The Shadows Of Ithaca - 'Above The Water' (official lyric video)

I was born to be free, but I don't feel it around me
And I know I must cut this Devil's rope that binds me
Deeply confused from creeds and theories
There is no air to breathe
Money is the only God these days, a charming golden cage

I don't believe in the agenda that is served
I need some wit, to stay outside the fence
Well I've got something to say

See now, don't look and don't hear but listen
Just had enough of this crazy world
What does not destroy me makes me stronger
Must keep my head above the water

Dawn till dusk, night and day, another scar to remind us
That our time is too short, must look ahead not behind us
Don't dangle carrots in front of me, your bait I will not bite
Yeah, I can see behind your filthy lies
You cannot ban me from light

I'm focused now, outside this poisonous fog
I will not dance anymore to your tasteless song
I guess it's not my style

I don't believe in your laws or religions
Who is your justice standing for?
I let your critics for you and your sheepfold
And I don't want you outside my door
Global distortion is of your own making
You are liable, I'll not take the blame
No paper tigers as I'm getting older
Must keep my head above the water

It is no lie...
Behind your smile - second thoughts
Your commitments - sneaky tongue
Holy men - money talks
Politicians - straw men
I think I'm finished with you...

Watch it!!!

I don't believe in your laws and religions
You gotta stay outside my door
Just keep your critics for you and your sheepfold
For those you're really standing for
Now see, don't look and don't hear but listen
Just had enough of this crazy world
Built to destroy, strong, wise, but older
Must keep my head above the water
Just stay up, above the water!
Hold on... Oh, Lord... Yeah! Alright!!!

Το θυμάμαι το ντεμπούτο των Elwing ("Immortal Stories"), πίσω στο 2002. Αρχικά ήταν το εξώφυλλο του Ken Kelly (RIP) κι εν συνεχεία το μουσικό περιεχόμενο της Καβαλιώτικης μπάντας. Οι Elwing κυκλοφόρησαν δύο full length albums και στην συνέχεια χάθηκαν τα ίχνη τους, με τα μέλη τους να συνεχίζουν σε άλλες μπάντες.

Δύο εξ αυτών, ο Παναγιώτης Ρουμελιώτης και ο Τάσος Καραπαπάζογλου μαζί με τον blues rock τραγουδιστή Άγγελο Καλόγρηα, σχημάτισαν προ οκαετίας τους The Shadows of Ithaca. Ας τους αφήσουμε να μας συστηθούν:

«It was in November 2017 when the sensuous blues rock singer Aggelos Kalogrias suggested partnership to the virtuoso power metal axeman Panos Roumeliotis. Their prolific collaboration is reflected in the hard & heavy maiden opus "Hunt the Hunter" released in 2023 by "The Shadows Of Ithaca". The Greek songwriters feature an ambitious metal proposition which taps into the past yet staying up to date.»

Προ διετίας κυκλοφόρησε (αυτοχρηματοδοτούμενο σε cd και ψηφιακή μορφή) και το ντεμπούτο τους υπό τον τίτλο "Hunt the Hunter", το οποίο αποτέλεσε μία από τις καλύτερες μουσικές προτάσεις εκείνου του καλοκαιριού...

Band: The Shadows of Ithaca
Country of origin: Greece
Location: Kavala
Formed in: 2017
Genre: Heavy Metal
Years active: 2017-present

Lyric video: "Above The Water"
Album: "Hunt the Hunter"
Type: Full length
Release date: July 7th, 2023
Label: Independent
Format: CD, Digital

Band members:
Panagiotis "Panos" Roumeliotis - Guitars
Aggelos E. Kalogrias - Vocals (lead)
Tasos Karapapazoglou - Bass, Vocals (backing)
Nikos Tsiligoudis - Drums