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
Queen Of The Night
Eloy Lyrics
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To gates of dawn that lie shining
Its signs and magic lights lead me
Through this labyrinth of darkness
Tempting me and enticing me
The hour of examination has come
I have come to crossing lights
And one tries to blind me
Shading me blunting me
Pulling at me with all their might
They caress and blind and touch me
Pulling at me with all her might
The seductive queen of night calls
Escape the dark that hides and gives you a shelter and guard
Why confront the sun's burning rays that will be your decline
Fate can't be questioned
The cards have all been laid
Useless uprising
Surrender to the laws of man's nature turn back in time
Isn't the night the one that makes lifetime berarable
Play man's game
That eternally will be
Useless uprising
Queen of the night don't poison me
With your scents that numb my mind and all betray
I won't give in to our reality
That contains a being that doesn't satisfy
Fountains of light
Will finally prove me right
In Eloy's song "Queen Of The Night," the singer is guided by a star that leads them through a dark labyrinth. They are tempted and enticed by the seductive queen of the night, who calls to them to escape the darkness that offers shelter and confront the burning rays of the sun. Fate cannot be questioned, and the singer is urged to surrender to the laws of man's nature and turn back in time. However, the singer rejects the queen's advances and refuses to be poisoned by her scents that numb their mind. The fountains of light will ultimately prove the singer right.
Line by Line Meaning
My guiding star shows me the path
I have a guiding force that directs me towards my goals
To gates of dawn that lie shining
These goals lead me towards a brighter future
Its signs and magic lights lead me
The path to my goals is illuminated by signs and elements of magic
Through this labyrinth of darkness
The journey towards my goals is challenging and full of obstacles
Tempting me and enticing me
The hardships of the journey sometimes lure me towards a different path
The hour of examination has come
I am at a point where I need to evaluate my choices and make a decision
I have come to crossing lights
I am at a point where I need to make a crucial decision
And one tries to blind me
There are forces that try to distract me from my path
Dark shadows try to lead astray
Negative influences try to deviate me from my path
Shading me blunting me
These negative influences create obstacles and hinder my progress
Pulling at me with all their might
These negative forces apply all their strength to hinder my progress
They caress and blind and touch me
These negative forces try to deceive me and distract me with illusions
Pulling at me with all her might
The seductive queen of the night tries to lure me with her charm
The seductive queen of night calls
The temptations of pleasure and comfort call out to me
Escape the dark that hides and gives you a shelter and guard
I need to overcome the hardships and embrace my true destiny
Why confront the sun's burning rays that will be your decline
It's better to avoid the harsh reality and stick to the illusions
Fate can't be questioned
Destiny is predetermined and one cannot change it
The cards have all been laid
My fate has already been decided
Useless uprising
Trying to fight against destiny is pointless
Surrender to the laws of man's nature turn back in time
It's better to comply with the natural order of things and go back to simpler times
Isn't the night the one that makes lifetime bearable
The temporary pleasures of the night make life more tolerable
Play man's game
Follow the societal norms and values
That eternally will be
These norms will continue to exist
Queen of the night don't poison me
I don't want to be distracted by temporary pleasures
With your scents that numb my mind and all betray
The temptations of pleasure are deceiving and can lead me astray
I won't give in to our reality
I won't be distracted by the illusions of pleasure and stay true to my path
That contains a being that doesn't satisfy
Following pleasure won't fulfill me in the long term
Fountains of light
The ultimate truth and enlightenment
Will finally prove me right
The final result will vindicate my choices and lead me towards my destiny
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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petridis nikos
Ο καλύτερος δίσκος των ELOY είναι.... το Colours...όχι οχι το Power and the passion... οχι οχι το Down... οχι οχι.. το Floating..οχι οχι.... το Inside...οχι οχι το Planets... οχι οχι το Ocean...οχι οχι το Metromania... οχι οχι το Ocean,,, οχι οχι... Απλα..... E L O Y !
Psychedelic Trainwreck
It really takes off at around 1:50 or so with the strings and the female chorus. German prog at it's best! Love it!!!
Lucy Coto
Ones of favorite bands ever🙌🏼
Mr. Borrany
Lucía Coto
I agree👍
Dave R
Really nice stuff! Never heard their music before. Kind of where Genesis might have gone if Gabriel didn't leave.
Uwe B
bassdoc, hope you have heard more Eloy in the meantime (5 years since your posting).
Jose Carlos Alves Menezes
Simply a perfect song.
ΡΑΛΛΗΣ ΒΟΥΓΙΟΥΚΛΑΚΗΣ
καποτε ακουγαμε μουσικη κ τη νιωθαμε !! σ ολο μας το ειναι ... πραγματικη μουσικη*απο τη γεννηση της* γι αυτο κ δε φθινει ποτε. ELOY...εις τους αιωνες των αιωνων
carcass2193
gran album, de mis favoritos.
Black Strawberry
Criminally underrated