1) Galahad is one of the ma… Read Full Bio ↴There are several bands using this name:
1) Galahad is one of the major names amongst the British Neo Prog scene. Galahad was formed in 1985 in Dorset, England as a seven-piece progressive rock band. In 1987, they released both a cassette-only live album and a single. Their music blends melodic moods and with heavier parts and the strong vocals are a trademark, over an orchestrated instrumental. The medieval themes are constant on their lyrics. Their latest album "Empires Never Last" propel them squarely in to the power prog arena similar to Yes, IQ, PALLAS and MARILLION.
2) Galahad is an upcoming band from Trenton Ontario, Canada.
They have just released a 5 song EP named "Lady of the Lake".
They are a melodic death metal band with influences ranging from: Iron Maiden, Metallica, Amon Amarth, Death, Mastodon, Meshuggah, Dream Theater, etc.
www.myspace.com/galahadmusic
3) Galahad is also a German folkrock/medieval band. The English biography from their website:
"It seems to be not easy to describe Galahad´s music with only a few words.
Elements of rock, mediaeval and classical music as well as a little bit of celtic mystic create an individual style of music. This versatility is also shown by using various and different instrumentation.
A high number of events in Germany (e.g. “Newcomer of the Year” 1987, WDR / West-German-Broadcast– Folk-Award, TV-appearance) and the neighbouring foreign countries took Galahad to a plenty of indoor- and open-air-concerts and festivals (e.g. “Little Woodstock”, “Euro-Folk-Festival” and many more).
Highlights of the last years were the support-act of Jethro Tull during their German tour 1999 in Hameln, Berlin and Wurzburg, the nomination for the “German Rock Award” 2000, the producing of the “Myrddin”-album by famous German rock-producer Eroc (ex-Grobschnitt, Philip Boa, Tic Tac Toe), “CD of the Week” in Belgium Broadcast, “Celtic Queen” for many weeks as No. 1 in the internet download charts of “track4” and the appearance on several compilation-CDs (e.g. “Miroque”, “Aeterna”, “Mystica Antiqua”, “Celebrant 2003”)
In November 2006 the sixth Galahad-album “Ladhivan” was released. Rock-guitars, flute, some folky arrangemets and characteristic vocals let Galahad once more stay to their own style. "
4) Galahad is a heavy metal band from El Salvador
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Galahad Lyrics
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Louis has lost his brass
Poor old Nat King Cole
Has lost his backstage pass
The band stand waiting for a cue
Just to play for you again
Jimi baby going crazy
Freddie's nails are cracking snails
Peter's make-up is running
Through the gallery, the history
Our music hall of fame, again
And we're drowning in a river of past reflection
Caught in the rapids, getting trapped between the rocks
H2O - as clear as daylight
Memories - as clear as daylight
They come flooding back
Flooding back to me, for free!
There's little John with the squeaky voice
Is he coming out to play?
Oh! And there's thoughtful Roger
You know, I never understood a word he had to say
But the band stand waiting for the cue
Just to play for you again, and again
And we're drowning in a river of past reflection
Caught in the rapids, getting trapped between the rocks
H2O - as clear as daylight
Memories - as clear as daylight
They come flooding back
Flooding back to me, always for free!
SEE THE PARADE...
Flooding back
Flooding back
Flooding back
Flooding back
Flooding back
Flooding back to me
Always for free
Go!
Ritchie B with his cold cup of tea
I've seen those photos too
Kathy's dreaming
Is she still screaming
I'm not sure that she can get through
There's little Mick with his long, shiny stick
He's going to blow you all away
These were the heroes with charisma and style
Where are the heroes for today?
And we're drowning in a river of past reflection
Caught in the rapids, getting trapped between the rocks
H2O - as clear as daylight
Memories - as clear as daylight
They come flooding back
Flooding back to me, always for free!
And we're drowning in a river of past reflection
Caught in the rapids, getting trapped between the rocks
H2O - as clear as daylight
Memories - as clear as daylight
They come flooding back
Flooding back to me, always for free!
There's no one left to lead the parade
The lyrics to Galahad's song Parade depicts a sense of nostalgia towards the evolution of music over time. The verses highlight some of the great musicians and artists of the past who have lost their touch, while the band members are eagerly waiting for a cue to play again. It shows the decline of the greats of yesteryear and the lack of grandeur and charisma that the current generation of musicians possesses. The chorus emphasizes how the memories of these past musicians come flooding back like a river of past reflection, and how there's no one left to lead the parade - no new trailblazers to look up to.
The opening lines about Gershwin, Louis and Nat King Cole indicate the Golden Age of music, when artists were known for their impeccable skills and grandiose showmanship. The reference to Jimi Hendrix and Elvis Presley depicts the era of rock and roll, the '60s and '70s, where music had a revolutionary impact on society. The mention of Freddie's nails cracking snails and Peter's runny make-up could hint at Queen's Freddie Mercury and The Cure's Robert Smith. The consequence of diluted and shallow music heroes is demonstrated in the line, "Where are the heroes for today?".
This song leaves the listener with an overall impression of questioning the current state of the music industry and how it compares to the Golden Age of music, where the musicians had the skill and the charisma to dominate and captivate audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Gershwin's lost his melody
The great works of George Gershwin have been lost over time and forgotten.
Louis has lost his brass
Louis Armstrong's music has lost its unique touch and has become bland over time.
Poor old Nat King Cole
Has lost his backstage pass
Nat King Cole's star has faded, and he no longer has the fame and influence to have access to the areas reserved only for great musicians.
The band stand waiting for a cue
Just to play for you again
The musicians are eagerly waiting to perform once more, to bring back the memories of the past and their greatness.
Jimi baby going crazy
While Elvis is getting fat
Jimi Hendrix's music has become more erratic and wild, while Elvis Presley's musical style has become dull and unoriginal.
Freddie's nails are cracking snails
Peter's make-up is running
Freddie Mercury's flamboyant style has become old and tiresome, and Peter Gabriel's creative vision is beginning to falter.
Through the gallery, the history
Our music hall of fame, again
We revisit the great hall of fame that displays the legendary musicians of the past and their contributions to the world of music.
And we're drowning in a river of past reflection
Caught in the rapids, getting trapped between the rocks
H2O - as clear as daylight
Memories - as clear as daylight
They come flooding back
Flooding back to me, for free!
We are stuck in a current of memories of the past, unable to move on while reminiscing about the musicians and the moments in time that have been lost over time.
There's little John with the squeaky voice
Is he coming out to play?
Oh! And there's thoughtful Roger
You know, I never understood a word he had to say
The musicians of the past are being discussed, including John Lennon, whose singing voice was not perfect, and Roger Waters, whose music had a more complex and thought-provoking message that was not always understood by his listeners.
SEE THE PARADE...
Witness the procession of musicians who have been lost to time marching resolutely through the streets of memory.
Ritchie B with his cold cup of tea
I've seen those photos too
Kathy's dreaming
Is she still screaming
I'm not sure that she can get through
There's little Mick with his long, shiny stick
He's going to blow you all away
The song details moments of the past and the great musicians who made them live, including Ritchie Blackmore, Kathy, and Mick Jagger, who was known for his energetic performances that left the audience in awe.
These were the heroes with charisma and style
Where are the heroes for today?
The musicians of the past had a unique persona, style, and character, which made them stand out. The song questions if we have such musicians in the present.
There's no one left to lead the parade
The song highlights the fact that there are no great musicians left, today, to carry the legacy of the past.
Contributed by Annabelle H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.