At the Edge of Time
Occupation
- Vocals: Hansi Kürsch
- Lead Guitar: André Olbrich
- Rhythm Guitar: Marcus Siepen
- Drums: Frederik Ehmke
Production
- Charlie Bauerfeind
- Blind Guardian
Formation
The two previous albums of the band (A Night at the Opera and A Twist in the Myth ) were a lot of fans great criticism encountered, as a reason in addition to excessive orchestral influences, the notion of overproduction frequently was called. Therefore, Blind Guardian did with At the Edge of Time a little further back to her musical roots. Directly in following the publication of A Twist in the Myth 2006, the band began with the first conceptions. The choirs for the album were sung by Thomas " Hacky " Hackmann, Olaf Senkbeil Billy King and Stefan Schmidt ( Van Canto ).
Success
The album debuted in August 2010 at No. 2 in the German charts and was the most successful album of Blind Guardian. Also 9th place in Austria meant the hitherto highest position.
Songs
The album consists of ten tracks, some of which are explained in more detail below:
Sacred Worlds
The album begins with the longer version of the song Sacred Worlds, the cut in October 2009 already at a concert of the band in the role -playing game Sacred 2: Fallen Angel was released.
The piece begins with an orchestral intro, which alternates between quieter sections and Share with intumescent music, accompanied by the choir. The exchange scheme between quiet and louder, faster parts runs in total throughout the whole piece, towards the end and in the choruses, the piece but mostly louder and faster. In some parts of lead singer Hansi Kürsch is supported by a choir.
It tells the ordeal of the existing free in Sacred 2 Shadow Warrior and the situation in the world Ancaria.
Tanelorn (Into the Void )
This song is based on Michael Moorcock, end-of - the - time - cycle. Specifically, it is about Elric of Melniboné.
Road of No Release
Is introduced this song by piano sounds that go down later in the drum and electric guitar sounds. The tune spread quite early a slightly depressed mood.
The song itself is the story of a revival from the perspective of several people, all of which are sung by Hansi. Only the chorus he has support.
Ride into Obsession
In this piece, the protagonist of the fantasy series The Wheel of Time is discussed. The subjects of his reincarnation on the different ages of the world away, and his fate must inevitably fall prey to madness particular.
Curse My Name
This song is with The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates political Scripture John Milton's based in this justifies the execution of Charles I of England.
Wheel of Time
The second track of the album, which deals with the world of the wheel of time. Core theme of the song is the cyclical nature of this fictional world in which no beginning and no end - equal to just one wheel - always repeat the age of the world.
War of the Thrones
" War of the Thrones" describes George R. R. Martin's " A Game of Thrones ". The song is about the march of the others and the thoughts of the main characters.
Title list
- Bonus CD
Editions
* The Internet mail order company EMP sold the DIGI 2 CD exclusively with a flag of the album cover