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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.
The Divine Conspiracy
Epica Lyrics
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Ultima requies fons vitae
Sed eam ut novam ducemus
We'll never know all possibilities to predict what is to come
And so we have illusions to think freely
Once we have been
Did not try to reach
What we couldn't achieve
Because once we have been
Able to win
From the need to succeed
We need to be innocent to live the life we've lived for so long
We need to be blind enough to live the life we live right now
Who possesses your time also possesses your mind
Once we have been
Rich from within
Did not try to reach
What we couldn't achieve
Because once we have been
Able to win
From the need to succeed
We need to be innocent to live the life we've lived for so long
We need to be deaf enough to live the life we live right now
Reach out, touch infinity
Life is just a memory
Time is not the entity
Like it used to be
The Divine Conspiracy
Opens up the reality
Time is not the entity
Like it claims had to be
Once we have been
Rich from within
Did not try to reach
What we couldn't achieve
Because once we have been
Able to win
From the need to succeed
We need to be innocent to live the life we've lived for so long
We need to be insensitive to live and so ignore it all
Who possesses your time, also possesses your mind
Who possesses your time,
- Mislead us all, we are not in control
Also possesses your mind
- There is no trace that will lead to this place
Reach out, touch infinity
Life is just a memory
Time is not the entity
Like it used to be
The Divine Conspiracy
Opens up the reality
Time is not the entity
Like it claims had to be
Desperately we all
Clutch at the last straw
We stumble and fall
Countdown to die out
To heal it all
We will never reach
Our capacities, no more
We cannot expand
Our boundaries
Once we have been
Rich from within
Did not try to reach
What we couldn't achieve
Because once we have been
Able to win
From the need to succeed
We need to be innocent to live the life we've lived for so long
We need to insensitive to breath so we can take it all for granted
Reach out, touch infinity
Life is just a memory
Time is not the entity
Like it used to be
The Divine Conspiracy
Opens up the reality
Time is not the entity
Like it claims had to be
The lyrics of Epica's song The Divine Conspiracy are introspective and reflective in nature, exploring ideas of human nature, free will, and the nature of time itself. The song begins with the phrase "Quaestio nostra est aeterna," which translates to "Our question is eternal." This sets the tone for the contemplative lyrics that follow.
The main theme of the song is the idea that we are not in complete control of our lives or destinies. Despite our illusions of free will and control, the future is unknown and unpredictable. We must learn to be content with what we have achieved in life and not constantly strive for more, as this can lead to a need for success that ultimately makes us unhappy.
The lyrics also suggest that in order to live a fulfilling life, we must be innocent and blind to the harsh realities of the world. We must be willing to overlook the negative aspects of life in order to appreciate the beauty and wonder that surrounds us every day.
Overall, The Divine Conspiracy is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages us to reflect on our lives and appreciate the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Quaestio nostra est aeterna
We'll never know all possibilities to predict what is to come
Ultima requies fons vitae
And so we have illusions to think freely
Sed eam ut novam ducemus
We need to be innocent to live the life we've lived for so long
Once we have been Rich from within
We need to be innocent to live the life we've lived for so long
Did not try to reach What we couldn't achieve
We need to be blind enough to live the life we live right now
Because once we have been Able to win From the need to succeed
We need to be deaf enough to live the life we live right now
Who possesses your time also possesses your mind
Mislead us all, we are not in control
We need to be insensitive to live and so ignore it all
There is no trace that will lead to this place
Reach out, touch infinity
Life is just a memory
Time is not the entity Like it used to be
The Divine Conspiracy Opens up the reality Time is not the entity Like it claims had to be
Desperately we all Clutch at the last straw We stumble and fall Countdown to die out To heal it all
We will never reach Our capacities, no more We cannot expand Our boundaries
We need to insensitive to breath so we can take it all for granted
Contributed by Kayla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Our Destiny
Corrected - thank you Jordan
Jordan N
on Our Destiny
This should say that it is the fifth track on Epica's fourth studio album, "Design Your Universe", which was released in 2009.