01 Mirage – A Portrayal Of Figures - Part 1
music: Martin Schnella, Marek Arnold
lyrics: Martin Schnella, Anja Hampe, Anne Trautmann
Part 1: The Last Survivors
music: Marek Arnold, Martin Schnella
lyrics: Martin Schnella
The Human:
We're all endangerd
Hiding from the daylight
What is their intention?
Never mentioned
Led by illusions The Psyche: help me out
Evil devolution fear and doubt
Backed by our memories
We are the last survivors
We hold the line until the end
Part 2: No Way Out
music: Martin Schnella
lyrics: Anja Hampe, Martin Schnella, Anne Trautmann
Piper: There's no time to lose
John: Try to escape
Piper: This place is worse to choose
John: Don't be afraid we will find a way out
The Sleeper:
Beware of the sleeper
Scared of the keeper
Sent by the magistrate to collect your souls
Piper: Do you hear the noise?
What does this mean?
John: We have to make a choice
Open The Door
Piper: What have they done
To you my friend?
Ethan:
Now, it's too late
There is no chance to keep me from fate
Sleeper:
Remind the warning
Last chapter's closing
There is no chance
You won't find a way out
Ethan:
I brought their aim to light
Piper/John:
Tell us the truth!
John:
Danger's deep inside
Ethan:
As long as you can you should find the way out
Part 3: Captured
music: Marek Arnold, Martin Schnella
lyrics: Martin Schnella, Anja Hampe, Anne Trautmann
The Psyche
Loneley and painful
He is losing his soul
Taken by the sleeper
Dreadful Keeper
Lonley and painful
He's losing his soul
Taken by the sleeper
Dreadful Keeper
Longing for daylight
(kurze Pause) Captured inside
We have to seek shelter
Before they take posession of our souls
Part 4: Confused
music: Martin Schnella
lyrics: Martin Schnella, Anja Hampe, Anne Trautmann
Guitar Solos: Martin Schnella
The Eye
Lasting for hours they get lost in this maze
Surrounded by illiusions created by the magistrate
Being exhausted they are taking a break
And when John closes his eyes, the sleeper awakes
The Sleeper
Are you surprised? Things ain't always what they seem
They will never let you go, you'd better rot in hell
The Eye
As the sleeper turns away, lordly, without esteem
John's wearing him down with a rebell yell
John:
Is it me? What's happening here?
The Clairvoyant:
The sleeper is passing away
But John realizes he's starting to change
Staring afraid face to face at this sinister place
A young and a frightened man
His own ego appears of former days
Is it the truth or just a mad game to play?
John:
My fears, emotions, sorrows and pain
Ha! All right! Who knows them better than me?
But did I kill myself or am I going insane?
Now I have to revoke to fulfill my need
Piper:
John what's the problem? We've got to get out
Your illusions mislead you, without any doubt!
The Eye
With a kick in his face she knocks him out
Piper:
I'm so sorry but I have no choice!
Piper:
Sunlight and wind on my skin
There's no time to lose, we have to move on
The Uprising District, our aim, within our reach
I'm sorry, but I had no choice
To save you from worse, so now hear my voice
Escaping the solar storm! Let's get in the fort!
Guitar Solo: Gary Wehrkamp
The Sleeper :
You made a dash for freedom but you won't go very far
I will hunt and catch you! We will win this war!
I will penetrate your mind to capture your soul
While you're breaking down I will reach my goal
The Eye:
You have to fight for freedom only a few survived
They won't spare no effort to take control of your mind
The division of powers, the virtual sovereign
The minders, the confidants and the mighty magistrate
The Sleeper
Do you think you will make it? I know you will fail!
The illusions are stronger there's no chance to prevail
You make me laugh!I am deeply impressed
In this world of betrayers, whom do you trust?
The Eye:
Beware of the sleeper he puts on human shape
Do not be deterred, they try to manage the human race
All you can do is to relieve you from pain
Don't fall for the mirage – Don't play their game!
Part 5: Noone Home Pt. 1
music: Marek Arnold, Martin Schnella
lyrics: Martin Schnella, Anja Hampe, Anne Trautmann
The Psyche
Lorn and deserted
...so uncertain
Where are all the people?
Come and spread the truth to warn them all
The Psyche & The Eye:
Reckless and painful
They will take all our souls
Hunted by the sleeper
Dreadful keeper
Lorn and deserted
...so uncertain
Where are all the people?
Come and spread the truth to warn them all
Colonel Abraham:
Piper, John …. You're back
I've been expecting you!
credits
from Mirage - A Portrayal Of Figures,
released April 1, 2014
music: Martin Schnella, Marek Arnold
lyrics: Martin Schnella, Anja Hampe, Anne Trautmann
Musicians:
Drums: Jimmy Keegan
Bass: Dave Meros (Part 1, 2)
Martin Schnella (Part 3, 4, 5)
Lead-, Rhythm- & Acoustic Guitars: Martin Schnella
Keyboards, Saxophone & Recorder: Marek Arnold
Cello, Violin, Uilleann Pipes,
Low- & Tin Whistles: Jens Kommnick
Rag-Time Piano: Tobias Reiss
1st Guitar Solo Martin Schnella
2nd Guitar Solo Martin Schnella
3rd Guitar Solo Gary Wehrkamp
Voices:
John: Michael Lowin
Piper: Kiri Geile
Ethan: Johan Hallgren
The Eye: Magali Luyten
The Psyche: Anne Trautmann, Melanie Mau
The Sleeper: Lars Begerow, Johan Hallgren
The Human: Johan Hallgren, Martin Schnella, Anja Hampe
Colonel Abraham: Kelly Sundown
Backing Vocals: Martin Schnella, Gary Wehrkamp, Brendt Allman, Anja Hampe
supported by 10 fans who also own “Mirage - A Portrayal Of Figures - Pt. 1”
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 “Mirage - A Portrayal Of Figures - Pt. 1”
"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)
