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Luca Turilli is an Italian composer, arranger and producer, keyboardist, pianist and guitar player, constantly engaged in various musical projects.
Having always declared to love music at 360 degrees, Turilli has dedicated himself to multiple musical genres, ranging from trance and electronic music of his first compositions, to symphonic progressive metal inspired by the world of soundtracks and also to modern pop / rock and piano compositions of his current productions.
He is one of the founders of the symphonic power metal band Rhapsody, later called Rhapsody of Fire. He also worked on a trilogy of solo albums as Luca Turilli, and released one album under the name of Luca Turilli's Dreamquest, a symphonic metal / rock project combined with electro pop elements. All his albums have entered the main European charts and with Rhapsody has exceeded one million copies sold.
On every Rhapsody / Rhapsody of Fire album, Luca was the only lyricist and composed all the music with the keyboardist, Alex Staropoli. He composed and arranged all the music for both his solo projects. He played guitars on his solo trilogy and keyboards with Luca Turilli's Dreamquest featuring Dominique Leurquin as the guitarist.
In August 2011, some time after releasing the last album related with the heroic-fantasy saga on which all the lyrics and music of Rhapsody / Rhapsody of Fire were based until then, Turilli and Staropoli proceeded to a friendly split. Alex agreed to go on as Rhapsody of Fire, while Luca decided to move on as Luca Turilli's Rhapsody, adding his name on top of the logo because of trademark reasons and old legal settlements. In 2015, after releasing the debut album entitled Ascending To Infinity, the record company Nuclear Blast released the one defined by Turilli as one of the most important albums of his career: Prometheus, Symphonia Ignis Divinus. One year later the same album was released under the title Prometheus: The Dolby Atmos Experience + Cinematic And Live. That album, mixed by producer/mixing engineer Chris Heil (David Bowie, Bryan Adams), was the first one in music history to be mixed in Dolby Atmos and its music was used by Dolby and Yamaha to promote Dolby Atmos technology worldwide.
From November 2016 to March 2018, Turilli and his former bandmates Fabio Lione and Alex Holzwarth who in the meantime had also left Rhapsody Of Fire, gathered to celebrate the band's 20th anniversary by playing their entire best-selling album Symphony of Enchanted Lands in a tour called 20th Anniversary Farewell Tour. After the end of the Farewell Tour the initial intention was to close the Rhapsody chapter once and for all. We can say that the promoters and the fans, considering the success of that tour, basically convinced Luca and Fabio to go on with Rhapsody, although both had different artistic plans in mind. For legal reasons the new band was called Turilli/Lione Rhapsody. Both agreed to such plan and to use the same band name only if they could bring something really new to the table, combining their typical symphonic metal approach with all the modern music they like to listen to nowadays, evolving the sound, the image and the lyrical concept of the band to new horizons. To make this more than clear they agreed to entitle the album Zero Gravity (Rebirth And Evolution) and filled it with what they both love: vocal interludes à la Queen, progressive elements à la Dream Theater, electronic, ethnic music and more. In both bands Luca Turilli's Rhapsody and Turilli / Lione Rhapsody, Luca Turilli was the sole creator of all lyrics, music, orchestral arrangements and in addition to guitars he also played all the keyboard parts.
As in the case of Luca Turilli's Rhapsody, the lyrics are all about science, metaphysics, psychology, anthropology and in general related with the mysteries of life - Luca's greatest passion after what he started experiencing thanks to his long-term yoga and meditation practices.
In early 2020 Luca Turilli stated in an interview with Steinberg that he feels the constant need to evolve and explore the world of music by creating new projects, finding new artistic goals and stimulations. He is currently working on the debut album of his new band presenting a modern pop / rock sound in the style of some of his actual favorite artists like Adele and bands like Muse and Imagine Dragons , enriched by electronic, ethnic music and all those symphonic elements which are now a real trademark in his discography.
Also, with the piano being his favorite instrument, he started working on his first album of “emotional cinematic piano”, featuring original piano solo instrumentals sometimes enriched by a few orchestral and choral parts, in the tradition of artists like Yann Tiersen, Ludovico Einaudi, Yiruma and Philip Glass, some of the well-known piano composers of our time and a true inspiration to him, underlining his need for continuous artistic challenges and the need to express himself at 360 degrees.
Black Dragon
Luca Turilli Lyrics
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Caress of the moonlight
Chasing wisdom over darkness
He soon found his way
He beheld the tyrant father hated lord of kalgor
Close to death he left his castle
Running through the marsh
He swore to the clouds he'd be born again
Over mountains hills and valleys
He could reach his heaven
The dark land known as thalaria real enchant of north
There he found the dusty village
In that night of no stars
Had to fight the reputation of his bloody past
But she decided to give her help
And soon their wise love made this their land
Black dragon fly high regain your past
Lost in the fire, the fire of hate
Black dragon fly high spit your red flame
They're lost in the fire of damned
The fire of hate
"this day will soon come your reign will fall
Lost in the sun you'll burn
Burn to pay for what you've done to us all!"
Black dragon's pride
Inter fulmina et in tenebris
Comes from the past
Mihi horror membra percepit
Rides to reach the far winter sun
Bringing death where he met life
Demons ride to reach the far winter sun
Bringing death where he met life
And right here holy blood will flow...
Black dragon fly high regain your past
Lost in the fire, the fire of hate
Black dragon fly high spit your red flame
They're lost in the fire of damned
The fire of hate
The lyrics of Luca Turilli's song "Black Dragon" speak of a son of the "twilight lord of shadows" who goes on a journey to find wisdom amidst darkness. He eventually leaves his father's castle to live a new life, promising to fight his own name. The song then talks about his journey through mountains, hills, and valleys until he finds the dark land of Thalaria, where he falls in love with a woman who helps him overcome his bloody past. The lyrics also speak of a confrontation between the black dragon and those who have wronged him, highlighting his pride as he rides towards them to bring death and right a wrong.
The song has a strong theme of redemption as the main character goes on a journey to find wisdom and overcome his past. The lyrics also have a sense of adventure as they describe the main character's journey through various landscapes until he finds a place to call his own. The idea of a black dragon flying high and spitting red flames creates a sense of power, and the confrontation between the dragon and those who have wronged him creates an atmosphere of tension and anticipation.
Line by Line Meaning
Son of twilight lord of shadows
The singer is an enigmatic figure from the shadows, born of twilight.
Caress of the moonlight
The moon blessed him with its light and bestowed upon him its power.
Chasing wisdom over darkness
He sought knowledge and enlightenment despite the dangers of the unknown.
He soon found his way
He was guided by his intuition towards the path destined for him.
He beheld the tyrant father hated lord of kalgor
He came face to face with his oppressor - a cruel and powerful ruler known as the lord of Kalgor.
Close to death he left his castle
After a near-death experience, he left his birthplace and decided to embark on a journey to find his true calling.
Running through the marsh
He ran through treacherous marshlands, determined to escape from his past and start anew.
He swore to the clouds he'd be born again
He made a vow to the heavens that he would be reborn and start afresh.
To live a new life fighting his name
He decided to fight the legacy of his name and make his own mark in the world.
Over mountains hills and valleys
He traveled through different terrains and landscapes, overcoming obstacles in his way.
He could reach his heaven
He finally reached his safe haven, a dark and enchanting land known as Thalaria.
The dark land known as thalaria real enchant of north
Thalaria, a realm of the north, was a place of magic and mystery.
There he found the dusty village
He found a remote and neglected village in Thalaria, which he later called his home.
In that night of no stars
On a starless night, he faced opposition from the townspeople due to his violent past.
Had to fight the reputation of his bloody past
He stood up against allegations of his violent history and proved himself to be a changed man.
But she decided to give her help
A woman came to his aid and helped him gain acceptance among the townsfolk.
And soon their wise love made this their land
The artist fell in love with the woman and together they transformed the village into their own paradise.
Black dragon fly high regain your past
The singer, known as the black dragon, rises above his past in pursuit of redemption.
Lost in the fire, the fire of hate
The black dragon had been consumed by the flames of hatred, but is now striving to overcome them.
Black dragon fly high spit your red flame
He harnesses his power and unleashes his wrath upon his foes.
They're lost in the fire of damned
His enemies are doomed to suffer the same fate as they succumb to their wicked ways.
This day will soon come your reign will fall
A prophecy foretells the downfall of the lord of Kalgor, the black dragon's enemy.
Lost in the sun you'll burn
The lord of Kalgor is helpless and will meet his end under the scorching sun.
Burn to pay for what you've done to us all!
The lord of Kalgor will face retribution for his past misdeeds.
Black dragon's pride
The black dragon is steadfast in his resolve to defeat his enemy and reassert his honor.
Inter fulmina et in tenebris
The black dragon rides through thunder and darkness, symbolizing his unwavering determination.
Comes from the past
The black dragon's success is rooted in his history and past experiences.
Mihi horror membra percepit
The black dragon experiences a chilling sensation that reinforces his resolve.
Rides to reach the far winter sun
He embarks on a perilous journey to the north in search of his ultimate goal.
Bringing death where he met life
His journey is fraught with danger, and he brings death to those who stand in his way.
Demons ride to reach the far winter sun
The black dragon overcomes demonic forces and continues his journey.
And right here holy blood will flow...
A battle ensues, and blood is shed as the black dragon fights for what he believes in.
Black dragon fly high spit your red flame
The black dragon unleashes his fury and destroys his enemies.
They're lost in the fire of damned
His enemies are consumed by the flames of their own wickedness.
The fire of hate
The flames represent the hatred and wickedness that the black dragon overcomes on his journey to redemption.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LUCA TURILLI
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