In the Summer of 1992, the first vocalist - Gudrun Gfrerer - and Florian Razesberger (keys) joined the band and Dreams of Sanity debuted live in the cellar of Michael's parents. Backing-vocals were sung by Christian.
In the Winter of 1993, Hannes Richter left the band and was replaced by Romed Astner, Florian Razesberger switched to second guitar and Sefan Manges took place behind the keyboard. Instead of Gudrun Gfrerer, Birgit Moser and her friend Robert were featured on vocals.
Luckily, Sandra Schleret and Martina Hornbacher replaced the former vocalists and finally Dreams of Sanity released their first Demo Tape in May 1994. In December of 1994, Florian Ratzesberger was replaced by Andreas Wilauer on guitar.
With this line-up, Dreams of Sanity recorded "Komödia I" and "Komödia II" in the Z-Sound-Studios in Innsbruck and released the two songs on the self-financed "A God Damned City" sampler together with four other Innsbruck underground-bands. In 1996, "Ein Liebeslied" was recorded in the same studio and released on the Hardboiled-Sampler together with a lot of other bands from the Tyrol. The song Komödia I got the attention of Hall of Sermon in 1996, after the "DARK WINTER NIGHTS" tour together with Lacrimosa, The Gathering, Sentenced and D-Age, a contract was signed on the April 6th, 1997. In January of 1997, the Komödia album was recorded in Zero-Point Studios, mixed in the Impuls Studios Hamburg and released on November 11th, 1997.
In the Summer of 1997, Dreams of Sanity split from Martina Hornbacher and Romed Astner for musical and personal differences and after a lot of vocal-auditions decided not to fill Martina's place anymore. Harald Obexer replaced Romed and later, as Stefan Manges left the band, Frédéric Heil joined the little "Sanity Family".
With this line-up Dreams of Sanity recorded "Masquerade" in August 1998, and "The Game" in August 1999. After the recordings of "The Game",Harald Obexer left the band and was replaced by Patrick Schritwieser (drums). Soon also Frédéric Heil had to be replaced by Florian Steiner due to severe musical differences.
After "The Game" was released in 2000, the band went through some unstable times in which some line-up changes were made and even though work on the following album began. But in July 2002, the band disbanded in after being dropped from their label, and the fourth album "The End" was never released.
Masquerade Act 3
Dreams of Sanity Lyrics
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[Christine:]
I close my eyes and wonder: "Where is this man"
Who spoke so true with passion felt through centuries
When I was alone this voice washed my fears away
These sounds from the dark that vanish in the light of day.
What I feel and what I see is not the same
[Eric:]
Look into my eyes - for they belonged to him
And if you listen well you can hear him sing through me.
In dreams I hold you close my dreams are always near.
May worlds split us apart at night I'll always hear
The sounds that turned in me the plea for death to harmony
[Eric & Christine:]
I feel so alone my God where have you been?
The first line of the lyrics, "In which the darkness masks the mask," sets the tone for the entire song. It refers to the idea that we often conceal our true selves behind a mask, both literally and figuratively. Throughout the song, the characters Christine and Eric are struggling with their internal demons, and they are desperately trying to find their true selves.
Christine is searching for a man who spoke to her through his voice and made her feel safe. She is confused because what she feels and what she sees do not match up. Eric, on the other hand, is convinced that he is that man and tells her to "look into my eyes - for they belonged to him." He feels a connection with Christine that he cannot explain, and he believes that it is because he is embodying the voice that she hears.
Together, the two characters sing, "I feel so alone my God where have you been?" This line refers to the idea that they cannot find their true selves and they feel lost in a world that is full of deceit and masks. They are crying out to God, hoping that he will show them the way.
Overall, the song is a haunting reminder that we often hide behind masks and are not true to ourselves. It highlights the struggle that we all face in trying to find our true selves and connect with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I close my eyes and wonder: "Where is this man"
Christine is uncertain about the identity and whereabouts of the man who spoke with passion and truth.
Who spoke so true with passion felt through centuries
The man's words were filled with passion that resonated across time.
When I was alone this voice washed my fears away
The man's voice had a comforting effect on Christine when she was alone.
These sounds from the dark that vanish in the light of day.
The comforting sounds of the man's voice disappear in daylight.
What I feel and what I see is not the same
Christine perceives a discrepancy between what she feels and what she can see.
Deep within your voice swings more than one world's pain
The man's voice embodies the pain of multiple worlds.
Look into my eyes - for they belonged to him
Eric wants Christine to recognize that he embodies the spirit of the man she seeks.
And if you listen well you can hear him sing through me.
Eric believes that the man's spirit sings through him.
In dreams I hold you close my dreams are always near.
Eric thinks about Christine often and feels close to her in his dreams.
May worlds split us apart at night I'll always hear
Eric will always hear the sounds of the man's voice, even if they are separated in different worlds.
The sounds that turned in me the plea for death to harmony
The sounds of the man's voice made Eric yearn for a peaceful death.
I feel so alone my God where have you been?
Both Eric and Christine feel a sense of abandonment or loneliness.
Contributed by Emma J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gaby AH
Me fascina ésta rolaaa, qué bellos recuerdos!
bruno silvestri
HERMOSO TEMA
Januskaya Jatrus
...Christine...
So strange and beautiful... I absolutely love this song
Alizon stoker
me fascina y me hace aclarar mis mas obscuros pensamientos... "LA MASCARA DE LA VERDAD CUBIERTA DE VALOR SEEEEEE" arriba sueños de cordura [iminent=I5PCohUL1VEE]
Ox-Kr
Desde que la escuche por vez primera. Me parecio que la habia escuchado toda la vida.. Es una cancion soberbia que no me canso de escuchar.
Brenda Gaviño
mi cancion faavorita !!
Isaac Castillo
Rolen
Orgoglio Juve
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