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
Serenity
Eloy Lyrics
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Planets - perfectly aligned
Endless - universal vibes
Swaying - on the fields of life
Feel an emerald aura rising
Spreading calm and serenity inside
Moments - in divine embrace
Shining - colours pass on by
Flying - on the wings of light
Pearls of poetry roaming through the mind
All emotions at last unite
To fill the air eternally bright
Silence echoes through universe
The sound of love is light
Through the valleys of inspiration
Wrapped in endless tranquillity
Intuition guides to awareness
Soaring high from the clearest source inside
The song “Serenity” by Eloy is an ode to the peace and stillness that can be found in the silence of meditation or connecting with the universe. The first verse of the song refers to the stillness of the moment and the alignment of the planets, which signifies a cosmic connection. The second verse speaks of divine inspiration and connection to outer space, where visions and colors pass by. The chorus describes the emotions uniting to create a bright, eternal light, and the echo of silence throughout the universe. The final verse speaks of intuition and guidance that leads to awareness and a connection to the source.
Line by Line Meaning
Silence - incense to the mind
Silence has a soothing effect on the mind, just like incense
Planets - perfectly aligned
Everything seems to be in perfect harmony, as if the planets have aligned
Endless - universal vibes
The vibes in the universe are endless and boundless
Swaying - on the fields of life
Like a gentle breeze swaying the fields of life, we too must go with the flow
Feel an emerald aura rising
A feeling of peace and tranquility rises within, like a green aura surrounding us
Spreading calm and serenity inside
This feeling of tranquility spreads throughout our being, bringing calm and serenity
Moments - in divine embrace
We feel embraced by a divine force during particularly special moments
Visions - float in outer space
We imagine and envision possibilities, like floating through outer space
Shining - colours pass on by
A parade of beautiful, vibrant colors pass us by
Flying - on the wings of light
We feel like we're flying on the wings of light as we journey through life
Pearls of poetry roaming through the mind
Beautiful musings and poetic thoughts roam through our minds
All emotions at last unite
All the emotions, both good and bad, come together in a unified way
To fill the air eternally bright
This unity fills our surroundings with a bright and positive energy that endures forever
Silence echoes through universe
Silence is not empty, but resounds throughout the universe
The sound of love is light
The purest expression of love feels as light as air
Through the valleys of inspiration
We travel through valleys of inspiration and enlightenment
Wrapped in endless tranquillity
We're surrounded by tranquility as we journey on
Intuition guides to awareness
We use our intuition to gain awareness and understanding
Soaring high from the clearest source inside
We feel like we're soaring to great heights, guided by the clarity of our innermost selves
Contributed by Joshua F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.