In December of 2000, a quiet unknown by the name of Andreas Söderin came to a rehearsal session with a mutual friend of his and Johnny’s. Hearing the material, Andreas became interested and promptly stated that he would be back next time. After a while it looked clear that Seventh Wonder now had their keyboard man who immediately added a new and much sought after dimension to the sound of the band, and efforts now became more serious, to record some music and let the world know a new band had entered the scene.
In the early summer of 2001, Seventh Wonder had written and completed some material, and entered the studio to record a demo. Not having found a permanent vocalist, Seventh Wonder instead opted to hire in singer Roman Karpovich. The self titled, four track demo was finally released in December of 2001, and managed to meet with good reviews from the press, to the great pride of Seventh Wonder’s members. The demo was also instrumental in getting Seventh Wonder onto the live scene, and after some smaller shows, the band was invited to open the stage for Swedish crossover metal act Pain in July of 2002. Being in this situation, and at the same time lacking a permanent vocalist, however, was proving to be a tepid recipe.
After that summer, Seventh Wonder embarked on a search for a competent vocalist. After interviewing many hopefuls, and soliciting the help of among others Ola Halén (Insania), Seventh Wonder finally found their man when 21 year-old Andi Kravljaca (ex-HEAVE) walked into the rehearsal room and opened up his pipes. The band was thrilled since he knew just about every song the band could play!
Seventh Wonder had soon completed the material which would result in their last demo CD, “Temple In The Storm", a four track demo which was received to brilliant reviews around the world, and landed Seventh Wonder fourth place among all unsigned acts of 2003 in a Dutch magazine.
“Temple In The Storm” was also sent in massive quantities to record houses across the world, and eventually put Seventh Wonder into the quaint position of negotiations with three record companies at the same time. In the end, Finland’s Lion Music was the sweetest option, and Seventh Wonder found
themselves in the position of a lifetime – free to follow their dreams.
Seventh Wonder entered Sheepvalley studios in the middle of November 2004 and a month later, the debut album 'Become' was recorded. The album was mastered on December 21 at Tailor Maid studios and is to be released in June 2005.
Nothing should be able to spoil the joy of this road towards success but some animosity that had been waiting in the wings for some time, flourished during the time in the studio. There were some tensions between the band and newest addition Andi, that had been brewing for quite a while, until the band finally felt the need to confront Andi. Some heated arguments, rash actions and hurt feelings later, the band and Andi decided together to part ways. As painful as the break up was, the respect for each other as musicians, has not faded.
Once again the band was faced with the challenge of finding a competent vocalist. Seventh Wonder, now with a record deal in hand, could this time pursue a more aggressive way of approaching potential candidates. Andreas S (or Kyrt, as we have come to know him) remembered playing on a project on which a certain Tommy Karevik, had assisted, laying down some cool vocals. Kyrt tracked him down and approached him with the idea of trying out for the position of singer in Seventh Wonder in February 2005.
In the mean time, the band got a hold of some songs Tommy had recorded with metal band Vindictiv. This was totally awesome! NEVER had any of the band members heard such a vocal performance delivered by anything less than a world famous super star!
Tommy tried out once and stunned the band with his performance of the slightly operatic song "Stad i ljus" (or "Unchained light", Sweden’s contribution to the Eurovision Song Contest 1988). To make absolutely sure, the band set up a recording session to get Tommy to record three Seventh Wonder-songs. The band got together, listened to his performance (all of it recorded in ONE take!) and decided then and there that the new singer for Seventh Wonder had been found, should he accept the offer. Tommy was phoned up and happily accepted!
The newly released album and its good reviews got Seventh Wonder signed to Danish Intromental Management in 2005 and they will hopefully manage to get Seventh Wonder's material released in other parts of the world, as well as set up many opportunities to get out and play live.
Seventh Wonder recorded the follow-up to 'Become' in February-March 2006 at the Sound vs Science-studio, again engineered by Daniel Flores and the band. The new album, entitled Waiting In The Wings, will display a heavier and even more complex song writing as well as showcase the incredible talent of Tommy on vocals.
The album is also to be mixed by legendary Tommy Hansen in March/April and we will hopefully see a release of the new album come October.
Until then Seventh Wonder will of course write new material, but first and foremost, they want to go out on the road and play!
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Seventh Wonder Lyrics
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They happen everyday, for sure
That fact is overwhelming me
You never lent those witnesses to tell
Their story
Fate decides what the future hides
I've read my own pre-written lines
I know, tomorrow will never come
You're watching the world
While she's falling to pieces
but still you smile
and every time your babies cry
You hold them tight
So tell me
Who's the fool when the curtains fall
and the future is gone
Miracles
Helps you to see the world through different eyes
Suddenly, you come to realize that time flies
and you've been a fool
(so take your final breath)
Feeling lonely, with only yourself to blame
But fill your head with happy lies
Say a prayer under the tainted skies
Watching the world while she's falling to pieces
but still you smile
and every time your babies cry you hold them tight
So, tell me who's the fool when the curtain falls
and the future is gone
You're watching the world while she's falling to pieces
but still you smile
and every time your babies cry you hold them tight
Tell me, how do you sleep at night x3
The song "Pieces" by Seventh Wonder is a beautiful reflection on the fleeting nature of time and the importance of cherishing the beautiful moments that we experience in life. The opening lines talk about the overwhelming feeling of the sheer number of beautiful moments and wonders that happen every day, and how we cannot always take them all in. The following lines speak about how fate decides the future and how we all have our own pre-written lines. Time goes by, and it is the realization of the fleeting nature of time that makes us value the moments we have.
The chorus of the song talks about the world falling apart and how we can still smile through it all. The lyrics refer to holding onto our loved ones, especially our babies, during difficult times. The song then talks about the question of who is a fool when the future is gone and the curtain falls. The lyrics switch to talking about miracles that help us see the world differently and how time flies. The final lines in the song urge us to fill our heads with happy lies and say prayers under the tainted skies. The song ends on a haunting note with the repeated phrase of "Tell me, how do you sleep at night?"
One of the powerful messages in the song is the importance of cherishing the beautiful moments in life, as they are fleeting and gone before we know it. Another message is the resilience of humanity and how, even in tough times, we can still smile and hold onto those we love. Overall, the song is a poignant reminder to cherish and value the moments we have in life as they truly are wonders.
Line by Line Meaning
Wonders
The world is full of fascinating things happening every day
They happen everyday, for sure
There's always something new and exciting to discover
That fact is overwhelming me
It's amazing how many incredible things occur around us
You never lent those witnesses to tell
No one is around to witness all the wonders of the world
Their story
The amazing events around us go unnoticed and untold
Fate decides what the future hides
The course of our lives is predetermined by fate
I've read my own pre-written lines
Our destiny is already scripted before we are born
and so time goes by and that is why
As time passes, we realize tomorrow is never guaranteed
I know, tomorrow will never come
We cannot assume that the future will arrive as we plan
You're watching the world
You see the events of the world unfolding
While she's falling to pieces
The world is in chaos and madness
but still you smile
You remain positive despite the negativity around you
and every time your babies cry
Your children are upset and in need of comfort
You hold them tight
You seek to provide comfort and support for your children
So tell me
I want to know
Who's the fool when the curtains fall
Who is responsible for the outcome when everything comes to an end?
and the future is gone
When our plans for the future are shattered
Miracles
Extraordinary events that change our perspective
Helps you to see the world through different eyes
Miracles give us a new view on the world around us
Suddenly, you come to realize that time flies
Life passes by quickly and we must cherish every moment
and you've been a fool
We realize that we've made mistakes in the past
(so take your final breath)
Life is fleeting and we must make the most of it before we depart
Feeling lonely, with only yourself to blame
We may feel isolated and responsible for our current predicament
But fill your head with happy lies
We should try to remain positive and optimistic about the future
Say a prayer under the tainted skies
We should have faith and look to a higher power for guidance
Watching the world while she's falling to pieces
We witness the chaos and disorder around us
So, tell me who's the fool when the curtain falls
Who is responsible for the outcome when everything comes to an end?
and the future is gone
When our plans for the future are shattered
Tell me, how do you sleep at night x3
Rhetorical question asking how one can remain content when their world is in turmoil
Contributed by Gianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.