
Screech owl: I am predator of the night,
The screech owl represents the primal and powerful forces of the natural world that are beyond human control.
Beautiful anxiety:
The powerful energy of the screech owl embodies both beauty and fear.
I am the lightning strike.
The screech owl's creative energy is explosive and unstoppable, like the power of a lightning strike.
Contributed by Jake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mykneecapshurt
certified hood classic
@chancemeeting2849
This is a pretty logical next step after things like Ildjarn and Havohej's Kembatinan Premaster. I wasn't so sure at first, but this is actually really good and immersive.
@eduardomurillo9305
There's something kinda memorizing about it
@bbburito
<3
@maryfreegirl2029
he does sound like a screeching bird
@GOODSBM
DAMN son
@TheFireblade720
real nigga shit
@JasonSmith-tg8cq
On BD
@RyleZor
You do know that this isn't being used under "fair use." I'm sure the band is fine with you uploading this but seriously, you aren't reviewing or critiquing this album, you are just uploading the whole thing. You aren't fooling anybody with that description lol.
@fullnoise-albums
YouTube is an incredible platform in which users can research and discover new music and also fans of the groups to have discussions about not just songs - but full albums. The fact that YouTube provides an option to provide completely non commercial hosting allows for the ability to provide enough music to educate someone on the group but not a high enough bitrate to rip or the luxury of timestamped or individually separated tracks.