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
Sensations
Eloy Lyrics
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Is spreading out sensations
Silent faces stare with stale eyes
Mechanized and sad, so sterilized
Let the rays of the gentle sun reach me
Penetrating deep, melting all taboos
And my soul cries out: free me!
Bring me to the light
Dissipate my fear
Take me out of here
Nature's womb is still, her furtive love
Evades me still no chance to reach
Loneliness prevails, a vacuum forms
Isolation steers a barren mind
In this atmosphere movements petrify
From my deepest self
Uncontrolled and wild
And driving force compels my cry:
Bring me to the light
Understand my plight
Dissipate my fear
Take me out of here
New dimensions in sight
Bring sensations to life
And unveils what's been in secrecy
Solitary am I
But at last I am me!
Bring me to the light
Understand my plight
Dissipate my fear
Take me out of here
Bring me to the light
Wipe the tears I cried
Dissipate my fear
Take me out of here
Bring me to the light
Understand my plight
Dissipate my fear
Take me out of here
Bring me to the light
Understand my plight
The lyrics of Eloy's song Sensations describe the feeling of being trapped in a sterile, mechanized and isolated world, and the yearning for freedom and connection to nature. The first stanza sets the scene with a haze that brings out sensations, but the people around are described as silent, stale-eyed and sterilized. The next stanza expresses the desire to be free, to be brought to the light, understood, and taken out of this lonely place. The following stanzas continue with an image of nature’s elusive love that the person is unable to reach, leading to a vacuum and barren mind, and movements that petrify.
The chorus repeats the plea to be brought into the light, to understand the struggle, and to dissipate the fear of being trapped. The last stanza repeats the chorus, but adds a hopeful note of new dimensions in sight and the unveiling of secrets previously kept hidden. The final line affirms the person’s identity and newfound freedom.
The song's lyrics convey a longing for something more meaningful than the sterile society in which the singer finds themselves. Through the repeated refrain of being brought into the light, understood and having their fears dissipated, the singer asks for help in finding a way out of their lonely and isolated world.
Line by Line Meaning
A latent haze surrounding me
A vague feeling or mood that envelops me
Is spreading out sensations
Is causing me to feel various emotions
Silent faces stare with stale eyes
People around me are emotionless and unresponsive
Mechanized and sad, so sterilized
Their behavior is robotic and unhappy, lacking any spontaneity
Let the rays of the gentle sun reach me
I'm hoping the positivity of the world can reach me and have an impact on me
Penetrating deep, melting all taboos
The positivity is affecting me at a deep level and breaking down my barriers
And my soul cries out: free me!
My deepest self is begging to be liberated from its state of negativity
Bring me to the light
Help me escape my negative state and find positivity
Understand my plight
Comprehend my situation and what I am going through
Dissipate my fear
Remove my fear and negative emotions
Take me out of here
Allow me to escape from my current surroundings
Nature's womb is still, her furtive love
Even though Mother Nature is peaceful, I still cannot feel her love
Evades me still no chance to reach
I still cannot connect with the natural world
Loneliness prevails, a vacuum forms
I am consumed by loneliness, which is creating a void
Isolation steers a barren mind
My isolation leads to a barren and unproductive state of mind
In this atmosphere movements petrify
In this environment, movement - whether physical or emotional - comes to a standstill
From my deepest self
From the very core of me
Uncontrolled and wild
Unrestrained and passionate
And driving force compels my cry
A powerful force within me drives me to cry out for help
New dimensions in sight
There are new possibilities and opportunities on the horizon
Bring sensations to life
Allow me to experience a range of emotions
And unveils what's been in secrecy
Reveal what has been hidden and unknown to me
Solitary am I
I am alone
But at last I am me!
Even though I am alone, I am finally rediscovering who I truly am
Wipe the tears I cried
Remove the pain and sadness I have experienced
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