The peculiarity of creative activity of EW is that the compositions performed at present have been accumulated for several years. That's why pieces differ enough from one another, from songs to long instrumental works, from rock guitar motives and rhythms to heavy keyboard-computer experiments. In some periods heavy and gloomy mood prevailed, and in some ones it was a very hard music. Lately among new pieces there have appeared many ballad songs. There is light in some pieces, and grain of sadness in others. And sometimes it is just a plunge into some other worlds...
EW don't aspire to follow any style or genre as well as the creative activity of concrete music collectives. Though the latter, no doubt, influences in one way or another. Various people said that in EW songs there was something from Pink Floyd, ELP, Yes, Dead Can Dance, and also mentioned names absolutely unknown to EW members. Really among the preferences of EW it is possible to name Pink Floyd, Steve Morse Band, Deep Purple, Yes, ELP, Bernd Kistenmacher, Solitaire, Roger Waters, Klaus Schulze (early works), Artemy Artemiev, Art Zoyd, Univers Zero.
The music of EW is not for relaxation, and certainly not for dance at all. EW don't aspire to aim at tastes of everyone, but at the same time their music is open for everyone who wishes and needs it.
Each piece is the reflection of fantasies of mind, or impression from the surrounding reality, or combination of both.
The basis of every composition is always some definite thought or state of mind. In course of time the prevailing thoughts and spirits changed, and therefore the main themes of EW creative activity changed also. But of course there is no any sharp distinction between the periods, and sometimes themes untouched for a span of time awake again.
In some periods the central theme of the EW pieces was the profound chaos of the human soul having learned by itself what is the Pink Floyd Wall, misunderstanding and rejection against which seldom arising feelings break, tormenting and frozen. The inner world of the one broken by the refinement of cruelty with which life sneers at his despair. Pictures of despondency and devastation of mind intermittent with echoes of suffered shocks...
Another theme of EW songs was the refracted with the prism of mind laws of society, a theme of survival of an individual under the severe pressure of this society, a theme of absurd world and the existance of the human being in this world. Sometimes it turned into half-fantastic stories combining real and unreal images.
Thoughts contained in songs are often turned to space, piercing absolute cold, crossed by thousands of energy streams and impersonating eternal wisdom...
In these latter days the tension, for a long time felt practically in all pieces, has passed, because with the lapse of time there came the internal peace and tranquillity, and just a grain of sadness has remained from the emotions of the past... And of course this fact has influenced the creative activity.
Generally, it is possible perhaps to say that the music of EW is about Joy and Sadness, Life and Death, about infinite Space, Eternity, Beauty of the human soul and distant stars, about marvellous worlds which passed away untimely, where reality and fantasy merge into a single whole...
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Revival
Eternal Wanderers Lyrics
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Thread of years is torn
On the shore of the starlit sea
I am standing alone
And behind me the land lies lifeless
Ruins of ages of rage
Veiled in deep silent sorrow of lost ancient realms
Mysterious and strange
Waves are rolling with music restless
While old mountains stand calm
And I’m thinking of those blessed days
When the world was still young
But to blind and delirious madness
Hatred opened the gate
When the dark chaos was pierced with cries of repent
It was too late
But one day time will heal the old wounds
Of the land tired from pain
Slender saplings will break the stones
Flowers will bloom here again
And lost cities will rise from ashes
Songs of light will revive
And the dust will be swept from pages
And Death will yield to Life
The lyrics in the first stanza set a somber and desolate scene, evoking a sense of isolation and loss. The singer finds themselves standing alone on the shore of a starlit sea, surrounded by the ruins of a once vibrant land. The imagery of deep silent sorrow and lost ancient realms conveys a feeling of nostalgia and longing for a past that is now gone. The use of words like “lifeless” and “rage” suggests a history marred by conflict and destruction, adding to the melancholic tone of the verse.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to a contemplation of past days when the world was still young and full of promise. The contrast between the tranquility of old mountains and the restless waves hints at a sense of yearning for a time before chaos and madness took hold. The reference to “the dark chaos” being pierced with cries of repentance reflects a turning point marked by the realization that it was too late to undo the damage caused by hatred and delirium. This thematic exploration of the consequences of such destructive forces adds depth to the narrative of the song.
The third stanza introduces a glimmer of hope amid the despair, suggesting a belief in the power of time to heal old wounds and rejuvenate a land weary from suffering. The imagery of slender saplings breaking through stones and flowers blooming once more symbolizes renewal and regeneration. The idea that lost cities will rise from ashes and songs of light will bring revival conveys a message of resilience and the enduring cycle of life overcoming death.
The final stanza culminates in a vision of transformation and rebirth, as the dust is swept from pages and death gives way to life. This poetic resolution encapsulates a sense of optimism and redemption, emphasizing the cyclical nature of existence and the potential for healing and restoration even in the face of profound loss. The lyrical journey from desolation to renewal in “Revival” ultimately underscores themes of perseverance, transformation, and the enduring power of hope in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Endless night spreads its wings around me
The feeling of darkness and despair surrounds me
Thread of years is torn
The passage of time has been disrupted
On the shore of the starlit sea
By the shining sea's edge
I am standing alone
I find myself isolated
And behind me the land lies lifeless
The barren land remains behind me
Ruins of ages of rage
The remnants of past anger and destruction
Veiled in deep silent sorrow of lost ancient realms
Obscured by the sadness of long-forgotten kingdoms
Mysterious and strange
Filled with enigmatic and unfamiliar elements
Waves are rolling with music restless
The turbulent waves are accompanied by an uneasy melody
While old mountains stand calm
Despite this, the ancient mountains remain serene
And I’m thinking of those blessed days
Reflecting on happier times
When the world was still young
In the early days of existence
But to blind and delirious madness
However, blinded by irrational madness
Hatred opened the gate
Hatred allowed destruction to enter
When the dark chaos was pierced with cries of repent
As chaos was met with regretful cries
It was too late
It was already past the point of salvation
But one day time will heal the old wounds
In the future, time will bring healing to old injuries
Of the land tired from pain
For the land weary from suffering
Slender saplings will break the stones
Fragile new growth will overcome the obstacles
Flowers will bloom here again
Once more, the area will be filled with blossoms
And lost cities will rise from ashes
The cities lost to time will be rebuilt anew
Songs of light will revive
Melodies of hope will bring life back
And the dust will be swept from pages
The remnants of the past will be cleared away
And Death will yield to Life
Ultimately, life will triumph over death
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Каневская Татьяна Анатольевна, Каневская Елена Анатольевна
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