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.
The Security Of Illusion
Saga Lyrics
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I'm just an ordinary man
So many years I've sacrificed my needs
So give the gentleman a hand
I can make you look the other way
I know exactly what you'll see
It never ceases to amaze
What you're watching is my dreams
All you have to do is ask
Oh you think you've seen it all
But I always save the best for last
I was alone until I learned
The security of illusion
I can't explain but you must observe
The security of illusion
But oh if you want some more
All you have to do is ask
Oh you think you've seen it all
But I always save the best for last
Now just look into my eyes
I've found the way
Through the confusion
That's why I've lived my life
Safe inside the security of illusion
The security of illusion
The security of illusion
The security of illusion
Oh if you want some more
All you have to do is ask
Oh you think you've seen it all
But I always save the best for last
Now just look into my eyes
I've found the way
Through the confusion
That's why I've lived my life
Safe inside the security of illusion
The security of illusion
The security of illusion
I was alone until I learned
The security of illusion
I've found a home and it's safe and sound
The security of illusion
I can't explain the security of...
The lyrics to Saga's song The Security Of Illusion talk about the power of illusion in one's life. The singer sings about how he has learned to create illusions and manipulate what others see, by sacrificing his own needs and dreams. He asks the listener not to be fooled by what they see and to give him credit for his ability to create convincing illusions. The singer claims that he always saves the best for last and if anyone wants more, all they need to do is ask. He believes that he has found safety and security in the ability to create illusions.
The song suggests that the singer has learned to live a life that is not entirely real but is instead a fabrication of his own making. The security of illusion is his only refuge from the confusion and chaos of life. The song also speaks to the idea that we are all vulnerable to being deceived by illusions that others create for us. The singer's illusions are a reflection of his own life, but they are also a commentary on how we all navigate the world through our own illusions.
Overall, The Security Of Illusion is a song that explores the power of illusion in our lives. It is a reminder that we all create and are influenced by illusions in one way or another.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't be fooled by what you see
Appearances can be deceiving, you shouldn't believe everything you see
I'm just an ordinary man
I'm a regular person like everyone else
So many years I've sacrificed my needs
I've given up my own desires for a long time
So give the gentleman a hand
Please show some appreciation for what I've done
I can make you look the other way
I can divert your attention from one thing to another
I know exactly what you'll see
I'm aware of what your perception will be
It never ceases to amaze
It's always surprising
What you're watching is my dreams
You're witnessing my aspirations
But oh if you want some more
If you're interested in seeing more
All you have to do is ask
Just make a request
Oh you think you've seen it all
You believe you've seen everything
But I always save the best for last
I keep the most impressive thing for the end
I was alone until I learned
I used to be lonely until I discovered
The security of illusion
The comfort of living in a world of make-believe
I can't explain but you must observe
I can't describe it, you have to witness it
Now just look into my eyes
Pay close attention to my gaze
I've found the way
I've discovered the answer
Through the confusion
Despite being perplexed and uncertain
That's why I've lived my life
That's why I've chosen to exist
Safe inside the security of illusion
Protected by the feeling of being in a fantasy world
The security of illusion
The safety of living in a world of delusion
I've found a home and it's safe and sound
I've discovered a place where I feel secure
I can't explain the security of...
I cannot articulate the feeling of being safe in this world of make-believe
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Deep Records -Dig Deep!
This song gets to me big time..Thank you Saga!
Paisley Focused
One word...........genius !!
John Bennett
I've enjoyed this classic song since it came out and appreciate it even more now.
Alfonso Gutierrez
first time i heard it was on live album detours, it rocks, i got used to that version, it is a little faster, and it has the chorus of the audience, it is awesome...the words are magic...
elimar lorenzo
me encanta esta canción, la letra es espectacular , BELLA y SAGA ES MUY BUEN GRUPO I love this song, the lyrics are spectacular, beautiful and SAGA IS VERY GOOD GROUP
Bernd Heirich
It's great music from Saga 👏👏👍
Milagros josefina Yepes Moratinos
It is awesome love it
livio distephano
Ce grouppe c'est mes meilleurs souvenir, je vous conseille le Saga '' in Transit " un must parmis d'autres, parole de vieux loup du hard des périphéries de Genève (Suisse)
Becky Hallam
Absolutely Beautiful...
dreamtheater1957
Beautiful song!