Mirror Mirror
Blind Guardian
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14 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Mirror Mirror" is a song by the German band Blind Guardian. It is usually classified under the genres of Power Metal and Progressive Metal.
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Album InformationIt was released as part of the album "Nightfall in Middle-Earth" in 1998. This album is a concept album based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Silmarillion".
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Inspired by LiteratureThe whole album, including the "Mirror Mirror" song, is inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, one of the fathers of modern high fantasy genre.
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Single Release"Mirror Mirror" was released as a single and it is the second track on the album. It is also one of the band's best-known songs.
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Song’s ThemeThe song's lyrics revolve around Fëanor, one of the most important characters in "The Silmarillion", who was tricked by the Dark Lord, Morgoth, into triggering a series of tragic events.
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Popular among Fans"Mirror Mirror" is one of Blind Guardian's most famous songs and much loved by fans. It frequently appears in the band's setlists on tours.
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Music VideoThere is an official music video for "Mirror Mirror", which is themed around the same Tolkien-inspired settings as the song.
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Original LineupThe original members who were involved in creating the song were Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen, and Thomas "Thomen" Stauch.
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Top Chart PositionThe song has proven to be very popular, and it reached number 9 on the Finnish music charts.
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Lyrics CompositionThe lyrics of the song, like the rest of the album, are written in the form of dialogues and monologues, reflecting the multi-faceted narrative of "The Silmarillion".
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Musical StyleMusically, "Mirror Mirror" showcases the band's trademark blend of melodic hooks, complex arrangements, and heavy guitar riffs.
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Key MessageLyrically, the song portrays themes of ambition, despair, anger, and betrayal, echoing the tragic fate of the characters in Tolkien's saga.
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Awards and RecognitionDespite not winning any awards, the song is frequently listed as one of the most significant milestones in the power metal genre.
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Song LengthThe duration of the original track is about 5 minutes and 06 seconds, being one of the album’s mid-length compositions.
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