AUTUMN TEARS Discography
Autumn Tears "The Hallowing"
© Dark Symphonies/Autumn Tears 2007
DARK SYMPHONIES recording artist AUTUMN TEARS offer their final release, "THE HALLOWING"! After a decade evolving, the band has finally shed its shell of neoclassical, darkwave and gothic sound, in place of a more traditional classical and chamber music style. Drawing influences from such masters as Bach, Brahms, Hayden, Mahler and a host of others, Autumn Tears boasts rich and diverse musical arrangements based on music theory. In place of the usual keyboards and samples, "The Hallowing" employs fully live, authentic classical instrumentation including a live string section, woodwinds, oboe, french horn and haunting, operatic vocals. Origionaly planned to be strictly limited to 1000 copies worldwide, the album sold out within 3 weeks and due to an overwhelming demand, we?ve decided to officially re-release the album with a comletely reworked and improved layout.
Autumn Tears "Eclipse"
© Dark Symphonies/Autumn Tears 2004
After four long years of silence, AUTUMN TEARS return with their most epic, conceptual, and fullest neoclassical piece of music they have ever offered. Lush strings, acoustic guitars, and woodwinds accompany soaring orchestral soundscapes, painting the backdrop for a staggering array of vocal performances that range from operatic and classical solos to Baltic choral passages and duets. "Eclipse" features Erika's angelic voice in her final performance with the band, as well as the talents of Terran Olson (ex-maudlin of the Well, Kayo Dot) performing live clarinet and flutes, Greg Ball (ex- Long Winters Stare, Sound of Enoch) performing upright contrabass and classical guitar, and Laurie Ann Haus (Ex-Rain Fell Within, Ephemeral Sun) performing lead and backing vocals.
Autumn Tears "Love Poems for Dying Children: Act I"
© Dark Symphonies/Autumn Tears 1996 (Currently out of print)
Highly original, haunting orchestration, dark, foreboding poetry and
epic symphonies. Influences include Dead can Dance, Third & the Mortal
as well as classical music. Dark funeral organs, melodic piano passages,
beautiful, angelic female vocals, duets and dark, depressing atmosphere
encompass only a portion of this opus. Special guest appearance from
members of December Wolves. A dark, depressing saga of emotionally
brooding musical poetry. Delve into the depths of everlasting sorrow."
Autumn Tears "Love Poems for Dying Children: Act II - The Garden of Crystalline Dreams"
© Dark Symphonies/Autumn Tears 1997 (Currently out of print)
A triumphant dirge into an eternity of tragic heroes, fragile wishes, and
melancholic beauty. The 2nd opus offers a rich blend of hauntingly
beautiful, harmonic vocals and grim, majestic, classically influenced,
theatrical orchestration, capturing a completely new and unique sound. Epic
soundscapes entwine tragic enchantment and vile aggression to spawn a
conceptual tale continuing the saga of the Dark Goddess Autumn. This
symphony shall be presented in ten movements. Deluxe packaging with lavishly
illustrated, 24 page, full color story/lyric booklet in slipcase box. Allow
thyself to be enveloped by the story of Autumn, the Beautiful, and her tragic
journey toward the Garden of Crystalline Dreams. Walk with her hand in hand
as she enters the gates... to accept what is within, or to destroy all before
her?.......................Listen and find out...
Autumn Tears "Love Poems for Dying Children: Act 1; REPRISE MCMXCVIII"
© Dark Symphonies/Autumn Tears 1996/1998 (Currently out of print)
Love Poems for Dying Children - Act 1, originally released in April of 1996,
limited to 2000 copies, has been out of print for over one year, and is
finally been re-released. The album has been remixed and remastered with
superior production and enhanced sound. The CD will also have a new
layout/artwork and a brand new, exclusive track entitled "The Intermission".
This song will introduce Jennifer LeeAnna, the new lead vocalist of Autumn
Tears, whose enchanting voice will seduce the listener with vivid dreams of
beauty and sadness. Erika, who left Autumn Tears to pursue writing her novel,
has returned to make a guest appearance as the voice of Autumn on this track.
Ten haunting tracks of somber, neoclassical, charismatic symphonies with
romantic, beautiful, enchanting vocals, dark, foreboding poetry, duets and
medieval melodies, with influences ranging from ancient chant and classical
chamber music, to Enya and earlier Dean can Dance. Special guest appearances
from members of December Wolves.
Our play begins once again...
Autumn Tears "Absolution"
© Dark Symphonies/Autumn Tears 1999 (Out of print)
After two years of silence, AUTUMN TEARS has re surfaced to unveil their newest offering in the form of a Mini-CD entitled "ABSOLUTION." The MCD features
the bands new vocalist, Jennifer LeeAnna, while welcoming back former
vocalist, Erika. The upcoming full length album, "Love Poems for Dying
children act III Winter and the Broken Angel".
The Song, “The Absolution of What Once Was,” was originally recorded
as an exclusive track for the upcoming “Arcana Tarot Compilation” on Palace
of Worms, representing the “Death” card, with beautiful, foreboding lyrics
written by new and upcoming poet, Claudia Lingstädt-Kukulka. We decided to
share it with all of you now. "The Never" is also a new and unreleased
track, featuring our new vocalist. “The Dance” is more of an experiment for
us, taking a different musical venture and incorporating spoken verses in
French.
The band strive to ever improve upon their unique brand of dark,
orchestral and dramatic music, incorporating somber, neoclassical,
charismatic symphonies with romantic, enchanting vocals, foreboding poetry,
duets and medieval melodies, with influences ranging from ancient chant,
soundtrack and classical chamber music, to Enya and earlier Dead can Dance.
Autumn Tears "Love Poems for Dying Children: Act 3 - Winter and the Broken Angel"
© Dark Symphonies/Autumn Tears 2000 (Currently out of print)
The wait is over! After three years in the making. the third and final epic
chapter in the Love Poems for Dying Children saga is at hand. The new
masterpiece from Autumn Tears, "Winter and the Broken Angel" - a monumental
epic of love, betrayal and death will finally see the light of day. This
unique album promises the richest melodies and most tragic themes yet - all
interpreted through a neoclassical ensemble of dark symphonic music,
interwoven ethereal, operatic, angelic voices and orchestral atmospheres
reflecting desperation and emptiness. Prepare for the long-awaited return of
Autumn Tears.
Love Poems For Dying Children: Act I - Limited Edition LP Picture Disc
(Red Stream)
Picture disc 12" vinyl
Lavish LP version of the album that began the Autumn
Tears saga. Includes a new bonus track entitled "The Blooming," which will be
exclusive to this LP release. LP sleeve design includes photos from the
original Act I photo sessions. The album is a double-sided picture disc and
comes with a lyric sheet / poster. LIMITED to 1000 copies! Definitely a
collectable piece!
Autumn Tears cds are avaliable at Dark Symphonies
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