1. A Symphonic Power Metal b… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists using this name:
1. A Symphonic Power Metal band from Italy that eventually split into Rhapsody of Fire and Luca Turilli's Rhapsody.
2. A reggae band from Germany.
3. A girl group from Austria.
4. An AOR band from Sweden.
5. A funk metal band from Estonia.
1. Rhapsody is a Symphonic Power Metal band from Italy, that eventually split into Rhapsody of Fire and Luca Turilli's Rhapsody. They incorporate classical music, baroque and power metal styles. The classical influences include such composers as Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach, Niccolò Paganini, and Antonin Dvořák. Their songs are also heavily influenced by power metal in general and their lyrics are fantasy-themed.
In 1997 Rhapsody released their debut album, Legendary Tales. Co-founders Luca Turilli and Alex Staropoli created an epic sound with this first album. Although neo-classical metal had existed previously, Rhapsody incorporated classical music, baroque and heavy metal styles in a new sub-genre known as "Hollywood metal".
In the years that followed, Turilli and Staropoli, joined by Fabio Lione on vocals, developed this new sound with their albums Symphony of Enchanted Lands (1998), Dawn of Victory (2000), Rain of a Thousand Flames (2001), and Power of the Dragonflame (2002). They wrote pieces such as "Emerald Sword", drawing on Russian folklore and Celtic style elements and creating what was known as the "Emerald Sword Saga".
Turilli is the band's lyricist, as well as guitarist. His lyrics often refer to mystical lore from the medieval age and the heroic valor of those times, highlighting in particular the ever-lasting fight between good and evil. "Evil can be found everywhere," says Turilli. "But it will never win as long as there are enough good people who fight against it." While Turilli writes the lyrics and guitar riffs, the composition of the classical music is all Staropoli's doing.
Christopher Lee was involved in their last project, narrating part of the storyline. This album, labeled Symphony of Enchanted Lands II: The Dark Secret, was a follow-up to the Emerald Sword Saga and was released in 2004.
The band produced a new single CD in 2005 labeled The Magic of the Wizard's Dream, featuring new versions of "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream", one of the more popular songs from their album Symphony of Enchanted Lands II: The Dark Secret. The band had Lee sing backup vocals for Lione, because Lee felt that the narrator's part of being the Wizard King was not as good as it could be without him contributing his voice to at least one song. The song was reworked into four different languages, English, German, Italian, and French they also included both the original version of the song with a duet, and an orchestral version of the song, both in English. This also produced Rhapsody's third music video. The band also released two new tracks exclusively on this single, "Autumn Twilight" and "Lo Specchio D’Argento". This single was released March 29th.
In July of 2006, the band changed their name to Rhapsody of Fire due to a conflict in copyrights.
2. Rhapsody is a reggae band from Germany who released two albums in the 1980s. One of the band members was B.B. Connell.
3. Rhapsody is a girl group from Austria who had a minor hit in the 1990s called Cowboy Lover.
4. Rhapsody is an AOR from band Sweden who released one album in 1978 called Strange Vibrations.
5. Rhapsody is a funk metal band from Estonia who released only one demo in 1992 before they split up. In 2008 they made a comeback and are going to release their first album in the future.
Symphony of Enchanted Lands
Rhapsody Lyrics
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Oh, cruel, destiny... The tears soon covered the warrior's face and Tharos,
the beloved dragon, spread his wings for the last time, happy to have found
the freedom at least in death... Fly... fly high, mighty Tharos... Your name
will always be remembered by the people of the enchanted lands... and your
memory will march with us forever against the hordes of the black lord for
the salvation of the enchanted lands.
(Part II: The Hymn of the Warrior)
God of dawn, father of thunder
Lord of the wind now blowing on me
Thank you for all, for your holy sign
For mountains and hills, the forest, the sea
for all those dead and for my princess
they'll shed their blood cause finally
the emerald sword is now mine
(Part III: Rex Tremende)
For what you did to them
you will burn in my hate
Son of hell betrayer of light
king of the dark your name is carved on my steel
for your will the innocent die every day
but my sword will soon come for you all
and your kingdom will fall
and you'll be dust again forever
Rex tremende semper inimice
ad gloriam perpetuam brave all we'll march
to give you the eternal agony
Love magic word fill all my dreams eternally use me
Love guide me to ecstasy to victory to infinity
to rhymes of winds to the voice of the dead
to innocence of my memory
Rape of earth I want your head
sadist pig I can't forgive what you did
all the blood you're sucking out of my land
But my sword will soon come for you all
and your kingdom will fall
and you'll be dust again forever
Rex tremende semper inimice
ad gloriam perpetuam brave all we'll march
to give you the eternal agony
(Part IV: The Immortal Fire)
Go, mighty warrior... The kings of enchanted lands are awaiting your
victory! Ride on the wings of wisdom, ride beyond the middle valleys to
defeat the master of chaos in the name of cosmoc justice. Peace and love
forever!
The song "Symphony of Enchanted Lands" by Rhapsody is divided into four parts, each with its own distinct sound and message. The first part, "Tharos Last Flight," tells the story of Tharos, a dragon who has just died. The lyrics mourn his passing but ultimately celebrate his freedom in death. In the second part, "The Hymn of the Warrior," the singer thanks God for everything he has given him, including the emerald sword. He promises to use it to defend his land and his princess. In "Rex Tremende," the third part, the singer addresses the "son of hell," the "betrayer of light," and the "king of the dark" who has caused so much death and destruction. He promises to defeat him with his sword and bring an end to his cruel reign once and for all. Finally, in "The Immortal Fire," the last part of the song, the singer urges the "mighty warrior" to ride forth and defeat the "master of chaos" in the name of justice, peace, and love.
Overall, "Symphony of Enchanted Lands" is a powerful and epic song that tells a story of battle, loss, and hope. Each part of the song has a different mood and message, but they all come together to create an unforgettable musical experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, cruel, destiny...
The warrior's fate was cruel and he was filled with sorrow as Tharos, his beloved dragon, prepared to die
Fly... fly high, mighty Tharos...
Tharos, the dragon, took his last flight and found freedom in death. His name will always be remembered in the enchanted lands
Goodbye, brother... goodbye...!!
The warrior says goodbye to Tharos, his beloved dragon and ally
God of dawn, father of thunder
The warrior praises the powerful natural elements controlled by the divine
Thank you for all, for your holy sign
The warrior expresses gratitude for the signs and guidance from the divine
For mountains and hills, the forest, the sea
The warrior is grateful for the beauty of nature and all its elements
for all those dead and for my princess
The warrior is grateful for those who have fallen in battle and for his loved one
they'll shed their blood cause finally
The fallen will have not died in vain as the warrior finally obtains the emerald sword
Son of hell betrayer of light
The warrior addresses the dark king as a hellish figure and betrayer of the light
for your will the innocent die every day
The king's actions result in the daily massacre of innocent people
but my sword will soon come for you all
The warrior is determined to take revenge and end the king's reign of terror
and your kingdom will fall
The warrior will bring down the king's kingdom
Rape of earth I want your head
The warrior demands the king's head for the devastation he has brought upon the land
Love magic word fill all my dreams eternally use me
The warrior calls upon the power of love to fill his dreams and guide him towards victory and infinite happiness
Love guide me to ecstasy to victory to infinity
The warrior is guided by his love to maintain happiness throughout his journey towards victory and infinite power
Go, mighty warrior...
The kings of the enchanted lands are counting on the warrior to defeat the master of chaos and bring peace and love forever
Contributed by Brody K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hrc6084
1. 'Epicus Furor'-0:00
2. 'Emerald Sword'-1:14
3. 'Wisdom of the Kings'-5:35
4. 'Heroes of the Lost Valley'-10:04
5. ''Eternal Glory' -12:09
6. 'Beyond the Gates of Infinity'-19:38
7. 'Wings of Destiny'-27:01
8. 'The Dark Tower of Abyss'-31:29
9. 'Riding the Winds of Eternity' -38:16
10. 'Symphony of Enchanted Lands' - 42:29
@llavesecreta
Mi hijo David escuchaba a Rhapsody (antes que se convirtiera en ...de fuego)espada esmeralda era su favorita. David murió a sus 20 años, ya han pasado 16 años. como epitafio puse la letra de espada esmeralda. Porque sólo un corazón puro puede ser besado por el sol.Gracias por mantenerla viva y eterna para que todos la podamos escuchar.
@erickalejandrosagahonbenit3529
mi mas sentido pésame
@tiborrosenthal8307
Hoy, David se encuentra en presencia de la divinidad más absoluta, su noble corazón exaltado ante las verdades primordiales que son reveladas después de nuestra breve existencia en el mundo terrenal, entre los reinos más allá de los sueños, en las moradas del rey de reyes, David se encuentra en regocijo eterno y amor perpetuo.
@SnakeDeBangu
I don't know you, but from today, whenever I listen to Emerald Sword I'll remember this story.
May your son rest forever, knowing his mother honored and loved him so much, as seems to be.
Thanks for sharing!
@llavesecreta
@Marcelo Gracias estimado Marcelo, soy la mamá. te mando un abrazo cariñoso.
@llavesecreta
@Eleazar Avaran Gracias, tenes un hermoso corazón de donde parten tan bellísimas palabras.te mando un abrazo enorme.
@AndeVasPataLiebre
Discazo... lo tengo en vinilo picture, edición limitada, como oro en paño. Demasiados recuerdos como para arriesgarme a que se dañe: mi madre se sentaba conmigo a escuchar "Emerald sword", a imaginar paisajes y describírmelos. Yo, a mis 21 o 22 años, jamás pude pensar que hoy, a mis 42, iba a echar de menos esos momentos. Y a mi madre
@luispadilla3560
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@noerangel1318
Que bellos recuerdos has de tener, muchas gracias por compartir. :)
@friendsthecatsmontufar6628
igual yo a mis 21 años lo escuche, hoy tengo 42, hay recuerdos encontrado al escucharlo.
saludos de México camarada.