Blind Guardian is a part of the German heavy metal scene that emerged in the mid-1980s. The band was formed in 1984 as Lucifer's Heritage by Kürsch (then also bassist), Olbrich, other guitarist Markus Dörk, and drummer Thomas Stauch. Dörk and Stauch both left the following year and were replaced by Christof Theißen and Hans-Peter Frey, respectively, who left as well before the end of the year. In 1987, Siepen joined, and Stauch returned; under this lineup, which lasted 18 years (the longest in the band's history), the band changed their name to Blind Guardian and released their first album, Battalions of Fear, in 1988. They have since released ten more studio albums, including an orchestral album that was released under the name Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra.
Over the releases, Blind Guardian established themselves as a notably successful band and as pioneers of the power metal movement. In 1996, Kürsch stopped acting as the band's bassist to focus on vocals. Various session members replaced him, mainly Oliver Holzwarth. However, in 2005, Stauch left the band, disapproving of Blind Guardian's transition into a more complex progressive sound with a heavy use of backing vocals, and was replaced by Ehmke.
Most of Blind Guardian's albums were well received by fans and critics alike: Somewhere Far Beyond (1992), Imaginations from the Other Side (1995), and Nightfall in Middle-Earth (1998), are especially seen as influential works. The music is mostly composed by Kürsch and Olbrich together, and the lyrics, written by Kürsch, are mostly inspired by the fiction of fantasy authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien, Michael Moorcock, Stephen King, George R. R. Martin, and Robert Jordan, as well as traditional legends and epics. Over the years, a theme has developed which personifies the band members as traveling storytellers, leading fans to refer to the band affectionately as "The Bards." Blind Guardian has been referred to in one article as one of power metal "big four" bands, along with Helloween, Sabaton, and DragonForce.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_Guardian
Discography
Battalions of Fear (1988)
Follow the Blind (1989)
Tales from the Twilight World (1990)
Somewhere Far Beyond (1992)
Imaginations from the Other Side (1995)
Nightfall in Middle-Earth (1998)
A Night at the Opera (2002)
A Twist in the Myth (2006)
At the Edge of Time (2010)
Beyond the Red Mirror (2015)
Legacy of the Dark Lands (2019)
The God Machine (2022)
Skalds And Shadows
Blind Guardian Lyrics
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A night like this, when visions come true
Would you believe in a tale like this
A lay of bliss, a praise in the old lore
Come to the blazing fire and
See me in the shadows
See me in the shadows
Of runes and rings
Just hand me my harp
This night turns into myth
Nothing seems real
But you soon will feel
The world we live in is another skald
Dream in the shadows
Dream in the shadows
Do you believe there is sense in it
Is it true for myth
There one in my ryhmes
Nobody knows the meaning behind
The weaver's line
Well nobody else but the Nords can
See through the blazing fires of time and
All things will procede as the child of the hallowed
We'll speak to you now
See me in the shadows
See me in the shadows
Songs I will sing of tribes and kings
The carrion bird and the hall of the slain
Nothing seems real
You soon will feel
The world we live in is another skalds
Dream in the shadows
Dream in the shadows
Do not fear for my reason
There's nothing to hide
How bitter your treason
How bitter the lie
Remember the runes and remember the light
All I ever want is to be at your side
We'll gladden the raven now I will
Run through the blazing fires
That's my choice
Cause things shall procede as foreseen
The lyrics of Blind Guardian's Skalds And Shadows evoke the mystical and magical world of Norse mythology, where the line between reality and fantasy is blurred. The lyrics ask the listener if they believe in a night where anything is possible, where visions become true and old tales and songs come to life. The singer invites the listener to join them by the blazing fire to hear their songs about the ancient runes and rings, tribes and kings, and the hall of the slain where the carrion bird reigns. The singer warns that nothing may seem real, but the listener will soon feel that the world we live in is crafted by the skalds, the Norse poets and storytellers, who weave magic and mystery with their words.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you believe in a night like this
Do you believe that on a night like this anything is possible?
A night like this, when visions come true
This is a magical night where dreams and visions become reality.
Would you believe in a tale like this
Do you believe in a story of wonder?
A lay of bliss, a praise in the old lore
This is a tale of joy, a story that praises the ancient traditions.
Come to the blazing fire and
Join me by the fire that burns brightly before us.
See me in the shadows
Can you see me in the darkness?
Songs I will sing
I will compose melodies and verses.
Of runes and rings
The subject of my songs will be ancient symbols and mythical jewelry.
Just hand me my harp
Give me the instrument I need to create my music.
This night turns into myth
Tonight is not just an ordinary evening, it will go down in history as a legendary night.
Nothing seems real
The reality around us does not feel authentic.
But you soon will feel
You will soon be caught up in the magic of this moment.
The world we live in is another skald
Reality is nothing more than a storyteller who weaves tales of its own.
Dream in the shadows
Let your imagination run free, even in the shadows.
Do you believe there is sense in it
Do you think there is a meaning behind everything?
Is it true for myth
Does mythology hold the answers to life's questions?
There one in my ryhmes
There is always at least one answer hidden in my rhymes.
Nobody knows the meaning behind
Even I may not fully understand the symbolism and messages in my own stories.
The weaver's line
Divine intervention guides the lines of fate that weave the tapestry of life.
Well nobody else but the Nords can
Only the people of the northern lands can truly perceive the truth of the world.
See through the blazing fires of time and
They possess the insight to see through the fog of history's cycles.
All things will procede as the child of the hallowed
The future is preordained, determined by a higher source.
We'll speak to you now
We will share our knowledge and wisdom with you.
Songs I will sing of tribes and kings
My music tells tales of different societies and their rulers.
The carrion bird and the hall of the slain
The songs feature symbols of death and rebirth, such as the carrion bird and the halls of the dead.
Do not fear for my reason
Do not doubt my intentions.
There's nothing to hide
I have no ulterior motives.
How bitter your treason
How I regret your treachery.
How bitter the lie
It hurts the most to know that you deceived me with your false words.
Remember the runes and remember the light
Remain mindful of the ancient symbols and always seek their wisdom.
All I ever want is to be at your side
My only desire is to be with you always.
We'll gladden the raven now I will
Let us not dwell in sorrow, let us instead rejoice.
Run through the blazing fires
We will press on, no matter what obstacles lie before us.
That's my choice
I choose to believe in the power of my own will to overcome.
Cause things shall procede as foreseen
I trust that the future will unfold exactly as it was meant to.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andre Olbrich, Hans Juergen Kuersch
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