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Somewhere Far Beyond
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- Blind Guardian
- Released 1992
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- The Bard's Song - In the Forest
- 03:10
- 9,776 plays
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- Time What Is Time
- 05:45
- 5,648 plays
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- Ashes to Ashes
- 06:00
- 5,063 plays
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songs
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Time What Is Time
- 05:45
- 5,648 plays
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- 2
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Journey Through the Dark
- 04:48
- 4,475 plays
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- 3
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Black Chamber
- 00:00
- 3,577 plays
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- 4
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Theatre of Pain
- 04:17
- 4,415 plays
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- 5
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The Quest for Tanelorn
- 05:56
- 3,725 plays
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- 6
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Ashes to Ashes
- 06:00
- 5,063 plays
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The Bard's Song - In the Forest
- 03:10
- 9,776 plays
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- 8
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The Bard's Song - The Hobbit
- 03:53
- 4,795 plays
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- 9
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The Piper's Calling
- 00:00
- 3,017 plays
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- 10
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Somewhere Far Beyond
- 07:30
- 4,740 plays
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- 11
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Spread Your Wings [*]
- 04:15
- 3,032 plays
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- 12
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Trial by Fire [*]
- 03:44
- 3,004 plays
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- 13
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Theatre of Pain [Classic Version][*]
- 04:14
- 2,634 plays
album review
Somewhere Far Beyond has all the elements of classic Blind Guardian: fantasy and horror-story tracks inspired by the likes of J.R.R. Tolkien and Stephen King; speedy double-bass riffing; and searing melodic vocals punctuated by anthemic group choruses. Bassist/vocalist Hansi Kürsch seems to possess several different voices, which serve his band's dynamic purposes well. From regal tales of dragon warfare ("The Bard's Song -- The Hobbit,") to minstrel ballads ("The Bard's Song -- In the Forest,") to Blind Guardian's trademark early-'90s speed metal matrix of hyper riffs and melodic multi-voiced choruses ("Journey Through the Dark," "Ashes to Ashes," and "Somewhere Far Beyond,") every pompous, excessive base is covered. Practically unknown in America, Blind Guardian had grown into quite a formidable metal outfit by the time of this 1992 release. The coming world-wide revival of '80s-influenced European metal certainly did their burgeoning career no harm and the group began penetrating the U.S. market. This delighted many old-school metal fans tired of the fake anger, pasty hip-hop posturing, and overall uniformity of American "hard" music. With plenty of great performances, challenging material, and some wicked guitar playing, Somewhere Far Beyond is a cornerstone of Blind Guardian's sizable reputation. ~ Vincent Jeffries, All Music Guide
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listener reviews
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The Bard's Song is sung
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- By CrusaderBlade
- 12/3/2008 05:40:14
- Another day, another Blind Guardian review. This album was the band's last in their older, more speed/thrash-like style. It opens with two immensely powerful tracks, then segues into the epic Theatre of Pain. This track is notable, as Blind Guardian would go on to record an amazing orchestral version, available on some prints of this album and on The Forgotten Tales.
That's all well and good, but we all know what I'm really here to talk about: The Bard's Song - In the Forest. This enchanting ballad has become an instant classic with fans and has a permanent place in any live set played by Blind Guardian. The mood it creates with its soft acoustic tones in conjunction with Hansi's powerful vocals is one of enchantment, and this atmosphere would go on to forever characterize what Blind Guardian is to its fans.
The album continues on with this same strength, perhaps reinvigorated by the brief interlude presented by The Bard's Song - In the Forest. Yet, however good the following tracks may be (and they are), they don't hold the same significance to a Blind Guardian fan as do The Bard's Song - In the Forest and the tracks that precede it. - Be the first person to rate this review!
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