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.
Warrior of Ice
Rhapsody Lyrics
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on wings of glory I'll fly brave and wild
I'll stop your madness your thirst for blood
to bring them peace where love must reign
A while ago the elder told dark will fall again
my land will see the light no more my beloved Algalord
My horse run wild the beast is back to conquer my reign
Fight your holy war raise your mighty sword and ride
You're the chosen face the evil son of holy ice
Mighty warrior for the legend ride again
from the hills for peace and love to the sea of gold
my land must be free
I cross the forest of the elves while my heart pounds fast
sky is grey wind no more time has stopped its race
My horse run wild the beast is back to conquer my reign
the sea the hills rivers and lakes call my holy name
Fight your holy war raise your mighty sword and ride
You're the chosen face the evil son of holy ice
Mighty warrior for the legend ride again
from the hills for peace and love to the sea of gold
my land must be free
March to hell Irengard brothers
together we'll face the flames fearless and brave
on the grass where blood we'll shed
flowers of real hope will bud again
And on the grass where blood we'll shed
flowers of hope will bud again
Now leave your castles united we'll be strong
I'll lead you to this holy war to save all our thrones
to give our people the joy to be free
to see our beloved sun shine again
Mighty warrior for the legend ride again
from the hills for peace and love to the sea of gold
my land must be free
The lyrics of "Warrior of Ice" by Rhapsody depict a warrior's determination to defend his land from evil and bring peace back to his people. The warrior is driven by his love for his homeland, Algalord, and his horse, which he rides fearlessly to face the demons waiting in the abyss. He is the chosen one, son of holy ice, who will stop the madness and thirst for blood and bring love and peace back to his people.
The elder had warned that dark would fall again, and the warrior must ride again to win back his land. He crosses the forest of the elves, and the sky is grey, symbolizing the despair of the people. But the warrior is undeterred, and he leads his people in a holy war, shedding blood on the grass. But these flowers of real hope will bud again, signifying that the warrior’s sacrifice will reap its rewards.
Through the struggle, the warrior seeks unity and promises to lead his people to the joy of being free, with the sun shining on their beloved land again. The lyrics accurately convey the heroism of a warrior who bravely fights to defend and protect his people's freedom and prosperity.
Line by Line Meaning
Demons of abyss wait for my pride
The darkness of the abyss patiently anticipates my defeat.
on wings of glory I'll fly brave and wild
With a sense of valor and recklessness, I will soar among the heavens.
I'll stop your madness your thirst for blood
I will put an end to your insanity and desire for violence.
to bring them peace where love must reign
By doing so, I will bring peace and usher in a world flourishing with love.
A while ago the elder told dark will fall again
The older generations warned of an impending darkness.
my land will see the light no more my beloved Algalord
My homeland Algalord will lose its radiance and be consumed by darkness.
My horse run wild the beast is back to conquer my reign
My steed gallops uncontrollably to take back my throne from the enemy.
the sea the hills rivers and lakes call my holy name
The entirety of the landscape resonates with my very being.
Fight your holy war raise your mighty sword and ride
Prepare for a sacred battle, brandish your powerful blade and mount your horse.
You're the chosen face the evil son of holy ice
You were chosen to confront the enemy, embodying a counterbalance of good and evil.
Mighty warrior for the legend ride again
As a mighty warrior, it is your time to rise up and carry forth the legacy.
from the hills for peace and love to the sea of gold
Journey from the mountains in pursuit of a world filled with serenity and passion.
my land must be free
The land must be liberated from the shackles of the enemy.
I cross the forest of the elves while my heart pounds fast
My heart beats rapidly as I travel through the elfin woods.
sky is grey wind no more time has stopped its race
The sky is overcast and windless as time has seemingly ground to a halt.
March to hell Irengard brothers
I urge my fellow Irengard brothers to march toward the depths of hell.
together we'll face the flames fearless and brave
Together we will confront the raging inferno with valor and courage.
on the grass where blood we'll shed
It is on the grass where we will clash and fall in combat.
flowers of real hope will bud again
These scarlet flowers symbolize a newfound sense of hope and rebirth.
Now leave your castles united we'll be strong
Abandon your fortresses and come together to form a united force.
I'll lead you to this holy war to save all our thrones
I will guide you into this divine war to save our kingdoms and reigns.
to give our people the joy to be free
Through our efforts, our subjects will find freedom and joy once again.
to see our beloved sun shine again
And witness our cherished sun radiate once more.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALESSANDRO STAROPOLI, LUCA TURILLI
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