Mark Trueack (composer / lead vocals / producer), Sean Timms (composer / keyboards / backing vocals / producer) and Matt Williams (guitars / backing vocals / producer) form the nucleus of the band. To complete them, they chose the combined drum/percussion batteries of David Hopgood and Tim Irrgang, Craig Kelly on bass and Daniel Burgess (Sax, clarinet, flute, piccolo, didgeridoo).
They released their first album “More Than a Dream” in 2007 on the Canadian Label Unicorn Digital.
In February of 2008, Unitopia signed a worldwide publishing deal with Shock Music Publishing which became Perfect Pitch Publishing in 2010 when publisher Clive Hudson took over the company struggling financially.
In August 2008, Unitopia signed a three album deal with InsideOut Music, Germany, the leading progressive rock record company in the world. Unitopia is the only Australian band to have signed with this label to this day.
In November 18th, 2008, InsideOut Music released Unitopia’s 2nd CD, “The Garden”. The 15 track double CD firmly established Unitopia as one of the premiere progressive rock acts in the world.
In May 4th, 2010, Unitopia released their third album, “Artificial” worldwide through InsideOut Music. Based on the themes of artificial intelligence, this new CD consolidates Unitopia's position as one of the most exciting progressive rock acts to emerge since the 1970’s.
The band just came back from a very successful European tour in October 2010. The tour brought them to the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. The critics were unanimous, “Unitopia has been one of the best live acts on the Progressive Rock scene in the last few years.” They have been invited by TV Limburg to do a television performance in The Netherlands during the tour. They will also be filming one of their performances in Holland to be released in September of 2011 as a DVD.
The band is also currently working on a cover album. Seventeen songs from different bands will be revisited with Unitopia's unique touch and should be ready to be released in november of 2011. A second edition of their first album, “More Than a Dream” should be released also early 2012 with new artwork, remastered songs, and extra material.
Recently, Rayna and Mark Monforti from the Music in Widescreen website and progrock.com radio have chosen “Artificial” as Best Album and “The Great Reward” as Best Track for their 2010 awards. "Artificial" was proclaimed Album of the Year 2010 by The International Independent Radio (AiiRadio.net), Best Album of 2010 by paperlate.nl, an internet magazine from the Netherlands and nominated by the international Jury of Progawards in Italy for Best Foreign Record and Best Production.
As a band known for supporting worthy causes, Unitopia has allowed the use of their song "Still Here" for the "Songs for Haiti" double CD and "There's a Place" for the compilation "Stomp out Cancer". They also donated part proceeds from ticket sales of their recent concert in Adelaide to the Childhood Cancer Foundation. The band is also making a difference with the project Bee Aware Now by doing a promotional song and video for the cause and will be the spokes band for the Bee Aware Now Organization in a worldwide tour in 2012 (for more information, please visit http://www.beeawarenow.org/).
One of Unitopia’s songs, “321”, is a touching tribute to the courage, ordeal and eventual rescue of the Beaconsfield miners. The track gained nationwide exposure including a segment on 60 minutes. In May of 2007, with support and funding from the West Tamar Council, the band launched the single “321” at the one year anniversary memorial in Beaconsfield, Tasmania to an audience of nearly 3,000 people.
As lead singer Mark Trueack says, “Music is the doctor!”
Unitopia recently announced they were no longer moving forward as a band, and are pursuing solo projects.
Fate
Unitopia Lyrics
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With so much confusion will I ever learn?
Everything around me seems to fall into place.
It seems like a dream, a vision. Will I fall from grace?
I remember travelling through a town long ago.
No money, just a surfboard that I would not let go.
Seeing was believing when people showed me the way.
Is this fate and illusion?
Fate. Is this happening to me?
Is it fate or my delusion?
Will I ever know my destiny?
Time to take hold of my life the old man would say.
A dream or a fantasy, it happens every day.
It's like a jigsaw puzzle ready to fit just like you and me.
This is my fate, my heart, my soul, this was meant to be.
Is this fate and illusion?
Fate. Is this happening to me?
Is it fate or my delusion?
Will I ever know my destiny?
Is this fate and illusion?
Fate. Is this happening to me?
Is it fate or my conclusion?
My life is changing constantly.
As the years go by I still wondered how I survived,
But there's always the thought, 'Have I arrived?'
I have a love and friend that guides me each day,
And knowing that my soul is showing me the way,
Showing the way.
The lyrics of Unitopia's song Fate depict the idea of fate and how it influences one's life. The first stanza of the song talks about how everything seems to fall into place even though life may seem confused. It feels like a dream or a vision, something that may break at any moment, and the fear of falling from grace is always present. The second stanza presents a flashback to the central character's past when he once traveled to a town with nothing but a surfboard. He realizes that seeing is believing and learns the importance of searching his heart and living for the next day. The chorus highlights the confusion that fate brings in one's life, with the character questioning whether it's an illusion, delusion, or reality.
The third stanza picks up from the flashback and emphasizes the need to take control of life, following one's dreams and fantasies, which happen every day. The jigsaw puzzle metaphor is used to explain the idea that everything in life fits together like a puzzle, and one's fate is what was destined to be. The chorus is yet again repeated, bringing to attention the idea that fate is illusionary and confusing. The final stanza talks about arriving at the point where the character is guided every day by a friend and love, and his soul shows him the way.
One interesting fact about the song is that John Boegehold, the mastermind behind the XYX project, co-wrote it with Unitopia's Mark Trueack. Another fact is that the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra accompanied Unitopia when they performed the track live, and it was recorded for the band's 'One Night in Europe' CD/DVD. The song has a beautiful melody and features several instruments, such as the piano, guitar, drums, and an orchestra. It is one of Unitopia's most successful tracks and has received critical acclaim worldwide. Fate was the second single from Unitopia's third album 'Artificial,' released in 2010. The band was formed in Adelaide in 1996, and Fate is one of the most beloved songs of their 15-year career.
Chords:
Verse: G, C, G, D
Chorus: Em, G, D, C
Line by Line Meaning
Isn't it amazing the way things seem to turn.
It's incredible how life can change unexpectedly.
With so much confusion will I ever learn?
Despite the uncertainty, I wonder if I can gain knowledge from my experiences.
Everything around me seems to fall into place.
Things may seem to work out effortlessly, as if by fate.
It seems like a dream, a vision. Will I fall from grace?
Life can feel like an unreal fantasy where everything could change in a moment.
I remember travelling through a town long ago.
I recall a journey I once took through a distant place.
No money, just a surfboard that I would not let go.
I had nothing but a precious surfboard that I clung to tightly.
Seeing was believing when people showed me the way.
My experiences taught me to have faith in what others can provide.
I searched my heart and I lived for the next day.
Looking deep within myself, I found a reason to wake up every morning.
Is this fate and illusion?
Could it be that destiny is only a figment of our imaginations?
Fate. Is this happening to me?
Am I merely an actor in a predetermined plot?
Is it fate or my delusion?
Perhaps my perception of fate is actually a false belief.
Will I ever know my destiny?
I may never fully understand what the future holds for me.
Time to take hold of my life the old man would say.
I must seize control of my life, as an elder once recommended.
A dream or a fantasy, it happens every day.
Events that seem improbable or surreal still occur all the time.
It's like a jigsaw puzzle ready to fit just like you and me.
Life is like a puzzle where everything fits together in harmony.
This is my fate, my heart, my soul, this was meant to be.
I believe that my present situation was guided by destiny, my innermost emotions, and my spirit.
My life is changing constantly.
My existence is in flux and continually evolving.
As the years go by I still wondered how I survived,
Even as time passes, I am sometimes amazed by my endurance.
But there's always the thought, 'Have I arrived?'
I sometimes question whether I have achieved everything that I had ever hoped for.
I have a love and friend that guides me each day,
Every day, someone close to me provides the support I need.
And knowing that my soul is showing me the way,
I trust in my innermost being to direct me in the right direction.
Showing the way.
Showing the way.
Contributed by Zachary P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.