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352:, the video features a brightly colored dancer trapped in darkness by an "eternal force" and "her own fear". She struggles against her captor while colour gradually returns eventually freeing herself. Jim Grey described the song as "powerful, energetic, melodic and forthright", a song about "taking a stand, about fighting for freedom in whatever way you can". Commenting on the message of the song, Grey observed "Considering the atrocious political climate in Australia and worldwide, I don't think we could have released this single at a more appropriate time." 489: 484: 445: 479: 474: 469: 440: 435: 430: 425: 337:
of the band's sound to avoid repeating themselves and to write "music with a message of self-belief and optimism" as "part of a step forward". Grey elaborated that this was a deliberate contrast to progressive metal that he described as sometimes "very introspective and dark" in an effort to "celebrate life" and "the beauty of life's fragility."
327:" with "pure energy", "vibrant colour", and a "powerful, uplifting message". Grey went on to discuss the theme of the song, saying "a person can not be judged by what they earn, or what they own, but by those they love, and those that love them. In that respect, I am a wealthy, wealthy man. This song is very important to me on a personal level." 31: 336:
on 13 October 2015. In an interview with Christa Titus, Grey revealed that the song is dedicated to a friend who died in 2014. Titus described the track as "closer to a traditional pop structure" and more "easygoing" compared to previous work. Grey explains this change of pace as a "natural growth"
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on 16 October 2015 in Australia and 30 October 2015 in the United States. The album was recorded at Luna Audio Studios on the Gold Coast alongside Sam Vallen's personal studio, mixed by Brendan Anthony at Heaven's Gate Studios in
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is very special to all of us – it's an album full of colour and life, vibrancy and energy, but one that breathes in and out with a natural ebb and flow…It's exactly what we hoped to achieve with
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described the album as "a work of art needs to be further embraced by listeners as a whole", as well as "memorable progressive rock music".
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an extraordinary exploitation of progressive metal at its finest" with " a plethora of impressive songwriting and virtuosity." Eric May of
255:. The album was produced by guitarist Sam Vallen. It is the last to feature rhythm guitarist Zac Greensill and drummer Geoff Irish. 1179: 867: 763: 1348: 1057: 893: 1172: 1252: 665: 498:
Upon its release, the album was met with generally favorable reviews by metal and rock music critics. Riley Rowe of
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in March 2016. The accompanying music video was co-directed by Jim Grey and Sam Vallen. Filmed at GC Studios in
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Lyrics and music by Grey and Vallen. Additional music and lyric contributions by Greensill on tracks 2 and 4.
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as "a step away from darkness". On 29 September 2015, premiere video single "Marigold" was featured by
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video of Jim Grey introducing each member of the band, where Grey describes
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reported the track listing for the impending album featuring a short
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Sam Vallen – lead guitar, engineering, production, mixing (track 8)
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In July 2015, the band revealed that their third album
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on 30 October. Commenting on the news, Grey stated: "
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Index


Studio album
Caligula's Horse
Brisbane
Genre
Progressive metal
progressive rock
Label
Inside Out Music
Producer
Caligula's Horse
The Tide, the Thief & River's End
In Contact
Singles
progressive metal
Caligula's Horse
Inside Out Music
Brisbane
Jens Bogren
Caligula's Horse
Inside Out Music
Century Media Records
Europe
United States
Caligula's Horse
YouTube
Revolver
Billboard
Molendinar
Rolling Stone Australia

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