Luca Turilli … Read Full Bio ↴Now releases music under the name Luca Turilli (Band).
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.
Kings of the Nordic Twilight
Luca Turilli Lyrics
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Ille dies fastus
fastus est per lege
Per quem lege lice
licebit agi
Studia nostra nostrae
nostrae naturae re
naturae regula
Cruor signaverat
signaverat herbam
Innocentium cruor
Domine Domine
Propemodum saecul
saeculi res in un
Res in unum diem
fortuna cumulat
Quis tam animo agresti fuit ut non commoveretur?
Tu te dictis praebere me
dictis praebere memento
Luna solis lumine collustratur
Mors morte pianda est
Soon the dew of morning filled all the silent wood
And when the sunbeams kissed his face
He opened his so lucky eyes in front of him the oak
The whispers of the river the freshness of the dawn
Oh, my God, where was I...
A land where my dreams rule
Where hopes of victory become reality for every man
That hardly raised the steel
The fight for peace of reign is so won once again
Warriors, battles, swords of steel and magic, tragic destinies
Glory, pride and honor for my will for justice everywhere
I can't believe what I have seen there in that fantasy world of mystery
Many warriors and kings, golden swords of steel all united for victory
I speak to you for the last time before we ride to the sun
I could survive in your proud heart 'cause you are now one of us!
WE ARE THE KINGS OF THE NORDIC TWILIGHT
WE ARE THE LORDS OF ICE AND SNOW
FOR THE GLORY WE WILL FIGHT
FOR THE PEACE WE'LL RIDE
FOR THE SKIES WE'LL REIGN TOGETHER
He felt on his knees having heard the holy words
And moved by the honor so... "oh, no lord too much for me
I still cannot believe, the chance you gave to me is so great...
I am a blessed man!"
Convinced of all the power of what true love can do
And while the whispers of the brave began to fade
He understood life wouldn't be the same,
With all emotions of today he would have found his way
Warriors, battles, swords of steel and magic, tragic destinies
Glory, pride and honor for my will for justice everywhere
I can't believe what I have seen there in that fantasy world of mystery
Many warriors and kings, golden swords of steel all united for victory
And at last also I know truly what love can do
So try to live at your best and ride from the sun to the moon
WE ARE THE KINGS OF THE NORDIC TWILIGHT
WE ARE THE LORDS OF ICE AND SNOW
FOR THE GLORY WE WILL FIGHT
FOR THE PEACE WE'LL RIDE
FOR THE SKIES WE'LL REIGN TOGETHER
"... and finally the silent woods of Valdaran greet the fierce battalion.
Victory rides in the heart of all nature... and light and shadows play all over the land
Before the lord of twilight gives the knights a deserved rest..."
But not too long, my friends, because evil is riding now
Along the border between earth and Hell
May now your kingdom prevail!
I speak to you for the last time before we ride to the sun
I could survive in your proud heart 'cause you are now one of us!
And at last also I know truly what love can do
So try to live at your best and ride from the sun to the moon
WE ARE THE KINGS OF THE NORDIC TWILIGHT
WE ARE THE LORDS OF ICE AND SNOW
FOR THE GLORY WE WILL FIGHT
FOR THE PEACE WE'LL RIDE
FOR THE SKIES WE'LL REIGN TOGETHER
Cruor signaverat
signaverat herbam
Innocentium cruor
Domine Domine
Propemodum saecul
saeculi res in un
Res in unum diem
fortuna cumulat
Quis tam animo agresti fuit ut non commoveretur?
Domine, Domine
Gloria perpetua
Raise high your steel friends
because evil is riding now
Along the border between earth and Hell...
May now your kingdom prevail!
The song Kings of the Nordic Twilight by Luca Turilli is about an individual who wakes up in a fantasy world full of warriors, battles, and magic. He is amazed by the world around him and finds himself among kings who are united by their desire for victory and peace. The singer is moved by the unity of the kings and dedicates himself to their cause. He pledges to fight with them for glory, peace and the reign over the skies.
The lyrics are full of imagery that gives the audience a sense of the grandeur of the world that has been created by the author. The references to dew in the morning, the whispers of the river and the freshness of the dawn paint a picture of natural beauty. The lyrics also use powerful words such as "warriors, battles, swords of steel and magic, tragic destinies, glory, pride and honor" to show the importance of the fight for peace and the unity of the kings. The use of Latin phrases such as "Cruor signaverat signaverat herbam" and "Domine, Domine Gloria perpetua" adds to the mystery and dramatic effect of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Soon the dew of morning filled all the silent wood
The forest was gently awakening at the start of the day.
And when the sunbeams kissed his face
As the sun rose above the horizon, it illuminated his face and caressed it with warmth.
He opened his so lucky eyes in front of him the oak
He gazed in awe at the magnificent oak tree before him.
The whispers of the river, the freshness of the dawn
The sounds of the nearby river and the freshness of the new morning added to the peaceful atmosphere.
Oh, my God, where was I...
He felt overwhelmed by the beauty of the surroundings and felt grateful for being able to witness it.
A land where my dreams rule
The environment felt so surreal that it felt like a place that could only exist in his dreams.
Where hopes of victory become reality for every man
It was a place where everyone's aspirations and goals could be achieved if they worked hard and stay determined.
That hardly raised the steel
Even those who were not experienced warriors or fighters could succeed in this land.
The fight for peace of reign is so won once again
The battles that were fought in this land were not to oppress others, but to ensure lasting peace and stability for everyone.
Warriors, battles, swords of steel and magic, tragic destinies
These are the elements that make up the stories of this land.
Glory, pride and honor for my will for justice everywhere
Speaking personally, the singer felt that in this land, justice always prevailed, and everyone took pride in the righteous path.
I can't believe what I have seen there in that fantasy world of mystery
He was still amazed at the sights and experiences he had witnessed, which seemed fantastical yet real at the same time.
Many warriors and kings, golden swords of steel all united for victory
There were so many brave and admirable individuals in this land who had joined forces to achieve a shared goal.
I speak to you for the last time before we ride to the sun
Before the singer leaves the land, he addresses everyone in his last moments.
He felt on his knees having heard the holy words
After hearing wise words that touched his heart, he fell to his knees in reverence and gratitude.
And moved by the honor so... 'oh, no lord too much for me
He was not deserving of such immense honor but felt deeply moved by it nonetheless.
Convinced of all the power of what true love can do
He realized the immense potential of true love and how it could affect people's lives in significant ways.
With all emotions of today he would have found his way
He decided that going forward, he would let his emotions guide him on the right path.
Before the lord of twilight gives the knights a deserved rest...
The people who had fought and struggled had earned the right to take a break and enjoy peace and quiet before the next challenge.
But not too long, my friends, because evil is riding now
However, even as peace reigns, new threats are approaching, and they cannot rest for too long.
Domine, Domine, Gloria perpetua
The artist's devotion to his faith and the eternal glory of God.
Raise high your steel friends
He exhorted his comrades to arm themselves and be ready for the looming danger.
May now your kingdom prevail!
He prayed that his kingdom would emerge victorious in the upcoming struggles.
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