"And all I know, is my paradise has begun" gives me goosebumps every single time

That moment when you listen to a song with a an album picture for 20 min but the music makes you see a video clip in your mind , only then you know that symphony x are beyond reality

The "Looking out on a blue sky..." part is seriously one of the most beautiful musical passages my ears ever had the pleasure of hearing. No exaggeration, no bullshit.

After 20 years...this epic song is still untouchable !!!

In case your interested the choir at the begging is a quotation from Bach's Mass in B Minor BWV 232: Et Expecto resurrectionem mortuorum. That is title to search for. Great stuff.

The start of the "Looking out on the blue sky" part starts for me musically at 16:43. That ending section the music freaking magical. And the lyric to end it. Pure perfection

A masterpiece!! mi favorite part is 0:00 - 20:42!!

18:48 Definitely one of the most heavenly moments ever written, years later and I still get goosebumps and teary eyes.

this song could be the perfect castelevania ost

A song of 20 minutes, but no one second bored.

The best symphony x album 🙄❤😁🤟

One of the better forms of escapism.

The 47 idiots who disliked this, have no idea of how complicated and fucking awesome is this piece of art. Masters at work...

Every time I listen to this song I'm blown away by the scope and skill of this band.

This might just be one of the best songs ever recorded. Perfection at its finest.

I was first exposed to dreamtheater, but the poetic historical beauty of symphony x i think has had more impact in the underground prog world, i love songs like this that create a true atmosphere

dont know why i cant stop listenning to this and the odyssey

I adore this piece. It reminds me of my youth. It has been an inspiration to me for many years. Allen's one-man choir prologue has always been my favorite part, followed by the use of Holst's Mars theme. Romeo's rhythm work kicks so much ass. And I bought a J-Bass and have engineered many bass tones over the years based solely on Thomas Miller's astounding playing in this album. The whole work is a masterpiece of prog.

18:51 - End. Pure epicness.

I love the The Wall-like part, the intro and the nice guitar beginning parts. What a masterpiece.

Guys, I must say this song is amazing. The beggining with all the voices is so breathtaking and beautiful, and the rest of the song is so bad-ass and awesome (the guitar and keyboards especially). I can honestly say that this song was the first song i heard by Symphony X and its definately not the last one ever since. Seriously this is probably the best song by Symphony X. Long Live The X!! Fun Fact: This album was released on January 1st of 1997 (what a great way to start a year and an album)

That section at 10:29 is one of the most kick-ass things I have ever heard. And the outro is just stunningly beautiful. This song is a masterpiece.

The outro is my favorite part. Epic song all the way through, but the end is like a fucking masterpiece for me.

i don't really know why, but this song speaks to me in ways few other songs can.

This song brings tears to me eyes

I'm a relatively new SX fan, at first I preferred odyssey but divine wings really grew on me this song is fucking epic, I love these guys mike and russell are fucking gods. Hope they release another album soon iconoclast was the shit.

The homage to Bach's Mass in B Minor at the beggining is very well neat up against Gustav Holst's Mars.

Despite the fact that their new Albums are wonderful, I'm still waiting for a masterpiece like this, The Odyssey, Through the Looking Glass and some others!

I'm obsessed with listening to this piece of guitar work at 13:59

Exactly Brendan. I've been listening to symphony x, every single day for over 10 years now and i'm still noticing small things, and appreciating things I previously hadn't given any thought.

Uma brasileira que conhece essa banda. Obrigado por existir, estava perdendo esperanças.

The first time I heard Divine Wings must be seven years ago KZfaq popped it up. Instant love. Got every CD and looking forward to seeing them this spring. Divine Wings replaced Moody Blues Days of Future Passed as my #1. Iconoclast is a very close second. Iron Maiden Piece of Mind is #4

One of the greatest songs ever made. Beautiful

Nothing can be compared to this masterpiece. The best song ever!

One of the Best songs in the metal genre, without question.

"A dark and VEEEEENGEful dayyyyyy".... good lord, them pipes !!!

I miss Thomas Miller on bass, when in Symphony X the basslines were powerful

oh this introduction! these voices! that's pure masterpiece!!

2018... This piece is timeless

If given the chance to unleash the Apocalypse, I'll use this song to play it in the background. It's so darn EPIC!

A metal singer every bit as good as Ronnie James Dio fronting a neo prog band every bit as good as Dream Theater (well almost). This is a winning combination! SX is simply awesome.

What a great sound!! Masterpiece of Metal!

The first time I heard this I was 15 in 2005. I shat myself and cried. Beautiful music and so damn intense. Romeo and Allen rule!

Russell Allen is the closest to Ronnie James Dio That I’ve have heard in a vocalist, superb talent,truly a gift from God.

This song have always been my motivation factor, it helps be get that extra power to come back on track and keep rocking

Awesome,Beautiful, Epic, Eargasm!!!

its just so beautiful... I love it!

On the edge of paradise Tears of woe fall, cold as ice Hear my cry Renounce, have you, thy name Eternal is my pain Eternal is the pain that leads me To the thrones of temptation Eternal is the pain that leads me To the thrones of temptation ... There was a time... When nine choirs sang the Endless melody of light Music of the spheres There was a place... Where mortals embraced thunder And majesty Their fate lay in our hands Feel my wings slowly fading Forever lost in time - I cry The burning conflict I'm feeling It summons me to descend into The other side And just beyond the stars blazing A beam light from a red, velvet Moon illuminates me I will devise, from perfect skies A dark and vengeful day Faith and mercy gone astray With strength of infinite measure The mighty sword divides order From chaos in the kingdom below And from the mansions of glory, This empty soul cries out one Final plea... The end has begun Our worlds collide, now in disguise, You'll feel the Wrath Divine Tears of woe fall from the sky... The prophet cries Vast battalions rage on in the sky Rising from the north The bringer of war Eve of destruction Summon all who have 'power Over fire' Impending doom from shore to shore Standing on the edge of paradise I sacrifice my truth and loyalty Seven deadly sins consume you All, a dance with death I taste the victory Rising from the north The warrior prince Judgment without compassion Eyes of fear Like the river Styx, The gates of hell "Abandon hope all ye who enter here" The prophets cry As armies fall from the edge of The sky The Prince of truth, now the Bringer of war The day of wrath Banish all kings from the face of the land Dominion for strength is my name Looking out on a blue sky I can see a new world arising Like a prisoner unbound I feel the power and the majesty again Looking up to the heavens I can see what I left behind Beneath the stars, moon and warm sun And all I know, My paradise has begun...

What a masterpiece! Absolutely love this song

10:30 headbang time , 17:06 relax time , just epic.

amazing melody incredible

Loved this video! All the best!!

I’m so happy this song exists.

17:03 - 18:00 is clearly the best part of this song

thanks for the music !

heard that song for the first time 25 years ago ... and it's still untouchable, strong feelings, a real masterpiece

Such a beautiful piece of music 🎶

Wonderful again and again and again :D

The best classic Symphony My drug n.))

what a masterpiece!!!!!!!! 2004 i listen this song 4 the first time and today still blowing my mind

Essa música é uma obra de arte!

This would be perfect for an epic turn-based RPG final boss fight, particularly one that seems to go on forever, where the entire world is pretty much destroyed and all that's left is the heroes' fury and the sound of a billion lost souls crying for justice. The choir at the beginning could play during a dialog sequence before the fight starts, then the final battle begins with a bang and slowly grows more intense, with epic attacks in the vain of Final Fantasy VII's "Meteor" drawing out the conflict. Win or die, the heroes can only hope for life to return in due time.

Thank you for acknowledging Milton. Paradise Lost is one of my favorites, but we really need a better Divine Comedy interpretation by Symphony X; Inferno in the Odyssey wasn't as satisfactory as I wanted. Fingers crossed for the next album being about the Divine Comedy. Edit: What did I say? Called it.

So Perfect !

stunning!

This is my #1 song from this band. If you scroll to 1:43 that part reminds me of the computer game Outpost ( a survival space game) when i was young back in the 90s. cool tune and awesome song. Dream Theater pandora station led me into this band..1st time I heard this band ... cool band .. Love hard progressive rock

still gives me the old beautiful CHILLS in 2020 LOVE YOU

2020 playing this song 9:25 - 10:00 i imagine the tragedy inside my head,

This and all their albums have been my top favorite long!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

this materpiece is incredibly good

20:42 minutes of perfection.

It's perfect song, I love it

Perfect!!!!!!

tnx for this song :)

Best era for sure, still remains unbeaten \m/

1:42 is obviously Mars from Gustav Holst

I remember the first time I heard this song I was at school and I got a job to save up enough to buy the album which was £20 as it was imported from America totally worth it.

Masterpiece!!!!

Amo esta canción … es perfecta

Awesome

[All Music: Michael Romeo, Michael Pinnela, Thomas Miller] [Part I - At the Four Corners of the Earth] [Lyrics: Romeo, Pinnela] On the edge of paradise Tears of woe fall, cold as ice Hear my cry Renounce, have you, thy name Eternal is my pain Eternal is the pain that leads me to the thrones of temptation Eternal is the pain that leads me to the thrones of temptation ... [Part II - In the Room of Thrones] [Instrumental] [Part III - A Gathering of Angels] [Lyrics: Michael Romeo] There was a time ... When nine choirs sang the endless melody of light Music of the spheres There was a place ... Where mortals embraced thunder and majesty Their fate lay in our hands Feel my wings slowly fading - forever lost in time - I cry [Part IV - The Wrath Divine] [Lyrics: Michael Romeo, Thomas Miller] The burning conflict I'm feeling It summons me to descend into the other side And just beyond the stars blazing A beam light from a red, velvet moon illuminates me I will devise, from perfect skies A dark and vengeful day Faith and mercy gone astray With strength of infinite measure The mighty sword divides order from chaos in the kingdom below And from the mansions of glory, This empty soul cries out one final plea ... The end has begun Our worlds collide, now in disguise, You'll feel the Wrath Divine Tears of woe fall from the sky ... [Part V - The Prophet's Cry] [Lyrics: Michael Romeo] The prophet cries Vast battalions rage on in the sky Rising from the north - the bringer of war Eve of destruction Summon all who have 'power over fire' Impending doom from shore to shore Standing on the edge of paradise I sacrifice my truth and loyalty Seven deadly sins consume you all, a dance with death I taste the victory (Eternal is the pain that leads me to temptation) Rising from the north - the warrior prince Judgement without compassion eyes of fear Like the river Styx, the gates of hell - "Abandon hope all ye who enter here" The prophets cry As armies fall from the edge of the sky The Prince of truth, now the bringer of war The day of wrath Banish all kings from the face of the land Dominion for strength is my name [Part VI - Bringer of the Apocalypse] [Instrumental]

Masterpiece!!

Actually, it's an excerpt from JS Bach's Mass in B Minor. Sacred music, but certainly not Russian Orthodox. On a side note, anyone who likes Sym X should listen to the B Minor Mass. Its genius is indescribable.

Long songs are usually masterpieces, now listen to X Japan - Art of Life (LIVE)

me encanta el arreglo musical de este grupo

My favorite part starts at 4:10 Damn, that song... THAT SONG...

Best Song Ever!

... Just perfection in one piece :3

I must admit, I only ever made time to listen to all this song while me and Mary Jane were getting it on. What a great idea that was!

Piel de gallina, suspiros, hasta se me agita la respiración con este disco, será amor???

very nice

Epic!

8:03 so beautiful

Great! Thanks! @~

Masterpiece!

Wow. Coming back to my teenage. What a masterpiece. Sooooo fuckin' great!!!!

A queda do diabo, que prog clássico!!! Vida longa ao Symphony x.

11:04 Obviously The Miracle by Queen

18:50 That wonderful passage!!

kerenn bnr symphony the best dah buat ROMEO.... mgkin blm ada org indo yg mampir kesini...