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
Shine
Edenbridge Lyrics
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And he won`t fall into the sleep of the just
To be a tumbler or a lonesome intruder
He is as good as gold and searching for trust
(be), to be the harlequin who shines in dead gold
To kill those idle thoughts about this stronghold
(see), see the evening star in this sunset glow
Strike the sands of ever
The lingering sound of dreams
In harsh reality
Turn over a new leaf
Ardently desired
And forever
[Chorus:]
(shine), it fired his imagination so far
And he gave rise to hope
(shine), this true ring of conviction will leave a scar
(to) the dancer on a rope
(shine), so where`s the difference between man and machine ?
And who will draw the line ?
(shine), the game is worth the candle, always been
May all the ways then shine
Sometimes he`s worlds apart and elsewhere lies his dream
And he won`t never shift the blame on you
Sometimes a parting kiss speaks louder than action
When life turns suddenly like a bolt from the blue
(he), he`s not the silver slave supposed to be
He`s on the rise to fame out of this tragedy
(free), so now the odds are even, literally true
There is no limit to it all, there is no taboo
Strike the sands of ever
The lingering sound of dreams
In harsh reality
Turn over a new leaf
Ardently desired
And forever
[Chorus:]
Don`t clip those wings of a flying
When wearing your heart on your sleeve
But still there is life among dying
The far cry off and make-believe
In this palatial hallway
Should all be null and void ?
Between the tricks of fortune
In years that he enjoyed
He is the one enigma
High-flown beneath the sun
Is he the last resort ?
When future has begun
[Chorus:]
The lyrics of Edenbridge's song "Shine" are full of introspection and hope. The singer of the song is a person who is going through a moment of struggle, searching for something to hold onto in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving. However, he remains resilient and optimistic, determined to keep on shining through the darkness.
The first verse of the song sets the stage for the singer's mindset. He is tired and worn out, but he refuses to give in to despair. He sees himself as a harlequin who shines in dead gold, perhaps suggesting that he is a performer who is able to put on a brave face even in difficult circumstances. He is searching for something to believe in, some kind of trust that can help him get through the night.
The chorus of the song gives voice to the singer's hope and determination. He is fired by his imagination, and he refuses to let go of his dreams. He sees himself as a dancer on a rope, taking risks and pushing himself to the limit. He believes that the game of life is worth playing, even if it sometimes seems like the odds are stacked against him. Ultimately, he wants to shine and make a difference in the world.
Overall, "Shine" is a song about perseverance and hope in the face of adversity. It encourages listeners to hold onto their dreams and believe in themselves, even when things seem hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
The night is drawing on but all the strain not told on him
Despite the night getting darker, he has not given in to the pressure
And he won`t fall into the sleep of the just
He refuses to give up and accept things the way they are
To be a tumbler or a lonesome intruder
He doesn't want to be a mere entertainer or an outcast
He is as good as gold and searching for trust
He is a trustworthy person who seeks trust from others
(be), to be the harlequin who shines in dead gold
To be the performer who stands out amongst others
To kill those idle thoughts about this stronghold
To eliminate negative thoughts that hold him back
(see), see the evening star in this sunset glow
To appreciate the beauty of nature
Sailing the splendor ships straight on the port bow
Moving forward towards success
Strike the sands of ever
Take action and never give up
The lingering sound of dreams
The desire to achieve his dreams persists
In harsh reality
Despite the harshness of reality, he continues to strive
Turn over a new leaf
Make a fresh start and leave the past behind
Ardently desired
He is passionate about his desires
And forever
He will continue to pursue his dreams forever
(shine), it fired his imagination so far
Imagining the possibilities motivates him
And he gave rise to hope
He encourages others around him
(shine), this true ring of conviction will leave a scar
His unwavering beliefs have a lasting impact on those who witness them
(to) the dancer on a rope
As risky as it may seem, sometimes taking a leap of faith is necessary
(shine), so where`s the difference between man and machine ?
Questioning the value of human life compared to technology
And who will draw the line ?
Who decides what separates humans from machines?
(shine), the game is worth the candle, always been
The effort is worth the reward, and always has been
May all the ways then shine
May all paths lead to success
Sometimes he`s worlds apart and elsewhere lies his dream
Sometimes his dreams seem far-fetched and unattainable
And he won`t never shift the blame on you
He takes responsibility for his own actions and doesn't blame others
Sometimes a parting kiss speaks louder than action
Sometimes words can have more of an impact than actions
When life turns suddenly like a bolt from the blue
When life takes an unexpected turn
(he), he`s not the silver slave supposed to be
He refuses to be a slave to money and wealth
He`s on the rise to fame out of this tragedy
He sees opportunities even in difficult situations
(free), so now the odds are even, literally true
He is free to pursue success on equal terms with others
There is no limit to it all, there is no taboo
Anything is possible and there are no boundaries to his success
Don`t clip those wings of a flying
Don't hold back someone's potential
When wearing your heart on your sleeve
When you let your emotions show
But still there is life among dying
Life still goes on despite setbacks
The far cry off and make-believe
Fantasies and dreams may seem far out of reach
In this palatial hallway
In this extravagant environment
Should all be null and void ?
Should all of this opulence be meaningless?
Between the tricks of fortune
Caught between the whims of fate
In years that he enjoyed
In some of the happiest times of his life
He is the one enigma
He is a puzzle, hard to understand
High-flown beneath the sun
Ambitious and striving for greatness
Is he the last resort ?
Is he the final hope for success?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARNE STOCKHAMMER
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Naelson Douglas
@joeschultz2 I think it says about someone who was born poor and unfavored, than fought hard and finally rose in life.
I deeply identify myself on this song, since this is literally my history of life: the poor boy who persisted and after long years made a comfortable life.
"The night is drawing on but all the strain not told on him
And he won`t fall into the sleep of the just"
I can only remember the several nights I spent awaken studying while everyone else was sleeping.
"(he), he`s not the silver slave supposed to be
He`s on the rise to fame out of this tragedy"
And then, after all that hard work, I got enough knowledge to fit myself into a high paid job and finally stoped being poor.
Alix Hakala
Love the chorus to this one! her voice is so entrancing! One of my favorite Edenbridge songs \m/
Mish375 S
This one and Shadowplay.
Dan Hoerle
Yes and i think Arcana is awesome too.
Dan Hoerle
Great song I really like Arcana as well.
Dan Hoerle
This and Arcana are epic
Z Tuber
this song is one of their more epic ones
Bob Leduc
Wonderful song. Never fails to make me smile.
Marc Moingeon
It might be my favourite Edenbridge album... and this song is definitely one of its highlights. I love the progressive pieces from the band, I think that is where Lanvall shows all the scale of his talent. Sabine Edelsbacher was also starting to expand her vocal range and put more passion to her vocals...
Ferenc van den Ham
Stream of Passion, Edenbridge, Delain, Xandria, Nightwish, Evanescence, Epica, Era, Two Steps from Hell
Kyle B
Evanescence??