To complete the idea, Schnella asked his dear friend Kiri Geile (Steel Protector) to join the band. Kiri’s task was writing a story for the concept.
Within the months both completed the story “Elinoire”, a drama about a young british family, together and wrote lyrics for different characters in the story.
The recording sessions started in late 2008. Most all of the music was recorded until the end of 2009. A lot of friends and local musicians supported Geile and Schnella by joining the band. Also to the core-team of FLAMING ROW belong Drummer Niklas Kahl (My Inner Burning, Cast In Silence) and Keyboarder/Saxophonis Marek Arnold (Toxic Smile, 7 Steps To The Green Door, Stern Combo Meissen). Schnella played Guitars, most Bass Guitars, some Keyboards and Lead- and Backingvocals..
In late 2010 he got in contact with Gary Wehrkamp and Brendt Allman from the american Progressive-Metal Band SHADOW GALLERY and asked them to join with some additional guitar/keyboard solos. Both liked the music and became a big part of FLAMING ROW within the further month. Wehrkamp also did a lot of lead vocals and took part as one of the charakters. Together with Brendt Allman he added many backing vocals. Also Billy Sherwood (Circa, Yoso, Ex-Yes) sang some lead- and backing vocals.
The german guitar player Ali Neander (founding member of the RODGAU MONOTONES, session guitar player for Xavier Naidoo, Sabrina Setlur …) added some guitar solos, too.
To take over the last free character-role Jimmy Keegan who is the tour drummer/backing-singer for SPOCK’S BEARD (also Kenny Loggins, Santana…) joined FLAMING ROW with some vocals.
Schnella is very proud of this because all these musicians are his idols since his childhood.
Thus FLAMING ROW became an international band project.
The first concept album “Elinoire” is nearly finished. It’s release is planned for summer 2011.
The Story “Elinoire”: The story “Elinoire” is about a young british family. Lea and Adam Baltwin are at their prime of life, having great jobs and live in prosperity. Lea became pregnant. But while the birth of their doughter Elinoire, Lea died because of medical reasons. Adam never overcame the sudden death of his beloved wife and laid the blame on Elinoire. Within the years he could not build up a ordinary realationship to Elinoire. Adam’s father Cyrus Baltwin took on the role of the father figure. But after some year some true facts about the previous life of Lea were revealed. Was Lea’s dead really an accident?
The story is told by the real charakters, their emotions (Love, Rage…) and some virtuals (Time, Destiny, Death, Spirit and so on). There are 15 different singers, female and male, performing the roles of the story.
FAREWELL
Flaming Row Lyrics
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And dust blew over, in memoriam
Till the end of time
Hi voice so silent, he's so ashamed
Low eyes are closed now
He won't forgive himself of what he did
Tears are just burning in your eyes
Your fathers words, are vanished into thin air
(He) grabs for his soul
(He) rocks him to sleep
Behold!
I take to the skies, leave all my burdons behind
Leave all your burdons behind
I crave for your warmth, encounter of mother and child
Encounter of mother and child
You did not deserve
You did not deserve
The fate of my birth
Behold!
Martin Schnella
The lyrics to Flaming Row's song "Farewell" depict a scene of silence and dust, evoking a feeling of stillness and finality. The first stanza focuses on the idea that silence is stronger than noise, and that it is the memories and thoughts that we keep in our minds that persist even after we are gone. The second stanza shifts to the perspective of a character who is feeling ashamed and regretful about something they did. They feel like they can't forgive themselves, and their pain is so intense that it's like tears are burning in their eyes. The third stanza introduces a different character who is looking to escape from their burdens and find comfort in the embrace of a mother figure. The repeated word "behold" emphasizes the significance of these moments and the weight of the emotions being expressed.
Overall, the lyrics to "Farewell" evoke a sense of finality and longing for comfort and forgiveness. There is a juxtaposition between stillness and movement, with the characters looking for a way to escape and find some kind of resolution. The repeated use of the word "behold" emphasizes the importance of the emotions being expressed and the significance of these moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Silence beats noises, inducted by life
Even though life can be loud and full of noise, sometimes silence is more powerful and meaningful.
And dust blew over, in memoriam
After someone dies, all that remains is dust and memories, which can blow away easily with time.
Till the end of time
Even though someone may be gone, their legacy will last forever.
His voice so silent, he's so ashamed
Someone may feel shame for something they did and become so quiet that they can hardly speak.
Low eyes are closed now
When someone dies, their eyes are closed and they are at peace.
He won't forgive himself of what he did
Sometimes people can be their own worst enemy and never forgive themselves for their mistakes.
Tears are just burning in your eyes
When you cry, it can feel like your tears are hot and burning, perhaps due to the strong emotions you are feeling.
So painful again
After someone dies, the pain of loss can feel just as fresh and intense as the first time you experienced it.
Your father's words, are vanished into thin air
Even though someone may have given you wise advice or words of comfort, after they die it can feel like those words disappear and are no longer helpful.
(He) grabs for his soul
Sometimes we feel like our soul is slipping away from us and we desperately try to hold onto it.
(He) rocks him to sleep
This line may refer to comforting someone who is dying and helping them feel at peace.
I take to the skies, leave all my burdons behind
Sometimes the only way to find relief from the weight we carry is to fly away and start anew.
Leave all your burdons behind
This line may be a reminder to the listener to let go of the things that weigh them down and start fresh.
I crave for your warmth, encounter of mother and child
There is something special about the bond between a mother and child and how their warmth and love can bring comfort.
Encounter of mother and child
Being with your mother can bring a feeling of security and love, even after she has passed away.
You did not deserve
This line may be referring to someone who did not deserve to suffer or die.
The fate of my birth
Sometimes our fate is decided before we are even born, which we have no control over.
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.