This experience was soon to pay off: in the middle of working on his self-composed journeyman's piece, LEGENDS OF SAFAR (2005) - a concept album which he distributed himself, selling 1,000 copies without promotion - the drummer applied for a position with Germany's medieval rock music institution, Subway To Sally. The band were so impressed with the amazing skills of the talented young drummer that they made him a sensational offer: "Let us know by tomorrow morning, ten o' clock, whether you want to join us!" The rest is rock history, at least as far as Simon Michael's work with the band from Potsdam is concerned. This, however, didn't automatically mean the end of SILVERLANE. In fact, the opposite was the case: together with Ecki Singer, a 23-year-old, strong-voiced powerhouse of a vocalist, and guitarist Uli Holzermer, Michael has been working simultaneously on his band's official album debut "My Inner Demon", due out on 20 February 2009.
"The various styles in heavy metal - be it medieval folk, hard rock or power metal of the variety that SILVERLANE specialise in - aren't as different as some people may think," reckons the percussionist, explaining how he succeeds not only in working in two acts alongside each other without no effort, but also in combining two seemingly contrary genres without the slightest loss of friction. The answer is simple: "Good melodies with an equally good accompaniment - it works every time!"
In line with this, SILVERLANE allow themselves to be inspired by "all kinds of genres from the easy listening and e-music sectors": be it classical music, movie soundtracks, singer/songwriter creations by artists such as the Palestinian vocalist Rim Banna or - to remain in the realm of drumming - oriental percussions: anything goes - nothing is impossible.
Above The Others
Silverlane Lyrics
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derired by the mass
Covered by the myth and strength inside us
And all who listen
to what we say
will be protected from the final stray
We stand alone with our fantasy
'Cause today we stand above the others
We all live in the sin of breaking the rules
'cause today we stand above the others
We all live in the sin and break the rules
Said to crib from others
Scolded a thousand times
Not innovative, oldschool
Stud with oafish rhymes
We don't think about that
Fat lot we care
We follow no one
and our mind is clear
We stand alone with our fantasy
And will remain still where we are
This is the way we write our music
This is the way we live our lives
Let's not believe in what they're saying
Let's just believe in what we feel inside
We know there's nothing
that'll stop us in the end
We walk down our own way,
nothing to pretend
And everywhere
we are on stage
we rock the crowd
and fly into a rage
We stand alone with our fantasy
And will remain still where we are
The lyrics of "Above The Others" by Silverlane convey a message of individuality and self-belief. The song tells the story of a group of musicians who are determined to create their own music and live their lives on their own terms, despite criticism and opposition from others. The opening lines refer to their initial intention to create something new and unique, which was not appreciated by the masses. They find strength in themselves and their own myth, and believe that those who listen to them will be protected.
The chorus emphasizes their confidence and rebellious nature. They acknowledge that they live in the "sin" of breaking rules and going against the norm, but they do so because they believe they are above others. The second verse speaks to the criticism they face from others, who accuse them of copying and being unoriginal. But the musicians do not care about these opinions and follow their own path with clear minds.
Overall, the song celebrates individuality and the power of self-belief. It encourages listeners to trust their own instincts and not be swayed by those who would hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
First there was an intention,
We had a plan from the beginning
derired by the mass
But many people didn't believe in us
Covered by the myth and strength inside us
We relied on our inner strength to keep going
And all who listen
Those who are open-minded enough to hear us out
to what we say
Will be inspired by our message
will be protected from the final stray
And find strength in our music to overcome obstacles in life
We stand alone with our fantasy
We have a unique vision for our music
We will remain still where we are
And won't let anyone else dictate or change our direction
'Cause today we stand above the others
Our music stands out from the rest
We all live in the sin of breaking the rules
We're not afraid to take risks and challenge the norm
Said to crib from others
Some may accuse us of copying other artists
Scolded a thousand times
And we may have faced criticism for it
Not innovative, oldschool
Labelled as unoriginal and outdated
Stud with oafish rhymes
But we have faith in our own lyrics despite what others say
We don't think about that
We don't let negative comments affect us
Fat lot we care
Because ultimately, we believe in our own talent
We follow no one
We don't conform to anyone else's standards
and our mind is clear
We have a clear idea of who we are and what we want to achieve
This is the way we write our music
Our music is a reflection of our unique style and perspective
This is the way we live our lives
And we apply the same principles to our everyday lives
Let's not believe in what they're saying
We don't let others' opinions dictate our decisions
Let's just believe in what we feel inside
Instead, we trust in our inner voice and intuition
We know there's nothing
We have confidence in our abilities
that'll stop us in the end
And believe we'll achieve success in the long run
We walk down our own way,
We forge our own path in life
nothing to pretend
And stay true to ourselves every step of the way
And everywhere
No matter where we go
we are on stage
Whether performing or not
we rock the crowd
We have the ability to captivate and engage people
and fly into a rage
And our passion for music is like a fire within us
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.