They further polished their style, and made some changes in the line-up. After having been with the band since it´s formation, two of the musicians left their ranks and were soon replaced by Stephan Laschetzki (Bass) and Stephan Machon (Keyboards). This line-up is responsible for all the material on the "Ivory Tower" and the "Beyond the stars" Album. Initial discussions between the band and Limb Music Products and Publishing (LMP) were held in December 1997. LMP had been quick to recognize the enormous potential of the band and offered them a contract. IVORY TOWER present ambitious and high-quality progressive power metal. Their sound is modern, gripping and varied. In March and April 1999 IVORY TOWER supported the album on tour through Germany with "Mob Rules" and "Murder One".
The recordings for the second album "Beyond the stars" started in summer 1999. IVORY TOWER produced again a monster-piece, released 17th of April 2000. A brilliant album that contains 10 tracks and 63 minutes played music. IVORY TOWER turned to classical, orchestra arrangements, a lot of hard riding guitar riffs and melodic refrains. During that time there were extensive promotional activities all over the world but especially in Paris for the French release under the license label NTS. In 2001 there was the introduction of new band members on bass, drums and keyboards. Stephan M., Stephan L. and Thorsten left the band due to personal reasons. In 2001 we started extensive promotional activities in Sao Paulo/Brasil with the license label "Rock Brigade". The band quited the contract with LMP in 2002.
The band quitted the contract with LMP in 2002. After that, they started the pre-production of the new album with the working title "IT". The recordings started in the new founded Ivory Tower Music Production Environment. The luxury circumstance to record in their studio and so to ignore the time/money factor creates some unexpected effects. The band recorded the music in a relaxed atmosphere and tried different things. The new songs were harder than ever, got orchestral arrangements and breathtaking choirs. Catchy melodies were packed into a interesting concept. A compelling story was embedded within richly diverse power progressive metal. After the recordings IVORY TOWER were searching - again- for a new label. In 2006 Flo Tabbert on drums and Björn Bombach on Bass joined the band. In that year IVORY TOWER rocked the "Headbanger's Open Air" and the "Metal Bash". In 2007 IVORY TOWER were signed by the metal label Pure Steel Records and the actual album" Subjective Enemy" (former known as "IT") were launched worldwide in 2008. After that IVORY TOWER started the pre production for a further
album. Now after a hard time in their studio: IVORY TOWER MUSIC ENVIROMENT
will still produce a complete different album than those before."IV" is the name of the new monster. It is released in Germany, Switzerland and Austria on the 28th october 2011, all other countries 6 weeks later.
In 2012 a line-up change welcomed Marco Matthies to the band, who plays guitar and keyboards in the band. Now they are 5 weird metal prayers confusing the world around. "Be surprised" thsy said.
2. Melodic Hard Rock band from USA, lead by Mike Wilson. They released "Heart of the City" in 1988 and "Little Bits Of Dreams" in 2004.
Beyond the Stars
Ivory Tower Lyrics
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It's not the way I used to feel
I try to stop the pounding of my heart
Any kind of pains get nip in the bud
Familiar places passing by
I seem to fly
All the memories of the past
Where am I now
Where will I go
Timeless, painless
There is magic in my mind
As I fly beyond the stars
Will I die, will I live again
When I fly beyond the stars
Honesty, security
Are guiding me
Familiar faces satisfy
My question way
Where am I now
Where will I go
Timeless, painless
There is magic in my mind
As I fly beyond the stars
Will I die, will I live again
When I fly beyond the stars
The song "Beyond the Stars" by Ivory Tower is a contemplative look at life and death, and what lies beyond. The lyrics reflect on the feeling of detachment from one's surroundings, and the desire to escape the pain and hardships of life. The verses describe a sense of dissociation, with the singer feeling as though everything around them is unreal and unfamiliar. However, there is a sense of hope in the chorus, with the idea of flying "beyond the stars" and the possibility of experiencing something magical and timeless. The lyrics pose the questions "Will I die, will I live again?" suggesting that the singer is contemplating the possibility of an afterlife or reincarnation.
The song's themes of life, death, and transcendence are reflected in the music as well. The ethereal synthesizer melody creates a dreamlike atmosphere, while the hard rock instrumentation provides a sense of urgency and intensity. The combination of the two creates a unique and haunting sound that matches the introspective and introspective lyrics.
Overall, "Beyond the Stars" is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant song that invites the listener to contemplate their own mortality and the mysteries of the universe.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything around me seems unreal
The world and my surroundings seem strange and foreign to me.
It's not the way I used to feel
I used to feel differently in the past.
I try to stop the pounding of my heart
I try to calm down and control my emotions.
Any kind of pains get nip in the bud
I try to stop any pain or discomfort as soon as it arises.
Familiar places passing by
I am passing by places that I recognize and am familiar with.
I seem to fly
I feel like I am flying or moving quickly through these places.
All the memories of the past
Memories of my past experiences.
Don't mean a thing
They don't have any significance or importance to me now.
Where am I now
I am uncertain about my current location or situation.
Where will I go
I am uncertain about my future direction or destination.
Timeless, painless
I am feeling a sense of timelessness and lack of pain or discomfort.
There is magic in my mind
I am experiencing a sense of wonder and amazement.
As I fly beyond the stars
I am traveling beyond the limits of my normal experience.
Will I die, will I live again
I am contemplating the possibility of death and rebirth.
When I fly beyond the stars
When I go beyond my usual experience.
Honesty, security
I value honesty and security in my life.
Are guiding me
I am being led or directed by these values.
Familiar faces satisfy
Seeing people I know and recognize brings me comfort and happiness.
My question way
My questions are being resolved or answered.
Timeless, painless
I am feeling a sense of timelessness and lack of pain or discomfort.
There is magic in my mind
I am experiencing a sense of wonder and amazement.
As I fly beyond the stars
I am traveling beyond the limits of my normal experience.
Will I die, will I live again
I am contemplating the possibility of death and rebirth.
When I fly beyond the stars
When I go beyond my usual experience.
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João Luiz Castanheira
Saudade da época que bandas faziam boas músicas como essa.
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amazing band!