OTM
History
Lyrically, the album reflected the group’s interest in books and film. For example, “To Tame a Land” is based on Frank Herbert’s novel Dune. “The Trooper” is inspired by Tennyson’s Charge of the Light Brigade. “Still Life” is inspired by fantasy/horror writer Clark Ashton Smith’s pre-World War II short story Genius Loci. Other inspirations include “Where Eagles Dare”, a film, and a novel by Alistair MacLean; “Quest for Fire”, based on the film by Jean-Jacques Annaud; the writer G. K. Chesterton who is quoted at the beginning of “Revelations”. More exotic influences include Greek mythology, albeit slightly altered for “Flight of Icarus”, and samurai legend Miyamoto Musashi (“Sun and Steel”). Aleister Crowley influenced a good piece of the remaining lyrics of “Revelations,” which was written by Dickinson. ... :D
@godamajinANTICHRIST i don't see Crowley being an influence at all. He was into the occult and the bible of Satan. Maiden have a fascination in themes. Old Egyptian mythology for the Powerslave album. Piece of Mind is entwined in history and thru the eyes of the beholder and his perception of society. Killers was just young raw aggression as with their first self titled album. Somewhere in Time is again perceived humanity just written with broken humour. Unfortunately I haven't kept up with their newer albums. Fear of the Dark is the last I know. They're brilliant live.
@godamajinANTICHRIST i don't see Crowley being an influence at all. He was into the occult and the bible of Satan. Maiden have a fascination in themes. Old Egyptian mythology for the Powerslave album. Piece of Mind is entwined in history and thru the eyes of the beholder and his perception of society. Killers was just young raw aggression as with their first self titled album. Somewhere in Time is again perceived humanity just written with broken humour. Unfortunately I haven't kept up with their newer albums. Fear of the Dark is the last I know. They're brilliant live.
OTM History Lyrically, the album reflected the group’s interest in books and film. For example, “To Tame a Land” is based on Frank Herbert’s novel Dune. “The Trooper” is inspired by Tennyson’s Charge of the Light Brigade. “Still Life” is inspired by fantasy/horror writer Clark Ashton Smith’s pre-World War II short story Genius Loci. Other inspirations include “Where Eagles Dare”, a film, and a novel by Alistair MacLean; “Quest for Fire”, based on the film by Jean-Jacques Annaud; the writer G. K. Chesterton who is quoted at the beginning of “Revelations”. More exotic influences include Greek mythology, albeit slightly altered for “Flight of Icarus”, and samurai legend Miyamoto Musashi (“Sun and Steel”). Aleister Crowley influenced a good piece of the remaining lyrics of “Revelations,” which was written by Dickinson. ... :D
@godamajinANTICHRIST i don't see Crowley being an influence at all. He was into the occult and the bible of Satan. Maiden have a fascination in themes. Old Egyptian mythology for the Powerslave album. Piece of Mind is entwined in history and thru the eyes of the beholder and his perception of society. Killers was just young raw aggression as with their first self titled album. Somewhere in Time is again perceived humanity just written with broken humour. Unfortunately I haven't kept up with their newer albums. Fear of the Dark is the last I know. They're brilliant live.
@godamajinANTICHRIST i don't see Crowley being an influence at all. He was into the occult and the bible of Satan. Maiden have a fascination in themes. Old Egyptian mythology for the Powerslave album. Piece of Mind is entwined in history and thru the eyes of the beholder and his perception of society. Killers was just young raw aggression as with their first self titled album. Somewhere in Time is again perceived humanity just written with broken humour. Unfortunately I haven't kept up with their newer albums. Fear of the Dark is the last I know. They're brilliant live.