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.
Marathon
Saga Lyrics
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The point of no return
Once through the maze & past the haze
The prize for which we yearn
This is more than a childhood passion
This is more like a dream come true
It takes time to get to Avalon
That's why we're on this marathon
It takes time to get to Avalon
That's whe're on this marathon
It's far too late we took the bait
We've heard the siren's call
No time to loose or pick and choose
We've got to have it all
This is more than a childhood passion
Don't try & stop me I'm coming through
[Chorus]
Here we go, time to get started
Don't give up, you will find it soon
It'll come to you like a sonic boom
Don't be late we can crash the gate
Or we can try again on another day
We'll leave the past behind if that's the price we have to pay
You know we're coming to find it & it's not that far away
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Saga's song Marathon depict perseverance and determination to achieve one's goals. The die is cast, and the point of no return has been passed, meaning that there is no turning back now. The singer talks about a passion and a dream come true that is more than just a childhood fantasy. They are willing to go through a maze, past the haze, and face any obstacle that comes their way to reach their ultimate goal.
The chorus talks about the time it takes to get to Avalon, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for achieving success. It's not an overnight process, it's a marathon that requires patience and endurance. The singer urges to keep going and not give up, and eventually, the goal will be reached.
The second verse talks about how it's too late to turn back now, as they've already heard the siren's call and must have it all. The passion is so strong that nothing can stop them from pursuing it. The singer tells the listener not to try and stop them because they're coming through.
The bridge encourages the listener to get started and not give up, emphasizing that success could come suddenly, like a "sonic boom." They can crash the gate or try again another day, but the past must be left behind if necessary.
Overall, the lyrics of Marathon are about staying focused on achieving one's goals and persevering through any obstacle that comes their way.
Line by Line Meaning
The die was cast the day we passed
We made a decision, and there is no turning back.
The point of no return
We've reached a critical point in our journey where we cannot turn back.
Once through the maze & past the haze
We've faced obstacles and confusion, but we've persevered and overcome them.
The prize for which we yearn
We have a strong desire to reach our goal, and it motivates us to keep going.
This is more than a childhood passion
What we are pursuing is not just a passing interest, but something that truly matters to us.
This is more like a dream come true
Our pursuit feels like we are fulfilling a lifelong dream.
It takes time to get to Avalon
Our goal is not easily achieved and requires a considerable amount of time and effort to reach.
That's why we're on this marathon
We are determined to keep going, even when the journey is long and challenging.
It's far too late we took the bait
We have committed to our goal and cannot turn back now, even if we wanted to.
We've heard the siren's call
We've been lured by the promise of what we are pursuing, and we can't resist it.
No time to loose or pick and choose
We can't waste time deciding or hesitating, we must continue to move forward.
We've got to have it all
We are unwilling to settle for anything less than achieving our goal completely.
Don't try & stop me I'm coming through
Nothing can deter us from reaching our goal, we are determined to keep moving forward.
Here we go, time to get started
It's time for us to begin our journey towards our goal.
Don't give up, you will find it soon
Even when progress seems slow or difficult, perseverance will eventually lead us to our goal.
It'll come to you like a sonic boom
We believe that the moment we reach our goal will be a powerful and unforgettable experience.
Don't be late we can crash the gate
We can't afford to miss our opportunity or delay, we must be determined to succeed.
Or we can try again on another day
If we fail, we will not give up, but continue to try until we succeed.
We'll leave the past behind if that's the price we have to pay
We are willing to sacrifice and let go of past experiences or mistakes if it means reaching our goal.
You know we're coming to find it & it's not that far away
We are confident in our ability to reach our goal, and we believe that it is within our reach.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN STEVENSON CRICHTON, JAMES DICKSON CRICHTON, MICHAEL ANTHONY SADLER, JAMES GERAD GILMOUR
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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.