Symphony X is often compared to other progressive metal bands such as Dream Theater, Fates Warning, and Shadow Gallery. Their music includes complex timings and odd meters while incorporating elements of heavy metal and progressive rock. Their early albums in particular contain strong neo-classical elements reminiscent of Yngwie Malmsteen, Randy Rhoads, and others. The band have been categorized as progressive metal, power metal, and neoclassical metal, though the band themselves dislike genre labels with Romeo stating they can be "misleading sometimes ... at the core of it all we're a metal band".
Romeo explained the band's name in a 2008 interview; "So, you know, the music we were coming up with had the keyboard thing and the guitar, and some classical elements, so the word 'Symphony' came up and, so the dramatic thing, you know? So then, somebody said 'Symphony X' and we were like, 'yeah, that's cool' it is that kinda thing, and the 'X' is the unknown and all the other stuff we do."
The albums The Divine Wings of Tragedy and V: The New Mythology Suite were partially recorded in The Dungeon, Romeo's home studio. The Odyssey, Paradise Lost, Iconoclast and Underworld were fully recorded there and produced by Romeo himself.
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Studio albums
Symphony X (1994)
The Damnation Game (1995)
The Divine Wings of Tragedy (1996)
Twilight in Olympus (1998)
V: The New Mythology Suite (2000)
The Odyssey (2002)
Paradise Lost (2007)
Iconoclast (2011)
Underworld (2015)
evolution
Symphony X Lyrics
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Moment, delivered from thought and
Sky
He will be one, one with the land -
Lord of wind and the sea and the sands
The one - The bringer of life
"All will bear a part of me - let this
Here we are - Children of Sun and Stars
The first to know and to understand
Living by the Law of the Ages
Prophets and sages - forging Utopia
Great Ptah - Khnemu - sacred priest of
The Temple of Ra and the keeper of
Truth
Crystalline spheres, the power of light,
Grant us keys to the stars and the
Secrets of flight
'Five shall be as One'
"We unlock the mysteries of
Knowledge and technology"
Here we are - Children of Sun and Stars
The first to know and to understand
Living by the Law of the Ages
Prophets and sages - forging Utopia
'We shall live forever, and cast out
Those less divine
Gods we will be - rulers of the sea - in
Our Grand design'
Here we are - Children of Sun and Stars
The first to know and to understand
Living by the Law of the Ages
Prophets and sages - forging Utopia
"...and to create entirely new beings was an even greater
Display of their power, but in attempting to merge their
Energies, some of the newly made beings were
Disfigured...and there were altered creatures with wings,
Hooved legs and tails - part human, part beast.
And they became divided..."
The lyrics of Symphony X's song "Evolution" speak to the idea of creation, knowledge, and the pursuit of utopia. The song begins with an image of a person being born from light and journeying into the moment. This is followed by a reference to a lord of wind, sea, and sand, who is seen as the bringer of life. The lyrics go on to suggest that everyone can bear a part of this life force and that we should let go of the hollow shells we carry to live as one.
The song then introduces the idea of the Children of Sun and Stars, who are said to be the first to know and understand the workings of the world. They live by the Law of the Ages and are described as prophets and sages who are forging utopia. The lyrics suggest that knowledge and technology are central to their understanding of the world, which is symbolized by the crystalline spheres and the secrets of flight that are granted to them.
The song ends on a note of warning, however. It speaks of the dangers of attempting to create entirely new beings and suggests that such an act can lead to division rather than unity. Despite this, the Children of Sun and Stars still believe they can create their own utopia and become gods in their own right.
Overall, the lyrics of "Evolution" speak to the complex relationship between creation, knowledge, and power. They suggest that these forces can be harnessed for good or for ill, and that the pursuit of utopia is not without its risks.
Line by Line Meaning
Born from the light - journey into the Moment, delivered from thought and Sky
The One was created from divine power and has the ability to travel beyond time and space.
He will be one, one with the land - Lord of wind and the sea and the sands The one - The bringer of life
The One will become one with nature and has the power to give and take life.
"All will bear a part of me - let this Hollow shell set your free to live as one"
The One is present in all living things, and encourages unity and peace.
Here we are - Children of Sun and Stars The first to know and to understand Living by the Law of the Ages Prophets and sages - forging Utopia
Humans possess great knowledge and wisdom, and strive to create a perfect world.
Great Ptah - Khnemu - sacred priest of The Temple of Ra and the keeper of Truth Crystalline spheres, the power of light, Grant us keys to the stars and the Secrets of flight 'Five shall be as One'
The sacred priests hold the knowledge and power to unlock the secrets of the universe and enable humans to travel among the stars.
"We unlock the mysteries of Knowledge and technology"
Humans have the ability to discover the truths of the universe through advanced technology.
"We shall live forever, and cast out Those less divine Gods we will be - rulers of the sea - in Our Grand design"
Humans aspire to become immortal beings and see themselves as superior to other forms of life.
...and to create entirely new beings was an even greater Display of their power, but in attempting to merge their Energies, some of the newly made beings were Disfigured...and there were altered creatures with wings, Hooved legs and tails - part human, part beast. And they became divided...
The arrogance of humans in attempting to create new life resulted in the creation of monstrous beings, causing division and chaos.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLEN BOOP RUSSELL, MICHAEL PINNELLA, MICHAEL JAMES ROMEO
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jada
on Children of a Faceless God
so cool but to much rock in the back round.