Fairyland
French symphonic power metal band created by Philippe Giordana and Willdric… Read Full Bio ↴French symphonic power metal band created by Philippe Giordana and Willdric Lievin in 2000. They chose Elisa C. Martin (ex-Dark Moor, Dreamaker) for the vocals. In 2003, Willdric and Elisa left to create a new band (Hamka), so they picked Max Leclercq (Magic Kingdom) as new singer.
Following the release of their first demo, Tribute to Universe, their basic metal style began evolving into something more fantastic and symphonic, to which their second demo, Realm of Wonders, attests.
Through various metal contacts the band enlisted guitarist Anthony Parker (Heavenly) and soon gave up looking for a label to enter Wizard Studio in Feb. 2002.
During the recordings of their debut, the band began looking for a powerful vocalist, which they found in Elisa C. Martin, known from the successful Spanish Power Metal band DARK MOOR.
With their first full-length complete, FAIRYLAND signed on with Denmark-based Intromental Management, and shortly thereafter secured a recording contract with the French label N.T.S. (now Replica Records).
Of Wars in Osyrhia was released worldwide in April 2003, enjoying massive promotion from both their record label and management. The great response from both media and fans enabled the band to tour with Sonata Arctica in France, as well as to perform in the renowned Sweden Rock Festival in 2003.
Internal band problems led to both Willdric Lievin and Elisa C. Martin, leaving the band. The band continued on without them to finish the recordings for the new concept album Fall of an Empire—again composed by Philippe Giordana and Anthony Parker, who had gathered a new line-up comprised of vocalist Max Leclerqc (formerly of Magic Kingdom), drummer Pierre-Emmanuel "Piwee" Desfray, and bassist Thomas "Tom" Cesario.
The unreleased album soon caught the attention of the Austrian-based label Napalm Records, who signed the band and released Fall of an Empire in the fall of 2006, along with a re-release of Of Wars in Osyrhia. A successful European tour with Kamelot and Leaves’ Eyes soon followed.
Shortly after the tour and the outstanding media feedback that folowed the album, Philippe and the rest of the band parted ways. As the sole composer of FAIRYLAND material, finding a new line-up would not pose much of a problem for Philippe Giordana. Yet after working on the new material, he decided to take a completely different approach by enlisting instead the services of guest musicians for his latest release. While musically still 100% FAIRYLAND, the fresh and amazing contributions of the guest artists added to the magnificence of Score to a New Beginning and finally completed the FAIRYLAND trilogy!
Score to a New Beginning is the latest masterpiece stemming from the musical genius of Philippe Giordana, and once again offers impressive and imposing Symphonic Metal. Virtuous guitar leads and symphonic keyboard melodies comprise the monumental soundtrack for the final saga of the fantasy realm Osyrhia. This new chapter is skillfully and diversely embellished by an illustrious round of guest vocalists including Georg Neuhauser of Serenity. In this way, melodic vocal lines meet sonorous choruses to breathe credible life into the characters of Osyrhia
Following the release of their first demo, Tribute to Universe, their basic metal style began evolving into something more fantastic and symphonic, to which their second demo, Realm of Wonders, attests.
Through various metal contacts the band enlisted guitarist Anthony Parker (Heavenly) and soon gave up looking for a label to enter Wizard Studio in Feb. 2002.
During the recordings of their debut, the band began looking for a powerful vocalist, which they found in Elisa C. Martin, known from the successful Spanish Power Metal band DARK MOOR.
With their first full-length complete, FAIRYLAND signed on with Denmark-based Intromental Management, and shortly thereafter secured a recording contract with the French label N.T.S. (now Replica Records).
Of Wars in Osyrhia was released worldwide in April 2003, enjoying massive promotion from both their record label and management. The great response from both media and fans enabled the band to tour with Sonata Arctica in France, as well as to perform in the renowned Sweden Rock Festival in 2003.
Internal band problems led to both Willdric Lievin and Elisa C. Martin, leaving the band. The band continued on without them to finish the recordings for the new concept album Fall of an Empire—again composed by Philippe Giordana and Anthony Parker, who had gathered a new line-up comprised of vocalist Max Leclerqc (formerly of Magic Kingdom), drummer Pierre-Emmanuel "Piwee" Desfray, and bassist Thomas "Tom" Cesario.
The unreleased album soon caught the attention of the Austrian-based label Napalm Records, who signed the band and released Fall of an Empire in the fall of 2006, along with a re-release of Of Wars in Osyrhia. A successful European tour with Kamelot and Leaves’ Eyes soon followed.
Shortly after the tour and the outstanding media feedback that folowed the album, Philippe and the rest of the band parted ways. As the sole composer of FAIRYLAND material, finding a new line-up would not pose much of a problem for Philippe Giordana. Yet after working on the new material, he decided to take a completely different approach by enlisting instead the services of guest musicians for his latest release. While musically still 100% FAIRYLAND, the fresh and amazing contributions of the guest artists added to the magnificence of Score to a New Beginning and finally completed the FAIRYLAND trilogy!
Score to a New Beginning is the latest masterpiece stemming from the musical genius of Philippe Giordana, and once again offers impressive and imposing Symphonic Metal. Virtuous guitar leads and symphonic keyboard melodies comprise the monumental soundtrack for the final saga of the fantasy realm Osyrhia. This new chapter is skillfully and diversely embellished by an illustrious round of guest vocalists including Georg Neuhauser of Serenity. In this way, melodic vocal lines meet sonorous choruses to breathe credible life into the characters of Osyrhia
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Fairyland Lyrics
03-Assault on the Shore Now we've reached the land, such a dreadful sight What can…
A Dark Omen Death followed his path when first he came the coldness of…
A Soldier's Letter My love I Hail you from a faraway place, The words…
Across the endless sea The night was young for deliverance The path clear for all …
Across the Endless Sea Part II Here we watch the horizon while the waves come crashing…
Across the Snow Encased in walls of ice we were waiting Coveting distant sta…
And So Came the Storm Instrumental (Introduction text in the CD Inlay) "Acro…
Anmorkenta Take him down, take him down, take him down, take…
Assault on the Shore Now we've reached the land, such a dreadful sight What can…
At the Gates of Morken The gates of Morken lay in sight, this war is…
Clanner of the Light Light will come and shine on me again Wake up! Broken my…
Doryan The Enlightened Majesty I've seen the fate of your lands visions of hell…
Eldanie Uellë Once was a time, in the white desert cold And a…
End Credits At the end of their journey Our children awake With the we…
Fight for Your King Now i pledge alliegeance To my all mighty king My sword wi…
Godsent For so many years now I've longed to see my…
Guardian Stones Seven gems of light, a gift from gods to save our…
In Duna Silently black winter comes Tears of pain deep in our heart…
Look Into Lost Years [Flora Spinelli from Kerion] Ado shara imbesi derio Are …
Lost In The Dark Lands The power balance has failed And death is stronger than us …
Master of the Waves The mist is rising over the ocean's waves Together we leave…
Of Wars in Osyrhia Cenos, prince of evil now your march is almost done Your…
On the Path to Fury Climbing the mounds I can feel the pain inside me Riding a…
Rebirth In the shade of willows and elms a cold wind blows…
Ride with the Sun There is a place lost into space Where live mystic legends…
Score to a New Beginning A new age dawns before my eyes, I can feel…
The Age of Birth "In the beginning, there was nothing Not even darkness, for …
The Awakening Mourning time has worn away Hope fulfills our dreams Burie…
The Fall of an Empire So much of our battle and the freedom of Osyrhia The darknes…
The Fellowship Far from all reality, lost in the furies of time a…
The Story Remains Deep in our hearts By this time, we've crossed so many…
The Storyteller Hear me I'm the story teller of knights and warriors I…
The Walls Of Laemnil Suffering no more today Not today! Believe in us, we are n…