The original line-up consisted of Nicole Bogner (female vocals), Christian Stani (male vocals), Werner Fiedler (guitars), Mike Koren (bass), Chris Kamper (keyboards), and Thomas Caser (drums). Inspiration came both from successful symphonic metal band Nightwish and from the myth of Atlantis. The equal combination of male and female vocals distinguishes Visions of Atlantis from Nightwish though and is more reminiscent of Lacuna Coil.
A first demo, "Morning In Atlantis", was released in 2000. In 2001 they signed with TTS Media Music/Black Arrow Productions, and in 2002 their first album, "Eternal Endless Infinity", was released. 2003 saw a change in line-up, replacing Christian Stani with Mario Plank and Chris Kamper with Miro Holly. Now with Napalm Records, Visions of Atlantis released their second album, "Cast Away", in 2004. Since then a few more band members have left and joined. In 2005 Nicole Bogner was replaced by Melissa Ferlaak (formerly with Aesma Daeva) and Wolfgang Koch replaced Werner Fiedler. In 2006 Martin Harb, who already played with Visions of Atlantis on their tour in Mexico in 2003, replaced Miro Holly.
In May 2007, their third album, "Trinity", was released. In September 2007, they began their first North American tour with Epica.
On the 28th of November 2007 a message was posted on the official Visions of Atlantis website saying that Melissa Ferlaak and Wolfgang Koch have left the band, both citing personal reasons. Following this Visions of Atlantis have announced their ex-guitarist Werner Fiedler has rejoined the band.
On the 1st of February 2009 a message was posted on the official Visions of Atlantis website to present a new lead vocalist of the band, in the person of 20 years old Austrian singer Joanna Nieniewska.
However Joanna was replaced on June of the same year,by the greek singer Maxi Nil (x-Elysion) and now the band is in the studio, preparing their new album which will come out in the first months of 2011.
Official site: https://www.visionsofatlantis.at/
Realm of Fantasy
Visions of Atlantis Lyrics
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Where everyone is his own king
So fragile, a vision
To dance like the leaves in the wind
Leave stipulate paths behind
To march on my own
Salvation so easy to find
Born in my mind
Oh land of power and grace
My sanctuary
Instead of heaven is a place
It's the realm of my dreams
A world forever to be
The realm of Fantasy
Imagine a planet
Created by your own hands
So lovely, so silent
A kingdom of mighty and strength
The lyrics to Visions of Atlantis's song Realm of Fantasy describe the beauty and power of imagination. The first verse paints a picture of a heavenly place where everyone is their own ruler and delicate like the leaves rustling in the wind. The idea of leaving predetermined paths behind and forging a unique path is emphasized. The lyrics suggest that salvation and inner peace can be found by constructing a world based on one's thoughts and dreams. This "land of power and grace" is the singer's sanctuary and represents a world that is forever the realm of their fantasy.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine a heaven
Envision a perfect world beyond our reach
Where everyone is his own king
A world where every person holds the power to shape their destiny
So fragile, a vision
The concept of such a world is delicate and fantastical
To dance like the leaves in the wind
To surrender oneself to the possibilities of this imagined reality
Leave stipulate paths behind
Breaking free of the constraints that society imposes upon us
To march on my own
To pursue one's own journey, unencumbered by the expectations of others
Salvation so easy to find
The promise of salvation is just within reach
Build by my thoughts
Through the power of one's imagination, a new world is created
Born in my mind
The genesis of this reality is rooted in the individual's thoughts and desires
Oh land of power and grace
This world offers boundless opportunities and majesty
My sanctuary
A safe haven for the individual, free from the troubles of the physical world
Instead of heaven is a place
This new world has replaced the allure of traditional religious afterlife
It's the realm of my dreams
A world crafted straight from the dreamer's mind
A world forever to be
A world that can live on through the power of imagination
The realm of Fantasy
The world that exists beyond our physical realm, the world of the imagination
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WERNER FIEDLER, MARIO HOLLY, PETER MORITZ, MARIO PLANK
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Julián Hernández Contreras
I miss this sound. I miss Nicole, but I also miss Mario and the rest of the guys. Impeccable job on this and Trinity.
Salazar Krautz
The músic of this theme is so cool. So epic.
Salazar Krautz
I would like the actual composition of the band play this song. I think Meek and Clementine can do a good remake.
Personally I love the voice of Clementine.
destroyer8604
RIP NIcole. voice of an angel
梁家宇
Shunsuke Nagasaki's 1st stage theme(sasuke 14)
梁家宇
Morgan Hamm's 1st stage theme(sasuke 14,sasuke 15)
Grace Cook
for some reason that's beyond me, i used to not like this song :\ i have no idea why...