: You can stream the track on major platforms like Spotify , Apple Music , and YouTube Music .
: Tempest drew inspiration from David Bowie’s "Space Oddity" , writing lyrics about a journey into the unknown that resonated with themes of space travel and new beginnings.
: Produced by Kevin Elson , the track was a technical feat for its time. Keyboardist Mic Michaeli achieved the distinct, brassy synth sound by layering presets from a Yamaha TX-816 and a Roland JX-8P .
: For those who prefer to own the file, high-quality, DRM-free versions are available for purchase on sites like Qobuz or via the iTunes Store .
: Interestingly, not everyone was on board. Guitarist John Norum initially disliked the synth-heavy direction, fearing it drowned out the rock elements—though he later admitted he was glad the band moved forward with it. Global Chart Dominance