Founded in 1969 by guitarist Frank Bornemann, the band has endured several line-up changes, with Bornemann being the only consistent member of the group. In the 1980s, after a series of major splits (like in 1984 although reformed in 1988) in the group, Bornemann pursued a more commercial direction. Despite attracting a large following, the band never gained popularity in the United States.
However, in later years, former members of the band re-joined, and in 1998 fans delighted in hearing Ocean 2, a return to the classic symphonic progressive genre that the band was so well known for. A sequel to the 1977's original, it is commonly thought among fans that it successfully recaptures the spirit of the band, and is a worthy follow-up to the much beloved classic.
Of the band's numerous records, fans generally consider Inside, Floating, Dawn, Ocean, Silent Cries & Mighty Echoes, Planets and Ocean 2 to be the superior albums.
Despite their nationality, the band is not generally considered krautrock due to their sound which has much more in common with English progressive groups such as Pink Floyd and Yes.
In 2009 after a decade of hiatus Frank Bornemann released a DVD celebrating their 40th anniversary and a new album called Visionairy.
In the following period he worked on a concept double album about the life of the Maid of Orleans, Jeanne d'Arc. The album The Vision, the Sword and the Pyre, Pt. 1 was released in 2017, followed by The Vision, the Sword and the Pyre, Pt. 2 in 2019.
Current Line-up:
Frank Bornemann
Klaus-Peter Matziol
Hannes Arkona
Hannes Folberth
Bodo Schopf
Heartbeat
Eloy Lyrics
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In painting or song the motion and mood
A sky I would steal if it could be held fast
The wind dies away it's perfectly still
You can't exceed that kind of sundown
Harmony's beautiful heartbeat of earth
It's so smooth and still it's so restless
Concentration beginning and end
Rising! breathing! gleaming! heart!
The moon rising high light in the darkness
Creating a gleam you can't really grasp
Somehow unreal both tempting and scaring
Indistinct phase vague and reserved
You can't eclipse that kind of moonrise
Mellow magical heartbeat of earth
It's so slow and still it's so restless
Steadily taking it's course
Rising! breathing! gleaming! heart!
Sound of a heartbeat
Stable and certain: Life!
Breath of a new day
Welcomed in wonder
Rising! breathing! gleaming! heart!
Rising! breathing! gleaming! heart!
Rising! breathing! gleaming! heart!
Rising! breathing! gleaming! heart!
The lyrics of Eloy's song Heartbeat describe the beauty and power of nature, particularly the sunset and moonrise, and the emotions they evoke. The stanza "A sun going down I'd like to capture in painting or song the motion and mood" shows a desire to capture and immortalize the fleeting beauty of the sunset. The next stanza continues this desire, "A sky I would steal if it could be held fast, the wind dies away it's perfectly still," emphasizing the stillness and calm of the moment.
The chorus, "Rising! breathing! gleaming! heart!" is a call to nature itself. It is a celebration of the natural world's constant rhythm and the heartbeat that binds everything together. The steady and certain sound of a heartbeat is talked about in relation to "Stable and certain: Life!" and the "Breath of a new day welcomed in wonder." This emphasizes the interconnectedness between humanity and nature, as if nature's heartbeat is also our own.
The final stanza, "Sound of a heartbeat stable and certain: Life! Breath of a new day welcomed in wonder" summarizes the song's message succinctly. It emphasizes the life-giving force of nature and its ability to inspire and awe us.
Line by Line Meaning
A sun going down I'd like to capture
I wish to capture the beauty of a setting sun through a painting or a song
In painting or song the motion and mood
I want to express the movement and feelings of the sunset through art or music
A sky I would steal if it could be held fast
If possible, I would like to take possession of a magnificent sky and keep it forever
The wind dies away it's perfectly still
As the wind dies down, the atmosphere becomes completely calm
You can't exceed that kind of sundown
It is impossible to surpass the beauty of such a sunset
Harmony's beautiful heartbeat of earth
The peaceful rhythm of the earth is like a beautiful heartbeat of natural harmony
It's so smooth and still it's so restless
Even in its stillness, the earth is never truly at rest
Concentration beginning and end
A focused and deliberate start and conclusion
Rising! breathing! gleaming! heart!
An increasing, pulsing, and shining essence of life
The moon rising high light in the darkness
The moon's ascent brings light to the darkness
Creating a gleam you can't really grasp
The moon creates a shine that is hard to understand or hold onto
Somehow unreal both tempting and scaring
The moon feels both alluring and frightening, with an otherworldly quality
Indistinct phase vague and reserved
The moon's phase is not clearly defined, with an unclear and restrained nature
You can't eclipse that kind of moonrise
No other moonrise can compare to this one in its majesty
Mellow magical heartbeat of earth
The earth's steady and peaceful rhythm is like a soft and enchanting heartbeat
It's so slow and still it's so restless
Although calm, the earth is always in motion
Steadily taking it's course
The earth moves forward with a steady and unwavering path
Sound of a heartbeat
The audible pulse of life
Stable and certain: Life!
Life is a stable and certain force
Breath of a new day
The fresh, vitalizing essence of a new morning
Welcomed in wonder
The new day is welcomed with awe and admiration
Rising! breathing! gleaming! heart!
The pulsing and radiant life force continues to rise and shine
Rising! breathing! gleaming! heart!
The life force intensifies with each beat and breath
Rising! breathing! gleaming! heart!
The life force continues to rise and shine, radiating its power and energy
Rising! breathing! gleaming! heart!
The pulsing and shining heartbeat of life persists, unyielding and hopeful
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ELOY-ЖИВАЯ КЛАССИКА!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Михайло Олексійович
Не возможно передать словами, как я люблю этих ребят.
Это лучшее, что есть в музыке.
Василий Г
И пинки
Nojan Sharif
GREAT...One of ELOY's best songs...THANKS...
Kiselev Konstantin
Любимая группа из Германии.Под музыку Eloy,прочитано много фантастических книг...Супер!
Marcel Bruinsma
This never gets old or boring!
Still love you guys!
Silvino Junior
Espetacular...
R M
Con Eloy descubri la musica progresiva en los 80’s. Musica para siempre!
Eliane de Pinho Araujo
Maravilha!
Junior Carfrio
Meus ouvidos adoram escutar o ELOY,maravilha!!!