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
Silent Cries
Eloy Lyrics
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That summer's evening's gone!
We lived a daydream embracing
What we called homw!
Now we gotta get up!
Do we really think the world to be a creative oversight?
Do we really believe in senseless power?
OD(D) forces will reveal - expose
The reason of all that has come into it's existance!
No more silent cries will be able
To divide all our lonely inner nights,
Fragrences of truth will call for us!
Will we ever find out what means: to be?
Will we spread it out, the say we see?
While we're exploring thousand mighty miles in the lost and new born, only
true kingdom?!
The Vision - Burning
The counterfeit master of the world
Will call for his empire!
He's the demon of illusion, sorrow,
Darkness, mourning and appearance
Forests will explode and on red wings
Spirits will ascend into the sky!
Cities will catch fire and they'll carbonize
So unbelievable hot, silent, and dry!
Choir: We will burn - fire
These corroding flames they will seize,
surround us too,
You is the victim - the dormant peace!
We will burn, the air will be afraid of our mortal frame
Ethereal we are, the air we breathe
The storm that's stirring up all fire!
I see, our life and limb will still
Not come to harm by this conflagration
Of everything to be allright,
Although our hidden souls already dwell
In seas of flames, red hot solution!
Voice: How will we stand the fire tomorrow?
Force Majeure
Instrumental
The lyrics of Eloy's song Silent Cries speak to the human struggle of finding meaning in life and the search for a greater purpose. The first stanza describes the fleeting nature of happiness and how we must face the reality of everyday life. The questions posed in the next line suggest a deeper inquiry into the nature of existence, urging the listener to question the senseless power that controls the world. The lines "OD(D) forces will reveal - expose, The true essence of things, The reason of all that has come into its existence!" represent the idea that the universe has a grand design and that things happen for a reason. The final line "Fragrances of truth will call for us!" signifies that the truth will guide us on our journey towards enlightenment.
The Vision - Burning portion of the song is a warning of the impending apocalypse where the "counterfeit master of the world" will call for his empire, inspiring a mass destruction of the planet. The Choir's response "We will burn - fire" highlights the inevitability of it all, despite our efforts to prevent the destruction. The flames will consume us all, and our physical bodies will be destroyed, however, our hidden souls will carry on, surrounded by the flames of rebirth.
The combination of the two parts of the song tells a story of how we must seek greater understanding of the universe's designs, and how we must face the fact that the destructive forces of nature will eventually overcome us.
Line by Line Meaning
Now we gotta find out
We have become aware that the summer evening has passed and we must confront the reality of our situation.
That summer's evening's gone!
The enjoyable, carefree time we once had is now over and we must face the challenges that lie ahead.
We lived a daydream embracing
We were living in a dream world, ignoring the problems around us, pretending everything was perfect.
What we called home!
We were comfortable in our own bubble, not realizing what was truly happening around us outside of our own little world.
Now we gotta get up!
We must face the challenges that are now in front of us and not continue to ignore them.
Do we really think the world to be a creative oversight?
Do we believe that the world and everything in it is a result of mere chance or is there a greater creative force at work?
Do we really believe in senseless power?
Do we trust in those in authority or do we question their motives and actions?
OD(D) forces will reveal - expose
Outside forces will reveal and expose the truth behind everything that has happened.
The true essence of things,
The real nature of everything that has taken place will be revealed.
The reason of all that has come into it's existance!
The purpose and meaning behind everything that has been created or happened will be made clear.
No more silent cries will be able
The silent suffering that we have dealt with in the past will no longer be able to divide us and cause us pain.
To divide all our lonely inner nights,
The isolation and loneliness that we have felt inside will no longer be able to separate us and bring us down.
Fragrences of truth will call for us!
The unmistakable scents and signs of the truth will draw us towards it and guide us through the challenges ahead.
Will we ever find out what means: to be?
Will we ever truly understand what life is all about and what our purpose is?
Will we spread it out, the say we see?
Will we share our insights and knowledge with others, or keep it to ourselves?
While we're exploring thousand mighty miles in the lost and new born, only true kingdom?!
As we journey through unknown territories, we must seek to find the only true kingdom that exists beyond earthly borders.
The Vision - Burning
The following section of the song is called The Vision - Burning.
The counterfeit master of the world
Those who seek to control the world through deceit and dishonesty.
Will call for his empire!
They will attempt to gain more power and control over the masses.
He's the demon of illusion, sorrow,
The master of deception who brings sadness and despair.
Darkness, mourning and appearance
He appears to be a bringer of darkness and grief and disguises his true intentions.
Forests will explode and on red wings
Nature will be in chaos, with trees and other vegetation being destroyed.
Spirits will ascend into the sky!
Souls will leave this earthly plane and go on to the next life.
Cities will catch fire and they'll carbonize
Urban areas will be destroyed by fire and turn to ash.
So unbelievable hot, silent, and dry!
The heat and devastation will be unimaginable and the atmosphere will be devoid of any sounds of life.
Choir: We will burn - fire
The choir sings "We will burn - fire," indicating that they will be caught up in the destruction.
These corroding flames they will seize,
The destructive fires will take hold and bring everything down with them.
surround us too,
We will also be affected by the flames and become victims of the destruction.
You is the victim - the dormant peace!
We will be the victims of the destruction and our peace and safety will be lost.
We will burn, the air will be afraid of our mortal frame
We will be consumed by the flames and the very air itself will fear us as we burn.
Ethereal we are, the air we breathe
We are made up of the same elements as the air we breathe and will return to them when we die.
The storm that's stirring up all fire!
The anger and chaos present in the world is fueling the fires that will bring about destruction.
I see, our life and limb will still
Despite the destruction that will take place, we will still be alive and our physical bodies will still exist.
Not come to harm by this conflagration
We will not be permanently harmed by the destruction of the world around us.
Of everything to be allright,
Despite the chaos and destruction, everything will be alright in the end.
Although our hidden souls already dwell
Our souls will be preserved even as our physical bodies are destroyed.
In seas of flames, red hot solution!
Our souls will be in a fiery sea, but will be protected and preserved.
Voice: How will we stand the fire tomorrow?
The voice asks how we will survive and continue in the midst of destruction and chaos.
Force Majeure
The song concludes with an instrumental section called Force Majeure.
Contributed by Samantha P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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1. Astral Entrance 0:00
2. "The Apocalypse: 9:04
3. "Pilot to Paradise" 23:59
4. "De Labore Solis" 31:03
5. "Mighty Echoes" 36:14
Геннадий Макеев
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Bionic Rattlesnake
*2. Master of sensation 3:03
HARDAOREDGE
Arguably their best album 🎉 Danny knows what he selects ❤
Gabriel Poveda
Es grandioso
jose de jesus flores luna
Me gusta recordar la muerte tan tranquila que tuvo mi madre con este álbum . No es que la música sea fatalista sino que fue la primera que escuché durante el duelo.
Mehrzad Roghani
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Ben Miler
Finally glad to hear a complete post of this album. Other posts always left out the final part of "The Apocalypse". I own the original LP so I feel disappointed hearing that piece on YouTube end abruptly without that synth solo and going right to "Pilot to Paradise". Not here.
Jorge Castillo
same here
Seb Baboon
Good album, in the style of Pink Floyd !