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The Chapters Live
''The Chapters Live'' is a live album by Canadian progressive rock band Saga that was recorded in 2003, released in 2005. It is the last live recording to feature drummer Steve Negus. Details The album compiles all 16 "Chapter" songs in live format in its correct order, which were originally released over eight studio albums starting in 1978 and concluding in 2003. The studio versions were released over a 25-year period in a mixed-up order to create a conceptual puzzle. Concept The story was inspired by the Cold War, and the preservation of Albert Einstein's brain, which was kept by Thomas S. Harvey, M.D. There are also science fiction themes, such as aliens Alien primarily refers to: * Alien (law), a person in a country who is not a national of that country ** Enemy alien, the above in times of war * Extraterrestrial life, life which does not originate from Earth ** Specifically, intelligent extrate ... being concerned with humanity's self-destruction, and the resurrection ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saga (band)
Saga is a Canadian rock band from Oakville, Ontario. Bassist and keyboardist Jim Crichton and Welsh-born vocalist and keyboardist Michael Sadler were the principal songwriters. Saga had numerous line-up changes over the years. Ian and Jim Crichton were the only two original members who appeared on every album. Sadler appeared on every release, apart from the 2009 album ''The Human Condition''. Keyboardist Jim Gilmour was with the band from 1979, making his debut on the album ''Silent Knight''. Drummer Steve Negus performed with Saga until 1986. The lineup was supplemented by many session musicians and live performers from the late 1980s to the late 2000s. Saga has been awarded gold and platinum albums worldwide and have sold more than eight million albums. History Originally known as Pockets, Saga formed in 1977 from the nucleus of Canadian rock band Fludd. In April 1978, they released their self-titled debut album ''Saga''. A modest success in Canada, it would eventually sel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Extraterrestrial Life
Extraterrestrial life, colloquially referred to as alien life, is life that may occur outside Earth and which did not originate on Earth. No extraterrestrial life has yet been conclusively detected, although efforts are underway. Such life might range from simple forms like prokaryotes to intelligent beings, possibly bringing forth civilizations that might be far more advanced than humankind. The Drake equation speculates about the existence of sapient life elsewhere in the universe. The science of extraterrestrial life is known as astrobiology. Speculation about the possibility of inhabited "worlds" outside the planet Earth dates back to antiquity. Multiple early Christian writers discussed the idea of a "plurality of worlds" as proposed by earlier thinkers such as Democritus; Augustine references Epicurus's idea of innumerable worlds "throughout the boundless immensity of space" (originally expressed in his Letter to Herodotus) in ''The City of God''. In his first century p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saga (band) Albums
Sagas are prose stories and histories, composed in Iceland and to a lesser extent elsewhere in Scandinavia. The most famous saga-genre is the ''Íslendingasögur'' (sagas concerning Icelanders), which feature Viking voyages, migration to Iceland, and feuds between Icelandic families. However, sagas' subject matter is diverse, including pre-Christian Scandinavian legends; saints and bishops both from Scandinavia and elsewhere; Scandinavian kings and contemporary Icelandic politics; and chivalric romances either translated from Continental European languages or composed locally. Sagas originated in the Middle Ages, but continued to be composed in the ensuing centuries. Whereas the dominant language of history-writing in medieval Europe was Latin, sagas were composed in the vernacular: Old Norse and its later descendants, primarily Icelandic. While sagas are written in prose, they share some similarities with epic poetry, and often include stanzas or whole poems in allite ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Negus
Stephen William Negus (born February 19, 1952) is a Canadian drummer, songwriter, who was a member of the progressive rock band Saga for twenty-six years. In the late 80s, he and keyboardist Jim Gilmour left Saga and formed GNP (Gilmour Negus Project). Biography While playing at Larry's Hideaway, a club in Toronto, Steve Negus' drumming came to the attention of the Canadian rock band, Fludd. The band was searching for a new drummer, and offered Steve the job that night. Several weeks later Steve joined Fludd as their new drummer. While in Fludd, Steve Negus met bassist Jim Crichton and keyboardist Peter Rochon, who would later join him as founding members of Pockets, the original working name of Saga. Brian and Ed Pilling were the creative force behind Fludd, and about a year after Steve joined, Brian was stricken with leukemia and the band couldn't continue to perform. A new band, Pockets, was formed out of Fludd's rhythm section. Negus, Crichton, and Rochon went into ei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marathon (Saga Album)
''Marathon'' is a studio album by Saga, their fifteenth album of new material. It is the final album to feature original drummer Steve Negus. Track listing The Chapters Three of the songs, "Streets of Gold (Chapter 14)", "You Know I Know (Chapter 12)" and "Worlds Apart (Chapter 16)," were the last part of a second series of eight songs that Saga included within some of their albums called "The Chapters," which told the story of a young Albert Einstein. These songs were included on ''The Chapters Live ''The Chapters Live'' is a live album by Canadian progressive rock band Saga that was recorded in 2003, released in 2005. It is the last live recording to feature drummer Steve Negus. Details The album compiles all 16 "Chapter" songs in live fo ...'', an album that the band released in 2005. Personnel * Ian Crichton: Guitar & Background Vocals * Jim Gilmour: Lead Keyboards & Vocals * Steve Negus: Drums & Percussion * Michael Sadler: Lead Vocals & Keyboards * Jim Cricht ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
House Of Cards (album)
''House of Cards'' is the fourteenth studio album by the Canadian progressive rock band Saga, released on 12 February 2001 by Steamhammer. Recorded at Sound Image Studios in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, it was produced by bassist/keyboardist Jim Crichton. Track listing The Chapters Two of the songs, "Ashes To Ashes (Chapter 11)" and "We'll Meet Again (Chapter 15)," were part of a second series of eight songs that Saga included within some of their albums called "The Chapters," which told the story of a young Albert Einstein. These songs were included on ''The Chapters Live'' a live album that the band released in 2005. Personnel * Michael Sadler - lead and backing vocals, keyboards * Ian Crichton - guitars, backing vocals * Jim Gilmour - keyboards, backing and lead vocals * Jim Crichton - bass, keyboards * Steve Negus - drums, percussion A percussion instrument is a musical instrument that is sounded by being struck or scraped by a beater including attached or enclose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Full Circle (Saga Album)
''Full Circle'' is a studio album by Saga, their thirteenth album of new material. This recording marks the beginning of the second round of Chapters. Track listing The Chapters Three of the songs, "Remember When (Chapter 9)", "Uncle Albert's Eyes (Chapter 13)" and "Not This Way (Chapter 10)," are part of the second series of eight songs that Saga included within some of their albums called "The Chapters," which told the story of a young Albert Einstein. These songs were later included on the 2005 live album ''The Chapters Live ''The Chapters Live'' is a live album by Canadian progressive rock band Saga that was recorded in 2003, released in 2005. It is the last live recording to feature drummer Steve Negus. Details The album compiles all 16 "Chapter" songs in live fo ...'' that was recorded in 2003. Personnel * Michael Sadler: Lead Vocals & Keyboards * Jim Gilmour: Lead Keyboards & Vocals * Ian Crichton: Lead Guitar & Acoustic * Steve Negus: Drums & Percussion * Jim Cr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Worlds Apart (Saga Album)
''Worlds Apart'' is the fourth studio album by the Canadian neo-progressive rock band Saga and was originally released in 1981. The album was produced by Rupert Hine, and has been released with several different covers. Frontman Michael Sadler stated in the band's video DVD ''Silhouette'' (2002) that Hine told him to stop "singing like a choir boy". Sadler's vocal style was noticeably different on ''Worlds Apart'' than on the first three Saga albums; he kept that style in successive performances with the band. Hine reportedly had Sadler climb to the roof of the English barn where the band was recording in order to get the proper emotion from Sadler for "On the Loose". Success Widely considered Saga's best album (and certainly their most commercially successful), the album has become the band's most recognizable work to date. The first song on the album, "On the Loose" was a single that hit No. 26 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 3 on the Top Rock Tracks chart in late 1982 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saga (album)
''Saga'', the first studio album by the Canadian progressive rock band Saga, was originally released 8 April 1978. It is the band's only album to feature original keyboardist Peter Rochon. Live performances True to the album's legendary status among fans, there are few Saga concerts without material from the debut. "Humble Stance" is a fan favourite and a mainstay of the band's setlists. The song features on all the band's official live releases. "How Long", "Tired World (Chapter Six)", "Perfectionist" and "Ice Nice" are also frequently played live. * "How Long" appears on '' In Transit'' (1982), '' Detours'' (rec. 1997, rel. 1999) and '' Worlds Apart Revisited'' (rec. 2005, rel. 2007). * "Tired World (Chapter Six)" is featured on '' The Chapters Live'' (rec. 2003, rel. 2005) and '' Spin It Again! Live in Munich'' (rec. 2012, rel. 2013). * "Perfectionist" can be found on '' Detours'' (rec. 1997, rel. 1999), ''Contact - Live in Munich'' (rec. 2007, rel. 2009) and '' Spin It Agai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Silent Knight (album)
''Silent Knight'' is the third studio album by the Canadian progressive rock band Saga and was originally released in August 1980. ''Silent Knight'' is certified Gold in Canada (50 000), having reached No. 42 in the charts. The Einstein Tower in Potsdam, Germany was used as a template for the album cover. ''Silent Knight'' marks the debut appearance of longtime keyboardist Jim Gilmour. The Chapters Two of the songs, "Don't Be Late (Chapter Two)" and "Too Much to Lose (Chapter Seven)" were part of a series of eight (but later sixteen) songs that Saga included within their first four albums called "The Chapters", which told the story of a young Albert Einstein. These songs were later included on '' The Chapters Live'' (2005). To date, there's been no official compilation of the chapters in their studio incarnation. Track listing All credits adapted from the original release. Personnel ;Saga * Michael Sadler – lead vocals, keyboards, bass guitar * Ian Crichton – electric a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Images At Twilight
''Images at Twilight'' is the second studio album by the Canadian progressive rock band Saga and was originally released in May 1979. It introduces the vocoder keyboard as an important instrument in Saga's development. It is also the only album to feature keyboardist Gregg Chadd who had replaced original keyboardist Peter Rochon. Live performances "You're Not Alone" remains a fixed part of Saga's live set, and is notable in part for the frequent audience participation during certain passages. Vocalist Michael Sadler typically divides the crowd by gender or section, and the different sections take turns singing "You're not, you're not, you're not alone." The song is featured on all the band's official live releases. A remake titled "You're Not Alone '97" (keeping only the chorus and instrumental parts) was included on the album ''Pleasure & the Pain''. "Mouse in a Maze" returned to the setlist in 2012, appearing on '' Spin It Again! Live in Munich'', and the Special Edition of '' S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Science Fiction Themes
The following is a list of articles about recurring themes in science fiction. Overarching themes * First contact with aliens *Artificial intelligence **Machine rule/Cybernetic revolt/AI takeover *Extraterrestrials in fiction *End of humanity: Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction *The future **Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction: Apocalypses or worldwide disasters and new societies that develop after the event *History **Alternate history **Scientific prediction of the future (e.g. psychohistory) *Human fears: List of science fiction horror films *Language **Alien languages (e.g. Klingon, Huttese) **The Sapir–Whorf Hypothesis (e.g. ''Babel 17'', ''The Languages of Pao'') **Universal translators (e.g. Babel fish) * Military/conflicts **Interstellar war **Weapons in science fiction * Parallel worlds or multiverse * * Philosophies and philosophical ideas * Political ideas * Religious ideas * Sex and sexuality ** LGBT themes **Gender ** Reproduction and pregnancy * S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
