Saga is
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Saga is
1) A progressive rock quintet, formed in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. Bassist-keyboardist Jim Crichton and Welsh-born vocalist Michael Sadler have been the principal songwriters for Saga. Originally known as The Pockets, Saga formed in 1977 from the nucleus of Canadian rock band Fludd. In June 1978, they released their self-titled debut album. Their 1979 follow-up album Images at Twilight gave them their first charting single in Canada with the song "It's Time" peaking at #84 in the Canadian Charts. Saga's next album, Silent Knight was released in 1980 and in 1981, the band's 4th album Worlds Apart was released. Following on the success of Worlds Apart, the band won the 1982 Juno Award for "Most Promising Group of the Year.
A 5th album Heads or Tales was released in late 1983 and became another success. Their 6th album Behaviour was released in 1985, and included the singles: "Listen to Your Heart" and "What Do I Know" (#57 Canada). In 1986, Steve Negus and Jim Gilmour left the band over management concerns. Saga continued to record and tour, with Michael Sadler and the Crichton brothers augmented by session musicians. Their 1987 release Wildest Dreams enjoyed better distribution under new label, Atlantic Records, but it failed to match expectations in America. For 1989's The Beginner's Guide to Throwing Shapes, Saga refocused on their earlier European popularity which marked a return to their earlier progressive style.
In 1993, Steve Negus and Jim Gilmour returned to Saga. The band's next album, The Security of Illusion, was well received by Saga fans in Canada and Europe. The 1994 followup, Steel Umbrellas, was considered uneven when compared to their previous release, perhaps due the material originally being produced for the short-lived television series Cobra. In 1995, Jim Crichton composed and produced the majority of Saga's next album, the conceptual Generation 13. Saga's next release, Pleasure and the Pain was released on the eve of their 26th anniversary tour in 1997. The album failed to maintain the interest created by the previous release. On the same anniversary tour the album Phase 1 was released. Their 1998 tour was captured on the next album, Detours, a double-live album released worldwide.
Saga's next three albums, 1999's Full Circle, 2001's House of Cards and Marathon released in 2003 have been all been popular with the band's longtime and loyal fanbase. House of Cards, in particular enjoyed renewed interest. Saga released a new studio album, Network, in the fall of 2004. Their next album, Trust, was released in 2006, featuring Brian Doerner as their new drummer.
Despite the band's fluctuating musical styles and limited commercial success, their fans have remained extremely loyal over the decades. Their musical style was defined by Ian Crichton's staccato guitar riffs, often in harmony with a synthesizer, and complex keyboard arrangements, frequently featuring three players.
The band's multi-song cycle "The Chapters" spanned their first four albums and were continued on later releases beginning in 1999. Songs from the cycle have been performed in concert throughout their career.
On January 16, 2007, it was announced by InsideOut, the band's current record label, that lead singer Michael Sadler would be leaving Saga for personal reasons at the end of 2007. "10,000 Days" was released on November 6, 2007 in conjunction with their planned European tour. As of 15 April 2008, Saga announced that Rob Moratti of Toronto, former singer of Final Frontier, has become their new lead vocalist. In 2009 the release of Saga's first cd with Rob Moratti. This CD is titled The Human Condition and was released in the spring 2009. The band also was touring in both Europe and Canada. On January 28, 2011, an official statement was made announcing Michael Sadler's return as the lead singer of Saga.
2) A Swedish white nationalist singer-songwriter, with racist tendencies. She started as the vocalist for Symphony of Sorrow, but become widely known for her tribute CDs to Ian Stuart and Skrewdriver. More recently she has begun to produce original material as part of her solo career.
In a 2005 Discovery Times production she was described as a performer that “targets the mainstream by softening her image, while still maintaining her racist ideology.” She has been described as the “Swedish Madonna of the far right.” In the Discovery interview Saga said, “What makes me different is I think that I’m a lot more mainstream looking in that I’m very much toned down compared to the other [nationalist singers]. It’s not in your clothes. It’s not in the way you dress. It’s not in your appearance. It’s what’s in your heart. It’s a lot easier for the mainstream public to see themselves in me” she went on to say “most people do have the same beliefs that I do. It’s a bad thing to be labeled a racist these days, and it’s such a bad thing that people [would] rather shut up than express what they feel.”
Saga was featured on the front cover of the Fall 2000 edition of Resistance Magazine, a production of the now defunct Resistance Records. Shaun Walker wrote the following at the website for the National Alliance, a pro white advocacy group in the US: “… just having her in front of the camera helps our Cause. But, she also is quite good at interviews. She comes across as the girl-next-door, who also understands the dynamics of racial conflict.”
3) a Swedish 70’s band.
4) a Dutch progressive rock band. They released one album, entitled To Whom It Concerns, in 1977.
5) a Japanese band best known by the opening and ending of the TV show based on the Viewtiful Joe videogame
6) a Portuguese Progressive/Symphonic Rock from the 1970’s. Their best-known work is the 1976 album Homo Sapiens. After the demise of the band, the members followed very diversified careers in different types of music.
7) a Mexican Progressive/Hard Rock band. Their 2006 debut album El Camino a Titán was released under the independent Mexican label GravisRecords.
8) A Lithuanian jazz quartet consisting of Andrė Pabarčiūtė - vocal, piano, Liudas Mockūnas - reeds, Vytis Nivinskas - bass, Marijus Aleksa - percussion. They've released an album by the same name.
9) Irish grime producer currently living in London, released his debut EP Crescent via fellow London producer Visionist's Lost Codes label.
10) A hip hop artist from Brooklyn, New York.
Angel
Saga Lyrics
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What you like to do
Where we're gonna be when we're old
You don't know me but I know you
And I can't say when we'll meet
But I feel we getting close
Fall angel fall
Fall angel fall
Fall for me
Could be anywhere
Maybe far from here
Might tap me on the shoulder right now
I don't know how but I know you're there
And I will always believe
And know we're getting close
Fall angel fall
Hold me a fallen angel and set me free
Fall angel fall
Fall for me
Fall angel fall
Hold me a fallen angel and set me free
Fall angel fall
Fall for me
Fall angel fall
All my life I've lived with this misery
Fall angel fall
Fall for me
Fall angel fall
Hold me a fallen angel and set me free
Fall angel fall
Fall for me
Fall angel fall
All my life I've lived with this misery
In Saga's song "Angel," the lyrics convey a sense of knowing someone deeply without having ever met them. The singer expresses knowledge of their interests, future plans, and even the inevitability of their meeting. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that they cannot predict when and where they will meet, but they feel that it is imminent. The chorus "Fall angel fall, hold me a fallen angel and set me free, fall for me" expresses the singer's desire for the object of their affection to finally reveal themselves and fulfill their destiny together.
The lyrics suggest a romantic and somewhat mystical connection between two individuals. The references to angels and falling suggest a kind of celestial or fated love. The singer seems to have been experiencing emotional pain for some time, as evidenced by the line "All my life I've lived with this misery." They seem to be looking for this "Angel" to inspire them and release them from their pain.
The song's melody and instrumentals support the transcendent themes of the lyrics. The dreamy guitar sounds and the careful vocalization of the lyrics create a sense of otherworldliness. This song may speak to anyone who has ever felt a powerful connection with someone that transcends the usual social bonds between people.
Line by Line Meaning
I know everything about you
I know every detail about you, your likes and dislikes.
What you like to do
I know what activities you prefer or enjoy.
Where we're gonna be when we're old
I have envisioned where we'll end up in our old age or afterlife.
You don't know me but I know you
You are not aware of my existence, but I am acquainted with you.
And I can't say when we'll meet
I am uncertain of when we will come across each other.
But I feel we getting close
I have a hunch that our meeting is imminent.
Could be anywhere
You might be located anywhere, I cannot pinpoint your whereabouts.
Maybe far from here
It is possible that you are residing in a distant place.
Might tap me on the shoulder right now
You could be beside me and touch my shoulder at this very moment.
I don't know how but I know you're there
I have an intuition that you exist, but I cannot explain it.
And I will always believe
I will continue to have faith that we will meet someday.
And know we're getting close
I am confident that our paths are converging.
Fall angel fall
I am urging you to fall, to come down to Earth and meet me.
Hold me a fallen angel and set me free
Embrace me like a fallen angel and liberate me from my pain.
All my life I've lived with this misery
I have been burdened with this anguish throughout my life.
Fall for me
Be enchanted by me, and reciprocate my feelings.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN CRICHTON, JAMES CRICHTON, MICHAEL SADLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Double Agent
I wish they would add the album Wildest Dreams on Rhapsody and Spotify. This song rules.
Gary Abshire
I love this album! I have the CD, but listening to it again online is too fun!! Thanks for posting!
Vivianne Wright
Great song! I had this cassette at one time.
Randy Lahey
love this song; not so much the chorus but the lyrics and music are absolutely fantastic.
Sammy Jo
Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale... ღღ
Juan Carlos Labarrera Ferrada
Por lo que he sabido a emmanuel le gustaba este grupo y por eso grabo esta cancion en su version al español....En lo personal la encuentro buena para bailar apretaditos.
AWCR Records Brasil
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Keith Barrett
ONE of their best tracks
saw them live in Birmingham UK back in the late 80's early 90's
Manuel Martinez Tello
I love this song, so sensual and deep; great song, GREETINGS FROM MEXICO.
Manuel Martinez Tello
+Edgar Garcia Y eso que grabó otras dos canciones más de este grupo, seguro lo hizo porque le gustó este grupo.