"..in the beginning, there was God. Like all the creatures of the universe, God had a place He called home. This place is SHAKARY, the center of the universe.."
"Alya" is a concept double album with strong melodic material and grand moments and gestures that many prog lovers are sure to like. The story is based on themes from the bible, sound and artwork are done on a very professional level. The sound is very similar with CLEPSYDRA, the reason for this is not only the guitar work but also the lead vocals done by CLEPSYDRA's lead singer Aluisio Maggini. The songs are very melodic, a little bit more complex than CLEPSYDRA and the use of violin and trumpet varies the whole thing. It is a very good 70's style prog that hints to the 80's. PFM could have made this record in the 80's! Neo prog at his best.
The main merit of "The Last Summer" is the continuous activity of instrumental arrangements, which is quite a rare case within the framework of Neo Progressive.
New Angels
Shakary Lyrics
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Disguised in other night adventures;
The man is still beside me, he speaks
And now I understand:
"Take the feather and write the end!"
The glass is empty, the cigarette... put out,
Alya, you really went away... and all for my fault;
"You've got nothing else to do
Than slip into your heart."
"Follow me, I show you the bride of the Lamb."
I see the New Jerusalem;
The Holy Town sent by the Lord,
The drawbridge is lowering,
For us, reborn angels welcomed in paradise.
I turn the corner and under the light of false illusion:
Alya, you returned, more beautiful than ever;
The butterfly has finally taken off for the flight,
In the open skies and the sparkling nights,
Your wings will carry you far away...
"The grace of the Lord,
Shall be with all of you.
Amen."
The Shakary song "New Angels" tells a story about a woman named Alya who has left the singer due to his fault. The lyrics paint a picture of a man sitting with a waitress who is flirting with her memories of past adventures. He realizes the error of his ways and wants to find Alya again, who is referred to as a "hated star." The man is given the advice to "slip into your heart" and to follow the singer to see the "bride of the Lamb," which represents the New Jerusalem or Holy Town sent by the Lord. The lyrics take an unexpected turn as the singer turns a corner and sees Alya, more beautiful than ever, symbolized as a butterfly taking off for the flight. The song ends with a religious quote from Revelation 22:21, "The grace of the Lord shall be with all of you. Amen."
There are several layers of interpretation to be found in "New Angels." The song touches on themes of regret, redemption, and faith. The singer regrets his actions and seeks redemption for his mistakes by following the teachings of the Lord. The symbolism of the butterfly suggests transformation and growth, while the New Jerusalem represents a new beginning for the singer. The addition of the religious quote at the end brings the song full circle, emphasizing the message of faith and hope for a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
The waitress still flirts with her memories,
The woman is still holding onto her past experiences and reminiscing on them while trying to move on.
Disguised in other night adventures;
She tries to distract herself from reality and her past experiences by engaging in other night activities that she can enjoy.
The man is still beside me, he speaks
The man is still present, and he talks to her.
And now I understand:
She has just come to a realization or understanding about something that the man said.
"Take the feather and write the end!"
The man is giving her advise on how to move on by writing the end of the chapter she has been stuck in.
The glass is empty, the cigarette... put out,
She has finished her drink and smoked until the cigarette was gone.
Alya, you really went away... and all for my fault;
The singer is taking blame for the departure of the person they are addressing.
But is there a way to find you, you again, hated star?
The artist is yearning to find the person they are speaking to even though they had feelings of hatred towards this person.
"You've got nothing else to do
Than slip into your heart."
The artist is advising the other person to take a moment and really think about their feelings and emotions.
"Follow me, I show you the bride of the Lamb."
I see the New Jerusalem;
The artist is guiding the other person towards enlightenment, and together they have found pure joy.
The Holy Town sent by the Lord,
They have found peace in the Holy City sent by Heaven.
The drawbridge is lowering,
The City welcomes them with open arms.
For us, reborn angels welcomed in paradise.
They are given a chance for redemption and a fresh start in their new home.
I turn the corner and under the light of false illusion:
The singer realizes that they have been deceived by something that isn't real.
Alya, you returned, more beautiful than ever;
In their deception, they believe that the person they are addressing has returned and is looking even better than before.
The butterfly has finally taken off for the flight,
The artist is ready to move on and start the next chapter of their life.
In the open skies and the sparkling nights,
Your wings will carry you far away...
The artist is happy that the person they are speaking to has flown away and hopes they have a bright future ahead.
"The grace of the Lord,
Shall be with all of you.
Amen."
The song concludes with a message of hope, and that God's grace will always be with them.
Contributed by Abigail B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kaposeva
Great music...Thank you! :-)))
@lordwool
Muy buen sonido y buen desarrollo.
@eduardoandradelong
Wonderful....
@milenamr1
Kaposeva, may be you know about relations between Shakary and Clepsydra :)
@kaposeva
Yes, i know about relations dear Milena! :-)...sorry for late answer...i dont got email notifications about this question...:-))))..i see now! :-)))