After agreeing to focus their efforts, the Concept of God project began to take shape. John Covington came aboard on drums and long time friend River Tunnell stepped in on bass. This lineup played quite a few regional shows with different keyboard players in the mix as well. Eventually, River was replaced with James Martin, whom Steve had worked with in other projects over the years. In December 2000, after many months of live shows, this lineup entered Pineapple studio in Arlington Texas to record nine songs. Shortly afterwards, problems arose with Solitude, and side projects were put on hold. The Concept recordings were never completed. As band members changed in Solitude and new material was being written for their next album, Alone, it seemed that the Concept of GodD project would never see the light of day.
In July 2007, after almost seven years, the recordings were taken to Nomad Studio in Carrollton, Texas and put together in their proper form by the master engineer, Mr. J.T. Longoria. The album was produced by Steve Moseley and mastered by Steve and Nomad Studio owner Gary Long. Massacre Records in Germany will be releasing this debut album entitled "Visions" on November 9th, 2007. The music is a mix of Power and Doom, with a hint of Technical Edge that is sure to please fans of Solitude Aeturnus and all who like it Heavy.
Robert Lowe - Vocals (Candlemass, Last Chapter [Guest], Solitude (US)/Solitude Aeturnus)
Steve Moseley - Guitars (Solitude Aeturnus, HYD)
James Martin - Bass (Solitude Aeturnus, anister, Kinrick, ex-Michael Harris, Surgeon (US))
John "Wolf" Covington - Drums (ex-Solitude Aeturnus, HYD, Kung Foo Preacher)
Man On The Silver Mountain
Concept of God Lyrics
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I can roll, I can feel
And you can't stop me turning
Cause I'm the sun, I'm the sun
I can move, I can run
But you'll never stop me burning
Lift my spirit higher
Someone's screaming my name
Come and make me holy again
I'm the man on the silver mountain
I'm the man on the silver mountain
I'm the day, I'm the day
I can show you the way
And look, I'm right beside you
I'm the night, I'm the night
I'm the dark and the light
With eyes that see inside you
Come down with fire
Lift my spirit higher
Someone's screaming my name
Come and make me holy again
I'm the man on the silver mountain
I'm the man on the silver mountain
Come down with fire
And lift my spirit higher
Someone's screaming my name
Come and make me holy again
Well, I can help you, you know I can
I'm the man on the silver mountain
I'm the man on the silver mountain
Just look at me and listen
I'm the man, the man, give you my hand
I'm the man on the silver mountain
Come down with fire
And lift your spirit higher
I'm the man on the mountain
The man on the silver mountain
I'm the night, the light
The black and the white
The man on the silver mountain
The lyrics of Concept Of God's song, Man on the Silver Mountain, represent an individual who describes himself as a wheel that can roll and feel, and as the sun that can move and run, which symbolizes his unstoppable and indomitable spirit. He claims he is the man on the silver mountain, someone who can show the way, and look at people as he is right beside them. Moreover, he states that he is the night, darkness, and light who can see inside people's eyes. He emphasizes the importance of lifting his spirit higher, and someone screaming his name to make him holy again.
The listener can interpret "the man on the silver mountain" as a symbolic representation of a spiritual figure who has strong faith, perseverance, and an undefeated personality. The "man" is seeking redemption, enlightenment, and purity, which he believes can come from an external force or higher power that can lift his spirits. The lyrics can also be interpreted as a metaphorical analogy of climbing a figurative "silver mountain," which represents the obstacles and challenges that people face in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a wheel, I'm a wheel
I am constantly moving and rolling forward, unstoppable
I can roll, I can feel
I am always moving and sensing what is around me
And you can't stop me turning
No one can put a halt to my progress and momentum
Cause I'm the sun, I'm the sun
I am the center of the universe, the source of light and warmth
I can move, I can run
I have the power to shift and change the world around me
But you'll never stop me burning
No matter what happens, I will continue to shine bright and thrive
Come down with fire
Bring passion and energy
Lift my spirit higher
Motivate and inspire me to greatness
Someone's screaming my name
My power and influence has reached many and they desire my attention
Come and make me holy again
Breathe new life and purpose into me, make me whole once more
I'm the man on the silver mountain
I am the leader, the one who stands tall and commands attention
I'm the day, I'm the day
I am the light, the hope, the illumination of everything good
I can show you the way
I can guide and educate you on the path to true greatness
And look, I'm right beside you
I am always there, present and ready to help you achieve your goals
I'm the night, I'm the night
I am the shadow, the mystery, the unknown
I'm the dark and the light
I am duality, the balance between good and evil
With eyes that see inside you
I have the ability to truly understand and connect with you on a deep level
Well, I can help you, you know I can
I have the power and ability to assist you in any way possible
Just look at me and listen
Pay attention and learn from my example and teachings
I'm the man, the man, give you my hand
I am the one who extends a helping hand, offering guidance and support
Come down with fire
Bring passion and energy
And lift your spirit higher
Motivate and inspire you to greatness
I'm the man on the mountain
I am the one who stands tall and commands attention
The man on the silver mountain
I am the leader, the one who shines and guides others towards greatness
I'm the night, the light
I am duality, light and darkness in one
The black and the white
I am balance, the yin and yang
Contributed by Jordan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
GeistesKrank
Pro quality players here. Amazing pipes on that singer, and really imaginative tricky stuff by the guitarist. Bass and drums were kicking it too! Gotta highlight the fact the singer is one of the few I've heard covering Dio who has that same gutsy quality Dio had even when singing the the high notes where it's tons difficult to keep that quality.
Marissa Collins
I'm a big fan of anything involving Rob Lowe... Solitude Aeturnus, Concept of God, the later Candlemass albums.. although the remakes Candlemass did of some of their older songs with Rob can be a little hit-or-miss for me... At the Gallows End, he really breathed a new life into that song... Solitude.. I think I'll always be partial to the original with Messiah.