And Then There Was Silence [CD-single] [Import]

And Then There Was Silence [CD-single] [Import]

Track Listings

1. And Than There Was Silence

2. Harvest Of Sorrow

3. Multimedia Track

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Import exclusive single for the German power metal act. Tracks, 'And Than There Was Silence', 'Harvest Of Sorrow' & multimedia track. 2001.

Tracks:

And There Was Silence
Harvest Of Sorrow

Customer Reviews:

Blind Guardian's Best Song, plus a non-album track.......2006-10-28

The CD single And Then There Was Silence was originally released in 2001 to give fans a preview of their (then) upcoming album A Night at the Opera. And what a preview it was! The mammoth 14-minute track And Then There Was Silence was easily Blind Guardian's most ambitious and epic track to date, and remains my all-time favorite BG song.

Half a decade later though, the only reason to check out this single is the second track, Harvest of Sorrow, which is the English language version of the song Mies del Dolor (also from a Night at the Opera). This semi-acoustic ballad is based on Tolkien's Silmarillion, and would have been right at home as a bonus track on the band's concept album Nightfall in Middle Earth. It's a nice song, but probably one that only die-hard Blind Guardian fans will be compelled to buy a CD single for. I'm of the opinion that every BG song is worth having, so if you're into the band, you'll want to add this disc to your collection.

One of the Best Fantasy Interpreter.......2004-03-31

There's already been so much to say about the first song, And Then There Was Silence. I love it, too. However, the second song is more touching for me, Harvest of Sorrow, a song for Tolkien's The Silmarillion, for Turin and his sister Nienor. This is the English version of Mies Del Dolor in Night At the Opera. I cannot express my feeling in a precise way, but when I heard "She closed her eyes / And she called out my name / She was never ever seen again", it seemed that there was a flick of blade on my heart. I've never imagined the sorrow of Turin and Nienor could be illustrated so well. With my favorite BG album Nightfall in Middle-earth, I really want to say they are one of the best Tolkien interpreter in music.

And then there was silence.......2004-02-17

This song is just the best. There is simply nothing else like it. Yes, it lasts for over 16 minutes, throughout it, it retells the story of the Illiad and fall of Troy. It recounts many of the main themes within it (including my favourite part where it says "Shes like the sunrise, precious like starlight," etc... describing Helen). If you enjoyed previous albums by blind guardian then this is a MUST. It manages to convey in the sheer sounds of the music going from softness to heavy drums and guitar solos, showing the moods in the story of sadness and triumph. The meaningful lyrics are a prime example of blind guardian's finest and Hansi's singing is again almost flawless. Just buy it! (the second track harvest of sorrow is also good, but doesn't match up to the main feature.) Also buy their new album A Night At the Opera (instead or as well?), the Jap import has harvest of sorrow as a bonus track, and the last song is and then there was silence.

hey!.......2003-11-11

I know the dude that did the cover art!!!
go to anry.deviantart.com to see all his stuff! It's incredible!

Great album, too... mmmm

No Silence Here!.......2003-09-10

AND THEN THERE WAS SILENCE
"Turn your head and see the fields of flames"

"He carries along
from a distant place
He`s on his way
he'll bring decay
(don't move along
cause things they will go wrong
the end is getting closer

Blind Guardian"

Everybody knows who Blind Guardian is, right? Well you should! If you don't, let's do something about that. They consist of four incredible musicians(you'd swear there was twenty); André Olbrich (guitar), Hansi Kürsch (vocals/bass), Marcus Siepen (guitar), Thomen Stauch (drums).

Blind Guardian play an astounding version of Melodious, Symphonic Metal whose music explodes at you and bombards you with multi-faceted ingenious melodies from all sides and here's the Kicker, they sound like QUEEN. Yes, I said QUEEN. No, it's not universally accepted but I know what I'm hearing. Hansi Kursch sounds enough like Freddie Mercury, that when you bring in the bands vocal backing in the quasi-inimitable Queenlike delivery it's spooky but it's also magnificent.

Now, don't get me wrong Blind Guardian is not the second coming of Queen, it is merely the second coming of Queen's harmony and their delivery. It's more like Queen decided to play a different kind of music and they were wonderful at it, too.

So, since I like Queen I'll like Blind Guardian, right?

Not necessarily! I really believe for many people, like myself, Blind Guardian is an acquired taste. Blind Guardian's music is so dense with layer upon layer of sound and with all those high pitched voices coming at you constantly from all over, that ones brain cannot absorb it all at one time. It needs time put everything in order, so that is why I recommend at least three or four plays to get used to their music.

But why bother?

Yes, really. Well I have a theory, if I may, which is being propagated by my own current musical inclinations.

When I was younger, popular music was quite basic. Some of it still is. I liked both catchy simple and complicated songs, but it seemed that I got tired of the simpler songs fast but the complicated songs satisfied me longer.

My point, obviously, is that some of the best and most worthwhile things are harder to achieve and of course they're certainly appreciated more. Blind Guardian is very worthwhile, so let's look at the best song (in my humble opinion) they have made to date.

"And Then There Was Silence"

Mere words cannot describe the majesty and grandeur of this fabulous creation. From the minute it starts you are treated to a preview of what is to come in this masterpiece. There is no let up no weak spots, this is total mind candy for the entire 14:07 and you will be crying for more. "And Then There Was Silence" was released as a single as well as being the finale in the exquisite album A Night at the Opera

This amazing song is an elevator ride from heavy, classical B.G. style to tranquil interludes combining broadly arranged orchestral elements, ubiquitous choirs and multiple styles and tempo for a melodious, musical sensation I have seldom experienced. "And Then There Was Silence" never loses sight of it's goal and delivers an inspiring, fourteen minute masterpiece that always remains accessible and dynamic and dramatically brilliant! And throughout the whole song you can't help but think of Queen, even though they have never done anything like this.(oh, maybe "Bohemian Rhapsody" a little bit) It's just that their timing, elevation, pitch, and delivery are so Queenish, I love it, I love it, I love it!
Now it doesn't say it anywhere but this monumental composition seems to be about the Trojan War.

There is a second track on this CD single called "Havest of Sorrow" which is a ballad and seems like an afterthought after listening to the emotionally draining "And Then There Was Silence"

Similar artists

You got to be Kidding. Queen

Vaguely Similar Artists

Tracks:

And Then There Was Silence
Harvest of Sorrow

Album Description

Import exclusive single for the German power metal act. Tracks, 'And Than There Was Silence', 'Harvest Of Sorrow' & multimedia track. 2001.

Customer Reviews:

Blind Guardian's Best Song, plus a non-album track.......2006-10-28

No Silence Here!,.......2003-09-10

AND THEN THERE WAS SILENCE
"Turn your head and see the fields of flames"

"He carries along
from a distant place
He`s on his way
he'll bring decay
(don't move along
cause things they will go wrong

Blind Guardian

Everybody knows who Blind Guardian is, right? Well you should! If you don't, let's do something about that. They consist of four incredible musicians(you'd swear there was twenty); Andr? Olbrich (guitar), Hansi K?rsch (vocals/bass), Marcus Siepen (guitar), Thomen Stauch (drums).

Many believe Blind Guardian is the pre-eminent Power Metal band in the world. I happen to believe they are pre-eminent but not in Power Metal. To me they play an astounding version of Melodious, Symphonic Metal whose music explodes at you and bombards you with multi-faceted ingenious melodies from all sides and here's the Kicker, they sound like QUEEN. Yes, I said QUEEN. No, it's not universally accepted but I know what I'm hearing. Hansi Kursch sounds enough like Freddie Mercury, that when you bring in the bands vocal backing in the quasi-inimitable Queenlike delivery it's spooky but it's also magnificent.

So, since I like Queen I'll like Blind Guardian, right?

I was one of those individuals that needed time to get use to the complex textures of the music and for a while thought of Blind Guardians music as noise

But why bother?

Yes, really. Well I have a theory, if I may, which is being propagated by my own current musical inclinations.

The same analogy could probably be used in other areas too. Do you like the same simple foods you loved when you were young or do you now prefer more complicated, more exotic dishes?

"And Then There Was Silence"

There is a second track on this CD single called "Havest of Sorrow" which is a ballad and seems like an afterthought after listening to the emotionally draining "And Then There Was Silence"

Similar artists

You got to be Kidding. Queen

Vaguely Similar Artists

Therion, Rhapsody, Thy Majestie, Freedom Call, Mob Rules

Odd single But worth a look!.......2002-01-10

Many Will be surprised by how long the main track is. 14 whole minutes! No lie! Now let me review the 2 songs:1. And There Was Silence - A desent song that is way too long. A epic all the way! You have to give it some listens to start enjoying it. . . . .85% 2. Harvest Of Sorrow - A short 3 minute song that is oh so soft. They truely shine here. Buy this single for this track! . . .95%3. Multimedia Track (Video of "Born in a Mourning Hall") - This track is easy to download onto most pc's (My 1995 computer did it so your's should!) The video is decent. . ./ .85% If you like this album: Well you should get Blind Guardian's new album out by March (2002). Also:Blind Guardian-Nightfall in Middle Earth, Blind Guardian-Imaginations from the other Side, Blind Guardian-Somewhere far Beyond, Blind Guardian-Forgotten tales, Falconer-Falconer, and Demons and Wizards-Demons and Wizards.

...And then there was silence..........2001-12-19

And then there was silence... Well, that happened after I listened to that awesome song for the first time! I'm still recovering from a jaw dislocation... And of course "Harvest of Sorrow" rules! It's really a very good song. The multimedia track makes the imported single even better than the other. I just can't wait to get the whole album...

Good, but... after "Nightfall...", will they make it again?.......2001-12-13

This single is the opening for their upcoming album, which should be in stores by the early of 2002. I must say that the title track is pretty strong and elaborated, full of bombastic choirs and very aggressive; but I also find it somewhat boring because it is too long and by times its arrangements sound repetitive. The other track ("Harvest Of Sorrow") is (again) another Queen-like song, that makes me think in "The Eldar" from their previous album. While this song is very well arranged, I don't see anything original in it.

Sure, Hansi sounds great all along this release, and the production is superb as well as the guitar work. But after three years of silence since their masterpiece "Nightfall In the Middle Earth" I was sincerely waiting for something really "out-of-this-world". Now, my feelings about this single are near to deception, to be honest. The exquisite musicianship that Blind Guardian reveals here is not enough to turn me on as they did with "Nightfall...". So, I would recommend you to save your bucks for purchasing the actual album, hoping that it will contain some other tracks much better than these ones. Since then, keep yourself listening anything else: avoid premature disappointments, please!

And Then There Was Silence
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And Then There Was Silence
Blind Guardian
Manufacturer: Century Media
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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