“Son et Lumière” is the opening track of the concept album De-Loused in the Comatorium. The lyrics depict the protagonist of the album’s story (later named as Cerpin Taxt) reflecting on his wretched state as he drifts into a coma following a drug overdose. “Son et Lumière” translates roughly as “sound and light” and may refer to his final sensations as he loses consciousness. Shorter and simpler than most of the tracks on De-Loused, “Son et Lumière” prepares the listener for the coming chaos and complexity by building up slowly and setting the scene for the narrative which follows. … read more
“Son et Lumière” is the opening track of the concept album De-Loused in the Comatorium. The lyrics depict the protagonist of the album’s story (later… read more
“Son et Lumière” is the opening track of the concept album De-Loused in the Comatorium. The lyrics depict the protagonist of the album’s story (later named as Cerpin Taxt) reflecting on … read more
The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band's only constant members are Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar, producer, direction) and Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals, lyrics), whose partnership forms the core of the band. The band's current line-up also includes founding member Eva Gardner (bass), Omar's brother Marcel Rodríguez-López (keyboards, synths, percussion), Linda-Philomène Tsoungui (drums) and Leo Genovese (keyboards, saxophone). Known for their energetic live shows and concept albums, The Mars Volta formed followi… read more
The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band's only constant members are Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar, producer, direction) and Ced… read more
The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band's only constant members are Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar, producer, direction) and Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals, lyrics), whose part… read more