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
Mighty Echoes
Eloy Lyrics
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What does happen?
Just have a thought, cry a word or pray a silent plea
Do you know what will happen?
Billows arise and our senses catch a proof of energy!
Do we know laws of nature?
All one what we feel or do Echoes return from eternity!
We'll come to know our creator!
Which are called forth by our animation,
We can't hide from the echoes,
From the truth of our soul - Vibration!
Do we know the sound of collapsing walls,
Of collapsing truth, law and order?
The instant of our Freudian deliverance?
We are the shouters at the border!
As long as we're entangled in declinating
All divine forces around us!
As long as we refuse to understand
That we are here to spread out power of love!
Are we actually informed
About the mission of our life?
Do we know what we're composed
Of the Trinity - of heart, soul, and mind?
Our dark nights only come to bright end
When we learn - Violence makes us sick and blind!
Creation's aim and end, aspiration is to rise
The beam of love in our mind!
Just think about what we call love and hate
We are the ones to recreate it!
When we're sowing fear, when we lock up
We will reap all the tears
All the tears that separate!
Punishment and pain is the touchstone for the gain
For the way, our common spirit grown!
All our silent criesm our thoughts, our deeds
Will call forth what we earn, will arise mighty echoes!
The lyrics to Eloy's song Mighty Echoes are about the power of our own actions and the energy we put out into the world. The opening lines talk about throwing a pebble into the sea, and wondering what will happen. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it explores the idea that every action we take has a ripple effect that goes out into the world and affects everything and everyone around us. The lyrics seem to suggest that we have more power than we realize, and that we need to be mindful of the energy we put out into the world.
The song touches on themes of spirituality and the idea of a creator, but ultimately suggests that we are responsible for our own destinies. It speaks about the need to understand ourselves and our place in the world, and to strive to spread love and positivity rather than fear and negativity. The lyrics are thought-provoking and encourage introspection and self-reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
Just take a pebble and cast it to the silent sea,
Throw something small into something vast and quiet.
Just have a thought, cry a word or pray a silent plea
Think, speak or pray for something without anyone listening.
Billows arise and our senses catch a proof of energy!
Waves form and we notice a demonstration of power.
All one what we feel or do Echoes return from eternity!
Everything we feel or do produces lasting effects.
We can't stop the echoes
We cannot prevent the consequences.
Which are called forth by our animation,
That are invoked by our actions.
We can't hide from the echoes,
We cannot escape from the outcome.
From the truth of our soul - Vibration!
From the essence of our being - Vibration!
Do we know the sound of collapsing walls,
Are we familiar with the noise of falling barriers?
Of collapsing truth, law and order?
Of falsehood, disorder and chaos?
The instant of our Freudian deliverance?
The moment of our psychological freedom?
We are the shouters at the border!
We are the ones who make a stand for our beliefs.
As long as we're entangled in declinating
As long as we are caught in our decline
All divine forces around us!
All the supernatural powers surrounding us!
As long as we refuse to understand
As long as we deny the truth
That we are here to spread out power of love!
That our purpose is to disseminate love and affection!
Are we actually informed
Do we really know
About the mission of our life?
About the purpose of our existence?
Do we know what we're composed
Do we know what we are made of
Of the Trinity - of heart, soul, and mind?
Of three unified elements - heart, soul, and mind?
Our dark nights only come to bright end
Our difficult times only lead to happy endings
When we learn - Violence makes us sick and blind!
When we realize that violence damages and blinds us!
Creation's aim and end, aspiration is to rise
The purpose and the goal of creation is to elevate
The beam of love in our mind!
The light of love in our thoughts!
Just think about what we call love and hate
Consider what we define as love and hate
We are the ones to recreate it!
We are the ones who redefine those emotions!
When we're sowing fear, when we lock up
When we spread fear, when we imprison
We will reap all the tears
We will harvest all the sadness
All the tears that separate!
All the sadness that divides us!
Punishment and pain is the touchstone for the gain
Hardship and agony are the key elements of progress
For the way, our common spirit grown!
For the progress of our unifying essence!
All our silent cries, our thoughts, our deeds
All our unspoken yells, our mindsets, our actions
Will call forth what we earn, will arise mighty echoes!
Will summon what we deserve, will awaken powerful reverberations!
Lyrics © Melodie Der Welt GmbH
Written by: DETLEV SCHMIDTCHEN, FRANK BORNEMANN, JUERGEN ROSENTHAL, KLAUS-PETER MATZIOL
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