It all began in 1999, from an idea by Rami Keränen of a band called Dreamta… Read Full Bio ↴It all began in 1999, from an idea by Rami Keränen of a band called Dreamtale. Thoughts turned into reality in the end of that year and the first songs of Dreamtale were captured on tape. This recording would later be known as “Shadow of the Frozen Sun.”

The second demo-recording or, as a matter of fact, several dozens of them ended up in a Japanese record shop DiskHeaven, and through them Dreamtale got the attention of local metalheads. The excitement that followed resulted in several foreign record labels offering various kinds of recording deals. The biggest independent label in Japan contacted Spinefarm in the Autumn of 2001 and informed them of their willing to license Dreamtale’s album in Japan. And after people in Finland followed suit with Japan, Dreamtale and Spinefarm signed a contract in December 2001.

In 2002, the band’s debut Beyond Reality was released. Vocals were sung by Rami Keränen, Sanna Natunen and also the man known from bands like Nightwish & Tarot – Marco Hietala.

Next year, 2003, saw the Publishing of Ocean’s Heart. On this album the vocalist was Tomi Viiltola, but unfortunately the band and Tomi parted ways due to a problematic 400km distance. Ocean’s Heart-album also features the singing talent of Rainer Nygård from Diablo.

After that, in 2004, the band took a break, concentrating on writing new material and recording the third album.

In 2005, Difference appeared. The Japanese bonus track “Powerplay” was released as a single, which immediately went number 9 on the official single chart in Finland. On this album the vocals were sung by Jarkko Ahola, who is no stranger to Finnish metal fans.

Now we are in the dawn of a new age, the 4th album "Phoenix", released in Europe through Motley Ltd., in Japan/Thailand/Korea through Marquee / Avalon and in Russia through Fono Ltd. New members bring New Life, yet holding on to the Memories of Time, because they are not Yesterday's News! ‘The Tale’ is moving onwards, spreading its wings and rising high in the heavy-metal heavens.

Beyond Reality (2002)
Ocean's Heart (2003)
Difference (2005)
Phoenix (2008)
Epsilon (2011)

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The Dawn
Dreamtale Lyrics

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As The last ship sailed towards the distant horizon
I sat there watching on a rock
My mind slowly drifting away
Forming into my.. Dreamtale

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dreamtale's song Intro describe a scene where the last ship is sailing towards the horizon, and the singer is watching it while sitting on a rock. The singer's mind begins to drift away and take on a dream-like quality, which leads to the formation of his dream world or "Dreamtale." The lyrics convey a sense of longing and wistfulness as the singer reflects on the passage of time, the fleeting nature of life, and the beauty of dreams.

The song's theme of dreams and fantasy is reflected in its musical style, which combines symphonic and power metal elements to create a grand, epic sound. The song's melody builds gradually, starting with a gentle piano intro and culminating in a sweeping, soaring chorus. The lyrics also hint at a larger narrative or story arc, inviting the listener to imagine the singer's journey through his dream world.

Line by Line Meaning

As The last ship sailed towards the distant horizon
As I saw the last ship sailing far away into the horizon

I sat there watching on a rock
I was sitting on a rock, observing everything

My mind slowly drifting away
My thoughts were slowly wandering away

Forming into my.. Dreamtale
My thoughts were forming into my dream world, where I could escape reality and create something better

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