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.
Flight Into the Self
Ivory Tower Lyrics
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Have you followed rules guided by the voice of mind
Did you learn your lesson well my friend
Are you prepared for life or just about to end
Have you ever left your own dignity
Have you ever seen the way it could be
Are you afraid of what the future brings
Do you hear it first when the alarm bell rings
I was onle like you
Just about to tail
Stand up my friend and face your life
The way it's gonna be
Try to fly my friend
Don't hide behind your tears
Try to fly my friend
Find out your tears
And when the morning appears
And you've shed the night with tears
When nightfall's not expected
You loose yourself
You doubt yourself
You think it's over
But the story will go on
Have you ever felt your own dignity
Have you ever seen the way it could be
Are you afraid of what the future brings
Do you hear it first when the alarm bell rings
The lyrics of the song "Flight into the Self" by Ivory Tower speak to the idea of personal growth and self-discovery. The opening lines question whether the listener has simply followed what they have been taught or if they have truly learned their lessons in life. The lyrics challenge the listener to confront their fears and step out of their comfort zone to explore their true potential. The overall message of the song highlights the importance of taking risks and not being afraid of the future.
The chorus encourages the listener to fly and not hide behind tears, to find out who they truly are and what they are capable of. The following verses emphasize the idea of doubt and uncertainty that often comes with personal growth, particularly when faced with unexpected challenges. However, the song reassures the listener that even during times of confusion and darkness, the story of their life will continue and ultimately lead them to a brighter future.
Overall, the song is a call to action, urging the listener to embrace their true potential and not be held back by fear or doubt. It emphasizes the importance of personal growth and striving towards a fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
Did the teacher tell you what is right
Have you blindly followed someone else's idea of what is right without questioning it?
Have you followed rules guided by the voice of mind
Have you followed a set of self-imposed rules based on your own inner critic?
Did you learn your lesson well my friend
Have you learned and taken away the right lessons from your life experiences?
Are you prepared for life or just about to end
Are you ready to embrace life and its challenges or are you stuck in a rut waiting for things to end?
Have you ever left your own dignity
Have you ever compromised your values to please others or to avoid conflict?
Have you ever seen the way it could be
Have you ever envisioned a better future for yourself and taken steps to make it a reality?
Are you afraid of what the future brings
Are you anxious about what the future holds for you and hesitant to take risks?
Do you hear it first when the alarm bell rings
Are you alert and ready to take action when faced with a challenge or setback?
You are not alone
You are not the only one facing these struggles or feelings of uncertainty.
I was only like you
The artist has experienced similar doubts and fears, and can relate to what the listener is going through.
Just about to tail
The singer was once on the verge of giving up or losing hope, but chose to persevere.
Stand up my friend and face your life
The artist is encouraging the listener to be brave, strong, and face life's challenges head-on.
Try to fly my friend
The singer is urging the listener to aim for greater heights and not be held back by fear or self-doubt.
Don't hide behind your tears
The singer is telling the listener to confront their emotions and not let them hold them back from taking action.
Find out your tears
The listener should explore the source of their sadness or pain and work to overcome it.
And when the morning appears
A new day will dawn and bring with it fresh opportunities and hope.
And you've shed the night with tears
The listener has faced their emotions and worked through them with honest tears and self-reflection.
When nightfall's not expected
When life takes an unexpected turn or things don't go as planned.
You lose yourself
The listener may feel lost or unsure of themselves during these challenging times.
You doubt yourself
The listener may struggle with self-doubt or negative thoughts during these times.
You think it's over
The listener may feel like giving up or believe that things will never get better.
But the story will go on
The artist is reminding the listener that their life journey is not over yet and they have the power to shape their own story.
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