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
Poseidon
Eloy Lyrics
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distributed the elements of earth
they laid down the foundation-stone
of highest spiritual birth
which ever existed since thousands of years
but is lost now in the future and past
light years away from our daily tears
those unperceived moments which always last
Poseidon became lord of earthquake and seas
master of oceans and all their wealth
god of an island, there lived a family
with a daughter of beauty and health
Atlantis was the island's name
greatest treasury of all times
human eyes didn't ever see the same
silver and gold, fertile hills, woodlands and plains
it was situated in front of the strait
they call "The Columns of Herakles"
Kleito was the daughter's name
a princely virgin of clearness and love
so Poseidon fell in love with her
and built a shrine on the mountains above
surrounded by a golden wall
and inside he placed his holy law
Son of god and daughter of earth
they created ten sons, human creatures
who've been of supreme beings at birth
of pure essence and perfect features
what a divine possibility to overcome evil
so listen what man did!
The lyrics to Eloy's song Poseidon describe the story of the mythical island of Atlantis and the love between Poseidon, the god of earthquakes and seas, and a daughter of the island's king, Kleito. The song begins by describing the creation of the earth and how the foundation-stone of highest spiritual birth was laid down by the sons of the spheres beyond. This stone was lost in the past and future and is unperceived by human eyes. Poseidon was made lord of earthquakes and seas, and he became the god of Atlantis, which was the name of the island where he lived with Kleito and her family.
Atlantis was described as the greatest treasury of all times, with silver and gold, fertile hills, woodlands, and plains. It was located in front of the strait called "The Columns of Herakles." Kleito was a princely virgin of clearness and love, and Poseidon fell in love with her. He built a shrine on the mountains above the island and surrounded it with a golden wall. Inside, he placed his holy law. Poseidon and Kleito created ten sons, human creatures who were of supreme beings at birth, with pure essence and perfect features. It was a divine possibility to overcome evil, but man failed to listen.
Overall, the song poses a story that explores the mythical and supernatural nature of Poseidon as he falls in love with a human and creates a divine possibility. It also speaks to the tragedy of mankind's failure to live up to their divine potential and overcome evil.
Line by Line Meaning
When the mighty sons of the spheres beyond
At the time when the great beings from the stars were distributing the elements of our world
distributed the elements of earth
At the time when these beings were dividing and placing the basis of our planet
they laid down the foundation-stone
They put down the corner-stone with their immense power
of highest spiritual birth
It was a work of depth and meaning beyond comprehension
which ever existed since thousands of years
It was the greatest of creations that has ever existed
but is lost now in the future and past
But no one knows where it has gone and if it will ever return
light years away from our daily tears
It is so far that it's out of reach from our eyes and emotions
those unperceived moments which always last
The memory of it still lingers on, even if we can't see it anymore
Poseidon became lord of earthquake and seas
Poseidon became the one who controlled the force of nature and the oceans
master of oceans and all their wealth
He became the ruler of the vast expanse of water and everything that is in it
god of an island, there lived a family
He became the God of an island where a family once lived
with a daughter of beauty and health
This daughter was a beautiful and healthy young maiden
Atlantis was the island's name
This island was famously known as Atlantis
greatest treasury of all times
It was the rich and valuable island that was cherished by everyone
human eyes didn't ever see the same
No one has ever seen anything like it
silver and gold, fertile hills, woodlands and plains
It was a land that had everything a person could ask for
it was situated in front of the strait
It was positioned in front of the strait known as 'The Columns of Herakles'
they call "The Columns of Herakles"
This strait was known by the name 'The Columns of Herakles'
Kleito was the daughter's name
The name of this daughter was Kleito
a princely virgin of clearness and love
Kleito was a young, pure, and beautiful lady
so Poseidon fell in love with her
Poseidon was smitten by her beauty, and he fell in love with her
and built a shrine on the mountains above
He built a holy temple on the mountain top as an offering to Kleito
surrounded by a golden wall
The temple had a beautiful golden wall around it
and inside he placed his holy law
The temple had the laws and rules set by Poseidon himself
Son of god and daughter of earth
The offspring of Poseidon and Kleito were a combination of a heavenly god and an earthly human
they created ten sons, human creatures
The couple created ten beautiful and pure human beings, their own children
who've been of supreme beings at birth
Their children were blessed and divine right from birth
of pure essence and perfect features
Their children were not only divine but also had an appearance of perfection
what a divine possibility to overcome evil
This was a divine opportunity for good to conquer over evil
so listen what man did!
And now, listen to the consequences of man's actions that follow this event
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