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.
Mouse In A Maze
Saga Lyrics
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He's a mouse in a maze
With its so many ways
But there's only one way to get out
He's a mouse in a maze
With its so many ways
But there's only one way to get out
Ever nearing eyes
To correct that one same mistake
It souldn't take long
Oh, where did he go wrong
He's tried so hard it must be in his fate
For everybody else
It's quick they need no help
Why must it take him so long
He's been this way before
Stares at the final door
The one he's missed
Each time he's been around, around
With plenty of advice
From all the other mice
Sets out and hopes he's got it straight
His audience will grow
As long as he is slow
They love to watch another man's mistakes
As more of them arrive
His path is more disguised
Confusion seems to cloud his every thought
But it's been this way before
Stares at the final door
The one he's missed
Each time he's been around, around
[Repeat Chorus]
[Repeat Chorus]
Ever nearing eyes
Watch him as he tries
To correct that one same mistake
It shouldn't take long
Oh, where did he go wrong
He's tried so hard it must be in his fate
For everybody else
It's quick they need no help
Why must it take him so long
But he's been this way before
Stares at the final door
The one he's missed
Each time he's been around, around
[Repeat Chorus]
The lyrics of Saga’s song “Mouse In A Maze” seem to be an allegory for life. The mouse in the maze represents a person struggling to find their way in the world. The maze represents the various paths and obstacles one faces in life. The chorus repeats the metaphor stating that there are many ways to go but only one way out. The song is cautionary in nature, urging the listener to learn from their mistakes and not make them repeatedly.
The lyrics are somewhat philosophical, suggesting that some people tend to make the same mistakes over and over. They also suggest that people tend to learn more from their mistakes rather than their successes. The song consists of a series of verses that tell the story of a mouse in the maze who keeps missing the way out. The chorus is repeated several times, emphasizing the mouse’s repeated attempts to find the correct path. The repetition of the chorus may suggest that life is a constant cycle of learning from our mistakes and trying again.
Line by Line Meaning
He's a mouse in a maze
He is lost and struggling to find his way through a complex and confusing situation
With its so many ways
The maze has countless paths to choose from, making it difficult to navigate
But there's only one way to get out
Despite the many possible routes, there is only one correct path that leads to the end of the maze
Ever nearing eyes
Observers are closely tracking his every move
Watch him as he tries
They are observing his efforts to succeed in finding his way out
To correct that one same mistake
He keeps making the same error and must try to correct it in order to progress
It shouldn't take long
The mistake seems minor and easy to correct, so it should not take him too much time to fix it
Oh, where did he go wrong
Despite this, he is struggling to identify where he made the mistake
He's tried so hard it must be in his fate
He is putting in a great deal of effort and it seems as though he is destined to struggle in this way
For everybody else
Others seem to have no problem finding the correct path
It's quick they need no help
They can get through the maze quickly without requiring assistance
Why must it take him so long
His struggle is causing others to wonder why he cannot solve the maze as easily as they can
He's been this way before
He has navigated this section of the maze in the past
Stares at the final door
He is fixated on the door that marks the end of the maze
The one he's missed
Despite having attempted to reach the end before, he has failed to make it through
Each time he's been around, around
Multiple attempts have been made, but with no success
With plenty of advice
Other observers are offering a lot of guidance and suggestions
From all the other mice
Many others are watching and offering their input
Sets out and hopes he's got it straight
He takes their advice and tries to implement it effectively
His audience will grow
As he takes longer to succeed, an increasing number of observers are drawn to watch his struggles
As long as he is slow
His slow progress makes him a fascinating spectacle to witness
They love to watch another man's mistakes
There is a sense of schadenfreude among the observers, who enjoy seeing him make errors
As more of them arrive
Word is spreading and drawing more people to watch
His path is more disguised
The maze becomes increasingly complex and difficult to navigate as he continues to struggle
Confusion seems to cloud his every thought
The situation is causing him to feel overwhelmed and confused
But it's been this way before
Despite the growing complexity, he has encountered similar obstacles previously
Stares at the final door
He remains focused on reaching the end of the maze
The one he's missed
Despite his repeated attempts, he has not yet succeeded in reaching the end
Each time he's been around, around
No matter how often he tries, he is unable to make it through
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES CRICHTON, STEVE NEGUS, PETER ROCHON
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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.