Jaron Sebastian Raven started his career as a solo artist and after many years he founded Virtuocity. In 2001 Virtuocity released its debut album Secret Visions. Line up contained among many others Marco Hietala from Tarot and Jaska Raatikainen from Children of Bodom.
After the release of Secret Visions, the band experienced radical changes since Jaron Sebastian Raven and current vocalist Peter James Goodman found new members Joey Edith on drums, Michael Thomas on keyboards and Tom Joens on bass. In 2004 band released its second album Northern Twilight Symphony.
In 2007 there were new lineup changes and all members were replaced except Jaron. The last lineup contained Rieti Jauhiainen on drums, Roni Mikkonen on vocals, and Blackie on bass. The band released a studio demo which was recorded and mixed in Studio 33 by Tero Holopainen and Mastered at Note on Janne Tolsa Studio.
Roni Mikkonen - Vocals (Taste Utopia, TWISTED SILENCE, Refrain, THE ROCKERS,Sacred)
Blackie - Bass (TWISTED SILENCE)
Jaron S Raven - Guitars (kenziner)
Rieti Jauhiainen- Drums (Cosmic Dog, Savo, Project Silence)
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Marco Hietala - vocals (Tarot, Nightwish, Sinergy, Northern Kings, Sapattivuosi, Conquest
Peter James Goodman - vocals atheme one, Twisted Silence, Pegasos, Northern Lights, House of Mirrors, Conquest, J. Hiltunen's Wings of Destiny, Purple Society
Tommi Kuri - bass (Amberian Dawn, Nasty, Atheme One)
Janne Tolsa - keyboards(Tarot, Turmion Kätilöt, Eternal Tears of Sorrow)
Tuomas Seppälä "Michael Thomas" - keyboards (Amberian Dawn)
Mikko Härkin – keyboards (Solution .45, Random Eyes, Mehida, Cain's Offering, Essence of Sorrow, KenZiner, Sonata Arctica, Wingdom,Timo Kotipelto)
Heikki Saari - drums (Norther, Tuoni, Amberian Dawn)
Jaska Raatikainen - drums (Children of bodom)
Releases:
* Secret Visions (2002)
* Northern Twilight Symphony (2004)
* Studio Demo (2007) Recorded & Mixed at Studio 33, mastered at Noteon Studios
Tears of Babylon
Virtuocity Lyrics
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Trying to dream of finding a way back home
Where's your father, where's your mother?
I'm the king of Babylon, I'm the son of gods from Osiris and Ra
Step by step, stone by stonethey're building my golden tomb
Whips in the air, masses on the ground
Obey my commands or you will die
I am the king of Babylon from beyond the time of eternity
Finding the key beyond the universe, beyond reality, through the gates in stars
Step by step, stone by stone
Tears of Babylon
Step by step, stone by stone
Tears of Babylon
Step by step, stone by stone
The lyrics of Virtuocity's song Tears of Babylon depict the life of an individual who is struggling to find their way back home, feeling alone and miserable in the darkness. The person is portrayed as a "bastard child of misery" who is searching for their family but cannot seem to locate them. In contrast, the king of Babylon is depicted as a mythical and divine figure who is the son of gods like Osiris and Ra. He is being worshipped by his subjects, who are building his golden tomb, and is portrayed as someone with absolute power and authority. The song also has a theme of death, as the king demands obedience from his people or they will face death.
The lines "Step by step, stone by stone, tears of Babylon" are repeated throughout the song, highlighting the intense emotional pain experienced by the singer. The tears of Babylon are used as a metaphor for the sadness and sorrow that the singer is feeling as they struggle to find their way back home. The song's overall message seems to convey how power and authority can be abused by those in charge, and how those who are powerless can suffer greatly.
Interesting facts about the song Tears of Babylon include that it was included on the soundtrack for the video game International Superstar Soccer 3, it features guest vocals from Henning Basse of Metalium, and it was originally released in 2001. Additionally, the band Virtuocity is a Swedish power metal band that formed in 1998, and they released their debut album in 2005. The band has been praised for their intricate guitar work and progressive approach to power metal.
Chords:
Unfortunately, the chords for Tears of Babylon are not available.
Line by Line Meaning
Bastard child of misery, alone in the dark again
Feeling like an unwanted, unloved person in a place of despair and isolation.
Trying to dream of finding a way back home
Desperately hoping to return to a place of familiarity and comfort.
Where's your father, where's your mother?
Questioning the absence of parental figures who should provide guidance and support.
I'm the king of Babylon, I'm the son of gods from Osiris and Ra
Boasting about being a ruler of an ancient, powerful city and having divine lineage from two significant gods.
Step by step, stone by stone they're building my golden tomb
Slowly constructing a lavish burial place for the king using many materials, such as gold.
Whips in the air, masses on the ground Obey my commands or you will die
Using fear and violence to control and demand obedience from the people.
I am the king of Babylon from beyond the time of eternity
Asserting dominance and a long-standing presence as a ruler beyond human comprehension.
Finding the key beyond the universe, beyond reality, through the gates in stars
Discovering something profound that transcends human understanding, possibly through a cosmic or mystical means.
Tears of Babylon
Symbolizes a deep sadness and sorrow felt by those affected by the rule of the king and the city's downfall.
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