Lost in the Melodies: Exploring the Best Songs Named Labyrinth

I wanted to see what songs had the word labyrinth in the title so I went to lyrics.com and did a search. The results at the time I did this were 2,647 lyrics, 6 artists and 28 albums. And if you are wondering about the word maze, those results are 17,665 lyrics, 54 artists and 14 albums. (Minotaur 303, 4, and 5 if you wanted to know) The album portion was very helpful for my post on the best maze/labyrinth album covers. So I could not quite get the song title directly from lyrics.com so I did some additional searches and found a lot of song titles simply called “Labyrinth”. Let’s look at them and give them a listen. Here are 20 songs (and there are even more) all with the same title !

1. "Labyrinth" by Oomph!

Alice in Wonderland vibes from the video. Good song considering I couldn’t understand any of the lyrics. Incidentally, this song did have great artwork !

2. "Labyrinth" by Enter Shikari

Lots of screaming in this song by this British rock band. But not bad.

3. "Labyrinth" by Fleshgod Apocalypse

Piano to start…and it builds. Moody. Instrumental. I did not know what I was listening to at first, and thought I was going to get heavy with some loud singing, but instead this is symphonic death metal.

4. "Labyrinth" by Alesana

Starts with some fast piano playing and then adds then full band. We have multiple singers with a normal lead and the screamers in the background. Things slow down, then speed up again. American post-hardcore band.

5. "Labyrinth" by Elisa

I like the letters on the hands in the video from the Italian singer songwriter.

6. "Labyrinth" by Tori y Moi

I did not know that there was a chillwave movement but this is part of it. I like it. Cool music.

7. "Labyrinth" by Loredana

Nice job with the video of a maze. Side note if you want to know if you really like a particular genre of music listen to it in many other languages. It’s a good test. This is Romanian.

8. "Labyrinth" by Matt Landi

Not everyone on the list is a big time star. I like the video portion done in the middle of the labyrinth.

9. "Labyrinth" by Adel Tawil & Bozza

There seems to be a lot of German speaking in this list. This is German rap.

10. "Labyrinth" by Illyos

Do you know the words ?

11. "Labyrinth" by ET

I have a YouTube channel with very few views and subscribers so I love linking to similar..like this one.

12."Labyrinth" (LIVE) by The Ferocious Few

Americana rockers.

13. "Labyrinth" by Stefanie Heinzmann

This song is pretty catchy and stuck in my head all day. Swiss pop music.

14."Labyrinth" by Yuli Kay

Breathy alternative rock music. I like the thumbnail.

15. "Labyrinth" by Jake’s Mistakes featuring Devin Hayes

Heavy gothic rock. The pumpkinhead skeleton is just holding the guitar and not playing anything BTW.

16. "Labyrinth" by Kontra K

Sweet album/single cover. More German rap.

17. “Labyrinth” by Mondo Grosso / Hikari Mitsushima
I may have cheated, the previous song, "Labyrinth" by DEEPA is no longer on YouTube so I replaced it with this song I liked.

18. "Labyrinth" by C Dot

I feel it. Sounds old school in a great way. He is from the 416. If you know, you know.

19. "Labyrinth" by Debby Smith

Upbeat. She is German but this is in English.

20. "Labyrinth" by Taylor Swift

Tay Tay. You knew it.

That does it. That is the list. Nothing more to say here. You can leave now. I’m turning off the lights. Seriously, it’s closing time. Can’t you see that we are putting the chairs on the tables. You don’t have to go home but you can’t stay here.

Check out some of my maze art.

The 10 Most Famous Labyrinths from Around the World

Labyrinths have been a part of human history for thousands of years, with their origins dating back to ancient times. These intricate structures have been used for various purposes, from religious rituals to entertainment. Today, labyrinths continue to fascinate people all over the world, with many visiting them for their beauty and meditative qualities. In this blog post, we will explore the 10 of the most famous labyrinths in the world. In no particular order:

1. Hawara Labyrinth, Egypt

One of the most famous labyrinths of the ancient world was housed in an Egyptian pyramid complex built in the 12th Dynasty at Hawara by Amenemhet III. This labyrinth was said to be so complex that no one who entered it could find their way out. The Greek historian Herodotus wrote about visiting the labyrinth in the 5th century. Unfortunately, the labyrinth no longer exists, but its legend lives on. Will the Lost Labyrinth be found (maybe it already has?)? There is currently a team working on a virtual reconstruction of the pyramid and labyrinth. I am excited to see their rendering !

Lost Labyrinth of Egypt ?

2. Villa Pisani Labyrinth, Italy

Located in Stra, near Venice, the Villa Pisani Labyrinth is a romantic boxwood labyrinth with a tower in the middle holding a statue of the goddess Minerva. It was built in the 18th century and is considered one of the most beautiful labyrinths in the world. It is layered so that it is difficult to solve. The Villa Pisani was the residence of the Pisani family until Napoleon Bonaparte bought the villa in 1807 from the Pisani family for the sum of 1,901 Venetian liras. Today the villa houses a museum.

photo from taliaperamore.com

3. Hampton Court Palace Maze, England

The Hampton Court Palace Maze is one of the most famous mazes in the world and the oldest surviving hedge maze in Britain. It was commissioned by William III in 1700 and is still the largest of its kind in England. The maze covers a third of an acre and has over half a mile of paths. You can plan a visit here.

flickr bobgjohnson

4. Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth, France

The Labyrinth of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Chartres is located in the nave of the Chartres Cathedral in France. It was constructed in the 13th century and is one of the most famous labyrinths in the world. The labyrinth is made of white marble and measures 42 feet in diameter. It is the subject of much mystery and surmise, with popular opinion being that the labyrinth represents the long and tortuous path that pilgrims would have needed to follow to reach the Cathedral of Chartres. The labyrinth is also thought to have once been graced by an image of the Minotaur at its center.

5. Ashcombe Maze, Australia

The Ashcombe Maze is located on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. It is the largest hedge maze in Australia and covers two hectares. The maze has over 1,000 cypress trees, was planted over 40 years ago and is a popular tourist attraction. You can plan a trip here. The maze is broken into 2 parts, a South Maze and a North Maze connected by a beautiful Centre Garden. Also on the property is a Rose Maze consisting of more than 1,200 rose bushes and 200 different types of rose.

6. Longleat Hedge Maze, England

The Longleat Hedge Maze is located in Wiltshire, England. Planted in 1978 and covers 1.48 acres and is made of over 16,000 English yew trees. With 1.69 miles of pathways it is the longest hedge maze int he world. In addition to the maze, the grounds contain a historic house, gardens, and a safari park. Check out the thumbnail on this video. That is one cool hedge maze !

7. The Labyrinth of the Reims Cathedral, France

The Labyrinth of the Reims Cathedral was located in the nave of the Reims Cathedral in France. It was built in the 13th century, was made of stone and measured 40 feet in diameter. In 1779 in labyrinth was destroyed by the priests running the cathedral because children were playing on it during services and ceremonies. Today if you visit they have a light projection recreating the labyrinth on the floor during the evening. Despite no longer being physical, the labyrinth is the logo for all French historical monuments !

from commons.wikimedia by G. Garitan

8. The Labyrinth of the Grace Cathedral, San Francisco

The Labyrinth of the Grace Cathedral, located in San Francisco, California, was built in 1991. The indoor labyrinth is made of limestone and measures 44 feet in diameter. I say indoor because the grounds also feature an outdoor labyrinth ! The church offers guided candlelit labyrinth walks the second Friday of each month from 6-8pm ! You can check their event page to find the next walk (and maybe even a labyrinth yoga class).

9. The Catacombs of Paris

The Catacombs of Paris are a 180-plus-mile maze of tunnels lying beneath the streets of Paris, France. Once a network of old limestone quarries, they served as a mass grave for the city's dead in the late 18th century. The catacombs are a real labyrinth of tunnels and galleries, with a depth of about 66 feet (equal to 5 floors of a building) and housing the skeletal remains of more than six million people. It is frighteningly easy to get lost in the catacombs if you are not a seasoned catacomb explorer, or 'cataphile', as the fearless adventurers are known.

10. Alice’s Curious Labyrinth, Disneyland Paris and Shanghai Disneyland Park

Not the most famous, but I wanted to include a modern example of a maze. Alice's Curious Labyrinth is a hedge maze-style attraction located at both Disneyland Paris and Shanghai Disneyland Park. The maze is themed around Disney's 1951 version of Alice in Wonderland and sees guests walking around a series of winding paths, as they attempt to reach the Queens of Hearts Castle at its center. The maze is split into two sections, with the first one featuring some of Alice's adventures prior to meeting the Queen of Hearts, and the second based on Alice's encounter with the Queen, who had a similar labyrinth in the film. The entire labyrinth is wheelchair accessible, with only the "Castle" section not wheelchair accessible due to a tight doorway.

If you have the time and money I hope you can plan a trip to see some of these wonderful labyrinths !

Maze of the Week #76 - Northgate Shopping Center Sign Maze

Maze of the Week #76 takes us from Aurora, Illinois and a shopping center sign. This is a great old time looking sign that I found that I loved so I made it into a maze. You can find it near the road on Route 31 in front of the shopping center. This begins a mini 3 part series of mazes of signs in the state of Illinois.

Photo: Check out a few different photos on Flickr, and this other photo. Or my favorite view from Google Maps !

The Maze: Bottom to top solve. Full color. Relatively easy maze.

Northgate Shopping Center Sign Maze

I hope you enjoy the maze. Download is available in the sign maze section of the site. Check out my YouTube channel !

Coming next week:

An animal maze.

15 Unique Types of Art You Need to See to Believe

Every once in awhile these forms of art will go viral on a social media site, then fade and come back a few years later on a new platform and go through the news cycle again. While you may have come across some of these, I guarantee there will be a few new forms of art that will amaze you !

15 Unique Types of Art

• Human Flowers Art

Human Flowers is a series of photomosaics created by artist and photographer Cecelia Webber. The series features real naked human bodies arranged to resemble plants and flowers. In her own words - “I use the human body to create natural imagery, highlighting humanity’s inseparability from nature.”

• Reverse Graffiti Art

Reverse graffiti is a form of street art where artists create images on walls or other surfaces by removing dirt from a surface. It is also known as clean tagging, dust tagging, grime writing, clean graffiti, green graffiti, or clean advertising. This method involves cleaning specific areas of a dirty surface, creating art through the contrast of polished areas and grime. It is a temporary or semi-permanent form of art that is environmentally friendly and thought-provoking.

• Dirty Car Art

  Dirty car art is a unique form of art that involves creating drawings or paintings on dirty car windows. Texas-based artist Scott Wade is one of the most well-known dirty car artists, and his work has been featured in various media outlets. He uses the dirt and dust on car windows as a canvas to create detailed and intricate designs. Other artists, such as Nikita Golubev from Russia, have also gained attention for their dirty car art. This form of art is a creative way to turn something that is typically seen as a nuisance (dirty car windows) into something beautiful and interesting.

• Light Painting Art

Light painting is a photographic technique that involves moving a light source while taking a long-exposure photograph. This can be used to illuminate a subject or space, or to create light art by shining light at the camera to 'draw'. To do light painting, you need to use a long exposure to capture the path of a moving light source. Light painting can imitate characteristics of traditional painting, and can be achieved by moving, adding or removing lights or subjects during or between exposures. It is a fun and creative way to experiment with photography and create spectacular images.

• Banana Bruising Art

Banana bruising art is a form of art created by bruising the skin of bananas to create intricate designs and patterns. The art is created by oxidization, which occurs as the enzymes in the cells of the banana are released and interact with oxygen. Anna Chojnicka, a London-based artist, has created about 400 works of art using this technique

• Alfombras de Asserin

Alfombras de Aserrin, also known as sawdust carpets, are a 400-year-old Guatemalan tradition where one or more layers of colored sawdust, flowers, palm leaves, and other materials are laid on the ground as decoration. This tradition is a sign of faith in God, devotion to Jesus, and love of tradition. The carpets are typically made before Easter and are a way for Guatemalans to decorate their streets. The art of making Alfombras de Aserrin can be learned and is a way to create something visually interesting and environmentally friendly.

• Sand Painting Art

Sand painting is an art form that involves pouring colored sand or powdered pigments onto a surface to create stylized, symbolic pictures. It is a traditional art form of the Navajo people, and the figures in sand paintings are symbolic representations meant to tell a story in Navajo mythology. Sand paintings are also called dry paintings and are used in curing ceremonies in Navajo culture. You can see a gallery of sand art here.

• Sidewalk Chalk Art

Sidewalk chalk artwork is a form of temporary art created on sidewalks or pavement using chalk. It can range from simple drawings to intricate 3D designs that appear to pop off the ground. Some of the most talented sidewalk chalk artists in the world include Edgar Mueller, Julian Beever, Kurt Wenner, and Manfred Stader.

• Land Art /Earth Art

Land art, also known as Earth art or Earthworks, is an art movement that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s in the United States. It involves creating art directly in or on the natural landscape, often using natural materials such as rocks, soil, and plants. The movement was part of the wider conceptual art movement of the time. Land art is often documented through photographs and maps, which can be exhibited in galleries. The movement was pioneered by a group of artists who sought to create art that was not confined to traditional art spaces and that engaged with environmental and social issues. Some of the best known artists are Walter De Maria, Robert Smithson, and Dennis Oppenheim.

• Body Painting Art

Body painting is a form of body art where artwork is painted directly onto the human skin, using actual face and body paints to draw and paint over the skin. Unlike tattoos and other forms of body art, body painting is temporary, lasting several hours or sometimes up to a few weeks. It is a universal art form that connects people and artists together. Body painting has a rich cultural heritage and has been practiced in many different cultures throughout history.

• Ice Sculpture Art

Ice sculpture is a form of sculpture that uses ice as the raw material. Ice sculptures can be abstract or realistic, and can be functional or purely decorative. Ice sculptures are generally associated with special or extravagant events because of their limited lifetime. Sculpting ice presents a number of difficulties due to the variability and volatility of the material. Ice may be sculpted in a wide range of temperatures and the characteristics of the ice will change according to its temperature as well as the surrounding temperatures. Ice sculpture is traditionally taught in culinary schools using textbooks such as Ice Sculpting the Modern Way and Ice Carving Made Easy. If you want to plan a trip there are ice sculpting events all over the world, including in The International Ice Sculpture Festival in Latvia, the International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in Harbin, China, and the World Ice Art Championships in Fairbanks, Alaska.

• Found Object Art

Found object art is a type of art created from undisguised, often modified, items or products that are not normally considered materials from which art is made. These objects are often utilitarian, manufactured, or naturally occurring, and were not originally designed for an artistic purpose. Found object art can include sculpture, as artists use objects they come across in everyday life to create three-dimensional pieces of art. Some well known artists in this field are Bernard Williams, Tony Cragg and Sarah Lucas.

• Maze Art
  I had to include it. You are on a website dedicated to maze art ! It beat out Giant Roadside attractions by the slimmest of margins. I will include a video for both below. Maze art refers to artwork that features mazes or is created using maze-like patterns. This can include paintings, drawings, and even video games. My favorite maze artists are K Lars Lohn and Sean C Jackson.

• Rice Field Art

So there is a man in Thailand, Thunyapong Jaikum, who makes art of cats using rice fields. I will repeat that and bold it so I believe it, a man who makes cat art using rice fields. The field is located in Chiang Rai, Thailand which is a place you have heard of before (the soccer team in the cave). And now for the article from the Bangkok Post about our artistic rice farmer.

• Single Line Drawings

  It will not surprise you that I am a big fan of single line drawings. If you have never seen one, it a drawing made by putting your pen/pencil/other on the paper/screen and not picking it up until the drawing is complete. This makes for a very unique look to the artwork. The most complex have a lot of crossover lines, but a few of them, a unique few are single line drawings WITH NO CROSSOVER POINTS, making them technically meandering labyrinths ! How about some Star Wars ? By Sam Hallows. C3PO, and many more you can see here on this trend site !

As promised…Giant Roadside attractions. Art ?

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Blog posts feature image “Dirty Car Art” from John M. P. Knox on flickr.