Serenity - 'Spirit in the Flesh' (official live video)

The candles are lighted, the blades lie there shining
Soon they’ll do their sacred work again
Covered in linen, fallen in eternal sleep
A body prepared on the table

Now life is gone and the soul has fled
To a place that’s so far away

All the things I see given by the maker’s hand
Leave me humble and I stand lost in wonder
It’s a perfect alchemy and the undeniable sign
Of a spirit in the flesh, so divine, flesh so divine!

I met them all from infant to old man
Opened up their mortal frames so silent
Noble lady, crooked man, orphan child and centenarian
Look all the same in the inside

Their life is gone and their souls have fled
To a place that’s so far away

All outstanding things I see given by the maker’s hand
Leave me humble and I stand lost in wonder
All outstanding things I see given by the maker’s hand
Leave me humble and I stand lost in wonder
It’s a perfect alchemy and the undeniable sign
Of a spirit in the flesh, so divine, flesh so divine!

These studies, discoveries,
Will be my gift to mankind...

All outstanding things I see given by the maker’s hand
Leave me humble and I stand lost in wonder
It’s a perfect alchemy and the undeniable sign
Of a spirit in the flesh, so divine
It’s a perfect alchemy and the undeniable sign
Of a spirit in the flesh, so divine, flesh so divine!

Με "ζωντανά" ηχογραφημένο δίσκο (τον πρώτο της καριέρας τους) αποχαιρετούν το 2022 οι Serenity. Φέρει τον τίτλο "Memoria" και κυκλοφόρησε προ ημερών, με την μπάντα να μας λέει σχετικά:

«After a long time of waiting, we’re excited to finally release our first live album. We still think back to the evening when we performed this very special show at KulturQuartier in Kufstein and we’re so proud we could bottle the unique atmosphere of this night and release it now under the title Memoria. Being able to perform this concert in this terrific atmosphere of a theater with so many guests was a really ‘once in a lifetime experience’ and we’re extremely happy to share it now with all of our fans.»

Οι Serenity μας έρχονται από την Αυστρία. Μπάντα μελωδικού / συμφωνικού power metal, η οποία δημιουργήθηκε πριν από 21 έτη και έχει κυκλοφορήσει ακόμη επτά "ολοκληρωμένους" στουντιακούς δίσκους, πέντε singles και τρία demos...

Δελτίο τύπου: «Follow Serenity on a journey through time and experience the passage of past and present.

Stories of ancient kings and queens and the mythical legends of the Scottish Highlands shall fill your ears with joy and your heart with suspense. Intertwining the tensions between death and legacy, Serenity present their newest offering of live recordings with Memoria, out December 9, 2022 in DVD format via Napalm Records.

Looking back at 20 years of acclaimed success, and with their last album, The Last Knight (2020), entering the German and Austrian album charts, the symphonic metal bards lure with their catchy sound and heavy melodies. Prepare thyself and join a musical metal journey through the centuries!

Symphonic metal unit Serenity offers a new approach to beguiling the senses with their live performance, Memoria, now on DVD! Interpreting their illustrious songs anew in a conceptual show, they are sure to enchant listeners and viewers alike.

Showcasing incredible hit density, the band embraces their symphonic power and provides a magical feeling throughout the entire performance. From classic folklore pieces like “Coldness Kills” that intrigues with its fairytale-like sound and classic instrumentals, to “Set The World On Fire” with catchy hooks and dashing soundscapes, Serenity give it all in every single piece.

In “Set the World on Fire” and “Broken Dreams” the unit is joined on their journey by the smooth and magical voice of Marco Pastorino awakening old myths and legends anew.

These dreamlike soundscapes are being supported with enchanting guitar riffs in “Velatum” and “Souls and Sins” by no other than Sacha Paeth, the producer of Avantasia. This way the band not only showcases their incredible musical talent supported by talented vocalist Georg Neuhauser, but also their love and dedication for the art of music.

Touching ballads like “Journey Ends” and “Fairytales” supported by the incredible vocal range of legendary Visions of Atlantis vocalist Clémentine Delauney forge reminiscence of earlier times, while moving duets like “Changing Fate” make reference to multifaceted Scottish mythology.

In “Spirit of the Flesh” Nicklas Müller offers rhythmic support by adding steady drums. As a special bonus on Memoria, the band taps Sascha Paeth and Michele Guaitoli from symphonic metal greats Visions of Atlantis for their stage performance of “Souls and Sins” and “Legacy of the Tudors”.

Serenity proves again that their magical, heavy sounds are timeless and their own legacy is imprinted in history. Embark on a journey through the history of Scotland and immerse yourself in a land before our time with the new live recording of Memoria on DVD!»

Παρακολουθούμε το μουσικό βίντεο με την "ζωντανή" απόδοση του τραγουδιού "Spirit in the Flesh", για το οποίο ο τραγουδιστής Georg Neuhauser μας λέει:

«The track was originally released on our album Codex Atlanticus, named after the famous work of Leonardo DaVinci, who was our inspiration for the entire album. We wanted to tell the story of his courage to face the wraths of the church against scientists and his strong will to explore the secrets of nature at all risks. The song itself convinces with a strong folk melody that is pointed out even more in the acoustic version. And of course, we are grateful for the support of our longtime friend Niklas Müller (AD INFINITUM) giving the song an energy kick with his drumming.»

Band: Serenity
Country of origin: Austria
Location: Wörgl, Tyrol
Formed in: 2001
Genre: Symphonic Power Metal
Lyrical themes: Tales, Fantasy, Dreams
Years active: 2001-present

Video: "Spirit in the Flesh"
Album: "Memoria"
Type: Live album
Release date: December 9th, 2022
Label: Napalm Records

Track listing:
01. In Memorian
02. United
03. Changing Times
04. Set the World on Fire
05. Broken Dreams
06. Changing Fate
07. Journey's End
08. Velatum
09. Souls and Sins
10. Coldness Kills
11. Fairytales
12. Legacy of Tudors
13. Spirit in the Flesh
14. Engraved Within
15. In the Name of Scotland
16. Lionheart

Band members:
Andreas Schipflinger - Drums, Vocals (backing)
Georg Neuhauser - Vocals
Fabio D'Amore - Bass, Vocals (backing)
Christian Hermsdörfer - Guitars

Guest/Session:
Marco Pastorino - Vocals (track 5)
Kathrin Raunigger - Vocals (female) (track 6)
Sascha Paeth - Guitars (acoustic) (tracks 8, 9)
Michele Guaitoli - Vocals (track 9)
Clémentine Delauney - Vocals (female) (tracks 11, 12)
Niklas Müller - Drums (track 13)