And Then There Was Silence
Blind Guardian
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25 facts about this song
Genre Classification"And Then There Was Silence" by Blind Guardian falls under the genres of power metal, speed metal, and progressive metal.
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AlbumIt is from the album "A Night at the Opera," released in 2002.
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Song LengthThe song is 14 minutes long, making it one of the longest tracks the band has ever recorded.
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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.
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StorylineThe song tells the story of the fall of Troy which is inspired by Homer's epic poem, the "Iliad."
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Record Breaking EditingThe song was edited 5,000 times during its production, setting a world record.
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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.
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Limited EditionsThe song was initially released as a single in 2001, in two versions: a standard, one-disc edition, and a limited, two-disc edition.
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Teaser TrackWhile 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.
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Rhythmical ComplexityThis song is well-known for its rhythmical complexity featuring multiple meter changes and unusual time signatures.
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Accompanying InstrumentsThe song features an array of instruments including guitars, bass, drums, keyboards as well as a full orchestra and choir for a grand sound.
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CollaborationChoir vocals were provided by the renowned Rhenish Girls' Choir, and the also choir from the Gregorian voices from the Limburg Cathedral.
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Top Chart PositionThe song reach number 31 in the German single chart in 2001.
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RemakesThe song was re-recorded and featured again in the band's tenth studio album, "Memories of a Time to Come."
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Positive ReceptionThe song has been well received by fans and critics alike for its musical depth, storytelling, and ambitious composition.
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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.
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Lyric InspirationThe lyrics of the song were inspired by Homer’s epic poem "The Iliad." It specifically revolves around the tragic story of Troy.
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Album PlacementThe song is from the album "A Night at the Opera," released by Blind Guardian in 2002.
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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.
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Single ReleasePrior 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."
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Chart PerformanceThe single version of "And Then There Was Silence" reached number 31 in the German Singles Chart.
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Re-Recorded VersionIn 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.
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InstrumentationThe song features complex arrangements and layers of multiple vocal harmonies that display the band’s progressive and symphonic influences.
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Hansi Kürsch’s ViewpointThe band's vocalist, Hansi Kürsch, has stated that "And Then There Was Silence" is perhaps his favourite Blind Guardian song.
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Production ChallengeThe 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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