Name: Rise of the Flame
Duration: 6 min 34 s
Channel: Carlo DAnna
Description: The Wannabe Challenge. With the pomposity, bombast and Whimsy of early Genesis. Though maybe other bands like Van der graaf Generator in there as well.

The Wannabe Challenge. With the pomposity, bombast and Whimsy of early Genesis. Though maybe other bands like Van der graaf Generator in there as well.

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Carlo D'Anna

Finger style and Acoustic Progressive guitar, flute, synth and Mellotron.

Welcome to the music of Carlo D'Anna's Ridiculous Dream music. Also known as "Dream Warrior" in some circles. Influences and music styles ranging from basic to progressive rock, with definite Retro seventies sound. If you enjoy the sound of Moody Blues, George Harrison, Genesis, Dead Can Dance, and others of the same style, more or less, you will probably like this music. I use quite a bit of Mellotron and acoustic fingerstyle guitar as well.

Song Info

Genre

Alternative • Avant Rock

Charts

Peak #28

Peak in subgenre #2

Author

Carlo DAnna

Uploaded

August 10, 2015

Track Files

MP3

MP3 15.0 MB • 320 kbps • 6:34

Story behind the song

A town in the Dark Ages, in deep despair of being subjugated by a powerful enemy  places their trust a sympathetic warrior who will lead them to another land where they can escape oppression. 

With an attention to the pomposity and bombastic styling of early 70's Prog I give you the declarative composition of the emergence from subjugation.

Lyrics

The Chance to lead, is a privilege of a few.
As we rise, as our hands reach out to you.
Take the vow, and lead us through the land
to the place of peace and the river flows so grand.
Mark the way, with the passage of the Flame.
Traipse the trail as we follow to the game.
Let the daunting subjugators know, that we moved on to where the mighty river flows.
Our new life shines, like it's made of gold, I can't remember the story told when we worked in toil and they made us slaves.
and they kept us out from beyond the flame.
Now we live as free folk only know
Flame will burn as our courage starts to grow.
Heroes born to lead us through the dark, walk us through the park in the sky...

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AlexisPatrick

Mar 14, 2020

Excellent vocals and lyrics. Beautiful music and fantastic song structure.
Fascinating guitar work.

DOOMTRAINmusic

Sep 13, 2015

Great percussion, ( well I didn't notice volume was on max with my headphones when I clicked play ! ) a wonderful journey back to early 70s music.
really enjoyed the variations as it flowed.

Morten Gjermundsen

Sep 06, 2015

This is a wonderful and very well written tune. Really nice vocals and gutar playing. Love the sound of the guitar, great sustain.
Excellent arrangement, performance and production.

gabe stenziano

Aug 28, 2015

this is one of your best i've heard. an ambitious task, for sure, but you pulled it off well. such an interesting arrangement.

spinaceto

Aug 26, 2015

Sorry if it tooks so long to comment.....wish to gratulate for this great song my friend, me too I can breath that special "Genesis" atmosphere here, my compliment to you Carlo!! Excellent tune and great arrangement ( did I hear a Mellotron too?....wow!!).

Cheers to the music! :)

Michael Bennett

Aug 21, 2015

Love the retro vibe on this song - great!

Musan Dera

Aug 18, 2015

Yes, I recognize the early Genesis here, and the organ makes it sound very 70's like. Of course you are not Peter Gabriel and nobody has got the same voice, but this is a very good attempt.

There is as well that dreamy atmosphere you are taking us in (like often in your tracks). A lot is happening in a kind of trip. You have put a lot of yourself in it (with your specific sound) and I really enjoyed being in your world again (combined with Genesis).

I especially enjoyed your use of piano and flute.......

Nice one again, Carlo. Good job!

The Smivets

Aug 17, 2015

Wow I love this Carlo - another new favourite of yours for me.  I'm a huge fan of early Genesis and you've capture it brilliantly here. You sound eerily like Gabriel in many places which adds to the magic, and the whole composition is sheer enjoyment.  That wonderful 'Tron is the icing on the cake.  Bloody brilliant!

Gone4

Aug 17, 2015

lots of amazing instruments here..you delivered a great rich 70's vibe here, great job :-D

Dollar Bill and the Unmentionables

Aug 16, 2015

What a daunting task and yet you pull it off SO well - fantastic composition and story, brilliant execution.  Definitely defiant, bombastic, fantastic!

Ascenzion - Al Massey

Aug 16, 2015

Intense, imaginative, and creative body of progressive rock composition with meaning and depth. Extremely well done Carlo.

Oddger

Aug 16, 2015

You always had a good grip on the 70's sound and this one really takes it to the limit!. This could have been of a 1970's Genesis album, if you didn't know any better. Beatiful song, wonderful sounds. The flute is absolutely magic and the following part with acc. guitar and keys is amazing. Another great one from you, Carlo! And a favourite :)

Alan L Cole

Aug 15, 2015

I really like the beautiful flute and piano at 3:11. Very nice production and very cool vocals. Dig the guitar work as well. I think this is one of my favorites from you Carlo!

Major Snagg

Aug 15, 2015

Definitely a big nod to the Peter Gabriel period of Genesis me thinks.
I agree, there are some nice tempo changes. A fabulously rich tapestry of changing moods. I like it.

Rodrica Rudge

Aug 15, 2015

Yeah, I hear Genesis in this song! Excellent composition...it's like traveling back in time. Definitely got the whole Genesis vibe going here.

Bob Forbes

Aug 15, 2015

Awesome comparison to Genesis Carlo! Excellent story in lyrics - neat changes at 1:15 and 3:10 - bet that is your Fernandes at 2:34 & 4:10, and at the end through the Marshall? Great tone indeed! Quite a ballad amico!