… Read Full Bio ↴Avalanch is a heavy/power metal band formed in Asturias, Spain in 1993.
Led by composer, producer and guitar player Alberto Rionda, the band has released 6 studio albums, plus a handful of compilations, DVDs and English versions of their works.
The Asturian band Avalanch takes to one long trajectory combining Heavy Metal of its beginnings with a more modern rock of doubtless metallic influence in the present, incorporating to its music elements of hard rock, pop and folk. Their discs are published in several European and American countries, and habitually make tours outside of Spain, mainly in Latin America. In 1993, a scale model long play in called vinyl format is published Ready To The Glory, with a totally different formation. That same year is gotten up to the band Alberto Rionda, that from that moment assumes the workings of composer and main guitarist and producing musical comedy of Avalanch. Fruit of this work, in 1997 sends their first professional disc, La llama eterna (eternal flame), recorded in Búnker Studies, study of Inn of Llanera (Asturias) that later would end up directing Alberto Rionda. With this disc, Avalanch causes a great impact in the Spanish scene heavy metal. It would not take in appearing the version in English of the disc, Eternal Flame, and in some countries as Italy or Japan were published editions of that English and Spanish work in.
Half-full the tour of this disc, Avalanch decides to do without its vocalist (Juan Lozano) and contacts with Victor Garcia (singer) so that one to them, beginning in Barcelona. It is then when Weeping of a hero enters the study to record El Llanto de un Heroe, a disc in which power metal was the predominant note, and that rotated to them by all Spain. From that tour arose Días de Gloria, a direct one that showed the moment that lived the band, and included a version in study of Queen, "Save Me", who was published like single. In 2001 the sold disc of the band is published more to date, El Ángel Caído, a disc that turns about Biblical, with one more a épica and evocative ambientación. Finalized the tour of presentation, the battery Alberto Ardines and the Víctor singer Garci'a ] leaves the group to form WarCry. Ramon Lage, Ex-Paco Jones, (that already had participated with the band doing choirs in previous albums) take the witness to the voices, and the battery would be Frame Alvarez, coming from Stormy Mondays and previously the Distillery. Also in this disc it collaborates Leo Jiménez, vocalist of Stravaganzza and Ex-Saratoga. They make an European tour in 2002 and are the only Spanish group in touching in the Wacken Open Air of that year, celebrated in Germany.
Once in Spain, more changes in the band. The tecladist White Iván and the guitarist Robert Garcia leave the formation and are replaced by the guitarist Dany Leon (of long trajectory in bands like the Distillery, Faith of Rats and many others) and the tecladist Junquera Robert (originating of the Asturian scene folk); giving rise to the present formation of Avalanch.
In 2003, Avalanch publishes its room disc of study, Los Poetas Han Muerto, where they let along the epic and fast sound to make a more personal rock, than it incorporates influences not strictly from metal.
Mother Earth
Avalanch Lyrics
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Soul of woman, with wisdom and grace
Willow tree that weeps, sad but not unloved
Cruelest winds of age,
Working their worst where she stands
So much baggage, so much guilt
And the past seems so distant
I forgot how selfless you brought me life
And of all the things I could sing of,
Cannot express what's inside of me
The heart of your son is not so cold
It's never forgotten your love
Hold on mother earth
Now it's my turn to tend to your needs
Now I comprehend
All the things I hold dear, you gave to me
Hold on mother earth
To see your beautiful face smiling at me
Hold on mother earth
I want to give back your love,
But I don't know how
Hold on mother earth
Patiently she waits, just watching the sea
A message in a bottle sailing on the tide
Her weather-beaten face,
Hides her waning faith
Everything to lose, everything to gain
Take my hand and feel my love
I will heal your wounds
And make dry your tears
And of all the things I could sing of,
Cannot express what's inside of me...
The heart of your son is not so cold,
It has not forgotten your love
Hold on mother earth
Now it's my turn to tend to your needs
Now I comprehend
All the things I hold dear, you gave to me
Hold on mother earth
To see your beautiful face smiling at me
Hold on mother earth
I want to give back your love,
But I don't know how
Hold on mother earth
Hold on mother earth
Now it's my turn to tend to your needs
Now I comprehend
All the things I hold dear, you gave to me
Hold on mother earth
To see your beautiful face smiling at me
Hold on mother earth
I want to give back your love,
Please tell me how
Hold on mother earth
[ in Arabic, sung by Jbara: ]
Mother Earth, I give you my soul, my love, my respect, my whole life.
You are life, you are our mother, you are respect.
[ in Portuguese, sung by Andre Matos: ]
Mother Earth that sings and sings, life brings and gives, Mother Earth
That sings and sings, immortal life and time.
The lyrics of "Mother Earth" by Avalanch are an ode to the natural world and the relationship between humans and the planet. The opening lines of the song acknowledge the suffering the Earth has endured, yet remains strong and resilient like the soul of a woman. The imagery of the weeping willow tree and the harsh winds of age demonstrate the toll that time and human actions have taken on the planet. The singer reflects on the guilt and baggage they carry, but also on the selfless love that their mother Earth has given them.
As the song progresses, the singer pledges to tend to the needs of the Earth and acknowledges all that it has given them. The line "patiently she waits, just watching the sea" reflects the Earth's enduring nature despite the damage humans have inflicted upon it. The reference to a message in a bottle sailing on the tide serves as a reminder that small actions could make a significant difference in preserving the planet. The closing lines are sung in Arabic and Portuguese languages, reinforcing the universality of the message.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mother Earth" urge listeners to appreciate the natural world and take responsibility for its preservation. The song recognizes the damages that human actions have caused and encourages individuals to take positive actions to reverse those effects.
Line by Line Meaning
Suffering she bears, yet tender remains
Despite all the hardships and pain that Mother Earth has endured, she still remains kind and gentle.
Soul of woman, with wisdom and grace
Mother Earth embodies the feminine energy and wisdom that is needed for our survival.
Willow tree that weeps, sad but not unloved
The willow tree, like Mother Earth, can appear lonely and gloomy, but it is still loved and appreciated.
Cruelest winds of age,
Working their worst where she stands
As Mother Earth ages, she must endure the worst that the world has to offer, leaving her to stand alone in her strength and resilience.
So much baggage, so much guilt
And the past seems so distant
Despite carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders, Mother Earth struggles with feelings of guilt and regret that seem to come from a past that is far removed.
I forgot how selfless you brought me life
And into your world
The singer has taken for granted the selfless act of Mother Earth that brought them into existence and allowed them to live in her world.
And of all the things I could sing of,
Cannot express what's inside of me
The singer feels a deep appreciation for Mother Earth and all that she has done, but words fail to express the full extent of their gratitude.
The heart of your son is not so cold
It's never forgotten your love
The artist is Mother Earth's son and despite any mistakes or missteps he may have made, he has never forgotten the love and care that she has provided.
Hold on mother earth
Now it's my turn to tend to your needs
The artist promises to take care of Mother Earth and tend to her needs, after all the care and attention that she has provided to him.
Now I comprehend
All the things I hold dear, you gave to me
The artist has finally realized how much Mother Earth has given him and how important she is to his life.
To see your beautiful face smiling at me
I want to give back your love,
But I don't know how
Hold on mother earth
The singer is grateful to Mother Earth and wants to give back to her, but is unsure how to go about doing so. He urges her to hold on and wait for him.
Patiently she waits, just watching the sea
A message in a bottle sailing on the tide
Mother Earth patiently waits for the world to change and for humanity to realize the error of its ways. She watches as hope and love float away like a message in a bottle at sea.
Her weather-beaten face,
Hides her waning faith
Mother Earth's face is marked by years of weathering and pain, but she still holds on to faith in humanity, even if it is fading.
Take my hand and feel my love
I will heal your wounds
And make dry your tears
The singer promises to offer love to Mother Earth and help her recover from the wounds and tears she has endured.
Mother Earth, I give you my soul, my love, my respect, my whole life.
You are life, you are our mother, you are respect.
The Arabic lyrics express a deep respect and admiration for Mother Earth, recognizing her as the giver of life and deserving of love and respect.
Mother Earth that sings and sings, life brings and gives, Mother Earth
That sings and sings, immortal life and time.
The Portuguese lyrics celebrate Mother Earth's endless energy and life-giving properties, recognizing her as an immortal force that is needed to sustain life.
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