9 years later - this comment is still very much true and aged very very nicely. Neither modern DT or Symphony X have surpassed their earlier material. (Not to say their new material is bad, but just not on the same level as their earlier material)
I heard of Circus Maximus when I watched the outro of Leo Moracchioli's Pokémon music video. So I came here to check out the band and I'm so glad I did. I love this style of music.
Carelessness at war You follow your own orders With no regards You trespass all borders You grind whatever flesh The War-Mill requires As you take off your mask My sympathy expires. Salutations! I greet you, I plead to you My Nation! Now I bow to you Our Religion! Deny it or succumb to it One decision! It's always up to you We witness the stronghold Of double standards With the whole world in The front row seats Tune in to your favorite Channel and watch the Ultimate defeat When we are in that place We are one Namaste Bow before me brothers Show your respect Then create devastation In the name of peace Here I stand before you I'll bleed for you And die for you Namaste Bow before me brothers Show your respect Then create devastation In the name of peace Show me your strength And together we die Forever we will live
When we are in that place, we are one Namaste Bow before me, brothers Show your respect, then create devastation in the name of peace (repeat first verse) Here I stand before you I'll bleed for you and die for you (repeat chorus) Show me your strength, and together we die Forever we will live
Wow. This mix is radically different than what appears on the album. My first time ever hearing this version. The vocals before the guitar solo are brought way more to the front. Wasn't expecting that. Must be to market the song better.
Excellent! Circus Maximus is an amazing band and I was finally able to check off a bucket list item of seeing them live last year at ProgPower USA. Keep doing what you're doing CM!! One of the very top progmetal bands out there!
This video should be played in even mainstream TVs. Great twist at the end, giving a lot of place to create own theory of message, with many so emotional parts. like 0:00-4:34 ;)
What a POWER! lml Finally; they made an official video clip! I hope it´s the beginning of a new media image for Circus Maximus! they deserve a big one!
Thats a very good synopsis of the 1st chapter. I agree that nine caters to a more popular audience. Being a guy who loves the sweeping prog vocals, I prefer the vocal style of the 1st chapter, but nine is still very good. Good to meet a fan with his head on straight
Circus is AMAZING this new version is even more amazing that the one in the album, but the greatesthing in this video is how on earth did they get TROLOLO to appear in the video.
Nice video. Simple but nice. I love this band and I hope to see a live dvd concert or better yet a blue ray... I have beeen tracking this band since the firts album and I'm glad to see where you are now...keep on rocking and I hope you keep growing as a prog metal band
Carelessness at war You follow your own orders with no regards You trespass all borders You grind whatever flesh The war-mill requires As you take off your mask My sympathy expires Salutations! I greet you, I plead to you My nation! Now I bow to you Our religion! Deny it or succumb to it One decision! It's always up to you We witness the stronghold of double standards With the whole world in the front row seats Tune in to your favorite channel and watch the ultimate defeat When we are in that place, we are one Namaste Bow before me brothers Show your respect Then create devastation In the name of peace Here I stand before you I'll bleed for you And die for you Namaste Bow before me brothers Show your respect Then create devastation In the name of peace Show me your strength And together we die Forever we will live
So the meaning of the song is that the soldiers are the journalists, the media, everything who keeps news, manipulating them? Awesome, now is my best song of the album, along Forging, Architect of fortune, Game of Life, Reach within, I am, Used, Burn After Reading and Last Goodbye.
The lyrics of often suggests the topic of a video, and in this case, perhaps it is about dictatorship. The person with the tux and a mischievous grin is the potential leader. While on the other hand, probably after the leader is elected, a soldier prepares for war, ready to die for their nation -- and of course, this depends on your personal interpretation. The leader has a charming smile, but with negative intentions, just like someone in the history.
I'd totally mention Extension of the Wish from Andromeda as well, the 2nd edition with the new singer and the 3 very good bonus tracks. Anyway, Nine is amazing!
This was exactly my initial impression as well. 1st Chapter was consistenly great, Isolate had some even more immense songs and some softer/weaker songs, Nine causes even more "waves". However, as someone else mentioned in a review, this album is a "grower" and it did indeed grow on me. For these softer songs, check out the lyrics, there's some really great stuff in these song's lyrics. My favorite track though will always remains Burn After Reading. :)
