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.
I'll Leave It in Your Hands
Saga Lyrics
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I know you've seen better days
I've seen you turn the non believers
Into slaves
I just need some confirmation
What they're saying is it true
Believe in me and I'll believe in you
Now I know that you can help me
I'll leave it in your hands
I still have faith
I'm not the only one
From the cradle to the grave
I know I'll never change till I'm sure this can't be done
I still have faith
You know I've just begun
From the cradle to the grave
I won't be happy till I know I've had enough
The lyrics of Saga's song "I'll Leave It in Your Hands" have a deep and inspiring meaning about seeking guidance and believing in oneself. The beginning of the lyrics acknowledge the fact that the subject of the song has a negative reputation and has seen better days, but has the power to turn non-believers into slaves. The singer then seeks confirmation about their reputation and asks the subject to believe in the singer as well. This suggests that the singer is willing to take a risk by trusting the subject and expects the same level of trust in return.
The singer then expresses the desire to turn from a boy into a man with the help of the subject, indicating that this is a transformative process. The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's unwavering faith, and how they will not stop until they have achieved their goals in life. The lyrics also indirectly suggest that the singer has just begun their journey and wants to make the most out of it.
Overall, the song is an inspiring message of determination and faith in oneself. It encourages the listener to seek guidance from those who could be trusted and to never stop reaching for their goals in life.
Line by Line Meaning
I know about your reputation
I'm aware of what people say about you and your past actions
I know you've seen better days
I recognize that you've experienced more favorable times in the past
I've seen you turn the non believers
I've witnessed how you persuade skeptics or doubters to your side
Into slaves
to obey your wishes, to follow your lead under your control and command
I just need some confirmation
I require assurance or validation about a certain situation
What they're saying is it true
I need to know if the rumors or gossip about someone is accurate
Believe in me and I'll believe in you
If you put faith in me, I will reciprocate by having faith in you
Now I know that you can help me
I am convinced that you have the ability or skills to assist me
Turn this boy into a man
Help me mature, grow up and become who I am meant to be
I'll leave it in your hands
I'm placing my trust and confidence in you to take charge of this situation
I still have faith
I haven't lost hope or confidence in my beliefs
I'm not the only one
There are others who share my trust and confidence
From the cradle to the grave
From birth to death, throughout my entire life
I know I'll never change till I'm sure this can't be done
I understand that I won't alter my ways until I'm certain it cannot be accomplished
You know I've just begun
You are aware that I have only started, with more to accomplish in the future
I won't be happy till I know I've had enough
I won't achieve contentment and satisfaction until I've reached my limit in life
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIM CRICHTON, MICHAEL ANTHONY SADLER, IAN STEVENSON CRICHTON, STEPHEN WILLIAM NEGUS, JAMES GILMOUR
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Gwen Sciora
My favorite band in the universe...
s jones
Bought this album when it came out in 93. Beautiful album and super songs!
Alejandro Harnell
Great guitar work!! Superb!!