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
Master of Sensation
Eloy Lyrics
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It is you it is me its our guiding light
It is real so unreal it's the magic sign
Make us rise! makes us kneel on the edge of time
Here dwells the lord of creation
Here comes the master of sensation
We know pain we know fear we know lonliness
We're the grain of the year lost in emptyness
For us to rise for us to kneel on the edge of time
Here dwells the lord of creation
Here comes the master of sensation
It is here it is near its by our side
It is you it is me its our guiding light
It is real so unreal it's a magic sign
Make us rise makes us fear on the edge of time
Here comes the law of creation
Here comes the master of sensation
We know pain we know fear we know lonliness
There's a grain of the year lost in emptyness
Till the spirit of the age gives the final sign
Forced to rise forced to live on the edge of time
Here comes the law of creation
Here comes the master of sensation
The lyrics of "Master of Sensation" by Eloy are filled with references to a higher power, a guiding light that is present in our lives. The song speaks to the idea that there is a force beyond us that is in control, and that we are at its mercy. The first stanza sets the tone for the entire song, emphasizing the closeness of this force, how it is "here," "near," and "by our side." The lyrics suggest that we can feel this power within us, that it is a part of us as much as we are a part of it.
In the second stanza, the lyrics take a darker turn, acknowledging that alongside this greater power, there is also pain, fear, and loneliness. The metaphor of "the grain of the year lost in emptiness" describes the human experience of feeling small and insignificant in the face of a vast and unknowable universe. Yet the lyrics offer hope: the "spirit of the age" will give the final sign, and we will rise to face whatever challenges await us.
The repeated refrain "Here comes the lord of creation / Here comes the master of sensation" reinforces the central theme of the song: that we are not alone in this world, and that there is a force greater than ourselves that we must trust and rely upon.
Line by Line Meaning
It is here-it is near it is by our side
The thing being referred to is very close and present with us at all times.
It is you it is me its our guiding light
This thing guides both the singer and the listener towards some sort of destination or goal.
It is real so unreal it's the magic sign
The thing being referred to is both tangible and intangible, and has some sort of mystical quality or power.
Make us rise! makes us kneel on the edge of time
This thing has the power to cause us to feel both elevated and humbled at the same time, and its influence extends to the workings of the universe as a whole.
Here dwells the lord of creation
This thing is seen as the creator or originator of all things, and resides in some sort of central location or nexus point for existence.
Here comes the master of sensation
This thing is also the master and controller of all sensory experiences, and holds sway over the emotions and perceptions of all who encounter it.
We know pain we know fear we know lonliness
The human experience is characterized by feelings of discomfort, anxiety, and isolation, and we are no exception to this rule.
We're the grain of the year lost in emptyness
As individuals, we are small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things, and often feel like we are adrift and without purpose in a chaotic and overwhelming universe.
Till the spirit of the age gives the final sign
At some point in time, a significant event or shift in the collective consciousness will occur, and we will know that we are entering a new era or epoch.
For us to rise for us to kneel on the edge of time
This event will have a profound effect on us, making us both more powerful and more humble in the face of the unknown future that lies ahead.
Here comes the law of creation
This event is seen as an irrefutable and immutable law of the universe, like gravity or the conservation of energy, and cannot be avoided or ignored.
Here comes the master of sensation
In the wake of this event, the thing being described will demonstrate even more power and influence over our world, reinforcing its status as a truly awe-inspiring and enigmatic force.
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