for a musical future together. They made 2 demos with good quality for 6 months work.She had another project called Triangle with a friend of hers Vladimir Tanov during 1997-1999. It was an album with 7 compositions and one disco version of Rainbows song Cant Let You Go. They both wrote the songs together but Vladimir Tanov made the arrangements, since Stella
is not educated and interested in that kind of work. TrianglecouldnĀ“t find a record label those times, so they both gave up the
music. Stella has been singing for a few months in a band called Thunderbird. Then she once again gave up the music for one and a half year because pub music did not fit to her personal vision of art. Stella has been working as a disributor of cosmetics, but she has been in a wrong enviroment there. She left her job and has been working the same but free-time for one year, trying to gather a serious band. Since in Bulgaria it was impossible to do the music she wanted to sing and compose, she started looking for a chance and labels abroad. After desperate affort, she stayed strong and sent five CDs with her best demos, even though she had no band but only some rough drafts for songs. After a month she got her first answer from Lion Music (Finland). The great guitarplayer Lars Eric Mattsson "fell in love with her voice". He wished to produce her project. Stella was very excited that she was allowed to write her own lyrics, to choose the name of the band and to write the music responding the vocal lines. So this is how the first home demo with only vocals and acoustic guitar flew away from Bulgaria to Finland. Lasse Mattsson decided that Stellas ideas would fit perfectly to the style of the swedish virtuoso guitar-player Thorbjorn Englund who has been working only with his own band Winterlong until then (visit his web-site www.winterlong.org). So he agreed to arrange Stellas music. This is how the main body of StarQueenhas been already formed. Stella, Thorbjorn and Lars Erik Mattsson kept in touch via mail, discussing ideas about the project. Stella and Thorbjorn has passed through the mill during their lifes to make their musical dream come true. They say it is a result of hard work and sacrifices. So they have found so muchincommon in their souls and interests. They have been lonely but after the destiny connected them from so far away, they could chase their dreams together. They say that they have been feeling alone then, so it happened at the right moment to start their personal relationship. Thorbjorn went to Bulgaria. And in a period of one and a half year Stella moved to live togther withhim in Sweden. Faithbringer was recorded in a strange way; Thorbjorn Englund recorded all the guitars in his own Studio in Kalix, Sweden. Then the bass player of Winterlong - Erik Tornberg joined. He also recorded in Thorbjorns studio. Then Thorbjorn brought the ready music, so Stella, recorded the vocals in Bulgaria, in the studio of her old friend Vladimir Tanov. There are two back vocalists in Faithbringer, also from Bulgaria - Kalina Doncheva and Borislav Mengov. The drums were recordedbefore the vocals in Lion Music studio with the finish drummer Tony Eriksson. The last in the cyber chain was Bob Katsionis - a virtuoso keyboard player from Greece. He also had already released debut on Lion Music then, called Turn of My Century. Bob recorded keyboard solos in 8 songs (except the 2 ballads in the album). Finally, Lars Eric Mattsson has mixed & mastered the album, He played all the basic basic keyboards and some additional melodies. The artwork of Faithbringer and the logo of StarQueen are designed by Eric Philippe, who has made the artwork for legendary artists like Rhapsody, Gamma Ray, Riot, Lions Share and many others. Lion Music produces good quailty music - styles like progressive rock and neoclassical metal. They are not commercial big label. They are working for the art itself. So if StarQueen has been planned as a long standing and developing studio project, theyĀ“ve been woking very hard to show out their music live. Stella and Thorbjorn donĀ“t respect those bands who pretend to be so big & great but out of the studio they are one big nothing. Because of the international membership in StarQueen and the low budget, the band could not perform a tour after their debut album. Also changes happened in Winterlong, So Thorbjorn split his old singer and Erik Tornberg. Erik, the bassplayer wasn't in touch with Starqueen for several months and he was uninterested in the band. Thorbjorn has called his old friend Peter Uven who liked the music of Starqueen. So he joined them. Peter Uven plays in lots of projects. During the records of Your True Self, Erik Tornberg came back to Winterlong. At the same time Erik joined back StarQueen as a rhythm guitarplayer. Finally, Peter UvĆ©n found a drummer - that wonderful musician andperson Mats Homla. But unfortunetly, StarQueen was forced by economical cirumstances to stay a studio project.
Firewalker
Star Queen Lyrics
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Where virgin places sacramental
Are forgotten worlds for you and me
We are looking for a fairy,
Speaking with colors of butterflies
And strange pictures of clouds in the sky.
If you find a magic flower -
Analyze its' mystic power.
Red hair as long as your dream -
Firewalker dances naked and sings
Barefoot in the glowing embers.
They are her jealous defenders.
Stretch your hand to touch her skin...
You can't reach her because of your sin.
If you're out of your body and fear,
You won't be burned, you'll be near
The truth and you'll see
Real unbelievable dreams.
Dancing firewalker lonely and wild...
Sleeping you hear her voice searching and mild
Sending to you an allusion,
She waits for hearts' fusion.
Ride your horse through distant lands
To hold firewalker in your brave hands.
When you open your eyes in the morning,
She's gonna warm you up with the dawning.
The lyrics to Star Queen's Firewalker paint a vivid picture of a mystical journey in search of a fairy in a forgotten world. The verses describe a mountainous oriental landscape, where the beauty of nature and its untouched purity offer solace, comfort and hope; where one seeks the enchanting fairy, who speaks through the colors of butterflies and strange pictures of clouds in the sky. The journey also involves finding a magic flower and analyzing its mystic power, emphasizing the importance of deriving knowledge and wisdom from the surroundings and the self.
The chorus introduces the "Firewalker"; a wild, free-spirited woman with long, red hair who dances naked and sings in glowing embers. She is watched over by her jealous defenders, who prevent others from touching her. Her presence is powerful yet tantalizing, as she represents the truth to be sought after. The lyrics suggest that one must travel to distant lands, even out of body, to overcome the fear of sin and experience the unbelievable dreams that await those who seek the Firewalker. Lastly, the song ends with hope as the Firewalker's voice is heard, and she waits for the fusion of hearts to bring warmth at dawn.
Overall, the lyrics describe the human hunger for something mystical and magical, the need to connect with the natural world, clarify self-awareness, and eventually find the truth that lies within. The Firewalker embodies the freedom and unpredictability that comes with change and growth, which can often be challenging, but brings rewards in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere in a mountain oriental,
We are in an oriental mountainous region, where the untouched lands have divine properties that are meaningful for both you and me.
Where virgin places sacramental
We are exploring remote and holy areas where the natural surroundings remain pure and untouched.
Are forgotten worlds for you and me
These regions are unknown and mysterious for us to explore and understand.
We are looking for a fairy,
We are seeking a magical fairy that inhabits this area.
Speaking with colors of butterflies
The fairy can communicate with people through the language of butterfly colors.
And strange pictures of clouds in the sky.
The fairy can also show unusual cloud formations in the sky as a means of communication.
If you find a magic flower -
If you come across a mystical flower,
Analyze its' mystic power.
Examine its magical powers and properties.
Red hair as long as your dream -
The firewalker we are about to meet has long, red hair just like in your dreams.
Firewalker dances naked and sings
The firewalker performs a naked dance while singing.
Barefoot in the glowing embers.
She dances with her bare feet over the burning embers, unscathed.
They are her jealous defenders.
The fire and the flames are her protective spirits as well as her loyal guardians.
Stretch your hand to touch her skin...
Yearn to touch the firewalker,
You can't reach her because of your sin.
Your past sins and impurities keep you from reaching out to her.
If you're out of your body and fear,
If you leave your physical body and are afraid,
You won't be burned, you'll be near
You will not suffer from the flames; instead, you will be close to the firewalker.
The truth and you'll see Real unbelievable dreams.
You will experience the truth and encounter some unimaginable dreams.
Dancing firewalker lonely and wild...
The firewalker dances alone, embracing her wild spirit.
Sleeping you hear her voice searching and mild
You hear her soft and gentle voice at night while you are asleep.
Sending to you an allusion,
She sends you hints and indications,
She waits for hearts' fusion.
While waiting for your heart to meld with hers.
Ride your horse through distant lands
Travel far and wide using a horse,
To hold firewalker in your brave hands.
Through courage and bravery, you can hold the firewalker in your arms.
When you open your eyes in the morning,
When you wake up in the morning,
She's gonna warm you up with the dawning.
The firewalker will warm your heart and soul with the dawn of a new day.
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.