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1. - Epica is a symphonic metal band, founded by guitarist and vocalist Mark Jansen, subsequent to his departure from After Forever. Formed as a symphonic metal band with gothic tendencies, later Epica have incorporated into their sound strong death metal influences. Starting from the third album, even progressive metal attitudes have become evident. In addition, the band often uses thrash metal and groove metal riffs, black metal passages (mostly in the drum technique), power metal moments and references to Arabic music. Some songs also have electronic shades, djent transitions and folk metal melodies derived from middle eastern, Chinese and Celtic traditions. Epica is also known for the attention to the vocal lines that, in contrast to the heavy context, weave very catchy, easy to hold, sophisticated and emotional melodies. The use of mezzo-soprano vocals and growled vocals, performed by Simone Simons and Mark Jansen respectively, is fundamental to the band's sound. They primarily write their own lyrics, which often deal with philosophical, psychological, spiritual, moral, scientific, environmental, socio-political, global and topical and personal themes. Epica is also known for their wide use of orchestra and opera choirs.
In 2003, Epica's debut album The Phantom Agony was released through Transmission Records. Consign to Oblivion followed in 2005, and debuted at No. 12 in the Dutch charts. They moved labels to Nuclear Blast following Transmission's bankruptcy, and in 2007, released their third studio album The Divine Conspiracy, which charted at No. 9 in the Netherlands. 2009's Design Your Universe was met with yet greater success, debuting at No. 8 in the Dutch Albums Chart, and charting across Europe, also garnering much critical acclaim. Epica's fifth studio album Requiem for the Indifferent was released in 2012. Well received by critics, it achieved international success, entering the US's Billboard 200 at No. 104, and Japan's Oricon Albums Chart at No. 172.
At the beginning of May 2014 the band released their sixth album, The Quantum Enigma, which was a huge international success, debuting on No. 110 on US Billboard 200 and peaking at No. 4 in Epica's homeland Netherlands. In June 2015 Epica was awarded the Music Export Awards, which is given to the Dutch act with the most international success in the past year. Their seventh album, The Holographic Principle, was released in September 2016 to continued international success, equaling the peak chart position set by its predecessor in the Netherlands. The band released their eighth album, Omega, in February 2021. On 16 September 2022, the band announced their third EP, The Alchemy Project. It was released on 11 November 2022 via Atomic Fire.
Discography
The Phantom Agony (2003)
Consign to Oblivion (2005)
The Divine Conspiracy (2007)
Design Your Universe (2009)
Requiem for the Indifferent (2012)
The Quantum Enigma (2014)
The Holographic Principle (2016)
Omega (2021)
The Alchemy Project - EP (2022)
Current members:
Mark Jansen – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals
Coen Janssen – keyboards, synthesizer, piano
Simone Simons – lead vocals
Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums, spoken words
Isaac Delahaye – lead guitar, backing vocals
Rob van der Loo – bass
2. - Epica[ is an Italian prog rock band active in the 1990s who released the album Confini in 1995.
- Alessandro Secchi / vocals
- Alessandro Mantelli / keyboards, programming
- Alessandro Crovato / guitars
- Flavio Miotto / bass, guitars
- Gianni Ghezzo / drums
3. - Epica is a three person progressive/trance group from Russia.
Solitary Ground
Epica Lyrics
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Evading into various spaces
My compass has broken
I'm losing the way
An ungoing madness has led me astray
My past breaths down my neck and
It seems now that I can't do it
When I'll lay a hand
A fading illusion
That plagues me instead
In me
There's still a place that fulfills me
A sanctity here that I call home
I run to when winter descends
If I try can I find solid ground
I follow illusive paths
Oh it seems they've
Been written in stone
And my door to a new life
Is closing so fast
Burning the bridges will not bring me back
In me
There's still a place that fulfills me
A sanctity here that I call home
I run to when winter descends
If I try can I find solid ground
In me
There's still a place that fulfills me
A sanctity here that I call home
I run to when winter descends
If I try can I find solid ground
I know that in me
There's still a place that fulfills me
A sanctity here that I call home
I run to when winter descends
If I try can I find solid ground
Or am I just wasting time?
The lyrics to Epica's "Solitary Ground" explore feelings of displacement and a search for a sense of belonging. The singer describes living in different places and seeking refuge in various spaces, but ultimately losing their way due to an "ongoing madness." The weight of the past weighs heavily on them and they feel unable to move forward, resulting in a desire to return to the beginning and seek out a fading illusion.
Despite the struggles, there is still a place within the singer that fulfills them and gives them a sense of sanctity and home. This place is described as a solid ground they can find if they try. However, the path to this solid ground is illusive and difficult to follow, with the door to a new life closing fast. The singer acknowledges the possibility that they may be wasting their time in their search for a sense of belonging.
Overall, the lyrics to "Solitary Ground" are introspective and explore the challenges of finding a sense of home and belonging in a constantly changing world.
Line by Line Meaning
Living at different places
I have lived in various locations.
Evading into various spaces
I have hidden myself in different environments to avoid facing reality.
My compass has broken
I have lost my sense of direction and purpose.
I'm losing the way
I am lost and confused in life.
An ungoing madness has led me astray
My own insanity has caused me to stray from the path of sanity.
My past breaths down my neck and
My past mistakes haunt me and affect my present.
It seems now that I can't do it
It appears that I do not have the strength to face my challenges.
So back to beginnings
I need to start from the beginning.
When I'll lay a hand
When I regain control of my life.
A fading illusion
My dreams and aspirations are slowly fading away.
That plagues me instead
I am tormented by my own failures and shortcomings.
In me
Within me.
There's still a place that fulfills me
There is still something that brings me joy and contentment.
A sanctity here that I call home
A place of peace and tranquility within me.
I run to when winter descends
I turn to this place of solace during difficult times.
If I try can I find solid ground
If I make an effort, can I find stability and certainty in my life?
I follow illusive paths
I have been chasing false hopes and dreams.
Oh it seems they've
It appears that they have.
Been written in stone
They are unchangeable and impossible to alter.
And my door to a new life
The opportunity for a fresh start.
Is closing so fast
Time is running out to take advantage of this opportunity.
Burning the bridges will not bring me back
Cutting off ties with the past will not solve or erase my problems.
I know that in me
I am aware that within me.
There's still a place that fulfills me
There is still a source of happiness within me.
If I try can I find solid ground
If I make an effort, can I find stability and certainty in my life?
Or am I just wasting time?
Or is this all a futile pursuit?
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, CTM Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ADRIANUS SLUIJTER, COEN JANSSEN, MARKUS JANSEN, SIMONE J M SIMONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bensultan7479
There are more Pieces (Ballads) in the songs collection of God's gift to humanity that is also called by the name of
EPICA :
Safeguard to Paradise
Delirium
Deep Water Horizon
Rivers
Once Upon a Nightmare
Feint
Canvas of Life
Higher High
Dreamscape
If inside these walls was a house
Linger
Chasing the Dragon 🐉🐲
Trois Vierges
White Waters
This is the Time
Immortal Melancholy
Universal LOVE ❤️ Squad 💘
Thank me later and keep it METAL 🤘🏻
@mariamiteva2832
Living at different places
Evading into various spaces
My compass has broken; I'm losing the way
An ongoing madness has led me astray
My past breathes down my neck
And it seems now that all I can do is
Go back to beginnings when all lay ahead
A fading illusion now plagues me instead
In me there's still a place that fulfils me
A sanctity here that I call home and run to when winter descends
If I try can I find solid ground
I follow elusive paths
Oh it seems they've been written in stone
And the door to a new life is closing so fast
Burning the bridges will not bring me back
In me there's still a place that fulfils me
A sanctity here that I call home and run to
When winter descends,
If I try can I find solid ground
I know that in me there still a place that fulfils me
A sanctity here, that I call home and run to
When winter descends
If I try can I find solid ground
Or am I just wasting time?
@ChrisB.C.
My favorite "soft" song from Epica. I swear, metal bands make the most beautiful ballads!
@mark7166
Yes, this is a known fact :)
@menna7927
Especially symphonic bands.
@starcapture3040
the original version is much better
@dafny2427
@@starcapture3040 link of the original piece please. Cant find it here on yt. Curious here
@icaropinto1334
Yeahhh their ballads are the best!!
@lelouchlamperouge7883
I absolutely love these slower Epica pieces. Tides of time, Solitary ground, Canvas of life make me appreciate Simone's beautiful voice
@bensultan7479
There are more Pieces (Ballads) in the songs collection of God's gift to humanity that is also called by the name of
EPICA :
Safeguard to Paradise
Delirium
Deep Water Horizon
Rivers
Once Upon a Nightmare
Feint
Canvas of Life
Higher High
Dreamscape
If inside these walls was a house
Linger
Chasing the Dragon 🐉🐲
Trois Vierges
White Waters
This is the Time
Immortal Melancholy
Universal LOVE ❤️ Squad 💘
Thank me later and keep it METAL 🤘🏻
@hurtstosmile
@@bensultan7479 thank you!!!!!!
@FlyingFocs
@@bensultan7479 Rivers Live with Apocalyptica was so good I listened to it on repeat for a week.
It's going on two.