A Tribute to Rainbow
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A Tribute to Rainbow
Ah yes, it's time to ride the rainbow all over again.
There aren't many who should be bold enough to try to reinterpret one of the all-time greats as Rainbow once were and continue to be to this day, but this latest assembly of fine German musicians have brought forth a spirited attempt that goes beyond doing justice to the original.
Banded together from already known classic lineups featuring members of Helloween, Gamma Ray, Gravedigger, Primal Fear. though I don't quite get why bassist Jens Becker's connection to Kingdom Come should take precedence over his stellar years with Running Wild, but nonetheless, he's here to lend the lines to opener "Kill the King."
The core of the contributing artists feature such "freelancers" as Markus Glossner doing the keyboard work-no small task considering-Guido Bungenstock and Frank Hellmuth on guitar and bass respectively and current Helloween drummer Uli Kusch-a busy man fresh off his recent ShockMachine stint with Marcus Grosskopf, filling the role of producer and mixer quite admirably.
The biggest moment early on would be how they'd handle the majestic "Stargazer," with its Zeppelin-esque aura and musical posture that makes it a handful all its own. Proudly, the performers come through with. shining colors!
The brunt of the vocal chores fall upon Henne Basse, another of the less prominent featured here who happens to sound nothing like Dio or any of those who followed.
On "I Surrender" imagine Graham Bonnet having held on to the notes just a tad longer, not to mention his voice and this one's a real showstopper made out of a relatively basic song.
Their version of the classic "Man on the Silver Mountain" is drum heavy while for some reason Basse's vocals get lost somewhere in the mix but overall, a decent job on another of those songs that take a great deal of care and concern to make it sound right. The guys bring it home with the Ralf Scheepers led closure "Still I'm Sad" which boasts some brilliant guitar work that even Blackmore himself might have to step back and nod his head in agreement.
The finest in melodic power metal who have long entertained listeners with their own dignified artistry for a number of years now have really captured the power and brilliance of one of the true rock and roll supergroups-in this case, one to another!
Released by Sanctuary Records.
Review by Vinnie Apicella & Mr__Ego
Stargazer
Catch the Rainbow Lyrics
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Nine years worth of breakin' my back
There's no sun in the shadow of the wizard
See how he glides; why, he's lighter than air
Oh, I see his face!
Where is your star?
Is it far, is it far, is it far?
I believe, yes, I believe
In the heat and the rain
With whips and chains
To see him fly
So many die
We build a tower of stone
With our flesh and bone
Just to see him fly
But don't know why
Now where do we go?
Hot wind, moving fast across the desert
We feel that our time has arrived
The world spins while we put his dream together
A tower of stone to take him straight to the sky
Oh, I see his face!
Where is your star?
Is it far, is it far, is it far?
When do we leave?
Hey, I believe, I believe
In the heat and the rain
With whips and chains
Just to see him fly
Too many die
We build a tower of stone
With our flesh and bone
To see him fly
But we don't know why
Oh, now where do we go?
All eyes see the figure of the wizard
As he climbs to the top of the world
No sound as he falls instead of rising
Time standing still, then there's blood on the sand
Oh, I see his face!
Where was your star?
Was it far, was it far?
When did we leave?
We believed, we believed, we believed
In heat and rain
With the whips and chains
To see him fly
So many died
We built a tower of stone
With our flesh and bone
To see him fly
But why
In all the rain
With all the chains
Did so many die
Just to see him fly
Look at my flesh and bone
Now, look, look, look, look
Look at his tower of stone
I see a rainbow rising
Look there, on the horizon
And I'm coming home, I'm coming home, I'm coming home
Time is standing still
He gave back my will
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Going home
I'm going home
My eyes are bleeding
And my heart is leaving here
But it's not home
But it's not home
Oh
Take me back
He gave me back my will
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Going home
I'm going home
My eyes are bleeding
And my heart is leaving here
But it's not home
But it's not home
Oh
Take me back, take me back
Back to my home oh, oh, oh
The lyrics to "Stargazer" by Catch the Rainbow tell a story of a group of people who are seeking to witness a wizard fly. The singer describes the harsh conditions they endure, including heat and rain, whips and chains, and years of hard work building a tower of stone. The wizard remains distant for most of the song, but the climax comes when he finally appears and begins climbing to the top of the tower. However, instead of flying, he falls and dies, leaving the onlookers wondering why they went through so much trouble just to see him fall.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of desperation and a yearning for something beyond the present reality. The references to selling one's soul for water and building a tower of stone with flesh and bone are metaphors for the sacrifices made in pursuit of a dream. The repeated refrain of "Where is your star?" suggests that the wizard is not just a man, but a symbol of hope or inspiration that the characters are searching for.
One interpretation of the song is that it is a critique of blind faith and the dangers of putting one's trust in charismatic leaders or false prophets. The wizard's fall could represent a disillusionment with a leader who promises great things but fails to deliver.
Line by Line Meaning
High noon, oh, I'd sell my soul for water
Under the scorching sun, I would do anything for water to quench my thirst
Nine years worth of breakin' my back
I have endured years of hardship and toil
There's no sun in the shadow of the wizard
In the presence of the wizard, everything else fades in comparison and loses its light
See how he glides; why, he's lighter than air
The wizard moves with such grace and ease that he seems weightless and untouchable
Oh, I see his face!
The wizard's presence is so powerful that it commands all attention and awe, causing wonder and fixation
Where is your star?
Where is the symbol or beacon of your greatness, your destiny?
Is it far, is it far, is it far?
Can we achieve what we seek, and how much do we have to endure before we reach it?
When do we leave?
When will we embark on the journey towards our goal?
I believe, yes, I believe
Despite all the obstacles and doubts, I have faith in the dream and its realization
In the heat and the rain
Under extreme physical conditions, of hot and wet climate
With whips and chains
Enduring suffering and subjugation, under oppression and slavery
To see him fly
To witness the wizard's greatness and transcendence, to share in his glory
So many die
Many have been lost and sacrificed, their lives wasted or taken away, in pursuit of this vision
We build a tower of stone
We use all our resources, including our own bodies, to construct a monument to the wizard and his legacy
With our flesh and bone
We give all of ourselves to this endeavor, with everything we are and have
But don't know why
But we are not sure of the purpose, the meaning, the end result of all this effort and sacrifice
Now where do we go?
What happens next, now that the tower is built, the journey is complete, the dream realized?
Hot wind, moving fast across the desert
A sudden and intense change in the environment, reflecting the urgency and excitement of the situation
We feel that our time has arrived
We are convinced that this is the moment of our destiny, the culmination of our hopes and aspirations
The world spins while we put his dream together
While we are focused and committed to our mission, the rest of the world continues to turn, oblivious or indifferent to our struggles
A tower of stone to take him straight to the sky
Our construction is a symbol of our ambition and awe for the wizard, as well as a practical means to elevate him to his rightful place in the heavens
All eyes see the figure of the wizard
The wizard's presence is now universally recognized, and his power and influence are pervasive and undeniable
As he climbs to the top of the world
The wizard's ascent is the ultimate proof of his greatness, his ability to transcend earthly limitations, and his claim to divinity
No sound as he falls instead of rising
His death is sudden and unexpected, contrary to all expectations and beliefs, and there is no explanation or justification for it
Time standing still, then there's blood on the sand
The moment of shock and disbelief is followed by a chaotic and violent outburst, a rupture in the fabric of reality, a collapse of civilization
Look at my flesh and bone
I examine my own existence, my mortality, my insignificance in the grand scheme of things, as I face the aftermath of the wizard's demise
Look at his tower of stone
I contemplate the futility and hubris of our construction, now a monument to death and despair, and wonder if it was worth it
I see a rainbow rising
Despite the tragedy and darkness, I glimpse a glimmer of hope and promise, a sign of renewal and beauty
Look there, on the horizon
I turn my gaze towards a new direction, a new possibility, a new beginning, before me
And I'm coming home, I'm coming home, I'm coming home
I feel a sense of relief and release, as I start my journey back to where I belong, to where I find comfort and meaning, to where I can heal and start anew
Time is standing still
Everything is frozen and suspended, as if waiting for a new beginning, a new cycle, a new purpose to emerge
He gave back my will
The wizard's death has awakened in me a newfound determination and resolve, to pursue my own destiny, my own vision, my own dream
Going home
Returning to my roots, my origin, my essence, where I can rediscover my identity and purpose, and start anew
My eyes are bleeding
My senses are overwhelmed with emotion and pain, as I confront the reality of the wizard's death, and its impact on me and others
And my heart is leaving here
My feelings are conflicted, as I try to let go of the past, the pain, and the loss, and move towards a new future, a new vision, a new dream
But it's not home
I realize that the past is over, and that I cannot go back to what was, or who I was, before the wizard's death
Take me back, take me back
Yet, I yearn for a sense of comfort, a sense of familiarity, a sense of belonging, that I cannot find in this new, uncertain world
Back to my home oh, oh, oh
I long for a place that no longer exists, a reality that has been shattered, a dream that has died, but that still haunts me and calls me
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