Silence - Sonata Arctica Testberichte

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• Metal vom Feinsten

  

  02.08.2005, 19:46 Uhr von
  ZeroSama
  

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  • Cover-Design:  gut
  • Klangqualität:  sehr gut

  Pro:

  - Bombastischer Sound - Auch ruhigere Einlagen - Teils lange Lieder

  Kontra:

  - Das Booklet (Die Lyrics sind wegen der Hintergrundbilder nur schwer zu lesen) - Manchmal singt Tony Kakko etwas undeutlich, weshalb man die Lyrics gut gebrauchen könnte

  Empfehlung:

  Ja

  Die finnische Melodic Power Metalband Sonata Arctica haben mit ihrem Album Silence einen echten Volltreffer gelandet!
  In den Lieder steckt viel Kraft und Potenzial, sodass man diese Gruppe fast mit Rhapsody gleichsetzen könnte.
  Die CD startet mit einer kurzen Erzähleinlage und startet dann mit Weballergy voll durch.
  Zudem befinden sich auf der CD einige der besten Lieder der Band, wie zum Beispiel San Sebastian, Black Sheep und Wolf&Raven.
  Für eine Band, die noch nicht so lange besteht (ihr erstes Album ist von 1999) ist das ein beachtliches Resultat!
  Auch wenn das Cover für meinen Geschmack ein wenig zu kitschig geraten ist, kann ich nur eins dazu sagen; sofort zugreifen! weiterlesen schließen

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    janspambox, 02.08.2005, 19:55 Uhr

    Bewertung: sehr hilfreich

    genauer: zu kurz. Selbst für yopi, meine ich, grad so noch nützlich.

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    XoceansoulX, 02.08.2005, 19:52 Uhr

    Bewertung: sehr hilfreich

    reckoning night noch eine spur besser als silence, is aber in der tat eine tolle cd. dein bericht is für meinen geschmack ein wenig kurz ausgefallen, aber du hast einen tollen stil! lg

• Silence is golden

  

  23.03.2005, 22:27 Uhr von
  siroan
  Vielen Dank fürs Lesen & Bewerten meiner Berichte !

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  • Cover-Design:  sehr gut
  • Klangqualität:  sehr gut

  Pro:

  Abwechslung

  Kontra:

  -

  Empfehlung:

  Ja

  Moin,
  Das zweite Album der Band aus Finnland "Silence" ist das erste Album, dass ich mir von Sonata Arctica gekauft habe und höre seitdem immer wieder gerne ihre Songs.
  
  /Tracklist/
  
  Auf der CD Silence sind folgende Lieder drauf:
  
  1....of silence
  2.Weballergy
  3.False news travel fast
  4.The end of this chapter
  5.Black sheep
  6.Land of the free
  7.Last drop falls
  8.San Sebastian
  9.Sing in silence
  10.Revontulet
  11.Tallulah
  12.Wolf & raven
  13.The power of one
  
  /Die Band/
  
  Die Band besteht aus folgenden Künstlern mit ihrer Besetzung:
  
  Tony Kakko -> Vocals, additional keyboards
  Jani Liimatainen -> Guitars
  Tommy Portimo -> Drums
  Mikko Härkin -> Keyboards
  Marko Paasikoski -> Bass
  
  Sonata Arctica wird nicht jedem etwas sagen, denn in Deutschland sind sie auch nicht soo bekannt. In Finnland ist das anders, dort werden ihre Singelauskopplungen auch mal auf Platz 1 der Charts gebracht.
  Sie spielen Metal, genauer noch Speed- und teilweise auch Melodic-Metal. Mit ihrem Debütalbum "Ecliptica" konnten sie sich in der Metal Sparte behaupten und zählen nun zu den aufstrebendensten der Szene.
  
  /Die Songs/
  
  Angefangen mit "...of silence", keinem richtigen Lied mehr einer Einleitung also Intro arbeiten sich die Finnen von einem Kracher zum nächsten. Die CD deckt hauptsächlich zwei Arten der Musik Sonata Arcticas ab: 1.energiegeladen und 2. besinnlich.
  Ja, eine Metal Band spielt besinnliche Musik!
  Diese Balladen sorgen für einen guten Wechsel zu der sonst ja ohnehin härteren Metal Vielfalt.
  Mit 13 Liedern hat das Album eine normale Anzahl an Tracks, welche aber meines Wissens in Deutschland keine Singleauskopplungen ergaben.
  
  /sonstige Info/
  
  Das Cover ist eine Naturlandschaft, die in der Mitte geteilt ist, sodass links ein Baum im Schnee am Tag steht und rechts ein Wald im Mondschein bei Nacht. Auf beiden Seiten ist eine schwarze Gestalt zu sehen und über beide Hälften zieht sich der Schriftzug Sonata Arctica sowie rechts unten Silence.
  
  Metal vom feinsten von Sonata Arctica gibt es auch auf deren Homepage -> http://sonataarctica.info/ <-
  
  Als Anspieltipps kann ich empfehlen:
  
  Schnellere:
  3.False news travel fast
  12.Wolf & raven
  
  Langsamere:
  7.Last drop falls
  9.Sing in silence
  
  /Fazit/
  
  Für alle die auf Metal stehen oder gerade damit anfangen wollen ist "Silence" eine gute Entscheidung, eines der besten Alben von Sonata Arctica. weiterlesen schließen

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    Lisolotto, 24.03.2005, 23:52 Uhr

    Bewertung: sehr hilfreich

    zwar nichts für mich,der Bericht ist gut

• Ein nicht ganz so stilles Meisterwerk

  

  21.06.2004, 00:31 Uhr von
  Sick
  

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  • Cover-Design:  sehr gut
  • Klangqualität:  sehr gut

  Pro:

  Gute Musik und eine echte Weiterempfehlung

  Kontra:

  Nichts

  Empfehlung:

  Ja

  Mit Silence veröffenltichen die Finnen von Sonata Arctica ihr 2. Album und landen wieder ganz oben auf der Punktescala.
  
  Wie auch schon Ecplitica ist das 2. Album ein Mix aus schnell, powervollen Metalliedern wie z.b. San Sebastian und Wolf & Raver, bei denen man vor Geschwindigkeit kaum noch mitkommen; und sanfteren gefühlvolleren Liedern wie The Power Of One oder Tallulah, bei denen einem in traurigen Augenblicken mit sicherheit die Tränen kommen werden.
  Das Cover gibt mit der ruhig Nacht und dem heranbrechenden Morgenrot die Mischung aus langsam, gefühlsmäßigen und schnellem, kraftvollem Metal wieder. Sehr treffend gewähl und ansprechen finde ich.
  Zusammenfassend kann ich dieses Album wirklich nur empfehlen an jeden der Metal vom feinsten hören will. Ich selber war sofort angetan von dem Album und höre es mir immer wieder gerne an. Daumen hoch für Sonata Arctica: Weiter so!
  
  
  Und hier die Lyrics:
  
  1. ...Of Silence
  
  It truly makes the most beautiful music
  Everything it has to give
  It's everywhere hiding the listener
  Without it I could not live
  ...Silence
  
  
  2. Weballergy
  
  [Tony Kakko]
  
  We only have one candle
  To burn down to the handle
  No matter what they say
  If you live like a man, You live in tales you tell
  
  To rage and run like a fool
  You need no brain, your best tool
  Stay put and as they say
  Live like a man, the only way you can
  
  You let the phone line bring it home to you
  The life, the lies, the dreams
  You cannot see the real thing underneath
  - Naked truth revealed
  
  You type your name on one row
  To get dosed-up tomorrow
  You live in a CC dream, with your machine
  It's your goal supreme
  
  You think you have it all now
  The wisdom, power, know-how
  Can't even think you're wrong
  This is the way the brain of a male is made
  
  You let the phone line bring it home to you
  The life, the lies, the dreams
  You cannot see the real thing underneath
  - Naked light revealed
  
  If you live, you will die
  You won't live forever stuck in time
  Ebb and flow, push and tow
  You must keep it real to find her
  
  You let the phone line bring it home to you
  The life, the lies, the dreams
  Can't even see the real thing underneath
  - Naked truth revealed
  
  If you live, you will die
  You won't live forever stuck in time
  Ebb and flow, push and tow
  You must keep it real to find her
  
  [Repeat Chorus]
  
  
  3. False News Travel Fast
  
  [Tony Kakko]
  
  I Look out the Window, I see the sun in the sky, for now,
  it is not for me
  Stories of old times, Black Book of Lies with no reason nor rhymes
  No secrets, no disguise
  
  Colour of the jealousy that hangs over thee
  Why don't you believe, You still do not know me
  
  Books of true tales, Mirrors of tragedy
  Remorseful and pale
  As always
  These news travel fast
  
  Walking cross snowfields, how can I trust in this path I leave
  fading behind me
  Pleading not guilty. It's in the nature of humankind
  Installed in a manchild
  
  Life can -do it in many ways, toss dirt on your face
  But I am your man, and for you I do all I can
  
  [Repeat chorus]
  
  Standing on the station, watching your train slowly disappear
  I'm only shell of a man, I thought you knew who I am...
  
  [Solos]
  
  But go ahead and blame the fool
  You have beliefs that aren't true
  I have not lived the life you read from
  
  The books of true tales, Mirrors of tragedy
  My life is no game
  It's a real shame the false news travel fast
  
  Why do you keep me in the agony?
  "The Book of true tales"
  How can you hate and keep me in this agony?
  "The Mirror of tragedy"
  I haven't lied, I haven't cheated!
  "The Book of true tales"
  What do you think? What do you see when you look in
  "The Mirror of tragedy"
  
  And I'm still your man, and for you I do all I can
  
  Books of true tales, Mirrors of tragedy
  Remorseful and pale
  as in past, these news travel fast
  
  The books of true tales, Mirrors of tragedy
  My life is no game
  It's a real shame the false news travel fast
  
  
  4. The End Of This Chapter
  
  [Tony Kakko]
  
  [Chapter One]
  I gave you my time
  I gave you my whole life
  I gave you my love, every dime
  They told me it was... a crime
  
  Do you remember?
  Or did it all go in vain...
  
  [Chapter Two]
  I looked in the light, I sat in your coalmine
  The promise they made, I should keep?
  Make sure that we would never meet
  
  I can't remember
  The promise I made so deep
  
  Tell me that past times won't die...
  Tell me that old lies are alive
  
  [Chapter Three]
  Across darkened skies, I travelled without a light
  I sank in the well of my mind
  Too deep, never to be found
  
  I can't remember...
  How could you be so vain...
  
  Tell me that past times won't die...
  Tell me that old lies are alive
  Love that expired too long time ago
  Kills me, it thrills me...
  
  [Chapter Four]
  You have new love and
  It looks good on you
  I have never wished you dead, yet.
  
  You can now have all the things I could never give to you
  Look out the window "c'est moi"...
  
  [Chapter Five]
  I'm sorry, I am here
  I'm not sure if it should bring you fear
  I whisper in your ear
  Why is he here'
  
  [Chapter six]
  While you are sleeping, I steal your ear ring
  Light you one candle, this anger I handle
  
  They said I won't find you, but now I'm beside you
  I'm not all that stable
  You should know by now that you are mine...
  
  Tell me that past times won't die... Tell me that old lies are alive
  
  I tell you that past times won't die...
  I tell you that old lies are alive
  Love due to expire too long time ago
  Kills me, it will kill you...too
  
  
  5. Black Sheep
  
  [Tony Kakko]
  
  In love with the maiden, The flower of winter
  Lowbrow children, in grove of the inland
  How many times heart's gone thru the grinder
  wherever you look there's a painful reminder
  
  Singing a love song, words of a stranger
  The howling miller, never to face her
  
  Temple of the evil, Temple of the weak
  no one knows how bad he feels
  Late-night innuendo, tempetation of the key
  "Live with the Blacksheep, live with me"
  
  Insanity, blessing for those born to hate you
  Burned by the embers of love, it is so cruel
  Howling the night, for sun of the midnight
  Serving the people, condemned you in the eternal night
  
  of the lost song, words of the stranger
  The howling miller, never to face her
  
  [chorus]
  
  
  6. Land Of The Free
  
  [Tony Kakko]
  
  From the shadows of the stars
  Comes a man with no face, soul of million scars
  An evil Count, The End of Days
  There are many ways to
  
  Take full advantage when we cannot see
  Make us live in an part-time reality
  
  To get a hold of the only seed
  We must make them all see bloodshed that is he
  Splitting hairs is not the key
  Water and fire
  
  Take full advantage when we cannot see
  Make us live in an part-time reality
  
  One flash of light and for good we are gone
  No-one to wonder what we have done
  New breed of ignorance, new circle will start
  Unless we try real hard
  
  [solo]
  
  When you wake up, was it a dream
  All the sick paradoxes all around the world
  In the mean time, Count, he leaves
  From the land of the free
  
  Take full advantage when we cannot see
  Make us live in an part-time reality
  So he takes full advantage if we cannot see
  Makes us live in an full-time insanity
  
  
  7. Last Drop Falls
  
  [Tony Kakko]
  
  When I'm looking in your eyes
  Everything seems to fade away
  After all these years we had do I know you now
  Have I trusted blindly in your love, too many times
  
  You said: "hey, my love, I'm sorry but we can't go on 'cause
  I'm in love with someone else"
  Tell me, what do you want me to say
  When you treat me this way
  
  Oh I love you, maybe
  And I hope it goes away
  Oh, how I want you daily
  I know it's gonna stay
  
  You are so self satisfied
  Always ready for a ride
  Double crossing, lousy cheat, love you anyway
  You have warm and tender devils soul, you are so low
  
  I can hear you say: "I'm sorry, should we still go on,
  I'm not in love with that someone else"
  Tell me, what do you want me to say
  When you treat me this way
  
  Oh I love you, maybe'
  And I hope it goes away
  Oh, how I want you daily
  Tell me now that...
  
  I have found the whore in you
  Why can't I tell you no
  Time will show, the last word is for me
  If you fail to see the problem we have, one room full of walls
  Jar of love isn't dry until the last drop falls
  
  The moment I will step aside, you're ready for another ride
  Walking in the cool night air without underwear
  You have red light burning in your soul, I've seen the glow
  
  In every dream I have I say: "I'm not in love with you"
  But every day I say I do
  You have messed with my head so many times
  Forced me to love you [spoken]
  
  Now that...
  I have found the whore in you
  why Can't I tell you no
  Time will show, the last word is for me
  If you fail to see the problem we have, one room full of walls
  I will try until the last drop falls
  
  
  8. San Sebastian (Revisited)
  
  [Tony Kakko]
  
  I could see my life, short film passing my eyes
  I tried to look away from her, as always I just tried
  
  Sweetness in her eyes, gone thru one million miles
  How could I turn my back on her, the sweetest thing alive
  
  I was eager, day time dreamer, waiting time when I'd come alive
  
  Sun of San Sebastian eighteen years young today
  She's all I ever dreamed, but now my skies are turning gray
  It was good I got to know her well, because it made me see
  That the sun of San Sebastian is just too hot for me
  
  Look what I have done to my San Sebastian
  I wasted all my childhood dreams by staring at the sun
  
  Back in time with a dream of mine
  I try to find my way back to life
  
  Burning fever, night time screamer, waiting time when I'd come alive
  
  Sun of San Sebastian oh why I cannot stay
  She's all I ever dreamed, but now my skies are turning gray
  It was good I got to know her well, because it made me see
  That the sun of San Sebastian Is just too hot for me
  
  Every single day, for the rest of my way
  I live without my love, my God, I have to stay in shade
  When I'm old and gray, I remember that day
  When she came, that perfect dame and she blew me away
  
  I was eager, day time dreamer, waiting time when I'd come alive
  
  Oo-oo...
  Was it good I got to know her well although it made me see
  That the sun of San Sebastian is far too hot for me (yeah)
  Oo-oo..
  Now I live my life in shades and I am married to the moon
  And the sun of San Sebastian is warming someone new
  
  
  9. Sing In Silence
  
  [Tony Kakko]
  
  You were daddy's girl nice and sweet
  Never in trouble mommy's honey
  Little child who just couldn't see
  The pressure from her so called friends
  Was simply too much
  
  The monkey slowly climbed on her back
  Offering an aid for her pain
  Giving love and care
  No-one cared, no-one cared...
  
  Fragile like a rose on the snow
  Eating all your strength and your money
  Walking in the shade day and night
  Never letting sunshine in your eyes like before
  
  Cannot shake the monkey off your back
  Did I see a spark on your eye
  Was it just the last light of hope
  That died, hope that died
  
  "Forgive me, Father, my daily sin..."
  
  How can I forgive you, never leave you
  You know that if you live like, you will die like
  Haven of Emotion, Mournful Ocean
  Heiress of the Evening Sings in silence
  
  "I need to have now, my daily sin..."
  
  For all your life I prayed for time
  To show you where the light lies
  Now this is the end
  One rose for the memory of the innosence...
  
  "I know, my Father, I cannot win..."
  
  Never will forgive you, never leave you
  You know that if you live like, you will die like
  How can I erase your pain and aid you
  When Death wants to kiss you and you want kiss Him back...
  
  
  10. Revontulet
  
  [Instrumental]
  
  
  11. Tallulah
  
  [Tony Kakko]
  
  Remember when we used to look how sun set far away'
  And how you said: "this is never over"
  I believed your every word and I quess you did too
  But now you're saying : "hey, let's think this over"
  
  You take My hand and pull me next to you, so close to you
  I have a feeling you don't have the words
  I found one for you, kiss your cheak, say bye, and walk away
  Don't look back cause I am crying
  
  I remember little things, you hardly ever do
  Tell me why.
  I don't know why it's over
  I remember shooting stars, the walk we took that night
  I hope your wish came true, mine betrayed me
  
  You let my hand go, and you fake a smile for me
  I have a feeling you don't know what to do
  I look deep in your eyes, hesitate a while...
  Why are you crying'
  
  Tallulah, It's easier to live alone than fear the time it's over
  Tallulah, find the words and talk to me ,oh, Tallulah,
  This could be... heaven
  
  I see you walking hand in hand with long-haired drummer of the band
  In love with her or so it seems, he's dancing with my beauty queen
  Don't even dare to say you hi, still swallowing the goodbye
  But I know the feelings still alive- still alive
  
  [Solo]
  
  I lost my patience once, so do you punish me now
  I'll always love you, no matter what you do
  I'll win you back for me if you give me a chance
  But there is one thing you must understand
  
  [Chorus]
  
  
  12. Wolf And Raven
  
  [Tony Kakko]
  
  Grant me a wish, my master
  Take heed of me
  I have been loyal servant
  Heartfelt, humble
  
  Gave up - what belongs to me
  Gave up my greed
  My self-examination
  Made me see, to be me
  
  I am now like Judas, done
  Ashamed of what I've become
  Fear for life I wear as a ring
  To bask in your favor, I will kill the king
  
  You say I am invincible
  I cannot die,
  I know, but anyway
  The words, they maim me
  
  Grant me a wish, my master
  Compassion, please
  I'd like be a human
  ...maybe one day
  
  I am now like Judas, done
  Ashamed of what I've become
  Fear of life I wear as a ring
  To bask in your favor, I will kill the king
  
  [Entreaty:] let me go
  Master, I hate you so
  How can I sleep my nights
  When my whole being cries
  
  I tried to be like everyone
  Open my soul
  But what I had to give
  Resulted loathing
  
  Enchanted by the power
  Licked by the grace
  One beautiful black flower
  The end of the human race
  
  With pride now face my faith
  King and Queen now lie in state
  Fear for life I wear as a ring
  I bask in your favor, I have killed the king
  
  [Entreaty:] let me go
  Master, I hate you so
  How can I sleep my nights
  When my whole being cries
  
  I had a nightmare
  The Wolf eating The Raven
  
  Entrails of life on my plate
  And I ate 'em..
  
  Interested in what I see
  Try that Rorcharch test on me
  Have you seen the beauty of the
  Enticing beast
  
  [Entreaty:] let me go
  Master, I hate you so
  I cannot sleep my nights
  When my whole being cries
  
  
  13. The Power Of One
  
  [Tony Kakko]
  
  Father I have killed many angels,
  I think.
  I will now walk to the sea.
  I hope you will someday forgive me
  Please moor
  my empty boat on a pier
  
  I can blame for the blue blood that runs in my veins.
  But I seem to forget that we are all the same.
  
  In your own blaze of hate you've spawn a fear in many lives
  You've taken action thinking it was all said on the signs.
  You cannot heal the feeling burning deep inside your spine
  You now collapse, cave in revealing scabby marks of life
  
  Mother I've seen too much, I hate to live my life.
  Forgot every word you told me, stubborn little child, (angel of your life)
  I have to find my Eden now, the gates I left behind.
  But the pain will remain.
  No power to gain.
  
  Now I have time to dwell on, self-awareness, dreadful crime.
  I saw colors too bright, not knowing that I was blind.
  I slayed a man who took a chance and drank the forbidden wine.
  The map I draw reveals that I have been complete, machine, in team.
  
  Father I've seen too much, I hate to live my life.
  Forgot every word you told me, stubborn little child, (angel of your life)
  I have to find my Eden now, the gates I left behind.
  The pain will remain.
  No power to gain.
  
  Mother where's your son.
  When has this begun'
  Who has been the fool'
  
  No one was born to be a servant or a slave.
  Who can tell me the color of the rain'
  In the world that we live in, the things said and done
  They can well overrun
  the power of one.
  
  No one was born to be a servant etc.
  
  To leave and let die
  To give hope and take life
  Is that what you're here for'
  
  To think you are right
  To make sure it won't fly
  Is a making of a hate crime
  
  In the homes of the brave,
  In the homes of the land slaves,
  We are all the same
  
  I need to believe.
  There's more than the eye can see
  All colors of rainbow.
  
  No one was born to be a slave
  Seek the past and place the blame
  Tell me the color of the rain
  No one was born to be a master
  
  In the land we live, we die
  praise the oneness, praise the lie
  To bind a web around the faker
  We will need a true
  Rainmaker
  
  "Children of Abel, Children of Cain
  Can live in harmony, without shame
  The keys that I grant thee, The Sacred Land
  Are dry desert sand on the palm of your hand
  Without the water, the wisdom of past
  Will run through your fingers, forgotten so fast
  Thus now when I leave you, I'm truly blind
  This blindness, this blessing, the hope of mankind..."
  
  
  14. Respect The Wilderness
  
  [Japanese version only]
  
  Winter in here ain't as cold as they say
  We have nature, yes, we know the way
  Accomodation in the lap of the nature
  Can give you a moving response,
  If you have the time...
  
  Violate the law of the wild, see her lose her temper
  Drink the wine from her stream
  Have a time, she's there for thee
  
  Build the campfire in a place you know safe
  And then see that you put it out right
  Can you see trail of garbage in there
  Maybe not, and that is a sign to follow
  
  Violate the law of the wild, see her lose her temper
  Drink the wine from her stream
  Have a time, she's there for thee
  
  You are still the number one
  Wilderness, my soul
  We may have or lose it all
  Respect the wilderness, Respect the life
  Save the nature for your unborn child
  
  In the summertime we have night with no night
  In the winter she will hide the light
  Over the hills, hear the call of the wild
  You have yearning to get there, Lapland, madness
  
  Violate the law of the wild, see her lose her temper
  Drink the wine from her stream
  Have a time, she's there for thee
  
  You are still the number one
  Wilderness, my soul
  We may have or lose it all
  Respect the wilderness, Respect the life
  Save the nature for your unborn child weiterlesen schließen

  Kommentare & Bewertungen

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    Michael-at-Home, 21.06.2004, 02:10 Uhr

    Bewertung: weniger hilfreich

    Also mal ganz ehrlich. Du hast dir sehr viel Arbeit gemacht. Doch das Abtippen des Songbuches kann nicht als "Erfahrungsbericht" benannt werden, wenn ich etwas genaueres über die Band oder sonstiges erfahren will... Gruß Micha