I just recently heard about this band, I checked out their last record Fallen Sanctuary and was completely impressed. Great band. I am definitely looking forward to their next album.
This is one of the best bands within this genre. Like others, I cannot understand why they are so underrated, their music is extraordinarily crafted and bursting with talent. They're also very down to earth, I had a long chat with Georg in Tilburg 2009 after the Kamelot concert, we spoke in a mixture of Italian and German and it was a very nice chat. I'll support these guys forever! Go Serenity!
A silent lake under eagle's wings Reflecting sky and mountains high It's waters hide some mystery A plate of stone, discovered trace, Leads back to unknown days See a witness in every pile of stones, Every place where they are standing in cirles Silent witness to the past, to times of old belief When spirits reigned in the mountains alone Still so many secrets And so many tales untold remain Their life so different to ours Though the place we live is the same So close to natural powers A land that no one could tame Where the scared spring creates a place benign You feel fine, perceiving the ghosts of the old days Still so many secrets And so many tales untold remain Their life so different to ours Though the place we live is the same So close to natural powers A land that no one could tame Knowing the threats in a world of regrets By the soothing of spirits they try Keep the white death away saving harvest and hay Let the tempest of demons pass by
Me too! Melodic metal bands with clean male vocals seem to be few and far between. And, yes, I agree... Khan is awesome indeed, and I have yet to hear a male singer in metal rival him! :-D
This band is without a doubt one of the most talented bands I have ever heard, not just within their genre, they are simply beyond epic. I place them right on the same tier as Ayreon, Opeth, Disillusion, and Dream Theater. And that, for me, is truly saying something. Because, in other words, I'm saying they're are one of the five most talented groups I have ever heard.
They are more interesting, more melodic, more amazing, than Sonata Arctica. I was the fan of Sonata, but after Serenity forget about them. SERENITY RUlls!!! I like them very much!
i'm a huge fan of sonata arctica and till now i havent found anything remotly close to their work but serenity is becoming my second favorite band very fast, epsecialy thanks to this song! the end is just magical!!!
His vocals remind me of Sonata Arctica. Ah, but i have a weakness for videos like these--the hooded cloaks, the goblet. and the violins (i love violins)! this is my favorite genre of music, and that being said, i really like this song. great dynamics!! I absolutely love the part with nothing but vocals!! (being a vocalist myself...) the first time the vocal-only part comes in, i got chillss... awesomeness.
This album "Fallen Sanctuary" is one of the best Symphonic Metal releases ever! It contains great songs only - no filler, no weak song! The voice of GEORG NEUHAUSER is full of passion and melody, and the band including the album production is perfect. Never heard such a great album since then. I am still waiting for the limited vinyl release in transparent magenta color. Napalm Records, when will you release it in vinyl?
This is truly good music. It is really pleasant to listen to, and everything fits together so well! Make sure you guys get their albums and spread the good music to all the unknowing :D
This is a quite powerful and epic song, very easily among my favorites, and something that could become a classic power ballad for metal. You can totally picture 5,000 fans chanting along with Khan. How powerful would that be, to hear an ocean of fans sharing in such a great and uplifting track?
saw them yesterday in bochum but didn't realize that the show started earlier, so I came a little late and entered the hall as they played the almost accapella part at 3:30. I was just stunned and stood there at the entrance of the hall with goosebumps ^^
These guys are great, definitely in my top fav bands. For me my favorite bands are, Kamelot, Sons of Seasons, Serenity, Delain, Epica, Nightwish, Northern Kings, Tarot, Within Temptation, and To-Mera.
Btw, has anyone noticed how beautifully Pagan the lyrics are? For example, "See a witness in every pile of stones, every place where they are standing in circles silent witness to the past, to times of old belief when spirits reigned in the mountains alone" "Where the sacred spring creates a place benign You feel fine, perceiving the ghosts of the old days" You really feel that the song is about getting in touch, perceiving, the spirits of the old days and the beliefs associated with them!
This guy in my opinion should take the singer spot in Kamelot. He will never replace Roy but I wouldn't complain about his voice being on the new album x
I'd never heard of Serenity till I heard they are supporting Delain in Europe this spring. Really like the sound, a bit different from others within the genre
I love that they decided to have the actual live orchestra and grand piano and aren't just faking it with a keyboard and synthesizers like Nightwish is notorious for.
serenity, la verdad me gusto bastante, por favor pasenle bola que es lo mejor que escuhe en el año, simil kamelot para darles una idea, escuche todos los discos. power progresivo liviano, escuchen y se van a dar cuenta, fijense las letras que son bastante buenas, bien hecho serenity congratulations!!!
I am a HUGE metal fan, and I sing in a metal band also, ( altho its very diferent from this metal style ). I just found this band today and I agree...SPREAD THE WORD. They are very very good, amazing voice and amazing arrengmennts ;)
Despite of they being different, when i first heard this music, the first band i remember was Sonata Artica, here is a band which will deserve my attention
Ich war gestern auf dem Gig in Bönnigheim auch schwer beeindruckt, Ihr habt den Laden gerockt - und das auf wahnsinnshohem Niveau! Viele Grüße nach Nordtirol (nicht Italien ;-).
It's interesting that Kamelot now sign to the same label as them, will the two bands' music sound more divergent after then (to distinguish between each other) , or will their music become more similar (due to the same resources from the record label)?
Should be touring as the main act, not support. !!! I AGREE!! OUTSTANDING AND AWESOME, WISH THEY'V COME TO BUENOS AIRES!!! HUGS AND CONGRATS FROM ARGENTINA, KEEP ON ROCKIN!! \m/
Hah me too, I love it when in songs (rock especially) The music stops and you just hear the singer sing a few lines, it also sounds great when the drums continue. Oh and I love the rythm this song has!
@Kalimdor199 I totally agree with you man. I mean, I love Sonata Arctica but when I heard Serenity´s latest album Death and Legacy I was like "WOW"... And this song is masterpiece, too!!!
Seeing ANY concert would be a step up for me |D; Most concerts either go to the MTS centre (which my family is boycotting due to hiring people not from the city), or they come when I have exams/other things :[ Life keeps getting in the way, doesn't it?
Last year september they where with kamelot aswell ( in holland ) They where really good on stage :) Suprisingly and now im going to see them again in march =D! awesome
well, that's if theyre coming to sweden. They haven't put it on the tour list yet but I think that "Moar shows to be confirmed" and Roy Khan saying at the last show "We'll be back next year" sounds pretty promising ^^
2021 and I still come back because the orchestration is timeless.
These guys are sick! I love the vocals, his sound is so mesmorizing!! The whole band is epic imo.
Wonderful. Listening Serenity since 2 weeks ago and I'm in love with. I started with Phantasma also, I fell in love with Georg's voice and eyes.
I love the power of this song. The melody, the best, the flow, the vocals, the build, the harmony. Just fantastic. Few songs inspire me more.
Still one of the finest Symphonic Metal songs ever made. So glad that Georgs new band Fallen Sanctuary reminded me that this exists.
I just recently heard about this band, I checked out their last record Fallen Sanctuary and was completely impressed. Great band. I am definitely looking forward to their next album.
This is one of the best bands within this genre. Like others, I cannot understand why they are so underrated, their music is extraordinarily crafted and bursting with talent.
They're also very down to earth, I had a long chat with Georg in Tilburg 2009 after the Kamelot concert, we spoke in a mixture of Italian and German and it was a very nice chat.
I'll support these guys forever!
Go Serenity!
Having seen this video for countless times but just realized that Georg had something at that time :D
Someone has to upload this great Video in HD!!!
What I love about this song is that it really doesn't sound like nothing out there and I've heard alot of metal bands.
Pandora got me into this band, they are so awesome! This song is fantastic.
Einer meiner Lieblingssongs!!!! Einfach großartig!!!
Every time I hear this song I'm stunned by it over and over again.... I love it!
"Still so many secrets
And so many tales untold remain"
Hail from Hungary!
A silent lake under eagle's wings
Reflecting sky and mountains high
It's waters hide some mystery
A plate of stone, discovered trace,
Leads back to unknown days
See a witness in every pile of stones,
Every place where they are standing in cirles
Silent witness to the past, to times of old belief
When spirits reigned in the mountains alone
Still so many secrets
And so many tales untold remain
Their life so different to ours
Though the place we live is the same
So close to natural powers
A land that no one could tame
Where the scared spring creates a place benign
You feel fine, perceiving the ghosts of the old days
Still so many secrets
And so many tales untold remain
Their life so different to ours
Though the place we live is the same
So close to natural powers
A land that no one could tame
Knowing the threats in a world of regrets
By the soothing of spirits they try
Keep the white death away saving harvest and hay
Let the tempest of demons pass by
Lovely! Can't wait to see these guys live in March!
Kamelot and Sonata Arctica did not step aside, because there is enough space in my heart and mind. And it's for free!
Excited about seeing them live in Camden Underworld ! \m/
3:30 always gets me chills
This should have more views. But most good music of today is hidden, while mostly just the copy/paste mainstream music are what the masses are served.
I simply cannot believe that such beautiful music is unrrated...
Me too! Melodic metal bands with clean male vocals seem to be few and far between. And, yes, I agree... Khan is awesome indeed, and I have yet to hear a male singer in metal rival him! :-D
Kamelot has just shoved this band into popularity.
Thank you, Kamelot.
Thank you SO MUCH.
This song is awesome. Can't wait to hear the rest of the new album.
Just a few days ago I discovered this band. I love it soo much already! :D
what kept me coming back to this song? Georg Neuhauser and his beautiful voice...
amazing band !!! can't wait for "fallen sanctuary", it will be a new masterpiece for sure.
This band is without a doubt one of the most talented bands I have ever heard, not just within their genre, they are simply beyond epic. I place them right on the same tier as Ayreon, Opeth, Disillusion, and Dream Theater. And that, for me, is truly saying something. Because, in other words, I'm saying they're are one of the five most talented groups I have ever heard.
They are more interesting, more melodic, more amazing, than Sonata Arctica. I was the fan of Sonata, but after Serenity forget about them. SERENITY RUlls!!! I like them very much!
i'm a huge fan of sonata arctica and till now i havent found anything remotly close to their work
but serenity is becoming my second favorite band very fast, epsecialy thanks to this song! the end is just magical!!!
This is pretty nice ^^ Looking forward to catch em live with Kamelot and (hopefully) Delain in 2009 :D
If tony mixed his voice with mike from Circus MAximus this is what would form.
This band is amazing.
i love this song
it's so emotional
i cant describe it
amazing
I love this band! :-)
Saw them last week and they were great to see live.
Hope to see them again someday!!!
Love this song so much. It's beautiful without being pretentious and completely rocking without being mindless
Sonata, Kamelot and Serenity are the three best symphonic metal groups in existence.
His vocals remind me of Sonata Arctica. Ah, but i have a weakness for videos like these--the hooded cloaks, the goblet. and the violins (i love violins)! this is my favorite genre of music, and that being said, i really like this song. great dynamics!! I absolutely love the part with nothing but vocals!! (being a vocalist myself...) the first time the vocal-only part comes in, i got chillss...
awesomeness.
This album "Fallen Sanctuary" is one of the best Symphonic Metal releases ever! It contains great songs only - no filler, no weak song! The voice of GEORG NEUHAUSER is full of passion and melody, and the band including the album production is perfect. Never heard such a great album since then. I am still waiting for the limited vinyl release in transparent magenta color. Napalm Records, when will you release it in vinyl?
cant wait to see them live in april \m/
first song I hear from them and they COMPLETELY BLOWED ME AWAY!!! Awesome band!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i can' stop listening to that song!!!! SO AMAZING
This is truly good music. It is really pleasant to listen to, and everything fits together so well! Make sure you guys get their albums and spread the good music to all the unknowing :D
This is a quite powerful and epic song, very easily among my favorites, and something that could become a classic power ballad for metal. You can totally picture 5,000 fans chanting along with Khan. How powerful would that be, to hear an ocean of fans sharing in such a great and uplifting track?
How are these guys not fucking huge!?
saw them yesterday in bochum but didn't realize that the show started earlier, so I came a little late and entered the hall as they played the almost accapella part at 3:30. I was just stunned and stood there at the entrance of the hall with goosebumps ^^
one of the best new bands out and looking forward top seeing them with kamelot both there albums are brilliant
Saw them live two days ago (they were warming up for Threshold), and they did a good job. Bought the album this song is on, and really liked it :-)
The beginning of the song would have been perfect for a skyrim trailer
I saw these guys yesterday, they were great!
A really nice show.
it's the best band of power metal i heard of 10 years !!!!!
These guys are great, definitely in my top fav bands. For me my favorite bands are, Kamelot, Sons of Seasons, Serenity, Delain, Epica, Nightwish, Northern Kings, Tarot, Within Temptation, and To-Mera.
Btw, has anyone noticed how beautifully Pagan the lyrics are?
For example,
"See a witness in every pile of stones,
every place where they are standing in circles
silent witness to the past, to times of old belief
when spirits reigned in the mountains alone"
"Where the sacred spring creates a place benign
You feel fine, perceiving the ghosts of the old days"
You really feel that the song is about getting in touch, perceiving, the spirits of the old days and the beliefs associated with them!
Sons of Seasons is Oliver Paltio's band (not spelled correctly), and he is Kamelot's keyboardist
This guy in my opinion should take the singer spot in Kamelot. He will never replace Roy but I wouldn't complain about his voice being on the new album x
Very special song, the chorus is just perfect.
It's good that they are somewhat original with their sound =D Their soundimage sounds new and Kamelot-inspired at the same time
They are great band, and I really like them! And I think that gothic and vampire based music videos always end up to be the best :)
Bought the album 6 months ago its well worth it, still one of my favourites (Y)
probally one of the best metal songs ever made to me!
Most underrated band in Europe
Anthony Connor Agreed entirely! 👊🏻🐺
I'd never heard of Serenity till I heard they are supporting Delain in Europe this spring.
Really like the sound, a bit different from others within the genre
Don't know why, but I like this one more than the new album... Probably because this song is the reason for having fallen in love with this band
I heard them in Cologne before Kamelot and i really like this music :D they were really cool and this song rocks!
As am I, my good man. Should be one of the best gigs of my life!
This band is amazing. The singer is fantastic! I rarely like male singers, but this guy has a great voice
sheer brilliance.......... no wonder they're opening for Kamelot!
his voice is as tony kaokko sonata arttica
+Bartosz Jagielski My brother says the same thing:"He sings just like the guy from Sonata Arctica"
georg was my teacher in history 2 years ago and he is such a good singer...
I love that they decided to have the actual live orchestra and grand piano and aren't just faking it with a keyboard and synthesizers like Nightwish is notorious for.
16 hours later yt thought of suggesting me this masterpiece
serenity, la verdad me gusto bastante, por favor pasenle bola que es lo mejor que escuhe en el año, simil kamelot para darles una idea, escuche todos los discos. power progresivo liviano, escuchen y se van a dar cuenta, fijense las letras que son bastante buenas, bien hecho serenity congratulations!!!
I am a HUGE metal fan, and I sing in a metal band also, ( altho its very diferent from this metal style ). I just found this band today and I agree...SPREAD THE WORD. They are very very good, amazing voice and amazing arrengmennts ;)
I love this song so very much ❤
Despite of they being different, when i first heard this music, the first band i remember was Sonata Artica, here is a band which will deserve my attention
Sounds good to here you. It's kewl that austria has a good band as well.
cool! really good music... can't stop listening to it!!!
Awesome song. Want to hear this one tomorrow ^^ Can't wait
Ich war gestern auf dem Gig in Bönnigheim auch schwer beeindruckt, Ihr habt den Laden gerockt - und das auf wahnsinnshohem Niveau! Viele Grüße nach Nordtirol (nicht Italien ;-).
Well I'm gonna see these guys with Kamelot in London, so I don't need to argue who's better. It's gonna be so awesome.
Kamelto is the best and being the best they made a good choice of Serenity being openers for them.
It's interesting that Kamelot now sign to the same label as them, will the two bands' music sound more divergent after then (to distinguish between each other) , or will their music become more similar (due to the same resources from the record label)?
TOTALLY AGREE! Of course, my screenname probably gives away my preference....but that preference is well deserved!!!
saw them yesterday - great live performance!
@hobsquabble there is a video for Chevalier, and in my opinion, one of the most beautiful music videos in the history
Should be touring as the main act, not support. !!! I AGREE!! OUTSTANDING AND AWESOME, WISH THEY'V COME TO BUENOS AIRES!!!
HUGS AND CONGRATS FROM ARGENTINA, KEEP ON ROCKIN!! \m/
Hah me too, I love it when in songs (rock especially) The music stops and you just hear the singer sing a few lines, it also sounds great when the drums continue.
Oh and I love the rythm this song has!
the purest male vocal in power metal since Stratovarius
He sounds a lot like Tony Kakko ! Instant win in my book. I love this song !
they're awesome, such a great band!
cheer from mexico!
Can't believe it's already 13 years ago.
@Kalimdor199 I totally agree with you man. I mean, I love Sonata Arctica but when I heard Serenity´s latest album Death and Legacy I was like "WOW"... And this song is masterpiece, too!!!
Serenity was realy fascinating - totaly perfect what they made... they were damn good... of course kamelot too... both were brilliant :D
great!!
can't wait to see them in september!!
The beginning reminded me of Sanctuary by Conception
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He has a very nice voice.
This song and video is incredible !!
five stars from me ;)
First time I hear them.. And I have to admit, they're awesome :p!
Seeing ANY concert would be a step up for me |D; Most concerts either go to the MTS centre (which my family is boycotting due to hiring people not from the city), or they come when I have exams/other things :[
Life keeps getting in the way, doesn't it?
Last year september they where with kamelot aswell ( in holland ) They where really good on stage :) Suprisingly and now im going to see them again in march =D! awesome
one of the best voices..
well, that's if theyre coming to sweden. They haven't put it on the tour list yet but I think that "Moar shows to be confirmed" and Roy Khan saying at the last show "We'll be back next year" sounds pretty promising ^^
Great song from even better album :D
3:31 - 3:36, 4:00 - To the end :P - great vocal harmonies!!!