MusiQ
Sopor Aeternus - Ehjeh Ascher Ehjeh
Review by Amy Mansfield
Sopor Aeternus' latest album, Ehjeh Ascher Ehjeh, is a haunting and introspective work that explores the themes of mortality, spirituality, and love. The album is a departure from their previous works, with a more stripped-down sound that emphasizes Anna-Varney Cantodea's ethereal vocals and poetic lyrics.
The album opens with "The Dreadful Mirror," a melancholic piano ballad that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The lyrics are introspective and contemplative, touching on themes of self-reflection and self-doubt. This theme continues throughout the album, with tracks like "The Promise of Fever" and "The Inexperienced Spiral Traveller" exploring the complexities of the human psyche.
Musically, Ehjeh Ascher Ehjeh is a departure from Sopor Aeternus' previous works, with a more stripped-down sound that emphasizes the beauty of Anna-Varney Cantodea's voice. The instrumentation is minimal, with the focus on the piano and occasional strings. This stripped-down approach adds a sense of intimacy to the album, allowing the listener to fully immerse themselves in the music.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: sopor-aeternus-ehjeh-ascher-ehjeh.rar- MP3 size: 18 mb
- FLAC size: 275.4 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Tanz Der Grausamkeit | 5:19 | |
| Freitod-Phantasien | 3:33 | |
| Saltatio Crudelitatis | 5:39 | |
| Anima II | 3:02 | |
| Anima I | 0:51 | |
| Shadowsphere II | 2:33 |
Video
Images
Catalog Numbers
AV018 CDLabels
- Apocalyptic Vision
- Not On Label (Sopor Aeternus)
Listen online
- lytte på nettet
- ascolta in linea
- online luisteren
- escuchar en línea
- écouter en ligne
- kuunnella verkossa
- lyssna på nätet
- online anhören
- ouvir online
Formats
- CD
- EP
- Limited Edition
- Unofficial Release
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Distributed By | EFA |
| Recorded At | Weisser Herbst Studio |
| Mixed At | Weisser Herbst Studio |
| Glass Mastered At | BOD Berlin Optical Disc |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Design | Apocalyptic Vision |
| Layout | Sopor Aeternus |
| Music By | Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble Of Shadows |
| Lyrics By | Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble Of Shadows |
| Performer | Sopor Aeternus & The Ensemble Of Shadows |
| Recorded By | Roman Rütten, Sopor Aeternus |
| Mixed By | Roman Rütten, Sopor Aeternus |
Notes
- "Tanz Der Grausamkeit" was performed as a demo-version on the 28.Oct.1993.
- Recorded and mixed in 1995 Weisser Herbst Produktion.
- Made In Germany
- 3000 copies in Digipak packaging, including 35cm/24cm poster
- This is the first Sopor Aeternus bootleg ever released. It came with only a partially officially made colored print on the CD with just a part of the original cover and the track-listing (as shown in the photo above. No jewel case, no artwork only a plain CD. There is a some kind of a record company logo printed on the cd which is not clearly displayed and probably says "REAL records" (REAL is clearly written. "records" is in dispute since it is not a proper printing).
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0 718750 156921
- Barcode (String): 0718750156921
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L357
- Mould SID Code (Variation 1): IFPI 5203
- Mould SID Code (Variation 2): IFPI 5206
- Matrix / Runout: BOD EFA 01569
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Barcode (Text): 0 718750 156921
- Mould SID Code (Variation A): IFPI 5203
- Mould SID Code (Variation B): IFPI 5206
About Sopor Aeternus
Real Name
- Anna-Varney Cantodea
Name Vars
- Sopor
- Sopor Aeternus
- Sopor Aeternus And The Ensemble Of Shadows
- Sopor Aeternus Et The Ensemble Of Shadows
Members
- Anna-Varney Cantodea
- Holger
Summary by Amy Mansfield
Comments
