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.
Giant
Saga Lyrics
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The day a stranger came to town
He didn't say much of anything
So why did everybody
Try and put him down?
I must admit that he looked
A little different
Maybe we just didn't understand
Fit into the system
But from his eyes I could
See he had a plan
There was a moment of real hesitation
They didn't like a stranger
Playing the game
But if he was faced with
That kind of situation
Wasn't that the time to make change?
[Chorus]
As time goes by
There's one thing I have come to realize
The time goes by
Never let yourself force to be compromised
But even now I remember
The way you made me feel
And I've been living with the question
Where are you now?
All Change!
As time goes by
There's one thing I have come to realize
The time goes by
Never let yourself force to be compromised
As time goes by
There's one thing I have come to realize
The time goes by
Never let yourself force to be compromised
As time goes by
There's one thing I have come to realize
The time goes by
Never let yourself force to be compromised
As time goes by
The time goes by
As time goes by
The song "Giant" by Saga is about a stranger who comes to town and is immediately met with disdain and rejection by the townspeople. The singer of the song reflects on this experience, and as time goes by, realizes that the stranger was misunderstood and ahead of his time. The stranger, despite being different and not fitting into the system, had a plan and a vision, and the townspeople's rejection of him was a missed opportunity for change. Through this reflection, the singer encourages the listener to never compromise themselves and to embrace change, even if it is not popular or widely accepted.
The lyrics of "Giant" are highly introspective, exploring the theme of societal rejection and the struggle to break free from the weight of conformity. The song is a reflection of the human experience, reminding listeners that our preconceived notions and biases can blind us from recognizing the beauty and potential in others. Additionally, the song carries a message of perseverance, urging us to never give up on our dreams and to stand behind our beliefs, regardless of the obstacles we face.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back I can still remember
Reflecting on the past, I can clearly recall
The day a stranger came to town
A day when an unfamiliar person arrived in our locality
He didn't say much of anything
He was a man of few words
So why did everybody
It was unclear why everyone
Try and put him down?
Intended to belittle him?
I must admit that he looked
I agree that he appeared
A little different
Somewhat unique
Maybe we just didn't understand
Perhaps we simply didn't comprehend
I knew that he'd never
I had a feeling that he would never
Fit into the system
Conform to the cultural norms
But from his eyes I could
Nevertheless, I could tell from his gaze that he
See he had a plan
Had an intention in mind
There was a moment of real hesitation
Everyone paused in uncertainty
They didn't like a stranger
They were uncomfortable with a newcomer
Playing the game
Getting involved in their way of life
But if he was faced with
However, should he be presented with
That kind of situation
Such circumstances
Wasn't that the time to make change?
Wouldn't it be an opportunity to bring about change?
[Chorus]
Refrain
As time goes by
Over the years
There's one thing I have come to realize
I have learned one important thing
Never let yourself force to be compromised
Don't allow yourself to be coerced into compromising
But even now I remember
Even now, I recall
The way you made me feel
How you made me feel
And I've been living with the question
I've been grappling with this question
Where are you now?
Where are you currently?
All Change!
A complete transformation!
As time goes by
Over the years
The time goes by
Time passes
As time goes by
Over the years
There's one thing I have come to realize
I have learned one important thing
The time goes by
Time flies
Never let yourself force to be compromised
Don't ever let anyone force you to compromise
As time goes by
Over the years
There's one thing I have come to realize
I have learned one important thing
The time goes by
Time passes
Never let yourself force to be compromised
Don't let anyone force you into compromising
As time goes by
As years pass by
There's one thing I have come to realize
I've figured out one important thing
The time goes by
Time continues to move forward
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN CRICHTON, JAMES CRICHTON, MICHAEL SADLER
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Perhaps their most beautiful yet haunting song ever. The layers of etheric and spiritual sounds are just too gorgeous to resist. It verges on being the most perfecty and beautifully arranged song in the history of all songs.