Part 1: Longing For Home
music: Martin Schnella
lyrics: Kiri Geile, Martin Schnella
The Eye:
Laid back in a lawn chair in your garden
(Uuuh) Watching the seasons go by
Your son grows older and older
Your wife - the best one you've ever had
Esther:
Your way to fulfill your life
Guides you into liberty
Morpheus:
Turn it upside down
Going Strong, you're just a part of it
Timeless rolling wheels
Keep straight on along your path of life
Hear the cries of joy when you come home from your working day
Hurry up it's summer and life expects you on the doorstep
The Memory:
Near a lake in a forest
Stands your house idyllic like a fairytale
Your choice for family and seclusion
Fulfills your family life with placidness
Esther:
Your way to fulfill your life
Guides you into liberty
Morpheus:
Turn it upside down
Going Strong, you're just a part of it
Timeless rolling wheels
Keep straight on along your path of life
Hear the cries of joy when you come home from your working day
Hurry up it's summer and life expects you on the doorstep
Esther:
I'd like to enjoy you to the fullest
You give me everything
Oh, everything I've ever dreamt of
Oh You and Jacob are my one and only
Nothing will ever drive a wedge between you and me
Guitar Solo: Martin Schnella
Activate the memory mode
Let it all flowing through
Liberate her out of the dark
From your displaced mind
Fears and sorrows distress you as well
But it can't exit your head
You're operating in shadows my friend
It lays all in your hand
So get a grip, find a remedy now
Or pay for it with your life
It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings
Don't let the doom become rife
Your way to fulfill your life
Guides you into liberty
Morpheus:
Turn it upside down
Going Strong, you're just a part of it
Timeless rolling wheels
Keep straight on along your path of life
Hear the cries of joy when you come home from your working day
Hurry up it's summer and life expects you on the doorstep
Esther:
I'd like to enjoy you to the fullest
You give me everything
Oh, everything I've ever dreamt of
Oh You and Jacob are my one and only
Nothing will ever drive a wedge between you and me
Part 2: Remains
music: Martin Schnella
lyrics: Martin Schnella
The Memory:
Standing here by his side
He tries to realize
Jacob has passed away
In pain
John:
Creeping
Weaping
All Alone
Now I'm
Longing
For my home
The Memory:
Ashes confronting them
Nothing could ease his pain
She tried to keep her word
Still holding him tight
The Ear:
He does not say a word
Cannot show how it hurts
There was not even a chance to kiss him goodbye
Goodbye
The Eye:
Creeping
Weaping
All Alone
All his
last hope
Is long gone
John:
Waiting
Praying
There's no sense
Living or
Dying
In my defense
They will not get away
They've got the price to pay
What are we waiting for?
There's no need to stay
Ethan:
Listen to reason, John!
Believe me, this way is wrong!
Let's go to L45!
Drums: Part 1: Jimmy Keegan
Part 2: Niklas Kahl
Bass: Part 1: Lars Lehmann
Part 2: Martin Schnella
Lead-, Rhythm- & Acoustic Guitars: Martin Schnella
Keyboards, Saxophones, Recorder: Marek Arnold
Low Whistle: Jens Kommnick
Fiddle, Viola, Violin
& String Arrangement: Eric Brenton
Cello & String Arrangement: Nathan Brenton
Synth-Solo: Diego Tejeida
Guitar Solos: Martin Schnella
Voices:
John: Johan Hallgren
Ethan: Michael Lowin
Esther: Kiri Geile
Morpheus (God Of Dreams): Simon Moskon
The Eye: Magali Luyten
The Ear: Melanie Mau
The Memory: Lars Begerow
Backing Vocals: Martin Schnella, Gary Wehrkamp & Brendt Allman
supported by 10 fans who also own “Journey To The Afterlife”
Absolutely hooked on this album from first listen. How rare is that with prog!??? Excellent songwriting and musicianship. Can’t wait to dive into the rest of the collection. Thomas Lock
Streamlining their post-metal sprawl through a sharper melodic focus, the Scottish juggernauts' third LP is labyrinthine yet approachable. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 25, 2024
supported by 9 fans who also own “Journey To The Afterlife”
"Moon Safari" is back with a full-length studio album after more than 10 years - not counting the interesting collaboration in 2016 with Steve Nardelli and his band "The Syn". It's the long-awaited second part of "Himlabacken", and it's in the same vein, to my delight. Once again, incredible melody arcs and lush vocal harmonies in abundance! Pontus Åkesson surprises with an AOR ballad - unusual for the band, but such a magnificent one that it became my favorite track. Sven B. Schreiber (sbs)