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
return of the voices
Eloy Lyrics
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Cheerful weakness forced me on
From the highest place in space
? dogs don't take away my face
Rushing in surrounding me
Asking for reason praise of me
? alive steals life from death
Only in ? knowledge ways will die my final breath
The lyrics of Eloy's song "Gliding into Light and Knowledge" convey a deep sense of introspection and contemplation. The first line, "Now I'm grown in many doubts," suggests a level of maturity and self-awareness that has led the singer to question their beliefs and assumptions about life. The next line, "Cheerful weakness forced me on," seems to contradict the initial doubt, but it speaks to the idea that sometimes, it is our vulnerabilities and weaknesses that can propel us forward.
The following line, "From the highest place in space," hints at the singer's spiritual or metaphysical perspective and their sense of being part of something greater than themselves. The lyrics then move on to a more cryptic line, "? dogs don't take away my face," which could be interpreted in a number of ways but seems to suggest that external distractions or influences cannot mask or conceal the singer's true identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I'm grow in many doubts
I am experiencing a growth of doubt within me.
Cheerful weakness forced me on
Despite feeling cheerful, I am being forced to move forward due to my weakness.
From the highest place in space
I am coming from the most elevated point in space.
? dogs don't take away my face
My face cannot be taken away by any dogs, real or metaphorical.
Rushing in surrounding me
I am being rushed and surrounded by something.
Asking for reason praise of me
Something is requesting a reason for me to be praised.
? alive steals life from death
Life steals away from death and keeps things alive.
Only in ? knowledge ways will die my final breath
My final breath will only happen once I have obtained a particular type of knowledge.
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Martin Miura
been looking for this song too long .... All i knew it was Eloy
Hakan Sonmez
Very good