In 1998 the band released a full-length album called The Spectral Spheres Coronation with an improved line-up; the biggest change being the vocals that were handled by the hard rock voice Jørn Lande. Besides the vocals, the album is much more symphonic and powerful than the demo tracks.
Since that, Mundanus Imperium has been disbanded or at least inactive. Jørn Lande has been singing in various bands (Masterplan, Beyond Twilight, Jørn a.k.a. Jorn, Vagabond, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ark etc.) He has also worked with Symphony X vocalist Russell Allen on the Allen/Lande-project. The other Mundanus' members seem to have disappeared from the music scene completly.
Lineup:
* Jørn Lande - Vocals
* Petter J. Thuve - Guitars
* Bent E. Holm - Keyboards
* Lars Wiik - Drums/Bass
Discography:
* Ode To The Nightsky EP (1997) - Originally recorded as a demo in 1996
* The Spectral Spheres Coronation (1998)
Stargazer
Mundanus Imperium Lyrics
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High, noon, oh, I'd sell my soul for water
Nine years worth of breakin' my back
There's no sun in the shadow of the wizard
See how he glides, why he's lighter than air
Oh, I see his face
When do you leave?
I believe, yes, I believe
In the heat and the rain with wisp and chains
Just to see him fly so many die
We built a tower of stone with your flesh and bone
Just to see him fly don't know why
Nowhere do we go
Hot mind moving fast across the desert
We feel that our time has arrived
The world spins while we put his wing together
A tower of stone to take him straight to the sky
All eyes see the figure of the wizard
As he climbs to the top of the world
No sound as he falls instead of rising
Time standing still then there's no blood on the sand
Oh, I see his face
Where was you star, was it far, was it far?
When did we leave?
We believed, we believed
In that heat and rain with wips and chains
To see him fly so many died
We built a tower of stone without flesh and bone
to see him fly but why
It doesn't rain with all your chains
Did so many die just to see him fly
Look at my flesh and bone, now look, look, look, look
Look at this tower of stone
I see a rainbow rising, look there on the horizon
And I'm coming home, coming home, coming home
Time is standing still
He gave me back, my will, oh, oh, oh, oh
Going home, I'm going home
My eyes are bleeding and my heart is weeping
We still hope, oh
Take my back, he gave me back my will, oh, oh, oh, oh
Going home, I'm going home
My eyes are bleeding and my heart is weeping
Back to my home, oh, oh...
The song "Stargazer" by Mundanus Imperium is a cover of the original song by Rainbow. The song is about a group of people who worship a wizard who is said to be able to fly. They build a tower of stone with "flesh and bone" to try and reach the sky and see their beloved wizard fly. However, when the wizard climbs the tower to the top, instead of flying, he falls to his death, and there's no blood on the sand, leaving the group confused and wondering why they did what they did. The main character in the song is asking where the wizard's star is and when he'll leave, showing their intense devotion to this mythical figure. The lyrics of the song show the destructive power of blindly following a leader or an ideology, even if it means sacrificing oneself or others.
Line by Line Meaning
High, noon, oh, I'd sell my soul for water
It's so hot in the desert that I'm willing to do anything for water.
Nine years worth of breakin' my back
I've been working extremely hard for nine years.
There's no sun in the shadow of the wizard
The wizard is so powerful that even the sun is overshadowed by him.
See how he glides, why he's lighter than air
The wizard is able to effortlessly glide through the air, as if weightless.
Oh, I see his face
I can see the image of the wizard in my mind.
Where is your star, is it far, is it far, is it far?
Where is the wizard's source of power located? Is it far away?
When do you leave?
When will the wizard begin his journey?
I believe, yes, I believe
I have faith in the wizard and his abilities.
In the heat and the rain with wisp and chains
I have endured extreme weather conditions and physical restraints in order to witness the wizard's power.
Just to see him fly so many die
Many people have died trying to witness the wizard's powers in action.
We built a tower of stone with your flesh and bone
We have constructed a monument to the wizard using our own physical resources.
Just to see him fly don't know why
We have put so much effort into seeing the wizard's powers, but we're not sure why we're so obsessed with him.
Nowhere do we go
We have no idea where we should be headed.
Hot mind moving fast across the desert
My thoughts are racing as I cross the scorching desert.
We feel that our time has arrived
We are confident that it is finally our turn to witness the wizard's powers.
The world spins while we put his wing together
The world keeps moving as we work to create a way for the wizard to fly.
A tower of stone to take him straight to the sky
We have built a tall structure to allow the wizard to soar through the air.
All eyes see the figure of the wizard
Everyone is watching the wizard's every move.
As he climbs to the top of the world
The wizard ascends to new heights, both physically and metaphorically.
No sound as he falls instead of rising
The wizard's descent is sudden and unexpected.
Time standing still then there's no blood on the sand
After the wizard falls, everything comes to a standstill and there are no signs of injury.
It doesn't rain with all your chains
Even with all of the hardship and suffering we've endured, there has been no relief or release.
Did so many die just to see him fly
The fatalities we've experienced in our quest to see the wizard are senseless and tragic.
Look at my flesh and bone, now look, look, look, look
Take a good look at what I've given up for the wizard's cause.
Look at this tower of stone
This monument to the wizard is a testament to our dedication and sacrifice.
I see a rainbow rising, look there on the horizon
Despite all the suffering we've endured, there is hope on the horizon.
And I'm coming home, coming home, coming home
I am finally returning home after my quest for the wizard.
Time is standing still
Everything has come to a halt after the wizard's fall.
He gave me back, my will, oh, oh, oh, oh
The wizard has given me the power to take control of my life again.
Going home, I'm going home
I can't wait to return to the comfort and safety of my home.
My eyes are bleeding and my heart is weeping
I am physically and emotionally drained after my journey to witness the wizard.
We still hope, oh
Despite everything, we still hold onto hope for a better future.
Take my back, he gave me back my will, oh, oh, oh, oh
The wizard has empowered me to take control of my own life again.
Back to my home, oh, oh...
I can't wait to return to the familiar surroundings of my own home.
Contributed by Kaelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gerry T71
Best cover ever .. Jorn Lande is 1 of the only once who is whorty to follow in Ronnie's footsteps
dimitar boshnakov
най близкият вокал до Dio който някога съм слушал.
Georgiev
dimitar boshnakov Хайде заедно с Йорн Ланде :–)
javier rojas
EPIC!!!!
Events & Other Things With Chris G
I wonder how Tommy Reinxeed Johansson would handle vocals on this same song?
MrMuschiato
No drum intro??! Uhm, not good, not good at all.