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1) A Norwegian progressive metal band.
2) An American 60's psychedelic rock band.
1)
Circus Maximus is a progressive metal band from Oslo, Norway.
In 2000 long-time band mates Michael Eriksen (vocals) and brothers Mats (guitar) and Truls Haugen (drums) were joined by keyboard genius Espen Storø and Glen Cato Møllen on bass to form Circus Maximus.
Initially being a cover band, they got a lot of positive feedback for their interpretations of technically challenging material like songs of Dream Theater and Symphony X. However, soon the band started writing their own songs: With other influences varying from pop/rock through classical progressive rock to heavy and death metal, their music synergized into a mixture of melodic and groovy sound with lots of heavy riffs and odd time signatures. In the musical press their sound has been compared to Queensrÿche, TNT, Shadow Gallery, Pretty Maids, Helloween and Pagan's Mind.
Releasing two demos to receive great reviews in Norway, as well as in Europe and USA, before signing with Danish Intromental Management in April 2004, resulted in a record deal with American record label Sensory Records for the USA and Canada, which in turn forwarded a licensing deal for Europe and Russia to Frontiers Records.
Their debut album, The 1st Chapter, was released in May 2005 and has received eminent reviews in the international music press.
Half a year later, in November 2005, keyboards player Espen Storø decided to leave the band for personal reasons. In February 2006, Lasse Finbråten was announced as the band's new keyboard-player.
Circus Maximus released their second studio album, Isolate, on August 7, 2007. In February and March 2008 the band toured Europe as an opening act (along with German progressive metal band Dreamscape) at the Symphony X Paradise Lost Tour 2008.
The third album, called Nine was released June 1st 2012. The band describes the album being both more melodic and more dynamic than the two previous albums.
Current Members:
* Michael Eriksen - vocals
* Lasse Finbråten - keyboards
* Mats Haugen - guitars
* Truls Haugen - drums
* Glen Cato Møllen - bass
Former Members:
* Espen Storø - keyboards (2000 - 2005)
Discography:
* 2005: The 1st Chapter
* 2007: Isolate
* 2012: Nine
http://www.circusmaximussite.com/
2)
Circus Maximus was a United States band in the late 1960s, who combined influences from folk music, rock, and jazz into a form of psychedelic rock. Bob Bruno's song "Wind", from their eponymous first album, was a minor hit on the West Coast of the United States.
In late December 1967, they performed in an unusual pair of "Electric Christmas" concerts together with the New York Pro Musica, an ensemble devoted to performing early music. The 80-minute performance at the New York City—rehearsed in the nightclub Electric Circus where Circus Maximus were in residence much of that month, but performed at Carnegie Hall included a light show by Anthony Martin and electronic music by Morton Subotnick; the groups performed both together and separately. The material performed together included a reworking 14th-century composer Guillaume de Machaut's "La douce dame jolie" as an English-language song "Sweet Lovely Lady" and a Bruno original "Chess Game" that, unbeknownst to Bruno himself but noted by John White, director of the Pro Musica, strongly echoed the "Romanesca", a piece first written down in 16th-century Spanish lute books.
The concert was not a critical success. Donal Henahan, writing in the New York Times, said that it "fell somewhat short of being the total-environmental trip that was promised… the night summed up most of the esthetic ideas now in the air: incongruity, simultaneity, games theory, the put-on, the parody, the Trip… and the effort to create a 'Total Environment' in which all the senses can come into play." Henahan opined that the concert's commercial success showed a break-down in the separation of classical and popular audiences.
By July 1968, the band had broken up and Walker was appearing at the Bitter End in Greenwich Village, sharing a bill with Joni Mitchell.
Robert Shelton included the Circus Maximus album Neverland Revisited in a November 1968 list selected to represent "the breadth… of today's rock".
Walker later moved toward country music and Bruno toward jazz.
Members:
* Jerry Jeff Walker - rhythm guitar and vocal (credited on first album as "Jerry Walker")
* Bob Bruno - lead guitar, organ, piano, vocal
* David Scherstrom - drums
* Gary White - bass
* Peter Troutner - vocal and tambourine; also some guitar work
Discography:
* Circus Maximus (1967)
* Neverland Revisited (1968)
I am
Circus Maximus Lyrics
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You have my life unguarded
Like the deserts miss the rain, I feel the pain
I reach to you my weary hand
A petty man so blinded
Can't wait for you to understand
It's just who I am
Reaching deep, and if I can
Then I will know
Underneath my skin, it will show
Although I've have been wounded,
I know that time will heal
The scars we bear,
And that we'll make them our own
I reach to you my weary hand
A petty man so blinded
Can't wait for you to understand
I need to know who I am
Reaching deep, and if I can
Then I will know
The stream of life will flow
With judging eyes, who'll pass the test?
Unlike before, distinct from the rest
I'm touching down on naked ground,
Then walk away without a sound
I'll try my best to realize
All too often I've tried to change
Destination known like the back of my hand
And still with every time
When it slipped out of range,
The trace it left remained unchanged
A fragile trust in faith I lust
I reach to you my weary hand
A petty man so blinded
I can't wait for you to understand
I need to know who I am
Reaching deep, and if I can
Then I will know
The stream of life will flow
With judging eyes, who'll pass the test?
Unlike before, distinct from the rest
I'm touching down on naked ground,
Then walk away without a sound
The lyrics to Circus Maximus's "I Am" express the struggles of personal identity and finding a sense of belonging. The opening line, "I'm searching for a place to land," suggests a feeling of displacement and uncertainty. The singer then acknowledges that their life is "unguarded" in the hands of another person, adding to the vulnerability of the situation.
The second verse reveals that the singer has been wounded before, but they believe that time will heal those scars and allow them to forge their own path. The repetition of "I reach to you my weary hand" highlights the need for connection and understanding as the singer seeks to know themselves better.
The chorus focuses on the idea of reaching deep to understand oneself fully, and the possibility that doing so will allow the "stream of life" to flow more smoothly. The additional lines about judging eyes and being distinct from the rest suggest a desire to stand out and be recognized for individuality.
The final verse brings the lyrics full circle, returning to the theme of trying to change and the frustration of not being able to control one's circumstances. Ultimately, the singer is still searching for a sense of identity and a place to belong, but this search is also characterized by hope and a desire for growth.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm searching for a place to land
I am looking for somewhere safe to settle and belong.
You have my life unguarded
I trust you completely and have left myself open and vulnerable to you.
Like the deserts miss the rain, I feel the pain
I am suffering and hurting deeply because of something that is missing.
I reach to you my weary hand
I am asking for your help and support, even though I am tired and weak.
A petty man so blinded
Sometimes I can act small-minded and unable to see the bigger picture.
Can't wait for you to understand
I hope that you will eventually see things from my perspective and empathize with me.
It's just who I am
My behavior and actions are a result of my true self and can't be changed easily.
Reaching deep, and if I can
If I can truly dig down and explore my innermost thoughts and feelings,
Then I will know
I will finally understand and gain clarity about my true self and my life purpose.
Underneath my skin, it will show
My true self will become visible and authentic to those who know me best.
Although I've have been wounded, I know that time will heal
Even though I have been hurt, I have faith that the passage of time will bring me healing and relief.
The scars we bear, And that we'll make them our own
Our wounds and imperfections are a part of us, and we can choose to accept them and grow from them.
The stream of life will flow
Life is constantly moving forward, and we must learn to go with the flow and adapt to changing circumstances.
With judging eyes, who'll pass the test?
We are under scrutiny from others who may judge us and evaluate us based on their own criteria of success.
Unlike before, distinct from the rest
I am determined to be different and unique, standing out from the crowd.
I'm touching down on naked ground, Then walk away without a sound
I am facing a new and uncertain chapter of my life, and will leave quietly, ready to begin anew.
All too often I've tried to change
In the past, I have attempted to alter myself or my situation in order to find happiness.
Destination known like the back of my hand
I am familiar with the end goal, but am unsure of how to achieve it.
When it slipped out of range, The trace it left remained unchanged
Even when my plans fell through, I remained the same and continued to strive for my goals.
A fragile trust in faith I lust
I yearn for a vulnerable yet resilient sense of trust in myself and my beliefs.
I need to know who I am
I am on a search to truly understand my identity and purpose in life.
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MisterDude9800
Lyrics:
I'm searching for a place to land
You have my life unguarded
Like the deserts miss the rain
I feel the pain
I reach to you my weary hand
A petty man so blinded
Can't wait for you to understand
It's just who I am...
Reaching deep, and if I can
The I will know...
Underneath my skin it will show
Although I've have been wounded
I know that time will heal
The scars we bear
And that we'll make them our own
I reach to you my weary hand
A petty man so blinded
Can't wait for you to understand
I need to know...
Who I am...
Reaching deep, and if I can
Then I will know...
The stream of life will flow
With judging eyes
Who'll pass the test
Unlike before, distinct from the rest
I'm touching down on naked ground
Then walk away without a sound
I'll try my best to realize
All too often I've tried to change
Destination known like the back
Of my hand
And still with every time when it slipped
Out of range
The trace it left remained unchanged
A fragile trust... in faith I lust
I reach to you my weary hand
A petty man so blinded
I can't wait for you to understand
I need to know...
Who I am...
Reaching deep, and if I can
Then I will know...
The stream of life will flow
With judging eyes
Who'll pass the test
Unlike before, distinct from the rest
I'm touching down on naked ground
Then walk away without a sound
HOBO STRANGLER
god damn has this song grown on me since 2012
not sure what it is. is it the up beat tempo and melody? or fucking amazing guitar and keyboard unison solos?
i think its the lyrics. they strike me so powerfully. somber yet hopeful
"I reach to you my weary hand, a petty man so blinded"
god dammit i love that. wish more people perceived this too
btw 2:21
anyone notice thats the melodic motive from mouth of madness?
"the destiny of mortal man"
TheGrandBrand
What an intriguing blend of metal, prog, techno, and pop sentiments! One of the songs that I will not forget easily.
MisterDude9800
Lyrics:
I'm searching for a place to land
You have my life unguarded
Like the deserts miss the rain
I feel the pain
I reach to you my weary hand
A petty man so blinded
Can't wait for you to understand
It's just who I am...
Reaching deep, and if I can
The I will know...
Underneath my skin it will show
Although I've have been wounded
I know that time will heal
The scars we bear
And that we'll make them our own
I reach to you my weary hand
A petty man so blinded
Can't wait for you to understand
I need to know...
Who I am...
Reaching deep, and if I can
Then I will know...
The stream of life will flow
With judging eyes
Who'll pass the test
Unlike before, distinct from the rest
I'm touching down on naked ground
Then walk away without a sound
I'll try my best to realize
All too often I've tried to change
Destination known like the back
Of my hand
And still with every time when it slipped
Out of range
The trace it left remained unchanged
A fragile trust... in faith I lust
I reach to you my weary hand
A petty man so blinded
I can't wait for you to understand
I need to know...
Who I am...
Reaching deep, and if I can
Then I will know...
The stream of life will flow
With judging eyes
Who'll pass the test
Unlike before, distinct from the rest
I'm touching down on naked ground
Then walk away without a sound
Kamerian
This is such a superb album...freaking work of art. Made the #1 position on my best of 2012 list...wasn't even much of a contest. I can only hope their next album is at least this good (and doesn't take years for them to release it).
PriscaHardbottle
Beautiful voice, harmoniously arranged instruments, both work as one unit – nice!
Nokcha Longchar
This is really a good progressive metal song........🤟🤟🤟
Tom Andre Tidemann
Epic song!!! Epic album!!!
Manuel Moreira
This song is just amazing
thechainzter
holly crap, i got goose bumps all over... this is so beautiful, i guess it was worth the waiting!!!
Jeanette Wendt
LOVE this song!!!!
HOBO STRANGLER
god damn has this song grown on me since 2012
not sure what it is. is it the up beat tempo and melody? or fucking amazing guitar and keyboard unison solos?
i think its the lyrics. they strike me so powerfully. somber yet hopeful
"I reach to you my weary hand, a petty man so blinded"
god dammit i love that. wish more people perceived this too
btw 2:21
anyone notice thats the melodic motive from mouth of madness?
"the destiny of mortal man"