1. a progressive… Read Full Bio ↴There are three known bands using the name Galleon:
1. a progressive rock band hailing from Sweden and
2. a French dance group.
3. a four-piece indie rock group based in Adelaide, Australia.
1. Galleon started as a three piece named Aragon back in ´85 , experimenting with different kind of music and musicians , but never really found the "right" feeling. . .
Because Micke Värn, guitars - Göran Fors, bass and Vocals and Dan Fors, drums had the idea , they wanted at least to document their sweat and blood in composing the music they believed in under so many years , just in case . . .
When Galleon started to send around their first demo tapes under the name Aragon back in -89 , they initially got a friendly response but also a demand to change their name.
After they had come up with the name Galleon and was actually working on their first album , the drummer Dan Fors injured his foot badly and the album was delayed for six months..
During the recording sessions the Producer and Keyboard player Ulf Pettersson had joined the band , but left just before releasing LYNX-93, leaving them as a three piece band with music arranged for four.
After trying several different keyboard players with only the good response and sales of the CD keeping them from giving up , Ulf rejoined the band , which allowed them to play live and gave new dimensions to the song writing.
HERITAGE AND VISIONS - 94 was a kind of honeymoon where Micke , Göran and Dan , that had developed their sound since the early eighties , migrated that with Ulf's Very personal song writing and arrangements.
Delighted with the sound that seemed to appear when they played together but not to crazy about the actual CD they started to experiment under the work title of "Divina Comeda".
In 1995 , Galleon released the single AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME but their Asian distributor, the Japanese Label , ZERO CORPORATION wanted a full length CD , so the album KING OF ARAGON was released and gave the band the opportunity to try on odd ideas like the happy tune Illusive exhibition and the dark heavy Long lonely shadows.
Then after two years "Divina Comeda" became THE ALL EUROPEAN HERO - 96.
The reviews have been overwhelming with the highlight of GFT in England calling it "The melodic prog album of the year".
After that Galleon got enough courage to go on a minor European Tour with gigs in Norway, England and Germany.
They got a very good response , and started to work with the new material in springtime of ´97 and in the autumn Galleon went on tour again , presenting some of the new songs to the audience , who seemed pleased with the new material . . .
So right after the tour , Galleon went into the studio in Ljusne , and started the long and hard work of making a new album.
And hard work it became . . . . after almost a year , with ghosts , evil spirits , technical problems and hard labor pain , finally . . . . . Mind Over Matter saw the light of day in the autumn of 1998.
After the release of Mind over matter galleon took it very easy . And in April of 1999 Micke announced that he wanted to leave the band.
Ulf knew a Guitar player from he's old hometown and called him up and Sven Larsson was brought in on the Galleon ship bringing a new spark to the band.
During the summer of 99 Galleon started to work on the next record and in august they played a festival in their hometown ,the first gig with Sven.
In the fall they went on a tour again visiting England and the Rotherham Rocks , Belgium for the first time and Holland , after the tour Galleon continued the work and recordings in to February 2000 when the new record got finished.
Galleon had their release party at the rockclub Anchor in Stockholm in March of 2000 .
And in May Galleon went to Spain to play a festival.
Galleon also made a gig in a local club for the first time in June .
In the autumn of 2000 Galleon started the long and hard work to make a double album with one long track on one of the cd's, a long concept that Göran had been thinking about for several years.
The first small musical ideas was made by Göran and Ulf During the mixing of Beyond Dreams.
In february of 2001 Galleon made a short stop in the making of the double album for a gig in Gothenburg at Oceanen , and continued the work on the cd through the whole year and in to 2002 ....
’From Land to Ocean’ took almost 3 years to complete. By spending almost two years on ‘The Ocean’ only, The CD part ‘Land’ was still left to create. After an additional year of composing, arranging, and recording, ‘From Land to Ocean’ finally made their way to the record stores.
It was to be the only Galleon album up to that point, actually selling anything before it was released.
‘From Land to Oceans’ release party was held at a local club in Ljusdal and a two gig “tour” followed nearly a year later, in September 2004 in Belgium and Switzerland. The labour pains that supervened the creation of such a concept double album, was taking it’s toll on the Galleon camp, and the rehearsals for a live performance were tedious and difficult . Together with some changes in the personal lives of the members, it made rehearsal summits a rare occurence.
Then the “tour” itself was inflicted with technical problems on gear, transportation, and just about anything you can think of having a chance of going wrong, whereby Galleon took a brief time-out later that autumn.
But that was only to begin rehearsals for a fresh new album, in January 2005. However, the labour pains from the previous album still seemed to infest drought in the creative process, leaving Galleon to discover that no output had been produced for a whole year.
Now, in 2007 Galleon is still trying to find the vein where that creative blood flows, seeking out different approaches, and taking all possible measures to get back on the creative track.
In retrospect, Galleon has really gone through a tremendous development since their first album ‘Lynx’. And just maybe, sometimes such development might outrun each individual spirit, forcing them to catch up with it, before being able to take that development to the next level.
2. Coming from Marseille, France, Phil and Michel are forming Galleon in 2000.
3. The Adelaide-based indie rock band called Galleon were formed in 2008, named after their favourite cafe in St. Kilda, Melbourne. Their debut album should be out in 2010 sometime.
Dreamland
Galleon Lyrics
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With he's heart full of joy, and he's legs want to run
He shouts what a perfect day, this is my funland, my dreamland
My land of opportunities, a chance to do what i want
What i can't do in the real world
Growing up is hard, staying little is easier
Over trees and hills, barren land and golden fields
Everyone loves to believe in, wondrous stories
And fairytales of other worlds
I wonder, are there rollercoasters in heaven
Or do i follow the yellow brick road
I could see a familiar face, and he said
The game has just begun
A merry-go-round that never stops
Popcorn hills and candy floss clouds
A hysterically laughing fool, juggling with toffee apples
But where are the clowns?
Maybe it is your dark side
Who pays a little visit
Loud voices echoes in your head
There's a sea of sweat in your bed
Snakes pouring down your walls
Your hand looks like dried wood
In the dreamland, he waves his magic wand
In the dreamland, the man with not so golden sand
Suddenly you wake up with a scream
It is yet another suspicious dream
In the dreamland, he waves his magic wand
In my dreamland, the man with not so golden sand
Suddenly you turn around and the whole scene has changed
The dreams are much comfortable and warmer now
What's going on in my head, is this fiction or truth
Or is it the gate to the fountain of youth
Dreamland
The song Dreamland by Galleon is a beautiful portrayal of the power of imagination and the concept of escaping to a perfect world in one's dreams. The lyrics speak of a little boy who enters into his dreamland like a funland, where he can do everything that he cannot in real life. The boy is filled with hope and joy, and his legs want to run, and he exclaims that it's a perfect day in his dreamland. The song takes the listener on a journey through the child's dreamland, where he's flying over houses and hills, and he sees familiar faces in his dreamland.
The song is symbolic of the human desire to escape from the harsh realities of life and find comfort in a make-believe world. The songwriter has done an excellent job of juxtapositioning the innocence and beauty of a child's dreamscape with the darker side of dreams. The lyrics go on to talk about the nightmares that the child may have, snakes pouring down his walls, and waking up with a scream. The song ends with a question mark, leaving the listener pondering if our dreams are our gateways to the fountain of youth.
Line by Line Meaning
A little boy slips through the door, full of hope into a bright morning
A young child enters into this new day with a sense of enthusiasm and positivity.
With he's heart full of joy, and he's legs want to run
Feeling pure happiness, the child wants to enjoy themselves and move around.
He shouts what a perfect day, this is my funland, my dreamland
The child is ecstatic and feels as though this day is his own playground, an idealistic version of reality.
My land of opportunities, a chance to do what i want
This utopia provides endless avenues and possibilities to enjoy oneself and fulfill desires.
What i can't do in the real world
Acts of imagination and impossibility are only allowed to be achieved in the world of dreams.
Growing up is hard, staying little is easier
The idea of continuing as an innocent, childish creature forever seems more desirable than the struggles of adulthood.
Like peter pan i'm flying over houses
Similar to the classic tale, one is able to defy gravity and experience the world from a new angle.
Over trees and hills, barren land and golden fields
A vast range of landscapes and terrains are explored without any physical or mental limitations.
Everyone loves to believe in, wondrous stories
It's human nature to desire stories and creative outlets to escape from reality, searching for something more magical.
And fairytales of other worlds
Folklore and legends allow us to explore other dimensions and see from different perspectives.
I wonder, are there rollercoasters in heaven
The child is questioning the nature of the afterlife and if the same excitement is able to be felt there.
Or do i follow the yellow brick road
An iconic symbol of hope and journey, the child ponders their own path and potential in the world.
I could see a familiar face, and he said
A sense of familiarity provides comfort in a world of chaos and newness.
The game has just begun
There is an endless amount of adventure and fun to discover within the dream world.
A merry-go-round that never stops
A recurring cycle of excitement that never ceases.
Popcorn hills and candy floss clouds
The environment is reminiscent of a carnival or festival that never ends, filled with many sweet delights.
A hysterically laughing fool, juggling with toffee apples
A playful jester entertains the dreamer with skilled performances.
But where are the clowns?
In the midst of all the joy and fun, there is a search for something that is missing.
Maybe it is your dark side
The shadow self or darker aspects of the psyche emerge within the dream.
Who pays a little visit
The subconscious reveals itself and makes itself known within the dream state.
Loud voices echoes in your head
A cacophony of sounds and voices create chaos and inner turmoil within the dreamer.
There's a sea of sweat in your bed
The physical and emotional intensity within the dream world penetrates into the waking world.
Snakes pouring down your walls
A phantasmagoric nightmare manifests and haunts the dreamer with frightening imagery.
Your hand looks like dried wood
The physical manifestation of the emotional distress in the dream is apparent when one wakes up.
In the dreamland, he waves his magic wand
The psychic energy within the dream world can be manipulated and altered by a higher power.
In the dreamland, the man with not so golden sand
There exists a malevolent presence that can distort the previously ideal dreamland and transform it into a nightmare.
Suddenly you wake up with a scream
The overwhelming and intense emotions within the dream become unbearable and force one to awaken abruptly.
It is yet another suspicious dream
The recurring and troubling nature of the dreams raise further questions and concern.
Suddenly you turn around and the whole scene has changed
Upon returning to the dream state, the environment has shifted and evolved into something new.
The dreams are much comfortable and warmer now
The previous negative experiences within the dream have transformed and become more benevolent and positive.
What's going on in my head, is this fiction or truth
The boundaries between reality and fantasy become blurred, leaving the dreamer unsure of what is happening.
Or is it the gate to the fountain of youth
The possibility of eternal youth and joy is a tempting prospect within the dream world.
Dreamland
The overarching theme and concept of the song, detailing the various emotional and psychological experiences within the dream world.
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