Freedom Call - Stairway To Fairyland (1999) + ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chris Bay - Lead Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards Sascha Gerstner - Guitars Ilker Ersin - Bass Daniel Zimmermann - Drums Michael Rodenberg - Additional Keyboard Sounds. Church Choir: Konzert Choir Parkow, Berlin. Keyboards Arranged by Daniel Zimmermann and Chris Bay. Produced, Discussed, Thought Over and Fought Over by Charlie Bauerfeind, Chris Bay and Daniel Zimmermann. Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Charlie Bauerfeind. Recorded at Karo Studios Brackel (Drums, Bass, Vocals) and C. C. C. Studios Brauningshof (Guitars) in January - March, 1999. Mixed at Hansen Studio Hamburg. Lyrical Assistence by John L. Newman. Cover by Paul Raymond Gregory. Story and Cover Concert by Daniel Zimmermann and Chris Bay. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Track Listing 1) Over The Rainbow (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:51 2) Tears Falling (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:37 3) Fairyland (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:28 4) Shine On (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:42 5) We Are One (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:01 6) Hymn To The Brave (Bay, Zimmermann) 3:59 7) Tears Of Taragon (Bay, Zimmermann) 6:54 8) Graceland (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:34 9) Holy Knight (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:00 10) Another Day (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:51 11) Kingdom Come (Bay, Zimmermann) - Japanese bonus track ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tale Of Taragon Ice - cold darkness covers the barren land, which was once the blossom of life. Depressing silence has taken its reign, the wheels of time are standing still and the flame of all life seems to have gone out. A handful of ragged, gaunt shapes roam through impenetratable and neverending shady forests, being incessently drawn to the deepest depths by their tremendous claws. In the dark posture they made the labyrinths of fear, that try to devour their souls. They are the last survivors of the Taragon nation, once the rules of a proud and glowing empire, that was haunted by the legions of darkness, which has now been totally destroyed. Being robbed of their homes, they wander aimlessly though the dark, with nothing more, than their memories of glorious days. Strolling down dangerous paths after many moons, they meet legendary heralds of light, riding their mighty horses surrounded by an aura of warmth, accompanied by wind and fire. The son of all light the heralds accounce, will one day be delivered and a glowing star shall appear leading the way to a fertile land of harmony, that lies beyond all horizons. They foretell a long journey of sacrifice, harm and fear, through void and darkness, followed by the hordes of evil. Somewhere in the boundless land of lost souls, they must find the stony stairs and there at the end should be the gate to enter into the new world. The ruby of Taragon, the holy stone, the lifeline of their empire, which the wise man kept for generations, that saved them from the legions of evil, is unfolding his magical powers. He tells a fortune to the people of Taragon, in this vision they can see an oasis of peace, giving a feeling of warmth and security, that flows through their veins as warm winds tell stories of freedom and brotherhood. A hand of laughters spreads before them and they feel the breeze of life on their skin. In the blink of a moment they look into shiny warm eyes, but immediately this vision becomes hazy and slowly fades away. Following the prophecies the heralds foretold, with courage and hope in their hearts, the people of Taragon make their way, in pursuit on the promised land. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) Over The Rainbow (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:51 Sounds of revolution, calling everywhere It's time ... to leave the past behind Roaming through the shadows, crossing seven seas Deep inside ... the inner flame's alive Running for an odyssee, far away Hiding from our shame To the gate of no return Running faster, running high A million miles away We believe in destiny Never stop for anything, never ... walk alone Sleepwalking on endless seas, misery .. and thorns Star rise ... and lead me home Powerful kingdom of happiness Challenging the fortune, a fascination rises Deep inside, with clarity in mind Creeping through the emptiness Dangerous, try to hold us back ... and break the stairway down Never stop for anything, never ... walk alone In our dreams and fantasies (and my dreams are fading) Bound to be reborn (light the darkness) Star rise and lead me home Powerful kingdom of happiness Chorus: Over the rainbow we're touching the sky Ride into the distance, we'll find our way Over the rainbow we fly to survive Glide on illusions of better days Demon shadows - Master of sorrow Try to catch our soul Salvation's in on the way Never stop for anything, never ... walk alone Keep our faith in prophecy (my dreams are fading) The power of the crown (hold the crown) Star rise and lead me home Powerful kingdom of happiness Chorus Rise! Chorus (2) Over the rainbow we're touching the sky Ride into... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2) Tears Falling (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:37 Tonight ... before the day begins another game It's time for us ... to break away from shame All these false illusions everywhere In dreams we're loosing our despair We have to search for new horizons Curious ... voices talk to us Telling tales to us, let us fly All the roads that lead to nowhere In circles we run around Madness we have found And we're running out of clarity All these things that seem to be We have to turn away this nightmare Furious ... freedom calls to us Rising more in us ... for our life Chorus: When tears are falling ... strangers calling They will take us somewhere far from time When tears are falling ... strangers calling See the sun will rise for us again So I close my eyes to ease the pain I realize that I'm not insane ... and will fly away forever Glorious ... pain has gone from us Peace for all of us, in our minds Chorus When tears are falling ... strangers calling They will take us somewhere far from time Chorus When tears are falling ... strangers calling They will take us somewhere far from time When tears are falling ... strangers calling... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3) Fairyland (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:28 Alone in the night Flashing shadows surround us all Spread our wings in the dust When the sorrow feeds all the pain Bound for paradise Freedom will rise Tender voices will sing for us ... all in silence Stand up and fight Climb the stairway we'll reach our aim New horizons Holy one Your love that you share Save us from dispair Chorus: Living in a fairyland Oasis of light And the time stands still ... in a world full of pride Living in a fairyland In the hands of the one And the time stands still The island's my home Watch out the stairway never ends We will find the right ... way to light Ever more, forever more I pray And a shining light that leads me on my way Holy one In my dreams you're alive An island survive Chorus Fairyland In a fairylands Heading for tomorrow Sadness has an end Where the world free of sorrow ... children reign the land And the master will come from somewhere ... to tear our chains apart In his golden eyes that I stare ... with pleasure in my heart - again Again Chorus ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4) Shine On (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:42 A child was born, forever young Laid alone in a virgin's hand A son for mankind's innocence Raised in a holy land ... alone A star shined on a thousand nights Diamond in the sky Freedom for us all High up in the sky guide our path through life Save us from despair Blazing rays of light, feel so warm inside Take us to this holy land Until the day comes we - return to innocence - again (again) Pass through the gates of time, be our guiding light Saviour of our souls Keep us all alive, eyes are open wide Stare into your crystal ball The time has come for us - return to innocence - again Forever again, forever Whenever again, whenever Chorus: Shine on, starlight Saviour comes from somewhere Ride on, guardians Take us back where eagles dare Fly into our fantasy Take us to eternity We'll never cry, we'll never die Return to innocence Forever again, forever Whenever again, whenever Chorus (2) Tonight A child was born, forever young Fly Bring us back the wayward son Cry Freedom for us all Chorus ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5) We Are One (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:01 We search a golden land ... so far away from home We ride until the end ... into the eye of the storm Glory forever, eternity endeavour Shades of darkness ... for all the fallen heroes Fly over seven seas Go where the rainbow rise Our destination anywhere Find eternal life Glory forever, eternity endeavour Sons of heaven - guardians of our life Chorus: We are one (one, one, one) ... until the end of time On the run we ride The glorious unite Chorus Silence in the Valleys fall ... where all the spirits call Save our lifes, give it all - and light up all our souls Glory forever, eternity endeavour Sons of heaven - symphony of light Chorus (2) Run - and never die Gone - No wonder why Take our souls far away Time - is passing by Blind - Forever night We will rise again Chorus (2) We are one (one, one, one)... The glorious unite We are one (one, one, one)... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6) Hymn To The Brave (Bay, Zimmermann) 3:59 The battle is over, silence reigns the land Darkness surrounds us, death ... is what remains A symphony of rage is gone, dust on holy ground Raise your ashes to the wind, you're the chosen ones Warm winds whisper ... tales about these times Immortal forever, give back their souls to the light Stand up you fighters, raise your head ... and brave these stormy times Pray the lord with all your faith, you're the chosen ones Chorus: Brothers forever Brave at heart together we fight Holy in heaven Will we march through space ... and time Brothers forever Brave at heart together we fight Holy in heaven Will we ever hear ... their cry Chorus ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7) Tears Of Taragon (Bay, Zimmermann) 6:54 There's dust in the air - on a winter morning I hear the call of the wild There's wind in my hair In dreams I'm longing ... to see the world like a child Chorus 1: And my deeds I will repent All my faith will never end Chorus 2: Fallen angels ... flying high in the sky (sky, sky, sky) Fallen angels - rescue me ... again There's ice on the land ... like on clouds I'm walking My face can touch the sky The sign in my hand All my cries for freedom ... die away tonight Chorus 1 & 2 Chorus 2 (3) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8) Graceland (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:34 In a time of loneliness ... years gone by Time of sadness, tried to survive We saw a land so glorious, far beyond the sun Let us ride away and we're touching the sky tonight Dreams have fallen, voices calling And together we will spread our wings and fly Darkness falling, heroes calling Forever for the love, forever for the flame inside Hope has fallen, winds are calling Chorus 1: Once upon a time the world was in distress But now we live in peace united till the end Chorus 2: Forever in a land of grace and glory - my soul is free of pain And the children tell us stories - that harmony remains Forever in a land of grace and glory - my heart will live again And the children tell us stories - that happinees remains Watching the sky, the light Strangers walking, creatures talking And return to the sun, escape from the night Darkness falling, shadows crawling Ooh, you pray to your God ... and you pray for eternal life Times are turning, planets burning Chorus 1 & 2 Chorus 2 Forever in a land of grace and glory - my soul is free of pain And the children tell us stories - that harmony remains Forever in a land of grace and glory... And the children tell us stories... Forever in a land of grace and glory... And the children tell us stories... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9) Holy Knight (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:00 In times of war we fight ... where spirits of vengeance collide Paralized fear deep inside Voices calling - 'Raise your head and hail' One step in mind, two for the fight Across the fields of pain we march Glory to the land Chorus 1: Holy knight, guiding light Give us hope and feel our desire No more fear, no more pain Save us, the human race, freedom We stand up awaiting the dawn By daylight, the kingdom is born Our fortune is to bury ways Love and peace for all One step in mind, two for the fight A world in rage falls in decline Leave it all behind Chorus 1 (2) Yeah Chorus 2: Hear the forces calling, we will raise our heads up high Feel the forces roaring, they will ride across the sky Chorus 2 (2) Chorus 3: Is it our reality ... to live a life in agony Everything that we have done ... burned the place where we belong Chorus 2 & 3 together (3) Calling, calling, raise your head Crying, crying, raise your head Fall from grace, take us home Face to face, pray till the end of time ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10) Another Day (Bay, Zimmermann) 5:51 I'm standing here in silence all alone Can't decide between what's right ... and what is wrong For just another day My tears cry out the pain ... deep inside For just another day - inside (inside) For just another day They touched the plains of Eden They have seen ... what no one saw before Sky forces ... ride horses When you're calling me forever I will leave and ... suffer ... here no more Sky forces ... ride horses Chorus 1: The time has come to fly away from home For just another day ... inside For just another day Chorus 2: Take a ride away The world has gone astray Fly on wings of hope Reach for better days Chorus 3: When the journey lasts forever ... we'll be riding on and on Cause we're standing strong together ... so far away from home So come on, come on, come on, come on now Another day I care no distance, no resistence Strong they ride, guardians of my soul Sky forces ... ride horses In dreams remain our visions They will come ... and sands are running low Sky forces Chorus 1, 2 & 3 It's a holy day And we fly away The world has gone astray Fly on wings of hope Reach for glory days Chorus 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11) Kingdom Come (Bay, Zimmermann) - Japanese bonus track When it's night on earth I'm longing for the days All the tears in my heart, driving me insane Running free, breaking from our chains away And smell the wine of paradise Agony is the price we have to pay Suffering in pain Enthroned the darkness spreads it's claws Tries to catch you now and evil calls Tears for all my memories fade away Coldness falls on usMy dreams are turning grey Take our hands and break down the walls of hate - hopeles Come and save us from our deadly fate Kingdom - save us And then the kingdom will come Spread our wings to the sun To a dreamworld we fly See a shine in the sky And then the kingdom will come Take a ferry to the sun In the name of the crown We'll never go down When the kingdom forces are calling Then the hell will haunt us nevermore And the world will remain in silence The sun will shine forervermore ------------------------------------------------------------------------