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Orion's Wing
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Features all kinds of drama, written by Roger, with a keyboard middle arrangement by Joel, and then a killer drum solo.
live epic science fiction
vintage, epic in genre of YES, Gabriel-era Genesis
Orion was a band that existed primarily from 1976-1981 It consisted of 3 future members of AVALON USA, Joel Pirard, John Curtin, Jeff Kalmar, and also CJ Truitt and Roger Schnur. Previous members included Brian Legierre on drums, Jay MacMahon on vocals, Tony Lugamano who replaced Roger for a time, when he left, as did Brian) on drums, but the core became Joel, John and Jeff, until Roger returned, and CJ joined up. These songs are from original tapes made in 1980 from board mixes. In at least one or two occasions, the tapes have been slightly damaged over the years. I am trying to locate backups (they did exist) to archive these. The energy and audacity of youth was apparent. Banana Sound (still in business in NJ) was the sound and recording company. To you, all these years later, who may remember us, I hope this brings back some pleasant memories--J Pirard
Song Info
Charts
Peak #188
Peak in subgenre #33
Author
ROGER SCHNUR
Rights
1977 renewed 2010
Uploaded
December 04, 2023
Track Files
MP3
MP3 24.5 MB 241 kbps 14:16
Story behind the song
inspired by epic fantasy novels and science fiction
Lyrics
ORIONS WING In the Darkest night, I can see that distant light On the Highest hill, the WING stands still Waiting for his Masters command We will carry you away on the winds of forever Sail with us to the art of the Star-song, Join as now together and Sing with the Star Song! Hold fast! Orion! Hang high, and be strong when your heart is torn away! You will lay down your sword, smile at the sun, youre the only one left! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here Ive climbed to the top, and how is this before me? No man I know, could conceive of such a thing On my knees I bow before it, white is all I see, I beckons me to fall upon it, body aware Riding through space, I live in the starlight, Air still fills my lungs, though I know its far away Last night sad confusion, now my mind is clear, the planets pass like clockwork Is it tomorrow, is it today? We will carry you away, in the wings of forever! Sail with us to the heart of the Star Song We will carry you away, in the wings of forever, to the heart of the Star Song! On in the Belt, celestial bells ring, soaring towards his birth, beam lights mark the way A feeling I do not know, it fills my veins, as I sip, from his cup, the old man sings: We will carry you away, in the wind of forever! Sail with us to the heart of the Star Song We will carry you away, in the wing of forever, Join us now together and. Sing with the Star Song! Hold fast! Orion! Stand high, and be strong when your heart is torn away! You will lay down your sword, smile at the sun, youre the only one left!
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