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
Voyager of the Future Race
Eloy Lyrics
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As of today, a new chapter of mankind's history has begun.
We have solved nature's last mystery
It's ultimate secret and have finally found the key to eternal life.
Not only are you now all equal
You are also a privileged new generation
Chosen to live forever!!!!
Welcome to immortality!!!!
At last we're all equal
Life and death have now lost their meaning
Time's alive inside of our bodies
'Coz nature's secrets are unveiled so we cry out
Now we've found just what we're all about
So long ago we searched for an answer
Life and death are now just a status
Look around you'll see a celestial glow
There's a high reward to our days of strife
Now we've found eternal golden life
Deep in your soul you'll feel
Doubts setting in
A cry that fills your veins with fear is burning inside
A craving so strong, oh so strong for the real breath of life
I feel my heart beat
The icy hand of wind
Brushing my skin in the night
I'm imprisoned inside
A future predestined so far
Takes control of my life
Voyager of the future race
You drew the shorter straw
Chaos reigns all emotions all around
Panic sweeps the mind
And silence rebounds
Bouncing back from afar
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
The nights are cold and long when you're lonely
Wake up your mind right now or your wasted
Times goes by so fast at a steady pace
So desillusioned for the price we pay is high
Don't look down or you might fall
So be deaf to nature's call
Don't think twice and let your mind fly by
The lyrics of Eloy's song "Voyager of the Future Race" depict a society that has achieved eternal life by unlocking nature's secrets. The citizens of the world are rejoicing as they have found the key to eternal life and are now privileged to live forever. The lyrics suggest that equality is now achieved, as life and death have lost their meaning. The new world is depicted as a place where time is alive inside our bodies, and doubts have been replaced with a sense of purpose.
Despite the excitement and jubilation, there is a sense of isolation and fear in the lyrics. The singer, representing humanity, experiences doubts that set in and a craving for the real breath of life. The icy hand of wind symbolizes the fear of an unknown future, and the sense of being imprisoned inside a predestined future that takes control of life. The repeated cries of "Ahhhhhhhhhhh" indicate a sense of confusion, chaos and uncertainty that persists even in the place of eternal life.
The lyrics encourage the listeners to be proactive and seize the moment, given that time goes by so fast. They suggest that we should not be swayed by nature's call but let our minds fly by. On the one hand, the song presents a utopian society that has achieved the ultimate dream of humanity; on the other hand, it asks us to stay grounded in the present, be mindful of the choices we make and embrace our humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Citizens of the world, rejoice!!
People of the world, be happy and celebrate!
As of today, a new chapter of mankind's history has begun.
A new era for humanity has started from today.
We have solved nature's last mystery
Humanity finally found the answer to the final question of nature.
It's ultimate secret and have finally found the key to eternal life.
We have discovered the ultimate secret and key to eternal life.
Not only are you now all equal
Everyone is equal now.
You are also a privileged new generation
You are a special and privileged generation.
Chosen to live forever!!!!
Selected to live eternally!
Welcome to immortality!!!!
Welcome to the world of immortality!
Behold our world
Look at our world.
At last we're all equal
Finally, everyone is equal.
Life and death have now lost their meaning
The meaning of life and death has vanished.
Time's alive inside of our bodies
Time is present and alive inside our bodies.
'Coz nature's secrets are unveiled so we cry out
As the secrets of nature are revealed, we shout in joy.
Now we've found just what we're all about
We have finally discovered our true purpose.
So long ago we searched for an answer
For so long, we have searched for the answer.
Life and death are now just a status
Now, life and death are just a state of being.
Look around you'll see a celestial glow
If you look around, you will see a divine radiance.
There's a high reward to our days of strife
There is a great reward for our struggle.
Now we've found eternal golden life
We have found eternal and golden life.
Deep in your soul you'll feel
You will feel deep inside your soul.
Doubts setting in
Doubts are creeping in.
A cry that fills your veins with fear is burning inside
A fearful cry is burning inside your veins.
A craving so strong, oh so strong for the real breath of life
A strong desire for the real breath of life.
I feel my heart beat
I can feel my heart beating.
The icy hand of wind
The cold wind's icy hand.
Brushing my skin in the night
Caressing my skin at night.
I'm imprisoned inside
I am trapped inside.
A future predestined so far
A distant future already predetermined.
Takes control of my life
Takes complete control of my life.
Voyager of the future race
Explorer of the future race.
You drew the shorter straw
You got the bad luck.
Chaos reigns all emotions all around
Emotions are in chaos all around.
Panic sweeps the mind
The mind is panicked.
And silence rebounds
Silence echoes back.
Bouncing back from afar
Echoing back from a far distance
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Indication of a sound expressed through the lyrics.
The nights are cold and long when you're lonely
Nights feel cold and long when you are alone.
Wake up your mind right now or your wasted
Do not waste your time, wake up your mind now.
Times goes by so fast at a steady pace
Time passes quickly at a constant rate.
So disillusioned for the price we pay is high
We feel discouraged as the price of our efforts is high.
Don't look down or you might fall
Do not look down, or you might stumble and fail.
So be deaf to nature's call
Ignore nature's call.
Don't think twice and let your mind fly by
Do not hesitate and let your mind fly freely.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@roozbehparsimehr7422
One of my favourite Bands ❤
Love and Respect from Iran
@belgindemirer4993
God be with you, brother
@user-dc2lv9bh5c
❤ хорошие времена 80-е -золотое время, и 70-е - тоже относиться!!
@mifunegoh4773
Eloy is one of my top 5 bands (Camel, YES, Genesis, RUSH). Everything they touch turns to gold
@KurodaKyousuke
Also add Pink Floyd, Gentle Giant, King Crimson nd Ozric Tentacles to that lineup.
@pabloshevko9082
and King Crimson
@Mastercirkef
+ Alan Parsons Project + Marillion 🙂
@theodoroskitsios3251
Far out mate !!!
ANGELS OF SOUND !!!!!!
@toSirius
eloy = perfect harmony of bass and drums. one of the best bands
@claudeb.5192
one of the greatest band of all time