Amberian Dawn is musically lead by keyboardist/guitarist Tuomas Seppälä, who exclusively composes all music for AD.
All members of the band have some form of extended history with music and have played in many different bands. Tuomas Seppälä, Heikki Saari(drums), Peter James Goodman (vocals), and Tommi Kuri played in a band called Virtuocity. As Virtuocity disbanded, they started working on songs composed by Tuomas. He started playing guitar, which he mastered as well as playing keyboards. Sampo Seppälä (guitars) and Tom Sagar (keyboards) joined to establish Atheme One.
It was in the summer of 2006 that Tuomas and Tommi decided to start looking for a female classical singer. Tuomas had composed dozens of songs that were not suitable for the voice of Atheme One's vocalist, Peter James Goodman. They didn't want to waste the songs, so they began searching for suitable singer.
After a few weeks search, almost at the same time, they found the same advertisement - a classical soprano singer Heidi Parviainen (from the band Iconofear). They listened to her sample and decided to organize a demo session. They were pleased with the demo and thought that Heidi would be a perfect match and they liked the fact that Heidi can write lyrics too.
Their first studio session was in fall 2006 in which they recorded two songs (River of Tuoni and Evil Inside Me) at the Rockstar Productions studio in Hyvinkää, Finland. Soon after, Heikki Saari moved to a band called Norther, being replaced by Joonas Pykälä-Aho (from the band Thaurorod and Lathspell).
After a while Sampo Seppälä decided to leave the band due to personal reasons. On August 1, 2007 the band introduced Kasperi Heikkinen (previously in Guardians of Mankind, Merging Flare, and Iconofear) as the new guitarist.
Amberian Dawn signed a record deal with Finnish label KHY Suomen Musiikki. Their debut album, River of Tuoni, was released in Finland on January 30, 2008 and hit the charts right after release in Finland.
In the summer and Autumn of 2008, they were the main support for Epica's European tour. In late 2008, they recorded their second album The Clouds of Northland Thunder which was released in June of 2009.
Third album End of Eden was released in October 2010 on Spinefarm Records
Their fourth album Circus Black was released in February 2012.
In late 2012, the band lost three members, vocalist Heidi Parviainen, drummer Heikki Saari and guitarist Kasperi Heikkinen. Parviainen made an announcement on Facebook, saying that "Early this year we noticed that we had reached the point where we didn't have much to offer to each other any more, and my own ambitions and Amberian Dawn's goals weren't coinciding any longer." Former members Joonas Pykälä-aho (drums) and Emil "Emppu" Pohjalainen (guitar) were announced to be rejoining to replace the two departing instrumentalists.
On December 21, 2012, the new singer was revealed to be Päivi "Capri" Virkkunen, and that she would participate in the creation of a compilation album. In the announcement, Tuomas Seppälä said: "Finding Capri and getting her to join AD is like a big dream coming true to me. Capri shares the same taste in music as I and that's why is obvious that our new partnership is like “match made in heaven”. She really makes my compositions to shine like never before and I'm so impressed about her every way. I'm as excited as back then, when I found our original singer Heidi. Now my main focus is to make the whole world to hear about Capri and start composing new songs for her. But first, we're all concentrating on recording this compilation album with Capri and then I'll start working with new material for the new studio album".
Their compliation album "Re-Evolution" was released on June 14, 2013 (Finland) and June 17, 2013 (Europe, USA, Japan, Asia & Australia). It features songs previously sung by Heidi Parviainen, but interpreted by Capri.
Official site: http://www.amberiandawn.com
Magic Forest
Amberian Dawn Lyrics
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It's their time to go
One look and they entered the magic forest
They're left alone
A strange weight surrounded them
It felt like burned ice
All branches like fingers they reach to catch them
(Hey you little songbirds!)
(Come here, little songbirds!)
(We see you, little songbirds...)
(And we'll keep you!)
(Hey you little songbirds!)
(Come here, little songbirds!)
(We see you, little songbirds...)
(And we'll keep you!)
Run for your life!
She's getting closer
Run for your life!
You hear her breathing
Run for your life!
Her army's marching
Run for your life!
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting you
Run for your life!
She's getting closer
Run for your life!
You hear her breathing
Run for your life!
Her army's marching
Run for your life!
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting all of you!
They run deeper into the woods
They wished they could fly
In the moonlight
They saw those lurking soldiers
Creeping by
Her hunters were whispering
And humming an old tune
Like rolling, they passed those little seekers
Leaving them alone
(Hey you, little songbirds!)
(Come here, little songbirds!)
(Where are you, little songbirds?)
(Come, we'll keep you!)
(Hey you, little songbirds!)
(Come here, little songbirds!)
(Where are you, little songbirds?)
(Come, we'll keep you!)
Run for your life!
She's getting closer
Run for your life!
You hear her breathing
Run for your life!
Her army's marching
Run for your life!
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting you
Run for your life!
She's getting closer
Run for your life!
You hear her breathing
Run for your life!
Her army's marching
Run for your life!
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting all of you!
("Oh dear, children...
Who has brought you here?
Do come in and stay with me.
No harm shall happen to you!")
Run for your life!
She's getting closer
Run for your life!
You hear her breathing
Run for your life!
Her army's marching
Run for your life!
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting you
Run for your life!
She's getting closer
Run for your life!
You hear her breathing
Run for your life!
Her army's marching
Run for your life!
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting all of you!
The song "Magic Forest" by Amberian Dawn tells the story of a group of "little songbirds" who enter a magical forest just before dawn. The forest is eerie and full of danger, and soon they find themselves hunted by an unseen entity and its army. They run deeper into the woods and encounter soldiers and hunters, but manage to evade them. Finally, they hear an inviting voice beckoning them to come stay with her, promising no harm will come to them. However, they still feel the danger and continue to run for their lives, knowing the hunt is still on.
The lyrics of this song create a dark and eerie atmosphere, with descriptions of burned ice, lurking soldiers, and an unseen entity hunting the songbirds. The repetition of the phrase "run for your life" adds to the urgency and tension of the song. The final lines, in which the children are invited to come stay with someone who promises no harm, leave open the question of what their ultimate fate will be.
Line by Line Meaning
Just moments before the dawn
Right before dawn, at the crack of dawn.
It's their time to go
The time for them to leave has come.
One look and they entered the magic forest
They entered the forest with just a glance.
They're left alone
They are completely alone in the forest.
A strange weight surrounded them
They felt an unfamiliar heaviness in the air.
It felt like burned ice
The sensation was like a mix of burning and freezing.
All branches like fingers they reach to catch them
The branches of the trees in the forest seemed to be trying to grab them.
Leaving their marks
The trees left scars on them as they tried to grab them.
(Hey you little songbirds!)
Some unknown entity is calling out to the small birds in the forest.
(Come here, little songbirds!)
The entity is beckoning the birds to come towards it.
(We see you, little songbirds...)
The entity is aware of the birds' presence.
(And we'll keep you!)
The entity intends to keep the birds as prisoners.
Run for your life!
They must run away as fast as they can.
She's getting closer
The entity is getting closer to them.
You hear her breathing
They can hear the entity breathing down their necks.
Her army's marching
The entity has an army of followers marching behind her.
You feel her seeking
The entity is actively searching for them.
Reaching you, hunting you
The entity is attempting to capture or kill them.
They run deeper into the woods
They continue to run further into the forest.
They wished they could fly
They wished they could escape by flying up into the air.
In the moonlight
Under the light of the moon.
They saw those lurking soldiers
They spotted the entity's army of followers that were trying to capture them earlier.
Creeping by
The soldiers were moving very quietly, trying not to be detected.
Her hunters were whispering
The entity's followers were communicating in soft whispers.
And humming an old tune
They were also singing an old song, possibly as part of some sort of ceremony or ritual.
Like rolling, they passed those little seekers
The entity's followers moved past them smoothly and effortlessly.
Leaving them alone
They were left behind and forgotten by the entity's followers.
Where are you, little songbirds?
The entity is once again calling out for the small birds in the forest.
Come, we'll keep you!
The entity is trying to lure the birds into coming towards them again, promising to keep them safe.
Oh dear, children... Who has brought you here?
Some unknown entity has discovered their presence and is now questioning why they are in the forest.
Do come in and stay with me.
The entity is trying to convince them to come towards it and remain with them.
No harm shall happen to you!
The entity is making a promise that they will be safe and protected.
You feel her seeking
The entity is still searching for them.
Reaching you, hunting all of you!
The entity is still trying to capture or kill all of them.
Contributed by Maria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@astrid7010
Just moments before the dawn
It's their time to go
One look and
They entered the magic forest
They're left alone
A strange weight surrounded them
It felt like burned ice
All branches
Like fingers they reach to catch them
Leaving their marks
"Hey you little songbirds
Come here little songbirds
We see you little songbirds
And we'll keep you"
Run for your life
She's getting closer
Run for your life
You hear her breathing
Run for your life
Her army's marching
Run for your life
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting you
Hunting all of you
They run deeper into the woods
They wished they could fly
In the moonlight
They saw those lurking soldiers
Creeping by
Her hunters were whispering
And humming an old tune
Like rolling they passed those little seekers
Leaving them alone
"Hey you little songbirds
Come here little songbirds
Where are you little songbirds
Come we'll keep you"
Run for your life
She's getting closer
Run for your life
You hear her breathing
Run for your life
Her army's marching
Run for your life
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting you
Hunting all of you
[Guitar solo - Emil]
"Oh dear children,
Who has brought you here?
Do come in and stay with me.
No harm shall happen to you!"
Run for your life
She's getting closer
Run for your life
You hear her breathing
Run for your life
Her army's marching
Run for your life
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting you
Hunting all of you
@shangaiguarisnaque9277
Lyrics:
Just moments before the dawn
It's their time to go
One look and
They entered the magic forest
They're left alone
A strange weight surrounded them
It felt like burned ice
All branches
Like fingers, they reach to catch them
Leaving their marks
"Hey you little songbirds
Come here little songbirds
We see you little songbirds
And we'll keep you"
Run for your life
She's getting closer
Run for your life
You hear her breathing
Run for your life
Her army's marching
Run for your life
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting you
Hunting all of you
They run deeper into the woods
They wished they could fly
In the moonlight
They saw those lurking soldiers
Creeping by
Her hunters were whispering
And humming an old tune
Like rolling they passed those little seekers
Leaving them alone
"Hey you little songbirds
Come here little songbirds
Where are you little songbirds
Come we'll keep you"
Run for your life
She's getting closer
Run for your life
You hear her breathing
Run for your life
Her army's marching
Run for your life
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting you
Hunting all of you
[Guitar solo - Emil]
"Oh, dear children,
Who has brought you here?
Do come in and stay with me.
No harm shall happen to you!"
Run for your life
She's getting closer
Run for your life
You hear her breathing
Run for your life
Her army's marching
Run for your life
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting you
Hunting all of you
@napalmrecords
NAPALM TOP TEN VIDEOS 2014!
#5 goes to Amberian Dawn - "Magic Forest"!
@edwardjonesjonesfleming5595
Napalm Records what album is this off of
@GeeWhitey23
MrTerminator26 Album is also called Magic Forest
@alman666
+MrTerminator26 it's off the Magic Forest album
@bellmeisterful
Heck yeah!
@patriciupopescu
A great band !
@Shining4Dawn
The new vocalist truly changed the whole feel of this band's music! I love it! She brings something new to the table.
@lianasoares8052
Shahar Korren, the woman singing looks like an enchantress herself or even a pretty witch. Anyways, she’s got an incredible voice.
@catSkyeMc
I wish this had more views. This music is incredible and very well composed.
@astrid7010
Just moments before the dawn
It's their time to go
One look and
They entered the magic forest
They're left alone
A strange weight surrounded them
It felt like burned ice
All branches
Like fingers they reach to catch them
Leaving their marks
"Hey you little songbirds
Come here little songbirds
We see you little songbirds
And we'll keep you"
Run for your life
She's getting closer
Run for your life
You hear her breathing
Run for your life
Her army's marching
Run for your life
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting you
Hunting all of you
They run deeper into the woods
They wished they could fly
In the moonlight
They saw those lurking soldiers
Creeping by
Her hunters were whispering
And humming an old tune
Like rolling they passed those little seekers
Leaving them alone
"Hey you little songbirds
Come here little songbirds
Where are you little songbirds
Come we'll keep you"
Run for your life
She's getting closer
Run for your life
You hear her breathing
Run for your life
Her army's marching
Run for your life
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting you
Hunting all of you
[Guitar solo - Emil]
"Oh dear children,
Who has brought you here?
Do come in and stay with me.
No harm shall happen to you!"
Run for your life
She's getting closer
Run for your life
You hear her breathing
Run for your life
Her army's marching
Run for your life
You feel her seeking
Reaching you, hunting you
Hunting all of you