Spock's Beard play a brand of progressive rock with pop music leanings, drawing much influence from Genesis and the Beatles. They are also well known for their intricate multi-part vocal harmonies and use of counterpoint much in the vein of Gentle Giant. They've released records like the acclaimed The Kindness of Strangers and V before releasing the epic concept album Snow, which also marked the departure of leader and main composer Neal Morse for a solo career as a Christian artist.
After the departure of Neal Morse, the frontman role was taken on by Nick D'Virgilio. The 'new' lineup has released four more studio albums: Feel Euphoria, Octane, Spock's Beard and X.
On tour, the band is supported by drummer Jimmy Keegan, leading to occasional drum duets/duels between him and Nick D'Virgilio (which can be compared to Phil Collins and Chester Thompson at Genesis concerts; drummer Collins also took the lead singer role, after original frontman Peter Gabriel left the band).
On November 21, 2011 news was announced that Nick D'Virgilio would discontinue working with the band (due to his work commitments with "Cirque du soleil"), with Ted Leonard (former Enchant and Thought Chamber) replacing him on vocals and former tour drummer Jimmy Keegan replacing him on drums permanently.
The band was named for the Star Trek episode "Mirror, Mirror," where the crew enters a parallel universe in which the parallel Mr. Spock is differentiated by his beard.
Reflection
Spock's Beard Lyrics
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He reflected the mountain
Now all souls can see what's been done
And the word spread fast as wild fire
But the people changed as the wind swept higher
And the crowd's got huge, man, you should've seen the choir
The albino priest with the psychic mind
"You wanna see Mr. Snow you better get in line"
He might've been fine He might've got through it OK
If not for the girl, when he saw her I guess everything changed
And the loose in him wound up tight
And the flanks all faded in the failing light
And the needy people seemed an oversight
He knew about things he couldn't know
He knew about people and he told them so
But until he touched her he didn't know she let him know
The lyrics of Spock's Beard's song Reflection tell the story of a man, the son of a working man, who reflected the mountain. Though it is unclear what that means precisely, his actions seem to have had a significant impact on the people around him as the word about him spread like wildfire. As the people gathered and celebrated him, he became something of a phenomenon, even making the cover of Time, described as an albino priest with psychic abilities. However, his life took a darker turn when he fell in love with a woman, and everything changed. His looser lifestyle became tighter, and he found himself struggling in the fading light of his success as he realized the people he had saved seemed to overlook his own needs. Despite his otherworldly powers, it was only through her touch that he realized this.
Line by Line Meaning
Behold the man, the stranger, the working man's son
Introducing the singer of the song, a man who is a stranger to many and comes from humble beginnings.
He reflected the mountain
The singer has accomplished a great feat similar to reflecting or mirroring a mountain, and this action is worthy of attention.
Now all souls can see what's been done
His actions have brought attention to himself, and now everyone is aware of what he has done.
And the word spread fast as wild fire
News of his achievement was spreading quickly among the people and through the community like a wildfire.
But the people changed as the wind swept higher
The people's response to him and his achievement changed as time passed, influenced by various factors like the wind.
And the crowd's got huge, man, you should've seen the choir
Despite the change of the people's response, the crowd and its enthusiasm grew, particularly the choir.
And in two years he made the cover of Time
The singer was so accomplished that he gained tremendous recognition and made the cover of Time magazine within two years.
The albino priest with the psychic mind
The artist was portrayed as a unique and extraordinary figure, likened to an albino priest with psychic abilities.
"You wanna see Mr. Snow you better get in line"
The artist's fame had grown so much that everyone wanting to meet him needed to stand in line and wait their turn.
He might've been fine He might've got through it OK
The artist could have continued on his path normally, without much trouble or negative consequences.
If not for the girl, when he saw her I guess everything changed
However, a girl entered his life and everything changed for the singer, hinting at a romantic angle to the story.
And the loose in him wound up tight
The artist's hidden flaws and emotions became more prominent and intense after meeting the girl.
And the flanks all faded in the failing light
His previous strengths and accomplishments suddenly seemed insignificant when compared to his newfound emotions and complications.
And the needy people seemed an oversight
His focus on helping others and the needy temporarily fell to the wayside as he focused more on his personal life.
He knew about things he couldn't know
Despite the singer's abilities and achievements, he was still unaware of some things until he met the girl.
He knew about people and he told them so
He had a good understanding of people and their behavior, and he shared this insight with others.
But until he touched her he didn't know she let him know
Finally, the artist realizes that his newfound emotions for the girl were mutual and that she also had interest in him.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NEAL MORSE
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