B i o g r a p h y (by Official Site)
Artefact is a band from the Netherlands formed by producer & composer Maxim Schram. The line-up includes vocalist and songwriter Shamangi, double-bass player Thijs Willemsen and drummer Paul van Gerven. On stage and in the studio Artefact works with various guest musicians including trumpet player Ryan Carniaux, rapper Nemesiz and scratcher Broky B (WaxWankerz & Ish). Artefact brings you a fresh blend of electronica, funk, jazz and pop. Vocalist Shamangi adds an enchanting vibe, with a voice which can be sweet, vulnerable and powerful. In 2002 Artefact won Holland’s greatest pop prize in Paradiso (Amsterdam) called De Grote Prijs van Nederland (“The Grand Prize of the Netherlands”). Because all the great response Artefact gained after winning this prize they decided to release a mini-album. The EP One of a Kind was born, containing 6 sparkling popsongs with a triphop vibe. In 2003 the band toured a lot and closed the year supporting the British band Lamb for their shows in the Netherlands. On October 18th 2004 Artefact's official debut album Addicted To Your Goodies was released. A fresh blend of Electronica, Funk, Jazz and Pop. The album was received very well by the Dutch press. Check out the review section on this website. In January 2005 the band will play at the renowned Eurosonic festival. Your chance to catch a glimpse of Artefact.
One of a kind EP - 2003 -
Intimate Somehow Little one It says it all I just wonder One of a kind Lies
Zeeladeeda Maximorphine Mr.Wicked Are You Looking For Me Addicted To Your Goodies (Feed My Monsters) Travelogue Be On Top (Feat.Nemesiz) Precious Pleasures Promise More Lies Zany Sunchild
Precious Things When Francis speaks Run, my child And leave your toys, behind. They will come, for you So leave the things, which are on your mind. Tears are running down my cheeks, When Francis speaks, to me. Anger burns inside of me, But makes me weak, when Francis speaks. History will repeat itself If you don't think about yourself. Go now, don't even dare to stay For once listen to what i say. I know it is hard to understand People still fight over land. Come with me to a better place Let me wash the dirt of your face. Tears are running down my cheeks, When Francis speaks, to me. Anger burns inside of me, But makes me weak, when Francis speaks. Right now there isn't much i can do I promise better times for you You have the right on a future too Tears are running down my cheeks, When Francis speaks, to me. Anger burns inside of me, But makes me weak, when Francis speaks. An angels sings Melodies they are attracting me I come closer, because I want to see What is claiming my attention? Are there reasons to be affraid? When I'm almost there, I hesitate The smell of a thousand roses So wonderful. Makes me overcome my fears I go in, oh preserve my soul Everything, into oblivion, it's paradise When an angel sings for me, into oblivion It's paradise, when angels sing for me Almost like a fairy tale Better than anything real Almost like a fairy tale Spirits and spells I inhale W hen i describe the feeling Its gonna lose its meaning Perhaps having no meaning Is the nature of its being These things that happen to me Leave a trail of devistation But i know they'll bring me closer To my final destination. E verything, into oblivion, it's paradise When an angel sings for me, into oblivion It's paradise, when angels sing for me Of all places Is it you Calling my name? W here are you? I am blinded by the flames. All these years we've been together A lifetime of vivid memories I hoped that it would last forever It had become a part of me Until today I wished that I could say One of the safest places With all the familiar faces. I Would like to stay a while, If you don't mind. I'm cold and need a touch A friendly smile and such... Such a thing Is what i need right now One of the safest places With all the familiar faces. I Would like to stay a while, If you don't mind. I'm cold and need a touch A friendly smile and such... Such a thing...is what i need right now Did it become contageous? What made you so spontaneous, Relentless on top of shameless Do you want me to go on? I've seen this before It was something i could not restore So don't you try walking Walking through this door. Take my time Spinning leafs Before my feet When summer leaves I am complete Nights in sweat I leave behind me Days of shining agony Now's your chance to finally find me Do you catch my irony?.... Take your time Wait for my sign Take your time Wait for my sign I'll take my time....anyway M y time....anyway Take your time Wait for my sign Over and over again Keep moving and i'll tell you when. Sometimes what i say Isn't really what i mean It's the truth for today But different it has-been. Must you point out this shortcoming And tell me that the time is running.... Out Don't you even make me start About your artificial heart. Do you realize You're the devil in disguise It's no surprise Take your time Wait for my sign Over and over again Keep moving and i'll tell you when. Time changes everything Time is overwhelming Time makes me want you back Time makes me turn my back On you. A solitary life I'm not prepared to live On your life breath Your own reflection is The first thing you forget Until you find out it's The only one you know With a heart so sincere As blue as snow Tie my hands Another path Unbelievable demands Loneliness means wealth If you want to rule my world just tie my hands But I'd rather walk upon another path And put a bet on your unbelievable demands Descend upon a place where loneliness means wealth If I'd prefer a solitary life Would you still be on my side? Pieces belonging in my mind If I am scattered, will you help me find? Purification Earthly Insanity Brings us Conformity The tinkling bells call me It plays a leading role I never could foresee The purity you stole Purification Complete salvation Purification Wanting things to turn around I'm washing my hands in dirt Can't yet afford the clearstream When all my extremities hurt At least they aren't bleeding. Why didn't you protect me Or even warn me How can i learn this When trust is the first miss What's the consequence Of losing innocence When meanings have faded And thoughts are blocking the way again All these promises Should've meant nothing less Why did we agree When we knew we didn't Purification Complete salvation Purification Wanting things to turn around Lifespace As I enter This long evaded place It makes me wonder What has set the chase Open eyes With closed eyes See never seen things Feel the warmth it brings "It are the dreams within They make the fears begin I search for answers But no one answers" "It are the dreams within It's were the longing begins For touch, taste and togetherness I should care less. Late at night By your side Purified But now "Here, these evening shades Make me remember Our days. Landscapes, of green and brown and blue They form my lifespace My favourite lifespace With you." Feel the sun Feel the moon Know that i'll be here soon Forget the pain Forget the past You know it's for the best Living for today Is living for tomorrow Don't waste it with your sorrow What do you think of me Is this where you want to be Why am i too blind to see Questions are obsolete
One of a kind EP
Little One What is wrong.... Walk me there.... Cause have fallen... That's what Iike... Put your arms around me... I need to sleep... Cause I have fallen. Hmmmm....sing for me again Tell me I'm beautiful Mmmmmm...be sure to be here when When I cry for you. Hmmmm....sing for me again Don't you know that I wish to be That little one having fun Do you recall the times, when You didn't have to miss anyone? No broken ties, no doubts ever again The whole wide world in your pocket. Hmmmm, it was easy then, You had all your worries covered. Play me that old song Walk me to the classroom Don't tell me what is wrong Heall my aching wound. Bring me lots of sweets, Cheer me up when I am sad. Wash my dirty sheets And put me into bed. Hmmmm....sing for me again Tell me I'm beautiful Mmmmmm...be sure to be here when, When I cry for you. Hmmm....sing for me again Tell me I'm beautiful Mmmmmm...be sure to be here when, When I cry for you.
It says it all Put your precious gifts away You can trust me it’s okay Return those treasures to their land I like you the most with empty hands None of these will change my mind What’s done is done you can’t rewind There’s no need to make amends I’m the one who understands What is winter without a fall Look back in time It says it all What’s a heart without a soul It says it all What is water without a fall Try to see it as a whole Read my writings on your wall It says it all The people in the sky ask me ‘why?’ all the time The truth is I’m not sure I can’t really define I wish that I knew what is pushing me forward Driving me senseless it’s becoming awkward That same old story, That reoccurring dream Everything you’ve seen Nothing in between You pull me out, into the world You clear the clouds where reality curls We go together Like moods and weather ....It says it all What is winter without a fall Look back in time It says it all What’s a heart without a soul It says it all What is water without a fall Try to see it as a whole Read my writings on your wall It says it all
I just wonder There are days when I can't give a damn If the sun will shine or there is rain again And sometimes I don't even care That I am here and you are there My vision gets distorted and I'm finding ways to understand What's the use of a melody Played for only you and me? It’s a fantasy Building up the energy inside of me Atrocities, Squeezing out the driving forces left in me Escape, Never-never land with me, Will you please, Never lose the trust in me... And I wonder how we came this far Considering the way things are I just wonder... If we can keep this going on. And I wonder how my life will end Considering the way it went I just wonder I'm just wondering. There are days when I can't give a damn If the sun will shine or there is rain again And sometimes I don't even care That I am here and you are there My vision gets distorted and I'm finding ways to understand What's the use of a melody Played for only you and me? Escape, Never-never land with me, Will you please, Never lose the trust in me...
One of a kind
Do I deserve the flowers? Those by the ivory towers To be picked by you They’re waiting for your gentle hands And for you to snap their stems Tenderly This is where I roam Make yourself at home Please You’re one of a kind Leaving us all far behind You’re one of a kind Drifting on the shadows You’re one of a kind Leaving us all so far behind You’re one of a kind Drifting on the shadows Of my mind I present you all these sweet words As a puzzle they will emerge Can you hand me the solution Or is there someone Who can do it better Help me out here I put my trust in you You make me look like a fool It won’t take a minute Come on now I put my trust in you Just do that one thing you do so well For me for yourself and for everybody else Come on now I put my trust in you You’re one of a kind Leaving us all far behind You’re one of a kind Drifting on the shadows You’re one of a kind Leaving us all so far behind You’re one of a kind Drifting on the shadows Of my mind