Vanden Plas - "Under The Horizon" - Lyric Video

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About a year ago, the German progressive metal band Vanden Plas delivered the music world part one of their two part concept album, “The Ghost Xperiment”. Entitled "The Ghost Xperiment - Awakening," the album ended on a cliffhanger, where during a séance, Gideon Grace, the main character, at last encounters the ghosts who have haunted him since his childhood. Ghosts? Exactly! Now comes the dramatic conclusion of the story with their new album, “The Ghost Xperiment - Illumination”.
"For years, I've felt driven by the idea of writing a ghost story that casts a different light on the genre, and ... at the end leaves the audience with a plausible explanation," author and Vanden Plas lead vocalist Andy Kuntz elucidates. As for his inspiration for the story, Kuntz came across the Phillip-Experiment, an authentic and credibly documented investigation of necromancy…literally, conjuring dead spirits. "I knew immediately that I had found the basis for the story that I had been seeking for so long."
Thus developed the story for "The Ghost Xperiment," which continues in the second part "Illumination," and reaches its startling conclusion. But of course these intelligent, inventive story telling lyrics need a strong musical vehicle for delivery and Vanden Plas astounds in that respect. While the orchestral arrangements in the first album in the saga had been reduced compared to the two previous "Chronicles of the Immortals" series, this time the progressive aspects of the band’s sound are even more apparent. Along with the band's brilliant musicians, Stephan Lill (Guitar), Günter Werno (Keyboards), Andreas Lill (Drums), and Torsten Reichert (Bass), prestigious guests also add to this incredible showing. Alea from the leading German medieval rock band Saltatio Mortis joins Kuntz for a duet on the bonus track 'Krieg kennt keine Sieger,’ Snow White Blood singer Ulli Perhonen shines in 'Black Waltz Death' and 'The Ghost Engineers,' and the backing vocals team is made up of longtime musical colleagues including Oliver Hartmann from Avantasia and Herbie Langhans from Firewind.
This highly concentrated musical power, paired with unexpected twists such as in 'Black Waltz Death' or the 13-minute long 'The Ouroboros' is what makes "The Ghost Xperiment - Illumination" so incredibly gripping. In addition, with the opener 'World is Falling Down,' Vanden Plas has created an unbelievably driving steam hammer engine and with 'Under the Horizon,' a true prog anthem. After hearing its hypnotic refrain just once, it's already impossible to imagine the band's musical universe without it.
In short, Vanden Plas continues to dedicatedly pursue their own unique path.
The band’s creativity has not been deterred by the current pandemic. Theater engagements naturally had to be temporarily suspended, but in the months preceding, Vanden Plas had already showcased their own rock opera "Everyman" in Pforzheim, "Der Herbst des Winterkönigs" (The Autumn of the Winterking) in Amberg, and "American Idiot" at the Prinzregententheater in Munich as well as at the Tiroler Landestheater in Innsbruck. Those kinds of productions are no small undertaking, but despite the limits being pushed, the band performed "Concerto For Group and Orchestra," the masterwork from Deep Purple keyboardist Jon Lord, in Kaiserslautern and also found time to finalize the song material for "The Ghost Xperiment - Illumination."
Even in a time of crisis, the band has managed to progress, to give their best, and to present their fans with another glorious work that literally explodes with variety and vitality. "The Ghost Xperiment - Illumination" is precisely the medicine that we all need right now.
Tracklist:
1. When The World Is Falling Down (Music: Stephan Lill / Lyrics: Andy Kuntz)
2. Under The Horizon (Music: Stephan Lill / Lyrics: Andy Kuntz)
3. Black Waltz Death (Music: Stephan Lill / Lyrics: Andy Kuntz)
4. The Lonely Psychogon (Music: Günter Werno / Lyrics: Andy Kuntz)
5. Fatal Arcadia (Music: Stephan Lill / Lyrics: Andy Kuntz)
6. The Ouroboros (Music: Andy Kuntz, Stephan Lill / Lyrics: Andy Kuntz)
7. Ghost Engineers (Music: Günter Werno / Lyrics: Andy Kuntz)
8. Krieg kennt keine Sieger feat. Alea/Saltatio Mortis (Bonus Track)
Line-up:
Andy Kuntz - Vocals
Stephan Lill - Guitar
Günter Werno - Keyboards
Andreas Lill - Drums
Torsten Reichert - Bass
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[@gregmiller914]

Honestly, if you stop and think about progressive metal over the last two decades, you can really only come to one conclusion: Vanden Plas is truly a giant of the genre. They have outlasted and outperformed virtually every other band that would be classified as prog metal. So many bands put out one, two albums - get noticed - and then fade. Not these guys.. they consistently put out quality, top of the line music. I am stoked for this new CD and this track has my complete buy in. It is beyond me how someone could ever call themselves a fan of progressive metal and not have these guys near the top of their list of favorites. Vanden Plas is truly one of the longest ranking, superior producing bands we have in our genre. EXCELLENT track, gentleman.

[@kobehighlander]

Amen to that ... totally agree. Was lucky enough to have seen them twice, mid nineties as Dream Theater support and sometime mid 2000 (small venue in Cologne). They tend to not tour very often these days (not only due to covid); occupied with their theatre/musical thing.

[@peterfinnigan2868]

One of the best bands in the world for decades,every album absolutely fantastic.Why they're not one of the biggest bands in the world is a complete and utter mystery to me.Unbelievable band,pure magic!

[@RSJ69]

I completely agree with you!!

[@vinnykaos]

Best Prog Metal band in the world !!! Nice to wake up to some great music !!!

[@peterfinnigan2868]

I have to agree,along with Redemption.

[@smnvfdr]

Dream Theater: hold my beer!

[@louman2342]

The latest from Caligula’s Horse is insane

[@massilagiole7556]

New Wave of prog are very promising Anubis Gate teramaze dark Walter voyager circus Maximus seventh wonder calligula's horse

[@massilagiole7556]

BAZ INGA darkwater Swedish band

[@jeniferdoerrich]

I don't get goosebumps from listening to music easily, but Vanden Plas always does the trick. 🤘🤘🤘 Still my No.1 favorite band. Thank you JENuinely. 👻

[@Kiko_C]

My favorite track off the latest album, love the progy riffing and time measures with the awesome drums.

[@donrowe3243]

Once again, mind blown..

[@necroplastful]

This band NEVER dissapointed me ever. This is faaaaaar from a starting point.

[@khaddad]

Andy is such a phenomenal singer!

[@BlueDrakoPT]

Best european Prog Metal band. Period.

[@jessehughes7333]

Simply gorgeous! Vanden Plas is the soundtrack to the mountains and oceans.

[@erikgettig]

Love this comment. Profound words . 💯 Agree!

[@sebjulien3]

Vanden Plas the only band that deliver like that since 1986. Please frontier Music, release these master pieces in SACD/DSD.

[@metalllives]

Vanden Plas at their very best! Bravo!!

[@sharathkumarraghunath3955]

Wow ..what a great band..Melodic Progressive Metal of Epic Proportions...More than anything else..this band has had no line up changes since the beginning..they have never broken up...thats Unity

[@mbdowney1]

Vanden Plas and Fates Warning are, in my opinion, the 2 best Prog Metal bands around. Both are releasing albums later this year.......maybe a tour together in 2021????? One can hope!!!

[@stefanotrevisi531]

For me too...Vanden Plas and Fates Warning are the best...👍🏻🤟🏻

[@mbdowney1]

@@stefanotrevisi531 100% agree!

[@MrPuddleglum]

On german Loreley NOTP 2011 we had such an event in Germany: Threshold, Dream Theater and Vanden Plas together on one festival - great gig then!

[@dear-pixel-heart]

Thanks guys for mentioning Fates Warning and Threshold, I haven't heard of them and if they are anything like Vanden Plas I'm in for a treat!

[@stefanotrevisi531]

As always, the music is excellent, powerful, overwhelming, accompanied by a voice that I believe is among the best in the world. Thanks Vanden Plas!

[@iiXalexXii]

Such an amazing band!

[@LeandroPainside]

Awesome! One of my favorite bands. Greetings from Brazil!

[@Ebmmel]

Definitely the best thing that ever happened to Progressive Metal with that extra soul that makes all the difference

[@Gabriel.H.Tolari]

Vanden plas makes my life Better, i dont know, this is absolutly awesome, every year vanden plas grow up. Hail from BRAZIL. 🔥🤟

[@Rick2k2k]

SO DAMN GOOD! MASTERS OF MELODY!

[@medzougarimusic]

Amazing VP as always!! Mr Andy is a vocal master 🤘🏼

[@MichaF0807]

Wie immer, nach all den Jahren, einfach großartig.

[@JohnnyRawks]

Yup, as Vinny said, nice to wake up to some great music! Greetings from Canada.

[@friendlysanj]

Awesome ... can't wait for the album

[@ericcoppeler7655]

this song is awesome. cant wait for the new album

[@nothing-hp5zt]

since rainmaker, in my opinion one of the world's best melodic progressive metal bands of all time 🖤🤘🏼🖤 what an incredibly strong song! I'm looking forward to the new album !! 🖤🤘🏼🖤

[@renitsolova4269]

Just great! Greetings from Bulgaria! 🤘🤘🤘🇧🇬

[@anjaevers848]

Really wonderful song. 🎸 🎤 🤘

[@andrekopanka3623]

Endlich !!! Freue mich auf das neue Album. Der Song macht Lust auf mehr .......

[@Dan-zv5fx]

Non deludono mai 🤘🤘

[@robertouttamyndx4400]

Once again Vanden Plas confirms what many already know. The prove they can not make a bad album and go from strength to strength !!! Looking forward to getting Part 2 here to complete the story.

[@ivanscissorhands2008]

As a fan of astronomy i can tell this video and music fits perfect !!! Cheers from Guatemala 🇬🇹

[@jybetton838]

Yes yes yes!!! Superb!!! My favourite band ❤️ Thank you guys.

[@cryofthewolfmagazine]

Very good. Again we see the sonic power that Frontiers Records brings to the world. Even during these dark times, music get us through.

[@anjaevers848]

Beautiful song! 🤘😃👍

[@deepwhite9103]

In line with the previous record, so very good song. Can't wait to see them live again.

[@tarmotyyri6733]

I love progressive metal & Vanden Plas never fails.

[@versluisM]

Всегда с нетерпением жду новые работы. Ни разу не подвели!!!

[@rodrigobarrowdasilva23]

Great!!@

[@hessabr]

great band

[@luisalmada7621]

Excelente, temazooo de primer nivel 🎧🎸🎹🎼👌

[@zejuogiski2628]

Sensacional! 🇧🇷🤘🇧🇷🤘🇧🇷

[@Gabriel.H.Tolari]

Vanden plas é sensacional, esta entre as minhas top 10 pra vida toda..

[@zejuogiski2628]

@@Gabriel.H.Tolari músicos de primeira grandeza 🤘🤘

[@Zaelot6]

Vanden Plas é fodastico demais

[@Gabriel.H.Tolari]

Conheci no Christ 0, depois disto viciei, Vanden Plas - Dream theater - Symphony X, nessa ordem, a que mais tenho carinho é o VP

[@sbeatty85]

Gonna be having this song on repeat all the way to work! Thanks, Frontier Music srl!

[@georgeantony560]

Just brilliant.Still waiting for an Aussie Tour.

[@deTeun1960]

Goosebumps.

[@johwil6599]

Gutes Video

[@paulgrace3439]

I had all of their current releases at the time from Color Temple to Christ O. They went missing along with hundreds of other cds. I’m now replacing as many cds as I can find. This wasnt released at the time they went missing. Im happy this fine German band playing melodic progressive rock/metal continued to make quality music in the same style. I was also a Dream Theater listener back then and this was a band in a similar vein though I liked and likebthis better. Non of the Dream Theater endless noodling. Technical without being technical, if you know what I mean. Excellent orchestrations, keyboard textures and biting guitar. The vocalist is one of the better German vocalists with a slight German accent. It doesn’t bother me like others do. Keep the Prog rock/metal streaming.

[@u.v.s.5583]

I figure I need to buy this album.

[@ohyeahsebastime1039]

The chorus remind me {no easy way out) Robert Tepper song in Rocky 4 and thats a good thing

[@NeilRelsterBarton]

EXCELLENT!!!!!!

[@marviosouza2228]

Searchin' an avaloooonn! Sem dúvida que vem outro grande álbum por aí.

[@alessandrolotti3709]

Again a complex load of music and images. Wonderful, but absolutely typical, simply beautiful.

[@gerardoa9179]

Progressive Metal done right

[@paarok8785]

Stephan Lill è fin troppo sottovalutato come chitarrista.Grandi assoli in questa canzone.

[@kelpbeds]

These guys are workaholics!

[@RSJ69]

Vanden Plas is an amazing band!! They should easily be at Dream Theater's level of success. Awesome musicians who write excellent music full of emotions. I cannot wait for this new release!

[@peterfinnigan2868]

Yet they're miles better than Dream Theater,no comparison,that's what i can't understand.

[@louman2342]

The Portnoy years of DT is far superior

[@TheKnolleman]

I always need a little bit time to reflect what i hear. But now i can say, music, lyrics, cover and video are "in another dimension"!

[@fabacruz3842]

Love your music soo much plase come to mexico

[@gerritdewit8083]

Thank you guys for creating another masterpiece, Greetzz from me

[@ВеселинЖечев]

Страхотни както винаги

[@evilark9053]

It reminds me "The Seraphic Clockwork" album sound 😍

[@jucio]

VP é bom demais.

[@deTeun1960]

This is my best early birthday present ever.

[@versluisM]

Супер группа!!!! Для меня на одном уровне с Dream Theater

[@endangeredreignofficial]

Wow nice! Last album was good but this song is better than anything from that! Definitely heavier and hope the rest of the album follows this direction?

[@lfsilva54]

Excelent! \o/

[@zendersilberberg3498]

Das ist TOLL ❤🤘

[@awake2xenator]

58/5000 As always never disappoint, excellent band vanden plas

[@frantisekdado6246]

Super 👍🇸🇰

[@christosfragias592]

This video is something out of Dune. Great track too.

[@dear-pixel-heart]

Vanden Plas

[@Icedsymphony7]

I am a luck guy who gets to hear such music just a click away

[@dmgx]

🤘😷

[@barrydee2857]

For those who give thumbs down, go back and listen to Taylor Swift

[@mikeking9719]

Take my money

[@บุพพัณวัลลิกุล]

[@manuelmarcos7317]

👍👍❤❤

[@anjaevers848]

Hey, mega! 👍 🎤 🤘 😃 Great!

[@lingtwist974]

Great band, but their lyrics have always been kinda hard to understand

[@gugaferrari1000]

🤘🏻🇧🇷🤘🏻🇧🇷🤘🏻🇧🇷

[@keithlawrence5294]

Amazing Song I New listener i send it to JENNIE SKULANDER Of DEVILSKIN nz Metal band 💕 GEORGIA her 4 year old daughter 💕 I know NOT IN A MILLION YEARS Jennie is famous NZ female with a little girl I'm Nobody who loves them both REALLY REALLY 💕💕🇳🇿🇳🇿 love Keith Lawrence of Hamilton New Zealand

[@leandroluizleitemendanhame3878]

🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@sino78uk1]

Sounds like dream theater 😂

[@gerardoa9179]

Dude, Don't be ignoran.t, Vanden Plas has been since 1986

[@sylvainlapersonne8899]

I am very sorry but we find the same vocal melodies and guitar riffs as in previous albums. There is a repetition which shows a desperate lack of inspiration. I rather listen to the first albums.

[@Gevoltful]

Sieges Even, Avalon, Ivanhoe, Mekong Delta ... all of them was always far interesting and original than VP . I have been waiting for years to hear some original stuff from VP ,but always same boring simplified DT stuff ....vocals...well ,better not say ... *)

[@gerardoa9179]

Sieges Even was so underrated. There was another Germán Band called Superior, great Prog Metal Band

[@u.v.s.5583]

Ok, Sieges Even and Mekong Delta are beasts from another universe, it is ok to suck in comparison. However, imho, the vocals of Kuntz are pretty much untouchable.

[@Gevoltful]

@@u.v.s.5583 My own taste a guess , never liked his voice ) Kiske , Deris , different but untouchable in my humble opinion )

[@almacooper7887]

Bit too much like other VP songs of recent times. Starting to sound samey, guys, sorry. Would be nice to hear something a bit different now or the albums will be just interchangeable.

[@emersonribeirosantossantos8955]

muito bom essa banda! só não concordo com as imagens da terra esférica, pois a terra não é esférica e sim plana! 👎🌍🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@pietrocantuccini5584]

Used to love them in their earlier years. Gone too brutalo-metallic and sound like barbarian hordes now. Daft lyrics make it even worse.