Taking their name from a character in J.R.R. Tolkien's novel "The Silmarillion", this Baltimore, Maryland group consists of:
Glenn McLaughlin - Vocals, Percussion
Dennis Mullin - Guitars
Jim Rezek - Keyboards
Dean Morekas - Bass, Bass Pedals, Backing Vocals
Chris Mack - Drums, Percussion
History:
The band's roots go back to the 1983 and a local progressive rock cover band called Sojourn. Many of the songs and lyrics on the first album, as well as a few on the second, were written or co-written by original Sojourn guitarist Tom Kraus (currently a member of Brave New World). Tom left the line-up when Sojourn mutated into Iluvatar in 1992.
Iluvatar began performing live in the Baltimore area and quickly acquired a steadily-growing following of devoted fans. Though the primary focus of their live performances was on their original compositions, the band occasionally accented their sets with music from Genesis, Marillion, Pink Floyd, and Styx.
Iluvatar's self-titled debut CD was released on Kinesis Records in November 1993 and quickly became the label's top-seller. Iluvatar soon began to receive international recognition for their work. Iluvatar re-entered the studio in March 1995 to record "Children", their second album for Kinesis, with Dean Morekas replacing original bassist Mick Trimble. "Children" firmly established Iluvatar as one of the premier American bands in the 90's progressive movement. Following the release of the album, original drummer Gary Chambers left the band and was replaced by Rick Fleischmann who can be heard on some of the live tracks on 1997's "Sideshow" CD, a collection of live tracks, alternate versions, and unreleased material. Allen Brunelle (currently with The Dark Aether Project) played drums on the subsequent Sideshow international tour in '97. Drummer Chris Mack has been with the band since December 1997 and plays on the latest studio CD "A Story Two Days Wide".
In addition to numerous headlining shows, Iluvatar has played before progressive rock fans at both ProgScape 94 and 96 in Baltimore, one of New York City's ProgNights in 96, ProgDay 96 in North Carolina, and ProgEast in Quebec Canada. They played to packed theaters in Buenos Aires, Argentina in September 1997, and performed in Mexicali Mexico at BajaProg 98 as well as NEARfest 2000 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
from: http://iluvatar.com
Exodus
Iluvatar Lyrics
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When I first saw your eyes.
Not for me to hold,
For fear that I might break you.
I knew right then and there,
That you were the one,
To carry on the name for me.
But then the soldiers came.
They put the house in flames,
And sent us to the hills.
Your mother died protecting you,
She fell screaming my name,
And when it's late at night,
Before the morning light,
I wake at every sound.
I've got to get you through somehow,
It can't go on raining forever...
As the dawn breaks,
The border is ahead.
Just past the horizon.
I think that we might make it.
But it's not for me to know,
What's on the other side.
Stopped in my tracks,
By a child's gun...
Let it Rain, Let it Rain
The lyrics to Iluvatar's Exodus describe a father's memories of his child, recalling the first time their eyes met and the immediate realization of the burden of responsibility he would carry. The father recognizes that his child is the one to carry on the family name but is aware of his own limitations as a caretaker, not wanting to jeopardize their safety by holding them too tightly. However, their idyllic life is abruptly interrupted by the arrival of soldiers who burn down their home and force them to flee. In the chaos, the child's mother dies while attempting to protect them, leaving the father with a deep sense of loss and fear for their future.
As they journey through the hills, the father becomes singularly focused on keeping his child safe, unable to shake the sound of his wife's screams from his mind. With each passing moment, his anxiety increases and he becomes more desperate to find a way out of their dire situation. The father realizes the gravity of their current predicament when they reach the border, understanding that they are at the mercy of unknown forces. As he clings to the hope that they might be able to cross over, he is stopped in his tracks by a child's gun, suggesting that their fate remains uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I remember,
I clearly recall the moment
When I first saw your eyes.
The moment I first laid eyes on you
Not for me to hold,
I wasn't meant to hold you
For fear that I might break you.
Since I was scared of causing harm to you
I knew right then and there,
At that precise instant, I understood
That you were the one,
You were the person destined
To carry on the name for me.
To take on my legacy
Carry on the family.
Continue the family lineage
But then the soldiers came.
Suddenly, the soldiers arrived
They put the house in flames,
They set the house ablaze
And sent us to the hills.
And forced us to flee to the hills
Your mother died protecting you,
Your mother passed away while shielding you
She fell screaming my name,
She screamed my name as she fell
And when it's late at night,
At night, when it's dark
Before the morning light,
Before the break of dawn
I wake at every sound.
I wake up at every noise
I've got to get you through somehow,
I must manage to get you through this
It can't go on raining forever...
The rain will eventually stop
As the dawn breaks,
When the sun rises
The border is ahead.
We are approaching the border
Just past the horizon.
Slightly further than we can see
I think that we might make it.
I believe we may succeed
But it's not for me to know,
However, it's not up to me to decide
What's on the other side.
What lies beyond
Stopped in my tracks,
Suddenly unable to move forward
By a child's gun...
Due to a gun held by a child
Let it Rain, Let it Rain
An expression of acceptance of the situation
Contributed by Katherine H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
santinitiniago xd
Lyrics:
Oh, I remember,
When I first saw your eyes.
Not for me to hold,
For fear that I might break you.
I knew right then and there,
That you were the one,
To carry on the name for me.
Carry on the family.
But then the soldiers came.
They put the house in flames,
And sent us to the hills.
Your mother died protecting you,
She fell screaming my name,
And when it's late at night,
Before the morning light,
I wake at every sound.
I've got to get you through somehow,
It can't go on raining forever...
As the dawn breaks,
The border is ahead.
Just past the horizon.
I think that we might make it.
But it's not for me to know,
What's on the other side.
Stopped in my tracks,
By a child's gun...
Let it Rain, Let it Rain
Adán Reinaldo Garcés Gallardo
Gran banda, hicieron dos primeros discos excelentes, los cuales tengo el privilegio de tener. (Temuco, Chile 2018)
Ismael nuñez sanchez
Estuve buscando este tema mucho tiempo, temazoooo neo progresivo empecé buscando Jadis, Pendragon, Arena, IQ, Collage y por supuesto iluvatar
francisco soto
Veo que muchos quedamos prendidos de esta canción desde los años en que conseguir información no era como hoy. 30 años. Desde que apareció el internet masivo que la buscaba por el grupo Pendragon. Estas son las alegrías que construyen la vida. Gracias.
Hugo Nieto
QUE TEMAZO POR LA CRESTA!!! POR FIN LO ENCONTRE.
Sebastijan667
Genial la banda la busque en Spotify hace unos años pero solo hay 1 solo disco. Lo bueno es que pese a que sus mejores trabajos son los más antiguos para estar aquí en YouTube se escuchan bastante bien.
santinitiniago xd
Lyrics:
Oh, I remember,
When I first saw your eyes.
Not for me to hold,
For fear that I might break you.
I knew right then and there,
That you were the one,
To carry on the name for me.
Carry on the family.
But then the soldiers came.
They put the house in flames,
And sent us to the hills.
Your mother died protecting you,
She fell screaming my name,
And when it's late at night,
Before the morning light,
I wake at every sound.
I've got to get you through somehow,
It can't go on raining forever...
As the dawn breaks,
The border is ahead.
Just past the horizon.
I think that we might make it.
But it's not for me to know,
What's on the other side.
Stopped in my tracks,
By a child's gun...
Let it Rain, Let it Rain
PinkLemonade
believe it or not. the singer is my pops. Glenn
kennethmcalpin
Mi tema favorito de Ilúvatar :)
Andres Angel
Por fin lo encontré, amo esta cancion, Chile 2020
EDUARDO DIAZ SILVA
Ohhh. Me paso lo mismo 20 años esperando escucharla para saber el nombre de la banda... Maravillosa la música.