And Then There Was Silence

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About And Then There Was Silence

"And Then There Was Silence" is a song by the German power metal band Blind Guardian. It was released in November 2001 as the lead single from their album, A Night at the Opera. Written by singer Hansi Kürsch and composed by Kürsch and guitarist André Olbrich, the song is based on The Iliad by Homer and on the Aeneid by Virgil, and narrates the final days of Troy, as foreseen by Cassandra, daughter of the king of the destroyed city who foresaw the event. The song is so intricate and long with so many tracks that it alone required as much production time as the rest of the A Night at the Opera album. At over 14 minutes, it is the longest track recorded by Blind Guardian. It was re-recorded into a new version in 2012 as a part of the compilation album Memories of a Time to Come. more »

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Blind Guardian

Blind Guardian is a German power metal band formed in the mid-1980s in Krefeld, West Germany as Lucifer's Heritage. They are often credited as one of the seminal and most influential bands in the power metal and speed metal subgenres. Blind Guardian is a part of the German heavy metal scene that emerged in the mid-1980s. more »

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Genre Classification "And Then There Was Silence" by Blind Guardian falls under the genres of power metal, speed metal, and progressive metal.
Album It is from the album "A Night at the Opera," released in 2002.
Song Length The song is 14 minutes long, making it one of the longest tracks the band has ever recorded.
Experimental Song "And Then There Was Silence" is known for being an experimental song for the band, featuring elaborate and progressive elements more than their other tracks.
Storyline The song tells the story of the fall of Troy which is inspired by Homer's epic poem, the "Iliad."
Record Breaking Editing The song was edited 5,000 times during its production, setting a world record.
Costly Production "And Then There Was Silence" was reported to be the most expensive song Blind Guardian ever produced. It spent over €30,000 and included almost 200 different tracks to mix.
Limited Editions The song was initially released as a single in 2001, in two versions: a standard, one-disc edition, and a limited, two-disc edition.
Teaser Track While the band was recording the album "A Night at the Opera," they released "And Then There Was Silence" as a teaser single a year ahead.
Rhythmical Complexity This song is well-known for its rhythmical complexity featuring multiple meter changes and unusual time signatures.
Accompanying Instruments The song features an array of instruments including guitars, bass, drums, keyboards as well as a full orchestra and choir for a grand sound.
Collaboration Choir vocals were provided by the renowned Rhenish Girls' Choir, and the also choir from the Gregorian voices from the Limburg Cathedral.
Top Chart Position The song reach number 31 in the German single chart in 2001.
Remakes The song was re-recorded and featured again in the band's tenth studio album, "Memories of a Time to Come."
Positive Reception The song has been well received by fans and critics alike for its musical depth, storytelling, and ambitious composition.
Song Composition "And Then There Was Silence" is considered to be one of the most complex songs by Blind Guardian. It reportedly required thousands of separate studio tracks to finalize.
Lyric Inspiration The lyrics of the song were inspired by Homer’s epic poem "The Iliad." It specifically revolves around the tragic story of Troy.
Album Placement The song is from the album "A Night at the Opera," released by Blind Guardian in 2002.
Song Duration "And Then There Was Silence" is the longest song in the album, with the track coming in at an impressive 14 minutes and 6 seconds.
Single Release Prior to the album release, the song was released as a single in 2001. It was the only song released as a single from the album "A Night at the Opera."
Chart Performance The single version of "And Then There Was Silence" reached number 31 in the German Singles Chart.
Re-Recorded Version In 2012, the band re-recorded the song for their compilation album "Memories of a Time to Come," with the aim to stay more loyal to the original vision of the song.
Instrumentation The song features complex arrangements and layers of multiple vocal harmonies that display the band’s progressive and symphonic influences.
Hansi Kürsch’s Viewpoint The band's vocalist, Hansi Kürsch, has stated that "And Then There Was Silence" is perhaps his favourite Blind Guardian song.
Production Challenge The technical challenges posed by the song during production reportedly led the band to switch their recording software from Pro Tools to Nuendo.

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