Mindgames releases their third album MMX.
2009
Max joins … Read Full Bio ↴2010
Mindgames releases their third album MMX.
2009
Max joins the band on bass. New compositions are finalized. In the summer of that year the album MMX is recorded at Ace Studio and produced by Frank Van Bogaert.
2008
Al-Tair Azizov decides to leave the band. Recordings for the third album are deferred. Further more the band changes their rehearsal room.
2007
Mindgames and Frank Van Bogaert performed together: Progressive Rock and Electronic Music Join Forces. Mindgames performes at the ProgMania festival. Stoffel is replaced by Tair (bass, 2007-2008). Mindgames decided to change their legal organisation status and no longer be a NPMA (VZW, Stichting, ASBL).
2006
Release of Actors In A Play, a conceptalbum recorded at Ace Studio and produced by Frank Van Bogaert. The title lumps together the different characters and personalities described on this album. The album received very postive comments from the international press. The cooperation with bassplayer Eric Vandormael has ended. Stoffel de Laat (bass, 2006-2007) joins the band.
2005
A year of composing.
2004
Mindgames performs at the first Flemish Progrock festival, organised bij Prog-Nose. They close the festival after Karma Depth and 7th Circle. Later that year Mindgames performed at the Prog-résiste Convention and ProgFarm.
2003
Musea decided to distribute International Daylight worldwide. Later that year Mindgames becomes a NPMA. Several concerts that year.
2002
Official release of International Daylight, the first big fella. Several presentations of this album.
2001
In preparation for the full cd. In august Mindgames got his own website. In the beginning it was just an informational page where people could register to stay informed.
2000
Rudy (guitar) had the most difficult audition: not only he had to search for a sound and a guitar line for the existing songs, he also was confronted with a band playing on the same wavelength. His way of playing and his musical ideas were the missing link that Mindgames was looking for. The chemistry with the other band members is responsible for the colourful symphonic style of Mindgames.
1999
Demo recordings (Signs From the Sky, Mental Argue and Dreamin’ the Circus). We never had the intention to make this demo public, nevertheless we're still very proud of it! Further more some small gigs.
1998
Benny (drums) and Tom (keys) joins the band. Benny had been playing Metal for several years. Tom had been playing classical piano for ten years and was very interested in making different styles meet. It became the strength of the band making personal influences meet and blend.
1997
Mindgames is born. Bart and Eric (bass, 1997-2006), who had been playing in the same band a year before that, joined each other again to form a new band. The same kind of music that brought them together… Progressive and symphonic rock.
== Discography ==
Demo (1999)
International Daylight (2002)
Actors in a play (2006)
MMX (2010)
== Band members ==
Bart Schram - Vocals, acoustic guitar
Tom Truyers - keyboard, piano
Sandro Starita - guitar
Maximilian von Wüllerstorff - bass
Benny Petak - drums, percussion
Rudy Van Der Veken - guitar (2001-2011)
Eric Vandormael - bass (1997-2006)
== Websites ==
http://www.mindgames.be/ Official site of Mindgames
http://www.myspace.com/mindgamesprogrock/ MySpace page
Sagittarius
Mindgames Lyrics
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Through dark and grey,
Encouraging our expectations
In the morning play.
We look out over infinite oceans,
Always on the way
While we all foster our naive illusions,
We're chasing for the day
Like a dream on a string it's dancing,
Hoping we all come along
Crossing the boundaries north-south east-west,
Nowhere you really belong
Nothing to lose but memories long past,
Heaven knows where you begun
Seek for your aim in life.
It's the journey you will become.
Time will change your point of view,
If you will carry on.
Look much further than the place where you stand,
Do you hear? Carry on!
And when things go wrong when you tried,
Even then carry on.
Every step you take is a will to get by,
Could you please carry on?
The night falls
And fears you
No-one hears you
When you start to scream and shout.
Seems nobody's
Here to save you
You must break through
To brave the darkest cloud.
Why can't I just believe in me,
And prove myself with my own capacities.
The light I am expecting though
Is the light I'll radiate, regained from inner peace.
Don't be afraid, because they say:
"The darkest hour is right before the dawn"
Awareness is one thing
But on the other hand,
The choice is ours to make
For the steps we have to take.
Why worship higher things?
Things much higher than ourselves,
When the universe longs for our creativity!
The morning comes,
You feel the dew beneath your feet,
From the grass you stand upon.
And to your great surprise
You realize
That the horizon... reveals the sun.
The song "Sagittarius" by Mindgames is an uplifting and motivational piece that encourages listeners to look beyond their current circumstances and pursue their dreams. The opening lyric, "Beyond the horizon shines a will to live," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which suggests that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope for a brighter future.
The first verse goes on to describe how this hope for the future can motivate us and encourage us to keep moving forward, even when the going gets tough. The second verse encourages listeners to take risks and explore new horizons, even if they are unsure of where they will end up.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, urging listeners to never give up, no matter how difficult the journey may be. The line "The darkest hour is right before the dawn" is a reminder that even in the midst of our struggles, we can still find a way forward.
The song ends on a hopeful note, with the morning sun breaking through the clouds and illuminating the horizon. This final image is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always the possibility of a brighter future waiting just beyond the horizon.
Line by Line Meaning
Beyond the horizon shines a will to live
There is hope and motivation beyond what we can see
Through dark and grey, Encouraging our expectations
Even when times are tough, there is reason to keep hope alive
In the morning play.
Each new day brings new opportunity
We look out over infinite oceans, Always on the way
We are constantly searching, striving, and working towards our goals
While we all foster our naive illusions, We're chasing for the day
Even though we may have unrealistic dreams, we still pursue them with enthusiasm
Like a dream on a string it's dancing, Hoping we all come along
Our aspirations are like a beacon of hope, leading us in the right direction
Crossing the boundaries north-south east-west, Nowhere you really belong
We venture outside our comfort zones and explore new territory, never quite fitting in anywhere
Nothing to lose but memories long past, Heaven knows where you begun
We may not have much to lose by following our dreams, but we may also be unsure of where to start
Seek for your aim in life. It's the journey you will become.
We should find our true purpose in life, and embrace the journey, as it will shape who we become
Time will change your point of view, If you will carry on.
As we persist in our efforts, our perspective and outlook on life will evolve
Look much further than the place where you stand, Do you hear? Carry on!
We must look beyond our current circumstances and keep moving forward
And when things go wrong when you tried, Even then carry on.
Even when we encounter setbacks or failure, we must continue to persevere
Every step you take is a will to get by, Could you please carry on?
Every step we take towards our dreams is a testament to our inner strength and resilience
The night falls, And fears you
As darkness falls, our fears and insecurities may consume us
No-one hears you, When you start to scream and shout.
We may feel unheard or ignored when we express our struggles and emotions
Seems nobody's, Here to save you
We cannot rely on others to rescue us from our troubles
You must break through, To brave the darkest cloud.
We must overcome our own obstacles and face our fears in order to emerge stronger
Why can't I just believe in me, And prove myself with my own capacities.
We must have faith in our own abilities and prove ourselves through our own achievements
The light I am expecting though Is the light I'll radiate, regained from inner peace.
Our own inner peace and positivity will radiate outward and bring light to our lives
Don't be afraid, because they say: "The darkest hour is right before the dawn"
We should not lose hope even in our darkest moments, because better times may be just around the corner
Awareness is one thing, But on the other hand, The choice is ours to make, For the steps we have to take.
We may be aware of our own desires and purpose, but ultimately we are responsible for making the choices that will lead us towards our goals
Why worship higher things? Things much higher than ourselves, When the universe longs for our creativity!
Rather than placing too much importance on external aspirations, we should embrace our own creativity and potential
The morning comes, You feel the dew beneath your feet, From the grass you stand upon.
Each new day brings a sense of renewal and freshness
And to your great surprise You realize That the horizon... reveals the sun.
Sometimes our greatest joys and accomplishments may come as a surprise, when we least expect them
Contributed by Jonathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vanessak7069
When we are sweet, we are "manipulative".
When we are direct, we are "rude".
This is exactly why we prefer to have strong boundaries.
Why keep giving to people who use me and do not value my essence and good intentions (that were definitely there in the first place)?
We only turn dark when you cross or hurt us but let's be real - which zodiac sign would not?
Not meaning to turn bitter but we certainly need to protect ourselves for survival and in order to thrive.
@faec.2279
3am here so can't watch yet, but looking forward to this based on the tittle.
Had an unrequited love with a Sag man that was very uncommitted.
My father and best friend were a Sag too & they seem to compete a little bit if you share the same goals.
Will be interesting to see if my comments change after watching the video.
(Capricorn Sun, Scorpio Moon here.)
Always glad to see you post. :)
@EuphoricConcepts
Damn....now it’s sounding like we’re covert narcissist or some shit. But, tbh, there’s ALWAYS sweetness in the haterade 😊
Think a Sagittarius’ mind maneuvers dominate....try a Sag w Gemini Moon 😉
When someone confronts a ♐️ and demands TRUTH about something, u should tread lightly - u ma not be able to HANDLE the TRUTH
ALL that said, Saggies have hearts larger than Jupiter himself.
Much ❤️
♐️♐️♊️ 😘
@lamarrtownsendtarot
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@elenelie
I’m a Sagittarius and I definitely play mind games sometimes in order to protect myself, even though I know people’s true intentions even when I meet them for the first time. I actually feel like I read their mind. When I was younger I did know that my first sense that I get about someone from my intuition was right about that person even when I would say “maybe I’m wrong, their good”. Does any other sagg had this?
@seliglam6078
yup,same girl lol
@Gundum
We are really good at reading people
@tarshad1766
Yeah me too!
@flamingsword777
Yes, and our mantra for us Sags are "I see...." 👀😉😁
@cskeete390
DO I EVER!!! I can look at a person upon meeting them and before they even say hello I’m like....NOPE! And the couple times I let people convince me I was wrong because everyone else thought these people were “soooo awesome” and how could I not like them...I lived to regret it. Now, no one can make me doubt myself and how a person appears to me.
@james12erby43
I am a Sagittarius, and I notice from just talking with people that most people have never ever challenged any of their religious beliefs!
@jocelynortega519
James 12 Erby maybe they don't have religion
@emily-fg5os
it's pride not spirituality.