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I just love the fade in of the guitar and then the overlay kicks in and it has such a great feel. The lyrics are so uplifting, then the solo at the end just COMPLETELY captures the spirit of freedom and joy. Love the last solo, so melodic and not more than it needs to be, just perfect.
Love the 'evil prism eye' reference to Suaron as well!
Nice work Alex!
Basically, a Necromancer of Hades is tormenting the earth. He is especially tormenting these three travelers. Little did they know that they were exploring a dungeon that is owned by the evil Necromancer. The Necromancer sucks their souls from them. They have no choice but to become his slaves.
Things are looking dark, but then, a portal appears. Through the portal comes the brave dog By-tor. He used to be a slave of the Necromancer as well. But he broke free from his bonds, and learned the truth. He has come to defeat the Necromancer.
By-tor makes the first move. He strikes the Necromancer with a lightning blast. The Necromancer is strong against By-tor's attacks, but not invulnerable. So the Necromancer summons an army of the dead.
By-tor has a long battle with these spirits, fighting through the dungeon halls. There are many, but he fights them all the way up to the surface. But up there, the Necromancer has summoned such a large army. It looks like it's going to be the end for By-tor.
But By-tor will not be defeated. He uses all his might to conduct energy of no end. He defeats the army with one swift blow. He doesn't stop there. He focuses his power on the Necromancer. He damages the Necromancer to a harsh degree. Nearly destroyed, the Necromancer flees.
By-tor releases all of the Necromancer's captives. They all rejoice. The land has been saved!
For now...
The Necromancer is about three travelers (from Willowdale, so obviously Geddy, Alex, and Neil) that approach a dark land ruled by the evil Necromancer. The Necromancer tries to capture them and bring them into his lair, like he does with everyone that intrudes onto his land. The Necromancer is meant to represent the record companies and media that urged them to change. In the song, they are going to be captured, but By-Tor saves them. This is meant to represent their music (by-tor and the snow dog). So, basically, their music and creativity saved them from being captured by evil. This was their way of saying "no" to the record companies when they pressured them to change.
i think it's kinda funny that once "the wraith of the Necromancer soars away in the night" the dark lands are then turned bright. in other words, if it wasn't for the media and record companies, music would be much better off!!
i want to see this and The Fountain of Lamneth performed live so badly. i know that will probably never happen, but as a 19 year old, one can only dream.