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.
It's Time
Saga Lyrics
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Large and tall ones, short and small ones
working round a frame.
The pieces fit so perfectly
like some large metal game.
The time draws near and with it fear
all senses a new kind.
I'll not look back on watered thoughts
It's time!
This time!
Make me now!
It's time!
This time!
Change me now!
The book has said that all the plans
would be well within my reach
and here things were
even larger than I'd dreamed.
This metal gift, a perfect shift
from the art of being kind.
I'll not look back on tired thoughts
and all those changing minds.
It's time!
This time!
Make me now!
It's time!
This time!
Change me now!
The Saga song "It's Time (Chapter Three)" is a reflective piece on personal growth and transformation. The opening lines describe a group of people working together to construct a frame, with pieces that fit together perfectly like some "large metal game." This image of collaboration and precision sets the stage for the song's central message: that change is inevitable and sometimes scary, but ultimately necessary for personal growth.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the fear and uncertainty that come with embarking on a new phase of life. They acknowledge that they cannot simply cling to the past or to "watered thoughts," but must instead be open to rearranging their own mindset in order to progress. The phrase "make me now" suggests a willingness to be molded and shaped by the new experiences and challenges ahead.
In the final lines, the singer notes that "the book has said" that all their plans would be within their reach, and that their current situation is even larger than they had dreamed. This acknowledgement of the vastness of opportunity ahead sets a positive tone, as they commit to letting go of "tired thoughts" and "changing minds" in order to embrace the new phase of life.
Overall, the song's message is one of hope and encouragement, suggesting that while change can be scary, it is ultimately necessary for personal growth and progress.
Line by Line Meaning
Large and tall ones, short and small ones
working round a frame.
Different types of people working together towards a common goal, each contributing in their own way.
The pieces fit so perfectly
like some large metal game.
The contributions of each person fit perfectly together to create something amazing, like a perfectly fitting puzzle or game.
The time draws near and with it fear
all senses a new kind.
As the deadline approaches, fear and anxiety set in, creating a different kind of urgency and awareness.
I'll not look back on watered thoughts
rearranging mine.
I won't waste time dwelling on past regrets or doubts, but instead focus on making the necessary changes in my mindset and approach.
It's time!
This time!
Make me now!
It's time!
This time!
Change me now!
It's time to take action and make a change, pushing for growth and progress.
The book has said that all the plans
would be well within my reach
and here things were
even larger than I'd dreamed.
Previous expectations and plans have been surpassed, showing that even greater things are possible than originally imagined.
This metal gift, a perfect shift
from the art of being kind.
The end product, a result of the combined efforts of many, is a beautiful representation of cooperation and collaboration rather than just individual kindness.
I'll not look back on tired thoughts
and all those changing minds.
There's no point in dwelling on past doubts, as these thoughts are no longer relevant or helpful to continuing progress.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN STEVENSON CRICHTON, JAMES DICKSON CRICHTON, STEPHEN WILLIAM NEGUS, MICHAEL ANTHONY SADLER, GREGORY BRIAN CHADD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lucrese1
Saga is one of the best symphonic rock bands! This album is a treasure...
@drums122
no symphonic, its progressive with little influence new wave
@wedriatuck1242
oui je valide
@fiquitoyunque
The most criminally underrated band in the planet. I saw them live in 1982, my very first concert ever (the San Juan Riot one, the one photographed in the inside of the Worlds Apart original vinyl pressing) Were superb then, and still are.
@TheBewdleyboy
so agree!
@tambourini
+fiquitoyunque Saga were my very first rock concert too! "World's Apart." Wish I'd kept the concert t (my first as well)!!!
@theeye2661
fiquitoyunque
Underrated? That’s no wonder why I can’t get this album on iTunes
@SlaterXSam
I saw them in San Juan too
@gwensciora8516
@@SlaterXSam I FLEW IN FROM NY FOR THAT SHOW!!
@Redmow51
Their first four albums were the best. I used to read fantasy and scifi stories while listening to their music.