During the summer of 2006 Overtures started to record their first full-length album “Beyond The Waterfall”, which contains eight original songs: "Beyond the waterfall", "Toy", "Faded Dream", "Town of Desolation", "Silent Observer", "The Self-Pitier", "A Time of my Life", "Hideout"; for a total length of about 40 minutes. In May 2007 Overtures signed a contract with the Italian label "Videoradio" (www.videoradio.org).
In July 2008, one year after the Italian release of the album "Beyond The Waterfall", Overtures got in touch with "Rock It Up records" (www.rockitup.org) and signed a contract with the German label for the worldwide distribution of the CD. As a consequence of the deal with "Rock It Up Records", Overtures started a set of promotional shows both in Italy and Europe, playing in different Italian cities and in Holland, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Slovenia and other European countries. Songs taken from the album "Beyond The Waterfall" have been inserted in different European and Italian compilations and broadcast in many radio programs in Italy, U.S.A., Germany, England, Portugal and Brazil.
On November 13th 2009 the German label "Remedy Records" (www.remedyrecords.de) published "ReUnation - A Tribute To Running Wild", an official tribute album to the legendary German band. The album was released because of the dissolution of Running Wild and featured, among the others, also by Overtures with their version of "Pirate Song".
In October 2010 Overtures announced their passage to "Sleaszy Rider Records" (www.sleaszyrider.com), with whom they signed a new deal that links the two parts until 2013. The Greek label scheduled the release date of "Rebirth", second full-length of the band and first album with the new line-up on March 7th 2011. "Rebirth", mastered by "Mika Jussila" (Children of Bodom, Nightwish, HIM, Lordi, Edguy & altri) at "Finnvox Studios" in Helsinki, and with the artwork drew by "Michael Shindler" (Motorhead, Grave Digger, Mystic Circle, Creamtory & altri), contains the songs "Here we fall", "Fly Angel", "You can't spit on me", "Delirium", "Farewell", "Not too late", "The Prophecy", "My name is Fear", "Easy", "Daemons" and the bonus track "Not too late" in its acoustic version. As special guests on the album there are also "Rafahell" from "Elvenking" and "Akos Komodi" from "Halor". Before the release of the album Overtures also shot their first videoclip for the song "Fly, Angel".
After the release of "Rebirth" the management of the band is put in charge of agency "Extreme Agency" (www.extremeagency.org) in Italy and of the Brazilian agency "Insano Booking & Management" (www.insanobooking.com.br) worldwide. It also begins a minor deal with "Vivo Management" (www.vivomanagement.it).
Concerning the live activity, besides to promotional concerts for the album "Beyond The Waterfall" and several shows at local festivals, in 2008 Overtures also featured as opening act in some dates of Elvenking's "The Scythe tour" and, during their career, they shared the stage with the already mentioned "Elvenking" and with "Primal Fear", "Blaze Bayley", "Pino Scotto", "White Skull", "Skanners", "Vision Divine", "Extrema", "Sinestesia", "Lincoln Quartet ft. Clive Bunker" (first Jethro Tull's drummer), "Delirium", "New Trolls", "Children of the Damned ft. Paul Di Anno" (Iron Maiden's first singer), "Domine", "Tystnaden", "Beer Bong", "Eldritch", "Mr.Pig", "Raintime", "Phatosray" and many others.
Of nightmares
Overtures Lyrics
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Like you were building every step you're taking.
Have you ever thought that something could be happening
and in an instant watch that very thing being there?
Sometimes your purest desire comes alive,
other times your deepest fear crawls your dark side:
it takes a while to realize, awake and wet,
Sometimes the dream unites with the fears lost in your mind,
and in a flash regret and pride will start to fight.
You can't control the memories your brain keeps alive:
it takes an instant to be thrilled by your desires.
Now you have the rights to design new latitudes,
to be the builder of your own life.
Realize your dreams, control your world,
but take care of every single breath you take,
‘cause in this second plan you cannot hide your fears,
and when they come, there's no way out:
they are the lords you must obey:
no control, you're just a slave, until once more the light will make its way…
Sometimes the dream unites with the fears lost in your mind,
and in a flash regret and pride will start to fight.
You can't control the memories your brain keeps alive:
it takes an instant to be thrilled by your desires.
(Guitar Solo by Stefano D'Amore)
Sometimes the dream unites with the fears lost in your mind,
and in a flash regret and pride will start to fight.
You can't control the memories your brain keeps alive:
it takes an instant to be thrilled by your desires.
The lyrics to Overtures's song "Of Nightmares" explore the idea of the blurred lines between reality and imagination, and the power of our desires and fears in shaping our lives. The opening lines set the tone for the song with a question about whether we have ever sensed that something is not quite right in what we see or experience, and the suggestion that we may be constructing our own reality with each step we take. The next few lines introduce the idea that our desires and fears are not always easy to distinguish from each other and can coexist within our minds, sometimes coming to life in unexpected ways.
The chorus reflects on the way that our dreams and fears can merge together, leading to conflicting emotions of regret and pride that may leave us feeling out of control. It acknowledges the power that our memories hold over us, and the fact that we cannot always control the impulses that drive us. The song ends with a call to take control of our own lives and realize our dreams, while remaining aware of the potential for fear and the need to be mindful of our every breath.
Overall, the lyrics to "Of Nightmares" offer a thought-provoking exploration of the way our minds work, and how the things we desire and fear can shape our lives in unexpected ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever tasted something wrong in what you see?
Have you ever noticed something strange or unsettling about what you are observing?
Like you were building every step you're taking.
As if you are consciously constructing every action you take.
Have you ever thought that something could be happening
and in an instant watch that very thing being there?
Have you ever had a premonition or feeling that something was about to happen, only to see it come true immediately?
Sometimes your purest desire comes alive,
other times your deepest fear crawls your dark side:
it takes a while to realize, awake and wet,
that night and day were one.
Your thoughts can manifest in different ways, sometimes leading to powerful positive feelings and other times causing creeping negative emotions that may take a while to perceive. Eventually, it becomes clear that both types of thoughts are part of your psyche and must be accepted.
Sometimes the dream unites with the fears lost in your mind,
and in a flash regret and pride will start to fight.
You can't control the memories your brain keeps alive:
it takes an instant to be thrilled by your desires.
Occasionally, a desire can align with a dormant fear in one's subconscious and lead to an inner battle of regret and pride. Memories can be potent, and it only takes a moment for a desire to be triggered.
Now you have the rights to design new latitudes,
to be the builder of your own life.
Realize your dreams, control your world,
but take care of every single breath you take,
It is up to you to shape your life as you see fit. Take control and make your dreams a reality, but be cautious and mindful with every step you take as it will shape your future.
‘cause in this second plan you cannot hide your fears,
and when they come, there's no way out:
they are the lords you must obey:
no control, you're just a slave, until once more the light will make its way…
You cannot simply ignore or hide from your fears in the second plan or layer of consciousness. They must be faced and accepted as part of yourself, and until you do so, they will control you like a slave. Only by letting in the light can you regain control.
Sometimes the dream unites with the fears lost in your mind,
and in a flash regret and pride will start to fight.
You can't control the memories your brain keeps alive:
it takes an instant to be thrilled by your desires.
Rephrasing from earlier in the song to emphasize this message, sometimes a desire can overlap with a fear and lead to an inner battle of regret and pride. Memories can be strong, and it only takes a fleeting moment for a desire to be ignited.
Contributed by Charlotte J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nyarlathotep
Amazing how a character shows such a good album, thanks Who Tao, I mean Hutao
John Arrow
Pure magic.
Misaki-chan
perfecta para mi cumpleaños al igual que mi funeral......
Dakiaty
This is fucking beautiful <3
GothSavageHildaX
Awesome music, and it's my favotite Goth music of all-time.
love8angel8
Genial!! me encantan sus canciones, arigatou!!
Angel
Oh hermosa canción
Sam Price
So beautiful!
2pinkbics
this song is so good
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