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More ballads!! Mer moll, Jens!!

I think "Keep the Flame" is a very meaningful song at this time!

I listened to it yesterday too. I haven't listened any Intermission song so much, even though they're masterpieces (as all the other Stratosongs). I really like that Jens and Koti had the chance to compose some new songs. And the tribute songs are cool as well.

i adore Intermission, and I adore Keep the Flame. I did these 2 CDs with my then-girlfriend, one originals CD, and the other was Keep the Flame. I covered Keep the Flame ... ugg, it's so bad! Haha... well, it meant a lot at the time, because i recorded it the same day/time my aunt died, without knowing it. Weird.
but yeah, it's a great song Well, not my version of it, haha, but...

I love Intermission too. I mean, it's not supposed to be a "proper" album with the flow and fitting of songs, it's a treat for the fans with all the bonuses and live songs etc.

I love it! Keep the Flame is one of the most beautiful ballads I have ever heard. I want it to be played at my funeral. (seriously..)

browneyedgirl wrote:
I think "Keep the Flame" is a very meaningful song at this time!

yeah, I think the same

Stratomano wrote:

browneyedgirl wrote:
I think "Keep the Flame" is a very meaningful song at this time!

yeah, I think the same

Yes, fans should stick together, one with another! And not lose hope that Strato will survive!

Every once in a while, a Keep The Flame topic appears. Yes, this song is one of Jens' finest, and a masterpiece.

Agreed. Excellent melody, masterwork lyrics.

If Strato continues, I hope to God TT allows Jens to put his songs on the remaining albums because it is evident Jens is a talented songwriter whose talents must not be quelched.

Agreed, a great song

A very good song, very touching too (even a bit sad).

one of my favourite ballads..
now..we can open a new discussion..
what's your favourite ballads?
hard question...

antonio wrote:
one of my favourite ballads..
now..we can open a new discussion..
what's your favourite ballads?
hard question...

FOREVER,of course!
And, COMING HOME!!:)

Is TEARS OF ICE a ballad? Then,really,its my favorite!

you are right..
forever its a beautifoul song...
don't forget mother gaia and before the winter..

and about "not stratovarius ballad"?
i prefer Tolkki's "key to the universe", Edguy's ballads, Wings of destiny - Rhapsody..

antonio wrote:
you are right..
forever its a beautifoul song...
don't forget mother gaia and before the winter..

and about "not stratovarius ballad"?
i prefer Tolkki's "key to the universe", Edguy's ballads, Wings of destiny - Rhapsody..

I like "Soldiers Prayer" from CVAT!:)
*I wonder if Tolkki was ever in the Army to write such a meaningful song?*

ballads:forever,don't know used to like many but they're not compaired to forever it's a real materpiece...i wonder if tt composesd the orchestral parts of the song too.... i mean i don't understand when it says words lyrics:tt did he do everything and said u jari will play this u jens this.... can someone answer me??? i hope it's not a very stupid question!!!!
as about keep the flame i've never heard it...here in greece the only strato albums u can easily find are:destiny,infinite,elements 1,2 and visions.... especially the ones with tt as a singer but i hope i will find it soon(intermission)....

1-Forever
2-Coming Home / Dream With Me
3 Mother Gaia

Stratoballads:
1) Forever
2) Coming Home
3) Tears Of Ice (like BEG said, I don't know whether it's a ballad or not, but it's a great song)

Other ballads:
1)Lamente Eroico - Rhapsody (their best ballad I heard of them)
2) Pieces - Anthrax (this was a bonus track on 'Volume 8 - The Threat Is Real')
3) Timeless Oceans - Luca Turilli

Can't think of more

Stratoballads:
1)Forever
2)Tears of Ice
3)Venus in the morning or Coming home

Other ballads:
1)Key to the universe - TT
2)"Sands of time" or "Tomorrow" - Edguy
3) "Inside" of "Waiting for tomorrow" - Avantasia

Yep--Dream with Me is a great ballad.
I thought this was a love song for a woman, but its really about 2 MALE friends who have grown apart in their friendship. In any case, its a very beautiful song written by Koti. Whoever says he is not a talented songwriter needs their damn head examined!

Oh i forgot 4000 rainy nights, one of the most romantic songs i've ever heard...that song makes me think in a very special person to me

Other ballads

Ethna - Jose Gomez (that's moi )
Crazy - Aerosmith
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
November Rain - Guns 'N' Roses (not sure if it's a ballad but it rocks! )

Stratobanger wrote:
Oh i forgot 4000 rainy nights, one of the most romantic songs i've ever heard...that song makes me think in a very special person to me

Other ballads

Ethna - Jose Gomez (that's moi )
Crazy - Aerosmith
Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
November Rain - Guns 'N' Roses (not sure if it's a ballad but it rocks! )

Yeah, 4000 Rainy Nights is a good song. I can't believe I forgot that one.

And November Rain kicks ass too, I've grown to love that song over time.

timo the soulforged wrote:
ballads:forever,don't know used to like many but they're not compaired to forever it's a real materpiece...i wonder if tt composesd the orchestral parts of the song too.... i mean i don't understand when it says words lyrics:tt did he do everything and said u jari will play this u jens this.... can someone answer me??? i hope it's not a very stupid question!!!!
as about keep the flame i've never heard it...here in greece the only strato albums u can easily find are:destiny,infinite,elements 1,2 and visions.... especially the ones with tt as a singer but i hope i will find it soon(intermission)....

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browneyedgirl wrote:

timo the soulforged wrote:
ballads:forever,don't know used to like many but they're not compaired to forever it's a real materpiece...i wonder if tt composesd the orchestral parts of the song too.... i mean i don't understand when it says words lyrics:tt did he do everything and said u jari will play this u jens this.... can someone answer me??? i hope it's not a very stupid question!!!!
as about keep the flame i've never heard it...here in greece the only strato albums u can easily find are:destiny,infinite,elements 1,2 and visions.... especially the ones with tt as a singer but i hope i will find it soon(intermission)....

I'm trying to figure out whats wrong with your sig.


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it shows... but the link i put can't be wrong because i make copy-paste....anyway it doesn't matter.....would u reply to my post u have quoted??!!!

timo the soulforged wrote:

browneyedgirl wrote:

timo the soulforged wrote:
ballads:forever,don't know used to like many but they're not compaired to forever it's a real materpiece...i wonder if tt composesd the orchestral parts of the song too.... i mean i don't understand when it says words lyrics:tt did he do everything and said u jari will play this u jens this.... can someone answer me??? i hope it's not a very stupid question!!!!
as about keep the flame i've never heard it...here in greece the only strato albums u can easily find are:destiny,infinite,elements 1,2 and visions.... especially the ones with tt as a singer but i hope i will find it soon(intermission)....

I'm trying to figure out whats wrong with your sig.


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it shows... but the link i put can't be wrong because i make copy-paste....anyway it doesn't matter.....would u reply to my post u have quoted??!!!

I guess he wrote the song&music, but they had an orchestra come in when they recorded Episode. The orchestra probably did alot of the composition but, it could have just been mixed into the recording.
I saw that on Infinite Visions.

keep the flame reminds me of stratovarius's prediciment and of a song by one of History's greatest bands, the Beatles called "Free as a Bird" tell me if you agree. k.

here are the lyrics


Free as a bird
It's the next best thing to be
Free as a bird

Home, home and dry
Like a homing bird I'll fly
As a bird on wings

Whatever happened to
The life that we once knew?
Can we really live without each other?

Where did we lose the touch
That seemed to mean so much?
It always made me feel so...

Free as a bird
Like the next best thing to be
Free as a bird

Home, home and dry
Like a homing bird I'll fly
As a bird on wings

Whatever happened to
The life that we once knew?
Always made me feel so free

Ah...
Ah...
Ah...

Free as a bird
It's the next best thing to be
Free as a bird
Free as a bird
Free as a bird
Oooooo

Free...

Turn out nice again, mother.

yea Intermission is underrated...Curtains are falling is wonderful imo. A very good song. Also dream with me and Will my soul ever reast in peace are good.
Kill the king is nice I Surennder rules

Well....Everybody that I know who has Intermission likes it very much----including ME!

Me too! Mmm....i don't have it, but i've heard the songs, about a million times