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
The Final Curtain
Edenbridge Lyrics
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A crying jag since long-gone childhood days
The dream to be an albatross
With alabaster wings
To be flying
Before the last bell rings
The crushing arms of loneliness embracing still
This jaded heart escaping from the shadowplay
What is the measure of a man ?
And the price that we all pay
The final curtain falls
None of the orchestra will play
The stageplay life will hold
The freakshow at the fair
Is there a straw in bursting dalles
Will someone care?
The looking glass, deceiver of reality
The try of make-believe in who we are
And the hiding in the mists of night will never end
But a graceful heart prevails
And the meaning of a friend
The final curtain falls
None of the orchestra will play
The stageplay life will hold
The freakshow at the fair
Is there a straw in bursting dalles
Will someone care?
Mesmerized, hypnotized
The audience touched to tears
Pay a visit, take a look
So that the conscience clears
The final curtain falls
None of the orchestra will play
The stageplay life will hold
The freakshow at the fair
Is there a straw in bursting dalles
Will someone care?
The final curtain falls
None of the orchestra will play
The stageplay life will hold
The freakshow at the fair
There is a straw in bursting dalles
Someone will care
The song "The Final Curtain" by Edenbridge delves into the concept of loneliness and the search for meaning in one's life. The lyrics depict a person who feels like an outcast from society, who has been crying since childhood and dreams of being an albatross with alabaster wings to fly away from it all. The fear of being alone is constant, and the idea of escape seems to be the only hope for this person. The slow and mournful melody fits the mood of the song, as it portrays the up-and-down journey of someone looking for hope in the midst of despair.
As the song progresses, the lyrics move from describing the individual to reflecting on the bigger picture. The jaded heart is tired of the shadowplay (the facade of society) and is searching for a measure of man - the answer to the question of what truly gives meaning to one's existence. However, the orchestra will not play, and the final curtain falls, signifying the end of the journey for the person in question. The freakshow at the fair, which represents the way society views this person, is over, and the final line, "there is a straw in bursting dalles, someone will care," represents the hope that there is a way out of the darkness, and someone will be there to help.
Overall, "The Final Curtain" by Edenbridge is a powerful and thought-provoking song about the search for meaning in a world that can be cold and unforgiving. The lyrics and the melody work together to create a sense of sadness and despair, but also hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
An outcast of victorian society
A person who does not fit in with the norms of society during Victorian times.
A crying jag since long-gone childhood days
A recurring episode of intense crying ever since early childhood years.
The dream to be an albatross with alabaster wings
The aspiration to be a bird of great freedom and beauty, with wings as white as alabaster.
To be flying before the last bell rings
To experience the joy of flight before the end of life.
The crushing arms of loneliness embracing still
The overwhelming feeling of being alone, constantly present and inescapable.
The sear and yellow leaf is drawing near
The approach of old age and death, symbolized by the changing colors of autumn leaves.
This jaded heart escaping from the shadowplay
This tired and disillusioned heart seeking to break free from the illusions and deceptions of life.
What is the measure of a man ? And the price that we all pay
The value and worth of a person, and the cost that we all have to bear in life.
The final curtain falls. None of the orchestra will play
The end of life, with no more music or performance to be had.
The stageplay life will hold the freakshow at the fair
The spectacle of life, with its bizarre and strange occurrences, akin to a circus or carnival act.
Is there a straw in bursting dalles? Will someone care?
Is there still hope in dire circumstances? Will anyone show empathy and kindness?
The looking glass, deceiver of reality
The mirror, which distorts and deceives what is reflected, leading to a false perception of reality.
The try of make-believe in who we are
The attempt to create and maintain a false image or persona of ourselves.
And the hiding in the mists of night will never end
The act of concealing who we truly are will persist indefinitely.
But a graceful heart prevails and the meaning of a friend
But a kind and compassionate heart ultimately triumphs, and the value of true friendship endures.
Mesmerized, hypnotized. The audience touched to tears
The captivating effect of a performance, which can hypnotize and move people to tears.
Pay a visit, take a look. So that the conscience clears
Take the time to witness the beauty and ugliness of life, so that one's conscience can be cleared and reconciled.
There is a straw in bursting dalles. Someone will care
Even in desperate situations, there is still hope and there will always be someone who cares.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARNE STOCKHAMMER
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