The Band was founded together with Geir Jenssen. He left after the second album in 1990 and pursued a solo career in ambient music as Biosphere.
During the years from 1985 to present (2006) Bel Canto have been taking breaks as Anneli Drecker has pursued a solo career and done concerts with other bands and artists (including touring with A-Ha), as well as playing in films and theatre plays. Nils Johansen, on the other hand, has composed music for film and television as well as working and performing with his other band, Vajas.
21 Years after the band was founded they are still active. In the fall of 2006 they continued to do concerts, primarily in Norway.
In 2007 Bel Canto will continue to work together, both by writing new material and by doing more gigs. At the same time both Anneli Drecker and Nils Johansen will also work on other projects. Latest update by 2022 is that Bel Canto are currently working on their next album.
2) Bel Canto Choir from Lithuania.
The Magic Box II
Bel Canto Lyrics
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Rise and rise until you've found it
If man got no hopes, then man got no love
Please Mr. Sage, keeper of dreams
Is it somewhere beyond the last sea?
Say it is so and bring it to me
Iconized, though slightly slouched he.
The lyrics to Bel Canto's "The Magic Box II" are full of imagery and metaphor which can be interpreted in different ways. The first line "Fly, fly, fly with the gale to where the four winds blow" could be interpreted as a message to embrace change and go with the flow of life. The phrase "four winds" often refers to change or unpredictability, and flying with the gale could symbolize embracing the unknown and taking risks. The second line "Rise and rise until you've found it" could be interpreted to mean that one should never give up on their dreams, even if it seems impossible to attain. The repeated use of "rise" in the line suggests perseverance and determination.
The third line "If man got no hopes, then man got no love" is a powerful statement about the importance of hope in life. Without hope, love and happiness cannot exist. The line could also be interpreted to mean that love without hope is not fulfilling.
The fourth line "Please Mr. Sage, keeper of dreams, is it somewhere beyond the last sea? Say it is so and bring it to me" is an appeal to a wise, all-knowing figure to reveal the location of a dream. The request for the dream to be "brought" to the singer suggests a desire for it to be handed to them easily, rather than having to work for it. The last line "Iconized, though slightly slouched he" is an enigmatic description of the sage, suggesting that they are revered and respected despite appearing tired or defeated.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly, fly fly with the gale to where the four winds blow
Travel far and wide to discover new experiences and opportunities
Rise and rise until you've found it
Keep striving towards your goals until you reach them
If man got no hopes, then man got no love
Without hope, we cannot have a fulfilling life filled with love
Please Mr. Sage, keeper of dreams
Asking for guidance from wise and knowledgeable individuals
Is it somewhere beyond the last sea?
Questioning if our desires and dreams are achievable or not
Say it is so and bring it to me
Having faith and hope that our dreams will come to fruition
Iconized, though slightly slouched he.
Being in a position of power or authority, even when appearing unimpressive
Contributed by David V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.