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2) Narnia was a British folk band who recorded his sole eponymous album in 1974.
1) Narnia is a heavy metal/power metal band from Sweden from 1996. Their trademarks are their generally fast tempo, uplifting vocals, and the neo-classical playing style of guitarist Carl Johan Grimmark. In 2008 vocalist Christian Liljegren left the band for personal reasons. Narnia then recruited singer German Pasqual to finish the album Course of a Generation, and the tour that followed. In the first days of 2010 Grimmark made the decision to put Narnia to rest.
The break lasted for four years. In late 2013 CJ Grimmark & Christian Liljegren started discussing a possible reunion and the idea of making the best and strongest Narnia album ever. On January 31, 2014, the band announced it’s return. Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the classic album Long Live the King,
On the new self-titled 2016 album Narnia re-visits their melodic roots but with an updated sound, creating a perfect blend. A powerful production by CJ Grimmark, mixed and mastered by Thomas “Plec” Johansson.
The line-up for Narnia 2016:
Christian Liljegren Vocals
CJ Grimmark Guitars, keyboards & backing vocals
Andreas “Habo” Johansson Drums
Martin Härenstam Keyboards
Andreas Passmark Bass
On a side note, former lead singer Christian Rivel runs the Swedish record label Rivel Records, which features mainly melodic/heavy metal, but has also released CDs from anomalies such as the black-metal band Crimson Moonlight.
2) Narnia was a British folk band who recorded his sole eponymous album in 1974.
Hyped up by dealers worldwide as a masterpiece of acid-folk, this has a few arresting moments, but is generally overestimated. The main problem is the compositions, which do not render anything not heard before elsewhere. At worst they are trite and lacking of depth, at best they are agreeable as on Agape and on by far the best track Living Water. The playing is good, while the lyrics have strong religious undertones. Pauline Filby sings very well, but often sounds uncomfortably like Dusty Springfield while the overall sound is reminiscent of The Seekers. The most positive effect of this album could be that one may want to re-read the excellent Narnia Cycle by C.S. Lewis.
In June 1972 the band Agape formed featured John Russell and Pauline Filby. Filby had been married for some time to Jack Filby who was a vicar. They formed a folk duo after their marriage and lived in Cliff Richard's home in Essex, which was a Christian Arts Centre. Pauline had been a folk singer for a few years before she married.
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The great fall of man
Narnia Lyrics
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We can rule the world and tame our destiny
The price we pay for immortality...is death
In shallow waters we run aground
Move on now, the sun is setting
On all that is left undone
Awaiting the final wake up call
Live for tomorrow, die today
The lies that feed us are leading you astray
Worshiping the holiness of mankind
Close your eyes and leave it all behind
Power of depravity, killing you within
Leaders lie and children die in this mean machine
Worshiping the hollowness of mankind
Close your eyes and leave them all behind
Time after time...
We keep resisting
Time of redemption...shall come in the end
We'll heed the warning
Lead us from slavery...
We cry
How long can we go on this way? when will we ever be true?
And how can we justify our deeds...
When all we've have accomplished for two thousand years...
Is raping and killing, wounding and stealing
The tower of Babel higher we climb
Cloning humanity, blindfolding God
Heaven's on sale now, just pay with ten faithless souls
In the name of religion we slay
Burning the candle, sooner then we think, it's coming to an end
Rush through the moments, do not look behind
You might just feel the need to breathe
Inhale the poison, pumping through your veins indoctrinated
Stay through the dark night, when the morning comes
You'll be rewarded...scarred for life...
Try to rise above it all...again
One more time we crash and burn
One way out is all that's offered here
Trust the machine, hold on to it's promises
Move on now, the sun is setting
On all that is left undone
Awaiting the final wake up call
Just to fall asleep again...
Live for tomorrow and die today
No room for questions on our way...
As long as this moment is not the end, I remain alive
Tomorrow I will pray for the ones who did not survive
Tell me all who made it... and show me all who fell
Upon the clouds of heaven... into the fires of hell
Distant light beyond our vision, yet so beautiful
Inminent night, darker than the depths that evil revealed
Gently picking up the pieces of this shattered dream
I place the broken puzzle into blood stained hands
From the safety in the distance... I watch the great fall of man
Time after time
Time of redemption shall come in the end...
Lead us from slavery
We cry...after time...
Time of redemption shall come in the end...
Lead us from slavery...
We cry.....
The lyrics to Narnia’s “The Great Fall of Man” paint a picture of the Earth, and how humans have treated it. The first couple of lines, “We can walk across the desert…sail the seas, We can rule the world and tame our destiny” suggest that humans have gained immense power to control the world around them. However, the next line “The price we pay for immortality…is death” implies that this power comes with a cost, and that cost is ultimately human mortality. The lyrics directly point out the effect of human advancement on the environment, as seen in the line “In shallow waters we run aground,” which depicts humans losing their way.
The song also brings attention to the corrupt nature of humanity, with lines like “Worshiping the holiness of mankind, Close your eyes and leave it all behind” and “Power of depravity, killing you within, Leaders lie and children die in this mean machine.” These lines talk about the way humans think they are inherently holy and deserving of worship even though they are capable of doing depraved acts. It is a warning about how the world can fall apart if humans do not change their ways. The lyrics seem to emphasize the need of humans to reject the ways that have led them to this point and focus on redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
We can walk across the desert...sail the seas
We have the power to explore and conquer the world, no matter how vast or challenging it may seem.
We can rule the world and tame our destiny
We have the ability to control our own fate and shape the world around us to our will.
The price we pay for immortality...is death
In our quest for eternal life or greatness, we often overlook the inevitability of our own mortality and the sacrifices that come with it.
In shallow waters we run aground
We often underestimate the dangers lurking in seemingly harmless situations and end up facing unexpected consequences.
Move on now, the sun is setting
On all that is left undone
Awaiting the final wake up call
Just to fall asleep again
Time is running out and we are haunted by the knowledge that there is so much left to be done, but we can't help feeling powerless and resigned to our fate.
Live for tomorrow, die today
The lies that feed us are leading you astray
We are trapped in a cycle of living for the future while neglecting the present, and the false promises that we cling to only lead us further away from the truth.
Worshiping the holiness of mankind
Close your eyes and leave it all behind
We are blinded by our own pride and refuse to see our flaws or face our mistakes, instead choosing to escape into ignorance and denial.
Power of depravity, killing you within
Leaders lie and children die in this mean machine
The corrupting influence of our own wickedness is slowly destroying us from the inside, while those in power use their position to manipulate and deceive, resulting in innocent lives lost.
Time after time...
We keep resisting
Time of redemption...shall come in the end
We'll heed the warning
Lead us from slavery...
We cry
Despite our failures and struggles, we continue to fight against the forces that seek to enslave and destroy us, hoping for a chance at redemption and a better future.
How long can we go on this way? when will we ever be true?
And how can we justify our deeds...
When all we've have accomplished for two thousand years...
Is raping and killing, wounding and stealing
The tower of Babel higher we climb
Cloning humanity, blindfolding God
Heaven's on sale now, just pay with ten faithless souls
In the name of religion we slay
We are plagued by the realization that our actions have been neither just nor righteous, and that our attempts to achieve greatness have only led to more destruction and chaos. We have arrogantly sought to climb higher and higher, playing God by cloning ourselves and using religion as a means to justify our atrocities.
Burning the candle, sooner then we think, it's coming to an end
Rush through the moments, do not look behind
You might just feel the need to breathe
Inhale the poison, pumping through your veins indoctrinated
Stay through the dark night, when the morning comes
You'll be rewarded...scarred for life...
We are racing against time, terrified by the knowledge that our lives are fleeting and our end is drawing near. We are so afraid of what we will find if we stop and reflect that we keep moving forward, blindly accepting the lies and propaganda that threaten to consume us. Even if we make it through the darkness, we know that we will be forever changed by our experiences.
Try to rise above it all...again
One more time we crash and burn
One way out is all that's offered here
Trust the machine, hold on to it's promises
We are constantly searching for a way out of the chaos and pain, but every time we try to rise above it, we end up falling back down again. All we have left is blind faith in the machine that promises to lead us to safety, even if we know that it's a lie.
No room for questions on our way...
We are so consumed by our own ambitions and desires that we refuse to question or reevaluate our own motives or actions.
As long as this moment is not the end, I remain alive
Tomorrow I will pray for the ones who did not survive
Tell me all who made it... and show me all who fell
Upon the clouds of heaven... into the fires of hell
Distant light beyond our vision, yet so beautiful
Inminent night, darker than the depths that evil revealed
Gently picking up the pieces of this shattered dream
I place the broken puzzle into blood stained hands
From the safety in the distance... I watch the great fall of man
Even in the face of such overwhelming destruction and tragedy, there is still a glimmer of hope and beauty that we cling to. We may not be able to comprehend the full extent of the darkness that surrounds us, but we do what we can to pick up the broken pieces and let go of our illusions. From a safe distance, we watch as the world falls apart, knowing that we are powerless to stop it.
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Wesley Cardoso
1. War Preludium - 00:00
2. The Countdown Has Begun - 01:41
3. Back From Hell - 06:53
4. No Time To Lose - 14:25
5. Innocent Blood - 20:53
6. Ground Zero (Instrumental) - 28:27
7. Judgement Day - 33:40
8. Desert Land (Instrumental) - 38:11
9. The Great Fall Of Man - 39:44
Lucas Cardoso
They should put this album on Spotify and other plataforms. This is one of the bests albums of Narnia! Actually, it is my favourite.
Alexandre Abreu
I agree.
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Wesley Cardoso
1. War Preludium - 00:00
2. The Countdown Has Begun - 01:41
3. Back From Hell - 06:53
4. No Time To Lose - 14:25
5. Innocent Blood - 20:53
6. Ground Zero (Instrumental) - 28:27
7. Judgement Day - 33:40
8. Desert Land (Instrumental) - 38:11
9. The Great Fall Of Man - 39:44
Caio Lima
Muito bom! Não conhecia esse cd.
Everton Santos
muito bom!
Victor Mansilla
si no es el mejor disco de Narnia, pega en el palo.