The music itself is not too complex, but heartily emotional. It's strongly based on Agnieszka's beautiful voice and features a lot of aftertastes of the softer British neoprogressive scene.
Clive Nolan and Agnieszka Świta met back in February 2005, when she visited England from her homeland of Poland. After working together for a short while, they formed Caamora, and began preparing for a Rock Opera version of the H Rider Haggard novel, ‘She’.
Over the next two years material for the ‘She’ project was written and developed. For such a large-scale project, this represented a lot of music and lyrics.
Clive Nolan: "The demo songs were recorded with Agnieszka testing out all of the vocals. This gradually helped to give us an overall picture of the opera."
During this time, the two performers decided to take their music out on tour. The ‘She’ project has always been a long-term plan, and they were eager to get out and spread the word. So, during the later part of 2006 Caamora (with Świta singing to Nolan’s piano playing) toured Europe to a warm reception. Then they headed out to South America with some very successful gigs in Chile and Argentina.
In October Caamora released an EP to coincide with their tour. ‘Closer’ featured material from the forthcoming ‘She’ album as well as some Nolan back catalogue. The CD was received well, and has led to some positive reviews, and increased interest in the 'She' project.
2007 began with a vibrant set of concerts in Poland, organised by Metal Mind. Reaction and interest in Caamora was growing with every concert.
Agnieszka Świta: "We never expected such enthusiasm! We hadn’t prepared for three encores nearly every night."
Later in the year saw the release of Caamora's second EP, 'Walk on Water', which was their first release with Metal Mind.
After more concerts in South America, Canada, Portugal and the UK, it was time to record the 'She' album. This began in June 2007, and was completed in December. In the meantime, the live performance was recorded on October 31st in Katowice, Poland - ready for the DVD.
As final mixes were being prepared in the studio, Metal Mind released the third Caamora EP, Embrace as a ‘taster’ of things to come.
In March 2008 'She' was finally released on CD and DVD, to great critical reaction.
With further performances of 'She' in negotiation for 2009, this is a rock opera with a great future!
The Lost City
Caamora Lyrics
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Can we be such welcome guests here?
Visitors from far away
Offered such a warm reception
Offered such a resting place
Ustane:
So long since we shared the human race
And changed me
It feels so right to me
Leo & Holly:
Celebrations in our honour
So much more than we could dream
How can we express our wonder
At the awesome sights we see?
Ustane:
So long since we shared the human race
And now this sight of a different face
And changed me
It feels so right to me
The song "The Lost City" by Caamora showcases the feeling of wonder and acceptance of diversity. The first verse features Leo and Holly, who are visitors from afar and are amazed by the warm reception and resting place they have been offered. This could be a metaphor for people feeling welcomed and appreciated regardless of their origins or differences. The following verse by Ustane highlights the changed perspective after encountering a different culture or people. She mentions that it has been long since they shared the same human race, implying that diversity is not just about respecting different races but also about accepting the subtle and complex differences between people. Ustane also expresses that the experience has changed her and that it feels right to be open and accepting.
The chorus again emphasizes the feeling of wonder and appreciation for the different culture. The celebrations in their honor and the new sights they are seeing are overwhelming, and they struggle to express their emotions. The last verse by Ustane is a repetition of the second verse and emphasizes that the experience has left a mark on her, and she is content with the change in her mindset.
Overall, the song is about the beauty of diversity and the need to accept and appreciate it. It emphasizes how interacting with different cultures and people can lead to personal growth and a renewed sense of acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we be such welcome guests here?
Are we truly welcomed here as guests?
Visitors from far away
Coming from a distant place
Offered such a warm reception
Received a friendly and hospitable greeting
Offered such a resting place
Provided with a comfortable place to rest
So long since we shared the human race
It's been a long time since we've interacted with other humans
And now this sight of a different face
Seeing a new and unfamiliar face
And changed me
It has had a profound effect on me
It feels so right to me
I feel really good about this experience
Celebrations in our honour
Being celebrated and recognized
So much more than we could dream
Exceeding our expectations and imagination
How can we express our wonder
Awe or amazement that is hard to put into words
At the awesome sights we see?
Seeing incredible and magnificent things that leave us speechless
Contributed by Elena R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.