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.
Wisdom of the Kings
Rhapsody Lyrics
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Blind and dark along my way
I must go on wise and brave before a last hail
At the end of floor stairs of ancient stone
Lead me to a vision, an unreal hall
And they appear in front of me
Lightened by a mystic flame
I can not believe, oh what now I see
When the two demons awake from the sleep
Holy dragons keepers of time
Ride brave the blue skies and spell my eyes
Fly beyond these hills, ride on the wind
The wisdom of the kings
Lost in a dream I'm under the spell
Of this sunny magic land
But Aresius said: "Become aware"! All can hide the hell...
Now it's time to go to the mighty sword
It's time to follow the kings' holy call
Holy dragons keepers of time
Ride brave the blue skies and spell my eyes
Fly beyond these hills ride on the wind
The wisdom of the kings...
Holy dragons keepers of time
Ride brave the blue skies and spell my eyes
Fly beyond these hills ride on the wind
The wisdom of the kings...
The song "Wisdom of the Kings" by Rhapsody tells the story of a seeker on a quest for knowledge and enlightenment. The seeker removes stones that hide a cave and must navigate blindly through darkness until they reach a staircase of ancient stones, which leads them to a vision of an unreal hall. In this hall, the seeker is greeted by two demons who awaken from their sleep to show them a new dimension they must face beyond the gates. The seeker cannot believe what they see but is spellbound by the experience.
The seeker is then taken on a journey by holy dragons who are the keepers of time. Together, they ride the blue skies and spell the seeker's eyes with their wisdom. The dragons lead them beyond hills and on the wind to uncover the wisdom of the kings. The seeker is lost in a dream-like state under a sunny magic land, but Aresius, who serves as a guide or mentor, reminds them to become aware of the potential danger that lies beneath the surface appearance.
Overall, the song's lyrics are a metaphor for a quest for knowledge and enlightenment, with the dragons representing the keepers of wisdom, and the demons representing the obstacles that must be faced along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Removed the stones which hide the cave
I overcame obstacles that were hiding a hidden path
Blind and dark along my way
I faced a journey without clarity or direction
I must go on wise and brave before a last hail
I need to stay strong and courageous until the end of my journey
At the end of floor stairs of ancient stone
I climbed a set of old stone stairs at the end of my path
Lead me to a vision, an unreal hall
The stairs led me to a surreal and dream-like place
And they appear in front of me
I saw something suddenly appear before my eyes
Lightened by a mystic flame
The object was illuminated by a mystical fire
A new dimension I have to face beyond the gates
I had to confront a new, unknown world beyond the gates
I can not believe, oh what now I see
I couldn't believe what I was witnessing
When the two demons awake from the sleep
I encountered two ominous beings that had awoken from their slumber
Holy dragons keepers of time
There were majestic dragons that guarded time itself
Ride brave the blue skies and spell my eyes
The dragons flew courageously through the sky and left me in awe
Fly beyond these hills, ride on the wind
The dragons soared over the hills and were carried by the wind
The wisdom of the kings
The knowledge and understanding of the royal rulers
Lost in a dream I'm under the spell
I was lost in a dream-like state and under a form of enchantment
Of this sunny magic land
A magical and bright land that seemed unreal
But Aresius said: "Become aware"! All can hide the hell...
Aresius warned me to stay alert since danger could lurk in unexpected places
Now it's time to go to the mighty sword
I had to seek out a powerful sword
It's time to follow the kings' holy call
I had to answer to the summons of the noble rulers
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALESSANDRO STAROPOLI, LUCA TURILLI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Wolfhoundersful
[Verse 1:]
Removed the stones which hide the cave
Blind and dark along my way!
I must go on wise and brave before a last hail!
At the end of floor (At the end of floor) stairs of ancient stone (stairs of ancient stone)
Lead me to a vision, an unreal hall!
[Verse 2:]
And they appear in front of me
Lightened by a mystic flame.
A new dimension I have to face beyond the gates.
I can not believe (I can not believe) oh what now I see (oh what now I see)
When the two demons awake from the sleep!
[Chorus:]
Holy dragons keepers of time
Ride brave the blue skies and spell my eyes!
Fly beyond these hills ride on the wind
The wisdom of the kings!
[Instrumental:]
[Verse 3:]
Lost in a dream I'm under the spell
Of this sunny magic land
But Aresius said: "Become aware! All can hide the hell..."
Now it's time to go (Now it's time to go) to the mighty sword (to the mighty sword)
It's time to follow the kings' holy call
[Chorus: 2x]
Holy dragons keepers of time
Ride brave the blue skies and spell my eyes
Fly beyond these hills ride on the wind
The wisdom of the kings
@rafaelperdigao121
My son (Almost 2 years old) has listen Rhapsody and today he got Amazing moments listening this beautiful song. Our adventure just begun. Thanks from heart Rhapsody.
@andresap
One of the best metal singers by far. This guys voice it's incredible
@lordsharfique
2020 everyone ?
@TanukiJoey
Lord Sharfique here
@lordsharfique
@Tanuki Joey yeah.. salute
@RigoStar
Coronavirus: Yes
@ganjaboiiHazE
for sure here
@angghorazuvriady
Still watch 🤣
@amigodeseppi3226
Que recuerdos,casi 20 años atrás. Mi coro favorito de Rhapsody. HOLY DRAGONS!!!
@nubidubi23
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