Rain of a Thousand Flames
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Rain of a Thousand Flames is the fourth studio album released by Rhapsody
in 2001. It tells a part of the Emerald Sword Saga
, but it is a parallel episode that is not essential to the story, taking place shortly after Dawn of Victory. While the Warrior of Ice is away, Akron uses the newly acquired Emerald Sword to ravage the land. The album was released at a reduced price and is considered a stop gap between the band's main releases.
, Oliver Hartmann
and Tobias Sammet
.
Queen of the Dark Horizons is based on the main theme of the horror picture
Phenomena
, by the Italian 70's prog rock band Goblin
.
Tracks 4-7 together form Rhymes of a Tragic Poem - The Gothic Saga.
Elnor's Magic Valley is based on an Irish traditional music called Cooley's Reel
The Wizard's Last Rhymes is based on the New World Symphony composed by
Antonín Dvořák
.
Rhapsody of Fire
Rhapsody of Fire is an Italian symphonic power metal band led by Alex Staropoli. Since forming in 1993, the band has released eight studio albums, one live album, two EPs, and a live DVD...
in 2001. It tells a part of the Emerald Sword Saga
Emerald Sword Saga
The Emerald Sword Saga is a high fantasy story spread over 5 albums by the Italian symphonic power metal band Rhapsody of Fire that follows many of the common tropes of the genre, including clearly defined good versus evil and the inclusion of various fantasy monsters...
, but it is a parallel episode that is not essential to the story, taking place shortly after Dawn of Victory. While the Warrior of Ice is away, Akron uses the newly acquired Emerald Sword to ravage the land. The album was released at a reduced price and is considered a stop gap between the band's main releases.
Track listing
- "Rain of a Thousand Flames" – 3:44
- "Deadly Omen" – 1:49
- "Queen of the Dark Horizons" – 13:43
- "Tears of a Dying Angel" – 6:22
- "Elnor's Magic Valley" – 1:40
- "The Poem's Evil Page" – 4:05
- "The Wizard's Last Rhymes" – 10:38
Credits
Choir vocals performed by Olaf HayerOlaf Hayer
-Discography:Treasure Seeker* A Tribute to the Past Dionysus* Sign of Truth * Anima Mundi * Fairytales and Reality * Keep the Spirit - CompilationLuca Turilli...
, Oliver Hartmann
Oliver Hartmann
Oliver Hartmann is a German metal vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer who performed in various acts, either as guitarist, solo or choir singer...
and Tobias Sammet
Tobias Sammet
Tobias Sammet is the vocalist and primary songwriter of the German Power metal band Edguy, as well as the creator of the metal opera Avantasia and a member of the metal project Final Chapter. He also made guest appearances on the Rob Rock album Holy Hell and the metal opera Aina...
.
Queen of the Dark Horizons is based on the main theme of the horror picture
Phenomena
Phenomena (film)
Phenomena is a 1985 Italian horror film directed by Dario Argento. An edited version of the film was released in the United States under the title Creepers , the game called Clock_Tower_ that was released in 1995 for snes , was loosely based on Phenomena.Jennifer Connelly stars as a young girl who...
, by the Italian 70's prog rock band Goblin
Goblin (band)
Goblin are an Italian progressive rock band known for their soundtracks for Dario Argento films ....
.
Tracks 4-7 together form Rhymes of a Tragic Poem - The Gothic Saga.
Elnor's Magic Valley is based on an Irish traditional music called Cooley's Reel
The Wizard's Last Rhymes is based on the New World Symphony composed by
Antonín Dvořák
Antonín Dvorák
Antonín Leopold Dvořák was a Czech composer of late Romantic music, who employed the idioms of the folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia. Dvořák’s own style is sometimes called "romantic-classicist synthesis". His works include symphonic, choral and chamber music, concerti, operas and many...
.