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 βtargets the mainstream by softening her image, while still maintaining her racist ideology.β She has been described as the βSwedish Madonna of the far right.β In the Discovery interview Saga said, βWhat makes me different is I think that Iβm a lot more mainstream looking in that Iβm very much toned down compared to the other [nationalist singers]. Itβs not in your clothes. Itβs not in the way you dress. Itβs not in your appearance. Itβs whatβs in your heart. Itβs a lot easier for the mainstream public to see themselves in meβ she went on to say βmost people do have the same beliefs that I do. Itβs a bad thing to be labeled a racist these days, and itβs such a bad thing that people [would] rather shut up than express what they feel.β
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: ββ¦ 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.β
3) a Swedish 70βs 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 1970βs. 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 TitΓ‘n was released under the independent Mexican label GravisRecords.
8) A Lithuanian jazz quartet consisting of AndrΔ PabarΔiΕ«tΔ - vocal, piano, Liudas MockΕ«nas - 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 Vendetta
Saga Lyrics
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At the crack of dawn
Primed for the first inspection
He's runnin' the home and the family
Like a military installation
This can't be right
I feel so helpless
I can't do this and I can't do that
Without his orders
No matter how well I do what I do
It's never good enough, (not for him)
Helpless,
I feel so helpless
Helpless,
(I) don't like to be so helpless
I don't wish to feel in my own home
Some kind of prisoner
There must be a way to put a stop
To his violent behavior
Helpless,
I feel so helpless
Helpless,
(I) don't like to be so helpless
Somehow somethings' changed around the house
It suddenly seems so calm
Now what are we supposed to do
With all of this new found freedom
Helpless,
I feel so helpless
Helpless,
(I) don't like to be so helpless
The song "The Vendetta" by Saga talks about the struggles of a person who feels trapped and helpless in their own home due to the controlling behavior of a family member. The song begins with the singer expressing how they are up at the crack of dawn, ready for inspection. The family member in charge runs the household and family like a military installation, and the singer feels helpless and unable to make a move without their orders. No matter how well they do, it is never enough for the controlling family member.
The chorus of the song repeats the word "helpless," emphasizing the singer's feelings of being trapped and unable to escape. They do not want to feel like a prisoner in their own home and long for a way to stop the violent behavior of the family member who is in control.
Towards the end of the song, there is a shift in the tone. The singer observes that something has changed around the house, and it suddenly seems calm. They are left wondering what to do with their newfound freedom.
Overall, "The Vendetta" is a poignant portrayal of the struggles of a person who feels trapped in an abusive and controlling environment. It highlights the need for freedom and the courage required to resist such environments and break free from them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm up each day
Everyday I wake up early
At the crack of dawn
At the earliest light of day
Primed for the first inspection
Prepared for his first inspection or criticism
He's runnin' the home and the family
He's controlling and dominating the home and the family
Like a military installation
In a highly structured and controlled way like a military camp
This can't be right
This situation must not be appropriate
I feel so helpless
I feel completely powerless
I can't do this and I can't do that
I'm restricted in what I can and can't do
I dare not make a move
I'm too afraid to take action without his approval
Without his orders
I need his permission before I can do anything
No matter how well I do what I do
Even if I do well, it's not enough for him
It's never good enough, (not for him)
His expectations are too high and unrealistic
Helpless,
I feel completely powerless
I feel so helpless
I feel completely powerless
Helpless,
I feel completely powerless
(I) don't like to be so helpless
I don't want to feel powerless
I don't wish to feel in my own home
I don't want to feel like I'm in prison in my own home
Some kind of prisoner
Trapped and confined against my will
There must be a way to put a stop
I need to find a way to end this situation
To his violent behavior
To his aggressive and controlling ways
Somehow somethings' changed around the house
There has been a shift in the atmosphere and environment of the home
It suddenly seems so calm
It's unexpectedly peaceful and quiet now
Now what are we supposed to do
We are unsure what action to take now
With all of this new found freedom
With this new liberty and independence
Helpless,
I feel completely powerless
I feel so helpless
I feel completely powerless
Helpless,
I feel completely powerless
(I) don't like to be so helpless
I don't want to feel powerless
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN CRICHTON, JAMES CRICHTON, JAMES GILMOUR, MICHAEL SADLER
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on Intermission
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.