[1] A symphonic rock … Read Full Bio ↴The Orchestra is a name of at least two bands.
[1] A symphonic rock band (formally known as Electric Light Orchestra Part II, founded in 2000), rooted in the 70's and 80's with Electric Light Orchestra.
Following Bev Bevan's retirement at the end of 1999 and their triumphant sell-out concerts at London's Royal Albert Hall and Manchester's Bridgewater Hall, Mik Kaminski, Louis Clark, Kelly Groucutt, Eric Troyer, Parthenon Huxley and the latest recruit Gordon Townsend regrouped as The Orchestra. The new name acknowledged each member's illustrious former membership of the Electric Light Orchestra and/or ELO Part II but also forges ahead a future utilising the spectacular symphonic rock sound for which they are unequalled.
The completion of their first stunning album 'No Rewind' signaled the band's rebirth in a most positive manner. Produced by Eric Troyer, Parthenon Huxley and Jim Jacobsen (eels), No Rewind was recorded without a single penny from any record label - admirable and courageous when you consider how today's music industry operates. 10 tracks and more were recorded in studios in Los Angeles and New York over a two-and-a-half year period during breaks in the band's hectic worldwide touring schedule. Recording sessions were booked around shows, guaranteeing that band members would be in the same city at the same time. It's not easy to "get together and jam" with a bassist and violinist domiciled in England, a keyboardist in New Jersey, a conductor in Ohio and both guitarist and drummer in Los Angeles.
With each band member contributing in equal measure, No Rewind contained many highlights across its 10 tracks: Lou's strings in the outro of the title track, Mik's soloing in Let Me Dream; Eric and Kelly's vocal harmonies on Can't Wait and Twist & Shout (yes, that one); Gordon's fill before the final chorus of Over London Skies; the solo Hux shares with Mik during Say Goodbye... and much more. Tthe a capella part of Before We Go includes an exquisite guest vocal appearance by Jeffrey Foskett of Brian Wilson's band.
Parthenon Huxley left in July 2007 and was replaced by Phil Bates, formerly a member of ELO Part II and Bev Bevan's Move.
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[2] A modern orchestra / downtempo fusion orchestra, founded in London in 2001, by Andrew Skeet (of The Divine Comedy) and Luke Gordon (aka Spacer). Their début was Look Away Now (2002, Drummond Street).
Sites: Discogs
NB: The term might also refer to the Orchestra playing the score or Overture to a Broadway musical. This term is technically inaccurate, being too general. All musicals have an Orchestra playing their Overture. A more accurate description would be to list the name of the composer who wrote the music.
Prologue
The Orchestra Lyrics
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There lies another time
Where darkness and light are one
And as you tread the halls of sanity
You feel so glad to be unable to go beyond
I have a message from another time
The Prologue to The Orchestra's song is a poignant narrative about the power of dreams and the importance of pursuing them before it is too late. The singer begins by observing how some people dream of the wonders they will accomplish in life before their time on earth runs out, while others do not have anything planned and choose to ignore their aspirations, fearing failure. The singer highlights a crucial point at this juncture, stating that they do not intend to judge who is better or worse, but instead implores the listener to take advantage of the opportunity they have in that moment to hear the tale of a dreamer, which could be them.
The song's message is simple yet powerful: we all have dreams, but some of us let them slip away while others work hard to make them a reality. Dreams and aspirations are a central theme throughout the song. The singer highlights this by saying that if we can dream it, want it, and think it, it is real. The song goes further to explain that our dreams come true, and we become what we feel, ultimately showing that nothing is impossible once we put our minds to it.
In conclusion, the Prologue is a call to action, urging listeners to pursue their dreams relentlessly before it's too late, rather than sitting idly and hoping for their dreams to magically materialize. It stresses that everyone has the potential to achieve anything they want, so long as they put in the effort and remain committed.
Line by Line Meaning
Some folks dream of the wonders they'll do
Some people have great dreams and aspirations for their life.
Before their time on this planet is through
They want to achieve these things before they die.
Some just don't have anything planned
Some people have no clear goals or plans for their life.
They hide their hopes and their heads in the sand
These people are fearful of failure and choose to avoid taking risks.
Now I don't say who is wrong, who is right
There is no right or wrong way to approach life and pursue your dreams.
But if by chance you are here for the night
If you are here listening to this story.
Then all I need is an hour or two
The singer only needs a short time to share the story of someone who achieved their dreams.
To tell the tale of a dreamer like you
The story being shared is about someone who, like you, had a dream.
We all dream a lot-- some are lucky, some are not
Everyone has dreams, but some are fortunate enough to have them realized while others are not.
But if you think it, want it, dream it, then it's real
The power of positive thinking can make dreams a reality.
You are what you feel
Your thoughts, feelings, and attitudes shape your reality.
But all that I say can be told another way
The same message can be conveyed in different ways.
In the story of a boy whose dream came true
The singer shares a story of someone who made their dream a reality.
And he could be you
You could be the one to achieve your dreams and have your story shared.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jeff Lynne
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@enriquekenobi9467
Just on the border of your waking mind
There lies... Another time
Where darkness & light are one
And as you tread the halls of sanity
You feel so glad to be
Unable to go beyond
I have a message
From another time...
@jonniiinferno9098
awesome lyrics - and music too...
@charlesangell_bulmtl
THANK YOU I was losing that after There lies
@edwardmcalister8743
One of the best albums.... of all time!!!!
@sarahkinsey5434
I am listening to all of their songs since seeing Jeff Lynne live in July, and I love the 80s era!
@LoneLee2022
I saw them on this tour while tripping. One of the best.
@user-mv5tx8bb2t
That daicon IV video is a real gem. glad it used this music.
@rickrandall3174
Time was one of the first albums that I bought as a kid in the 1980s. The organs in Prologue create a feeling that something momentous is about to happen. The distorted voice -- Richard Tandy's, I believe, evokes memories of the Cylons from Battlestar Galactica.
@pumpknhd
I love cranking the subwoofer on this one for when the part at 0:26 kicks in. This is one of those pieces that's really good at high volume.
@desoxido
This is Pachelbel - Canon In D Major.