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.
If I were you
Saga Lyrics
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But how much pain should we endure?
There's something to be said for suffering & compromise
But I know one thing is for sure
Just because this time you're sure you're not to blame
The answer still remains the same
Remember what they say
The sun will one day re-appear
If I were you I'd catch my breath
Just close the door & walk away
And watch the clouds all disappear
I know your heart is torn, for that you have my sympathy
Believe me I know how it feels
The time between each breath may seem like an eternity
But given time the heart does heal
Now, just because this time you're sure you're not to blame
The answer still remains the same
If I were you I'd show the world
You'll live to love another day
So let your smile replace the tears
If I were you I'd do my best
To hide my state of disarray
And if you need me I'll be here
In "If I Were You" by Saga, the lyrics speak to the fragility of the human heart, and the pain that we all experience at some point in life. The song acknowledges that while suffering and compromise are necessary parts of life, they don't have to consume us. The chorus echoes the idea that we have the power to move on and heal, even in the darkest of times - "if I were you, I'd disregard the past, remember what they say, the sun will one day re-appear."
The verses of the song offer comfort to someone who is going through a difficult time, acknowledging their pain and offering sympathy. The lyrics suggest that time is the key to healing a broken heart, but that we also have to take action to move past the pain. The song encourages the listener to "show the world" that they are capable of living and loving again, and to "let your smile replace the tears."
Overall, "If I Were You" is a poignant and soulful song about the human experience of suffering and healing. It acknowledges the pain of heartbreak and loss, but ultimately offers hope that we can find a way to move on and find happiness again.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been told the heart is fragile at the best of times
The heart can easily get hurt, especially when things are not going well.
But how much pain should we endure?
Is it worth it to keep suffering?
There's something to be said for suffering & compromise
Suffering and sacrifice can have their own value.
But I know one thing is for sure
There is at least one thing that the singer is certain about.
Just because this time you're sure you're not to blame
Even if it is not your fault this time.
The answer still remains the same
The solution is still the same.
If I were you I'd disregard the past,
Forget about what happened before.
Remember what they say
Remember the advice that others have given before.
The sun will one day re-appear
Things will get better eventually.
If I were you I'd catch my breath
Take a moment to calm down and relax.
Just close the door & walk away
Leave the situation behind for a while.
And watch the clouds all disappear
All the problems will seem to go away.
I know your heart is torn, for that you have my sympathy
The singer understands that the listener is going through a hard time.
Believe me I know how it feels
The singer has gone through similar experiences before.
The time between each breath may seem like an eternity
Time seems to slow down when you are upset.
But given time the heart does heal
Eventually, the pain will go away.
If I were you I'd show the world
Tell others that you are doing okay.
You'll live to love another day
The listener will find love again in the future.
So let your smile replace the tears
Try to be happy instead of sad.
If I were you I'd do my best
Try as hard as possible.
To hide my state of disarray
Don't let others know that you are struggling.
And if you need me I'll be here
The singer is always there to help.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN CRICHTON, JAMES CRICHTON, JAMES GILMOUR, 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.