1999
... the recording of Sunrise In Eden took place in the Seagull Music Studio belonging to sound magician Gandalf. In the same year Edenbridge signed a worldwide deal with the German label Massacre Records.
2000
... the CD was mixed in the House of Audio studios (Vanden Plas, Pink Cream 69, D.C. Cooper, Axxis) by Dennis Ward (Pink Cream 69). The impressive CD artwork was created by Markus Meyer, who also painted two Nightwish album covers. The album was released on the 25th of September. In February, Georg Edelmann joined the band as a second guitar player. In November/December Edenbridge supported their label mates Axxis and Pink Cream 69 on a European tour.
2001
... Georg Edelmann left the band in January for other prospects and was replaced by Andreas Eibler. Sunrise in Eden was released in all important markets of the world (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, South America, North America).
In July, recording began for the second CD Arcana in the House of Audio studios in Germany. In August "Arcana" was mixed by Dennis Ward and was released on the 19th of November in Europe.
2002
In May, Edenbridge toured Europe for 3 weeks together with Metalium (Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden). Right after the band flew to Seoul, Korea to play in the "International Busan Rock Festival" in front of 20.000 fans as a co-headliner with Sinergy. Kurt Bednarsky left the band right after the tour. Andreas Oberhauser replaced him for 2 shows during the summer. A financial crisis caused the scheduled tour of Brazil to be canceled at the last moment. In November, the 3rd album "Aphelion" was recorded in the House of Audio Studios with Dennis Ward again providing the mixing.
2003
Edenbridge was on European triple headliners tour together with Trail of Tears and Sirenia (Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain). They also performed at the Summer Breeze Festival with Mike Koren on bass.
2004
Edenbridge was well received when for the first time they played in Russia. The live album "A Livetime in Eden" with a bonus DVD was released in August. The 4th studio album "Shine" was recorded in Lanvall's Farpoint Station studio and again in the House of Audio studio with Dennis Ward providing the mixing. The band's UK debut was in September with a show at the legendary Bloodstock festival in Derby, England. The album "Shine" was released in October followed by the single of the title track. Guitar player Andreas Eibler left the band.
2005
Edenbridge was supporting Angra on their European tour together with Manticora. The band played concerts in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, France, and Belgium. 2nd guitarist Martin Mayr joined them for live shows. In October, the band began recording their 5th studio album "The Grand Design" at "Farpoint Station Studio".
2006
"The Grand Design" was mixed at "Thin Ice Studio"/England by Karl Groom (Threshold) and was recorded at Farpoint Station (Austria) by Frank Pitters. In April, the single "For Your Eyes Only" was released (cover version of the James Bond title song). In May, the album "The Grand Design" was released.
2007
Guitarist Robert Schoenleitner left the band and was replaced by Dominik Sebastian from Thirdmoon. Drummer Roland Navratil left the band and was replaced by Sebastian Lanser, but soon he was replaced by Max Pointner, former member of In Slumber and Legacy of Hate.
Discography:
Sunrise In Eden (2000)
Arcana (2001)
Aphelion (2003)
A Livetime In Eden (2004)
Shine (2004)
For Your Eyes Only - EP (2006)
The Grand Design (2006)
My Earth Dream (2008)
Live Earth Dream (2009)
Solitaire (2010)
The Bonding (2013)
Official site: www.edenbridge.org
Out of This World
Edenbridge Lyrics
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Entangled
Am I
Ended in deadlock
Mistreated
By and by
So mine a rich seam
Do as you would be done by
(chorus)
Caught in this here
The sadness sincere all alone
I was shaped into form
Caught in this pain
In a world inhumane
You fight what you don´t understand
Jaded am i
My well ran dry
On the slope
Is there no ray of hope
In the end, torn and swirled
I feel I'm out of this world
And looking down the ages
This treasure
We call liberty
Boundless dreams have no end
They just depend
On your will to be free
(chorus)
The lyrics of Edenbridge's song Out of this World speak of the singer's struggle with feeling trapped and isolated in a world that they see as cruel and unforgiving. The opening lines refer to the singer feeling like a "sleeping giant," entangled and trapped in a situation that seems insurmountable. The following lines describe a feeling of being mistreated and abandoned, leading to a sense of helplessness and despair. Despite this, the singer recognizes the importance of treating others with kindness and fairness, acknowledging that the old adage of "do as you would be done by" is still relevant.
The chorus of the song speaks of the overwhelming sense of sadness and loneliness that the singer feels, as though they are completely alone in their struggle. They describe feeling "jaded" and drained of energy, as though their "well ran dry." However, the lyrics also suggest that there is still hope for the future, even if it seems distant and difficult to grasp. The final lines of the chorus, where the singer asks if there is "no ray of hope," suggest that they are still searching for a way out of their current situation.
In the second verse, the lyrics take on a more positive note, as the singer reflects on the idea of "liberty" and the importance of having dreams and aspirations. The words "boundless dreams have no end" suggest that the singer believes that anything is possible, as long as they have the willpower and determination to pursue their goals. Overall, the song appears to be a reflection on the complexities of the human experience, with its highs and lows, joys and sorrows, and moments of hope and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
The sleeping giant
Referring to an untapped potential within oneself
Entangled
Feeling trapped or restricted
Am I
The singer is expressing that they are feeling this way
Ended in deadlock
Feeling stuck or at a standstill
Mistreated
Feeling as though they have been wronged or unfairly treated
By and by
Over time
So mine a rich seam
To find a valuable opportunity or resource
Do as you would be done by
The golden rule - to treat others as you would like to be treated
Caught in this here
Feeling trapped in a present situation
The sadness sincere all alone
Feeling genuinely sad and isolated
I was shaped into form
Having been influenced and molded by life experiences
Caught in this pain
Feeling trapped in a painful situation
In a world inhumane
In a world that is cruel, cold, and lacking compassion
You fight what you don´t understand
Struggling to accept or comprehend something
Jaded am i
Feeling tired and emotionally worn out
My well ran dry
Feeling like they have given all they can and are empty
On the slope
On a downward trajectory or decline
Is there no ray of hope
Feeling as though there is no positive aspect to a situation
In the end, torn and swirled
Feeling conflicted and confused as a result of an experience
I feel I'm out of this world
Feeling disconnected and alienated from the world around them
And looking down the ages
Reflecting on history and the passage of time
This treasure
Freedom
We call liberty
The ability to act and speak freely
Boundless dreams have no end
Unlimited potential and opportunities
They just depend
Success in achieving these dreams rely on
On your will to be free
The drive and determination to pursue freedom and personal fulfillment
Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brian Dinneen
The background vocals from Edenbridge are the best I've heard. The drummer is always great and I'm not sure how the guitarist isn't more well known....especially on this song.
SYMPHONICOVERS
One of their best songs, in my opinion, after The Bonding
joeschultz2
I love it. Stately vocals that build into a finish of soaring guitar lines. Gorgeous.
Rocco Cogliati
WOW ¬