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.
Under the northern star
Overtures Lyrics
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slowly leaves fall on the snow, wind force me to grit my teeth.
It's cold, but still I feel some warmth.
So weak but deep…warmth…
that gives me strength, and strong,
from warmth starts my reborn
"So you are ready, set off again"
to find some peace in there,
looking for solace,
pretending that there is and end. …
then something changed…
Under the northern star
a shocking chainlight in the darkest night,
coming from worlds apart,
gave me a breath of new life
Now, more than ever, I feel reborn.
I feel the power to unleash my force. .
…through shadows unknown I'm ready to roam…
Under the northern star
a shocking chainlight in the darkest night,
coming from worlds apart,
gave me a breath of new life
(Guitar Solo by Stefano D'Amore)
Under the northern star
a shocking chainlight in the darkest night,
coming from worlds apart,
gave me a breath of new life
Night of the northern star,
beneath your light I'll find another life.
Shine on and give me might,
give me a taste of true life.
The first stanza of Overtures' song "Under the Northern Star" describes a cold winter day as the leaves slowly fall onto the snow, and the wind forces the individual to grit their teeth. Despite the cold and harsh conditions of the environment, the individual feels warmth, deep and weak, but enough to give them strength and power, and this is where their rebirth begins. The individual then starts speaking to themselves, trying to find solace and peace, pretending that an end exists until something extraordinary happens.
In the second stanza, the individual encounters a shocking chainlight under the northern star, which appears in the darkest night, coming from a world apart, providing them with a breath of new life. This chainlight gives the individual the power to unleash their force, enabling them to roam through unknown shadows. The repeated lines of "Under the northern star, a shocking chainlight in the darkest night, coming from worlds apart, gave me a breath of new life" highlights the importance of this moment of illumination, which serves as a catalyst for the individual's rebirth and transformation.
Overall, "Under the Northern Star" is a song about finding hope and renewal in the face of adversity. The individuals are struggling with the harsh realities of their environment, but the appearance of the chainlight under the northern star symbolizes the idea that hope can spring up in unexpected places, and even the darkest nights can give way to new beginnings and opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
Cold, cold dawn in this winter day,
The day starts off bitterly cold and unwelcoming due to winter's arrival
slowly leaves fall on the snow, wind force me to grit my teeth.
The leaves are quietly drifting down to the ground and the wind is causing discomfort through its force.
It's cold, but still I feel some warmth.
Despite the exterior coldness, there is an internal warmth keeping the spirit alive.
So weak but deep…warmth…that gives me strength, and strong,
The warmth that is felt within, though small, provides a deep sense of strength.
from warmth starts my reborn
The internal warmth transforms into an awakening and rebirth of the spirit.
"So you are ready, set off again"
The singer is conversing with their inner self and coming to terms with moving forward once again.
I've even started to speak with myself
In the midst of searching for peace, the singer finds themselves conversing with their own consciousness.
to find some peace in there,
The search for inner peace and alignment begins within oneself.
looking for solace,
Attempting to find comfort and relief from pain or distress through introspection.
pretending that there is and end. …
Trying to convince oneself that there is a conclusion to the struggle they are enduring.
then something changed…
Unexpected transformation takes place in the midst of the singer's search for peace.
Under the northern star
The setting of the transformation, occurring in the presence of the illuminating North Star.
a shocking chainlight in the darkest night,
A bright, electric lightning bolt disrupts the darkness of the night.
coming from worlds apart,
The source of the lightning bolt and its origin remain a mystery and as distant as ever.
gave me a breath of new life
The lightning bolt offers the singer a new breath of life, a fresh start to their journey.
Now, more than ever, I feel reborn.
The transformation and new beginnings are felt more acutely than ever before.
I feel the power to unleash my force.
Empowered with a sense of strength, the artist is ready to exert their own force onto the world.
…through shadows unknown I'm ready to roam…
Despite the unknown terrain, the singer is prepared to venture forth and explore.
Night of the northern star,
The night where the transformation occurred, taking place under the North Star's glow.
beneath your light I'll find another life.
The North Star's light held the key to a new life for the artist.
Shine on and give me might,
A plea to the North Star to continue shining and offering strength.
give me a taste of true life.
The artist desires a genuine experience of life, one that is not tainted by struggle or pain.
Contributed by Kaitlyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.