Gamma Ray

Gamma Ray

About Gamma Ray

"Gamma Ray" is a song by American rock musician Beck. It was released as the second single from his eighth studio album, Modern Guilt, on August 11, 2008. It is seemingly inspired by the surf rock songs of the 1960s, but with ghostly moans and lyrics on the state of the world. The title refers to gamma rays, biologically hazardous energy emitted by radioactive decay. Despite its up-tempo beat, the song lyrics invoke nihilistic or apocalyptic themes, including melting ice caps, boredom, burning houses, crowns of thorns, and natural disasters. The song peaked at number 19 on the U. S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It was also placed at number 6 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2008. 


Year:
2012
4:47
171 
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The world's desperated with irony,hunger and corruption
The eastern and the africans too
Are going to repeat the history of all wars
And our industry supplied them with arms
Everybody knows but nobody can do anything against it
The fall of society is on the make

Well sometimes, sometimes I try to drop a list
I try to find out what they have done
I thought of honourable murderers you know
Like Jonah's hand might /???/ around us

And anytime, everywhere in the whole world
Gamma Ray, Gamma Ray, Gamma, Gamma, Gamma Ray
Made of your existence Gamma Ray money and our failing
I've waited for - to find Gamma Ray

Without a body I could fly around the world
Destroying arms, destroying rockets
Mix all complexions of the whole human race
We all would turn to shadow people

Everybody, everywhere in the whole world
Gamma Ray, Gamma Ray...

[Solo Kai]

Everybody, everywhere in the whole world
Gamma Ray, Gamma Ray...

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Gamma Ray

Gamma Ray is a metal band from Hamburg, northern Germany, founded and fronted by Kai Hansen after his departure from the German power metal band Helloween. Hansen is the current lead vocalist, guitarist as well as the chief songwriter of Gamma Ray. The band is known as one of the most prominent bands of the German heavy metal scene. more »

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Written by: BRUNO FRENZEL

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10 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Gamma Ray" is one of the renowned power metal bands from northern Germany, and have made strides in this music genre for many years.
Song Relevance
The song "Gamma Ray" is often considered as one of the signature tunes of the band due to sharing the same name with the band itself.
Album Profile
The song "Gamma Ray" is from the band's debut album "Heading for Tomorrow", which was released in 1990.
Song Composition
Just like many of Gamma Ray's compositions, "Gamma Ray" is a blend of heavy metal and power metal, both of which are major music genres that the band is known for.
Band Setup
The lead vocalist and one of the guitarists of the band, Kai Hansen, is considered a founding figure of the power metal genre. He sings the song "Gamma Ray."
Song Production
The song, like most of the band's songs, was produced by Kai Hansen and Dirk Schlächter.
Song Combination
The song "Gamma Ray" is often paired with another song from the same album, "Look at Yourself," during live performances.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Gamma Ray" are known for the portrayal of philosophical ideas, world conflicts, and self-empowerment, which is a common theme in the power metal genre.
Live Performances
The song "Gamma Ray" has been performed across the globe in numerous concerts and music festivals, showcasing the international popularity of the German band.
Influence and Impact
The song "Gamma Ray" is often considered as the foundational basis for the band's future discography, shaping their musical progression and their self-titled identity within the power metal genre.

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