Power Quest was conceived in 2001 by keyboardist Steve… Read Full Bio ↴Wings Of Forever:
Power Quest was conceived in 2001 by keyboardist Steve Williams, who had departed power metal band DragonHeart (now known as DragonForce). Steve Scott (of DragonHeart) was recruited for bass duties, along with Adam Bickers on guitar, and for the initial demo recordings both Sam Totman and ZP Theart (both of DragonHeart) lent their guitars and vocals to the process. In April 2002 vocalist Alessio Garavello was recruited to the Power Quest ranks. He was accompanied by the guitarist of his band, Arthemis, Andrea Martongelli, who recorded a few guest solos on the first album - Wings of Forever. Following the album's release, he was recruited as a full-time member to replace Bickers who left to pursue a career as a doctor.
Neverworld:
In January 2003, Andre Bargmann was brought in as drummer for Power Quest. Bargmann left the band in July that year, following the release of Neverworld. His place was filled on the tour by Last Hours of Torment drummer Gavin Ward, and eventually on a more permanent basis by Francesco Tresca
Magic Never Dies:
In November 2004 the band headed back to Thin Ice studios to record songs for the new album. The band followed this with a Magic Never Dies Tour, where vocalist Alessio Garavello also took on a role as rhythm guitarist . In October, 2007 an official Napalm Records MySpace blog post announced that Power Quest have signed to Napalm Records.
Master of Illusion:
In 2007, Steve Williams announced that there would be five guest appearances on the forthcoming recordings. Bill Hudson (guitar in Cellador), Richard West (keyboards in Threshold), Jorn Viggo Lofstad (guitar in Pagan's Mind), Chris Neighbour (vocals in FourwayKill), and Bob Katsionis (keyboards in Firewind) all provided solos or guest vocals on the album.
Lineup Changes:
In June 2008 Cellador/Coldera guitarist Bill Hudson joined as joint lead guitarist. In January 2009, bassist Steve Scott decided to leave in roder to relocate to New Zealand. The band found a replacement bassist in Oliver Holzwarth (Blind Guardian). In April, Steve Williams announced the departure of Bill Hudson. In July, vocalist Alessio Garavello left the band after 7 years and 4 studio albums to pursue a different musical direction with his new band A New Tomorrow. In September it was announced that Andrea Martongelli and Francesco Tresca were also leaving Power Quest. Oliver Holzwarth also left due to commitments with Tarja Turunen. Steve Williams remained the only original member of the band.
Very quickly, a new line up was revealed: Pete Morton (Soliloquy/Threshold) on vocals, Andy Midgley (Liquid Sky) on guitar, Ben Randall (winner of 2008 'Most Promising Young Guitarist Award' at International Guitar Idol), Paul Finnie (The Maslin Incident/and also former Power Quest stage manager), and Rich Smith (Aphemia/Dark Funeral) on drums. The band ended 2009 touring the UK with the Michael Schenker Group. Following this tour, it was then announced that due to musical differences, both Pete Morten and Ben Randall had left the band.
Blood Alliance:
Chitral 'Chity' Somapala (Firewind/Civilisation One/Avalon) was announced as the new vocalist, and Welsh guitar virtuoso Gavin Owen came on board as a new guitarist. The new release under the new line-up has a heavier twin guitar attack and Chity's vocals bring a different style than the previous albums.
The Quest is over:
In January 2013 Steve Williams announced that after 12 years, the Quest is over. The reason was that the band was not making any money, the member had regular day jobs and in past few years it even in fact cost a lot of money to be on the road instead of making money, which was not sustainable anymore.
Band members:
Steve Williams - Keyboards (2001-)
Andy Midgley - Guitars - backing vocals (2009-)
Paul Finnie - Bass (2009-)
Rich Smith - Drums (2009-)
Chitral 'Chity' Somapala (2010-)
Gavin Owen - Guitars (2010-)
Former members:
Adam Bickers - guitars (2001-2003)
Sam Totman - guitars (2001-2003)
Andre Bargmann - drums (2003)
Gavin Ward - drums (2003)
Steve Scott - bass (2001-2009)
Bill Hudson - guitars (2008-2009)
Alessio Garavello - vocals (2002-2009, also rhythm guitar 2006-2008)
Andrea Martongelli - guitars - backing vocals (2003-2009)
Oliver Holzwarth - bass guitar (2009)
Francesco Tresca - drums (2003-2009)
Pete Morton - Vocals (2009-2010)
Ben Randall - Guitars (2009-2010)
Discography:
Power Quest Demo (2001)
Wings of Forever (2002)
Neverworld (2003 Japan release, 2004 European release)
Magic Never Dies (2005)
Master of Illusion (2008)
Blood Alliance (2011)
Far Away
Power Quest Lyrics
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When the stories all were true
Legends told by the men of old
Have brought us here today
Legend tells a secret, buried deep in time
A may to free our people, to free them from these crimes
Lost beneath fountain, across the distant sea
We board the ship together and sail into the night
No land to see before us, we follow stars so bright
Then the land is sighted, our journey almost done
We leave the ship unguarded, the legend drivers us on
Through wind and rain we travel, onwards 'cross the land
Guided by the starlight, towards the eastern sands
Far away in a bygone age
When the stories all were true
Legends told by the men of old
Have brought us here today
The fountain stands before us, our mission is complete
We search beneath the water, a sword lies our feet
The sword will bring us glory, our freedom is assured
We will return to save our land from suffering endured
Through wind and rain we travel, onwards 'cross the land
Guided by the starlight, towards the eastern sands
Far away in a bygone age
When the stories all were true
Legends told by the men of old
Have brought us here today
Through wind and rain we travel, onwards 'cross the land
Guided by the starlight, towards the eastern sands
Far away in a bygone age
When the stories all were true
Legends told by the men of old
Have brought us here today
The song "Far Away" by Power Quest talks about a legend from a bygone age that holds the key to freeing a group of people from their suffering. The lyrics speak of an adventure that takes the group through storms and across the vast sea to reach their destination, guided only by starlight. They arrive at a fountain, where they search for a sword that is said to bring them the freedom they seek. Once they obtain the sword, their mission is complete, and they plan to return to save their land from the suffering it endures.
The song is an epic tale of adventure and the power of legends. It speaks of the importance of seeking the truth and believing in the stories that men of old have passed down. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the journey and the challenges the group faces, but also of the hope they hold on to. "Far Away" inspires listeners to seek their own legends, to chase the truth, and to believe in the power of destiny.
Overall, "Far Away" is a song about hope, courage, and the importance of chasing one's destiny. Its lyrics invite listeners to believe in the power of stories and to seek the truth about their own lives. The epic adventure of the song is a reminder that sometimes the greatest treasures are found when one pushes past their limits and journeys into the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Far away in a bygone age
Once upon a time, in the distant past
When the stories all were true
When legends and myths held deep and genuine meaning
Legends told by the men of old
The tales told by wise, time-worn elders
Have brought us here today
These tales have led us to this moment in time
Legend tells a secret, buried deep in time
A myth whispers of a hidden secret, long concealed
A way to free our people, to free them from these crimes
A path to release the people from the shackles of oppression
Lost beneath fountain, across the distant sea
Concealed beneath a fountain, beyond the ocean's horizon
We'll journey there together in search of liberty
Together we'll travel, seeking freedom and liberation
We board the ship together and sail into the night
As comrades, we embark on a voyage under the cover of darkness
No land to see before us, we follow stars so bright
In the absence of any landmarks, the stars become our navigational guides
Then the land is sighted, our journey almost done
At last, we catch our first glimpse of our destination, nearing the end of our voyage
We leave the ship unguarded, the legend drives us on
Putting ourselves at risk, we leave the vessel defenseless, driven by the legend's pull
Through wind and rain we travel, onwards 'cross the land
Amid harsh weather conditions, we persist in making progress across the terrain
Guided by the starlight, towards the eastern sands
Led by the starry skies, we journey towards the sandy lands in the east
The fountain stands before us, our mission is complete
At last, we reach the fountain, accomplishing our mission
We search beneath the water, a sword lies our feet
In the waters below, we discover a sword resting at our feet
The sword will bring us glory, our freedom is assured
This sword will honor and liberate our people
We will return to save our land from suffering endured
Using the sword as our weapon, we'll come back to deliver our people from their agony
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: TROY WILLIAMS
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@the_wandering_viking9031
Far away in a bygone age
When the stories all were true
Legends told by the men of old
Have brought us here today
Legend tells a secret, buried deep in time
A may to free our people, to free them from these crimes
Lost beneath fountain, across the distant sea
We'll journey there together in search of liberty
We board the ship together and sail into the night
No land to see before us, we follow stars so bright
Then the land is sighted, our journey almost done
We leave the ship unguarded, the legend drivers us on
Through wind and rain we travel, onwards 'cross the land
Guided by the starlight, towards the eastern sands
Far away in a bygone age
When the stories all were true
Legends told by the men of old
Have brought us here today
The fountain stands before us, our mission is complete
We search beneath the water, a sword lies our feet
The sword will bring us glory, our freedom is assured
We will return to save our land from suffering endured
Through wind and rain we travel, onwards 'cross the land
Guided by the starlight, towards the eastern sands
Far away in a bygone age
When the stories all were true
Legends told by the men of old
Have brought us here today
Through wind and rain we travel, onwards 'cross the land
Guided by the starlight, towards the eastern sands
Far away in a bygone age
When the stories all were true
Legends told by the men of old
Have brought us here today
@johnnyreno7022
Still one of the best Power Metal Anthems ever written.🤘😎
@hiddenballadslegends9478
Incredible song! I included it in my last Power Metal Collection, along with the official website of the band. They deserve much more recognition than they already have, truly 🤟
@damedelanuit9127
Soy de Perú y amo esta Banda 😻💙
@eddydagun
power metal is amazing. its so different compared with all other types of metal and i don't understand how you couldn't love it!
@abderwahed
This song holds memories of my college years... It was one of my awakening carriers... Always been a fan of this uplifting band 💯 🤟
@YAOMINGOWNS
Can't believe I slept on this genre all these years, I'm so addicted to it now. P.S. this song is my favorite off the album
@TwooksTruth92
This, for me is the most complete album by Power Quest. Every song on the album is perfect and i believe is textbook power metal. I do enjoy alot of other songs from other albums but I just feel this album had the strongest feel to it than others.
@the_wandering_viking9031
Far away in a bygone age
When the stories all were true
Legends told by the men of old
Have brought us here today
Legend tells a secret, buried deep in time
A may to free our people, to free them from these crimes
Lost beneath fountain, across the distant sea
We'll journey there together in search of liberty
We board the ship together and sail into the night
No land to see before us, we follow stars so bright
Then the land is sighted, our journey almost done
We leave the ship unguarded, the legend drivers us on
Through wind and rain we travel, onwards 'cross the land
Guided by the starlight, towards the eastern sands
Far away in a bygone age
When the stories all were true
Legends told by the men of old
Have brought us here today
The fountain stands before us, our mission is complete
We search beneath the water, a sword lies our feet
The sword will bring us glory, our freedom is assured
We will return to save our land from suffering endured
Through wind and rain we travel, onwards 'cross the land
Guided by the starlight, towards the eastern sands
Far away in a bygone age
When the stories all were true
Legends told by the men of old
Have brought us here today
Through wind and rain we travel, onwards 'cross the land
Guided by the starlight, towards the eastern sands
Far away in a bygone age
When the stories all were true
Legends told by the men of old
Have brought us here today
@malleuscalgary
The last time I heard these guys was back in 2006 or something, I was 15 at that time, couldn't speak nor understand english pretty well but I can clearly remember how this blew my freaking mind, revisiting them 12 years later they still keep that strong oomph I got the first time I listened to them.
@TheGoldenPS1
Never underestimate the power of Quest.