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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)
Zero
Circus Maximus Lyrics
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She remembered all the times they had
It will never come back again
I can't wait for tomorrow
I can not bring back yesterday
Now I see the light before me
It just brings me on my way
Even in the shadows remain
I know there's something you wanna say
You close the door at night
You make me go away
I try to make you remember... belief is all you need
And show you I'll be around forever
I try to make you remember me
I try to open your mind
Even if the stars remain
Baby, I know that you and I will meet again
I try to make you remember... belief is all you need
And show you I'll be around forever
I try to make you remember me
I try to open your mind
The lyrics of Circus Maximus's song Zero seem to revolve around the idea of loss, regret and hope for a future reconciliation. The opening lines seem to suggest that someone has passed away and left a void in the singer's life. They reminisce about the good times they shared but are now acutely aware that those moments are gone and can never be relived. However, as the song progresses, the message begins to shift towards the future. The singer seems to be urging the person they are addressing to remember them and to believe that they'll meet again someday.
The lines "Even in the shadows remain, Baby, I know that you and I will meet again someday" suggest that despite whatever struggles or difficulties they may face, the singer is confident that they and the person they are addressing will ultimately be reunited. The lyrics "belief is all you need" and "I try to open your mind" reinforce the idea that the singer is trying to get the other person to see things from their perspective and to have faith in their eventual reunion.
Overall, the lyrics of Zero seem to be an emotional plea for connection, hope and a sense of continuity in the face of loss and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Life passed on today
Today, someone passed away
She remembered all the times they had
The person who passed away remembered all the memories they had with someone
It will never come back again
The memories they had will never happen again
I can't wait for tomorrow
The artist is looking forward to the future
I can not bring back yesterday
The artist can't change the past
Now I see the light before me
The singer has an optimistic outlook on the future
It just brings me on my way
Their optimistic outlook is leading them down a path
Even in the shadows remain
There are still dark times in life
Baby, I know that you and I will meet again someday
The artist believes in an afterlife or reunion with a lost loved one
I know there's something you wanna say
The artist is aware someone has something on their mind
You close the door at night
The person is distant or avoiding conversation
You make me go away
The person is intentionally pushing the artist away
I try to make you remember... belief is all you need
The singer is attempting to remind the person of the power of faith
And show you I'll be around forever
The singer wants to prove their loyalty and support
I try to open your mind
The singer is attempting to help the person see a different perspective
Even if the stars remain
Even if everything else changes or fades away
Baby, I know that you and I will meet again
The artist still believes in a reunion or afterlife with the person
I try to make you remember... belief is all you need
The singer is emphasizing the importance of faith in difficult times
And show you I'll be around forever
The singer wants to prove their dependability and dedication
I try to make you remember me
The artist wants to leave a lasting impression
I try to open your mind
The artist wants to help the person see potential solutions or perspectives
Contributed by Charlie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
otavio Rodrigues
Achei essa música por acaso, muito top.
stangs4life1987
God I wish this song was longer. What an epic masterpiece.
Víctor Bravo Vidal
YES!!!!
Joke R
The guitar solo is the highlight. It accentuates the amazing vocals and showers soul. I LOVE this album!!
Eonean
Such a good song. Damn! This album has a great mood. Epic, dark, melancholic and uplifting at the same time...
PrinceMarcus William
I hope this gives Circus Maximus some much DESERVED attention. I got the 1st Chapter in 2006 and bought Isolate the week that album came out. I'm patiently waiting for them to come to SoCal. I highly recommend you guys checking out the songs Sin (1st Chapter) and Mouth Of Madness (Isolate). These guys toured with Symphony X in Europe a few years back and I wish I could have been over there for that tour :D !
Andreas Nilsen
There is no replacing Roy, of course, but getting the second best singer in the business to fill in for him - not bad! I've seen Circus live several times, and just like Roy, Michael is one of the few singers that sound as good live as he does on the CDs. I'd love to go to the States now, just to see how this would work out! :-) Best of luck to Khan dealing with his health issues, and to Michael rocking the States!
Blisterdude123
That solo is fucking incredible. I sorta feel the vocal side of this song lets it down a little, because the instrumental half of it is amazing.
MikeyM
My God, the vocals at 3:27!
Júlio Luiz
Eriksen is truly one of a kind...