Ararat (EP)
Encyclopedia
Ararat is a 10" EP
by the Israel
i metal
band Orphaned Land
. It was released on September 16, 2005 through Profound Lore Records
and distributed by The End Records
. The EP is limited to only 500 copies and contains re-recorded demo versions from Mabool
such as; "Building the Ark", "The Kiss of Babylon" and a remix
of "The Calm Before the Flood" with new lyrics
by Yotam "Defiler" Avni. Also on the EP is a cover song of "Mercy" by the metal
band Paradise Lost
. The EP is named after the mountain Mount Ararat
, seen on its cover and also several locations in or around the Middle East
have its name (see: Ararat).
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
by the Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Orphaned Land
Orphaned Land
Orphaned Land is an Israeli progressive metal band, formed in 1991, that combines Death/doom, Jewish and Arabic influences.- History :In 1992, the band changed its name from the original Resurrection to Orphaned Land....
. It was released on September 16, 2005 through Profound Lore Records
Profound Lore Records
Profound Lore Records is an independent record label founded in May 2004, which "began as the 'hobby-like venture' of a few friends, but over the past six years the label has evolved into a one-man enterprise, shaped a distinct 'aesthetic identity,' and provided owner Chris Bruni with a full-time...
and distributed by The End Records
The End Records
The End Records is an independent record label, founded in 1998 in San Diego. Founder Andreas Katsambas initially wanted to bring attention to some underground bands he admired. In 2002, The End moved to Salt Lake City, when his wife took a job at the University of Utah. The label moved...
. The EP is limited to only 500 copies and contains re-recorded demo versions from Mabool
Mabool
* As of 07/08/2011 Metal Storm has a rating of 8.99 based on 420 reviews. This average ranks Mabool as the 34th best album of all time on Metal Storm.-Track listing:# "Birth of the Three " – 6:57# "Ocean Land " – 4:43...
such as; "Building the Ark", "The Kiss of Babylon" and a remix
Remix
A remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
of "The Calm Before the Flood" with new lyrics
Lyrics
Lyrics are a set of words that make up a song. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist or lyrist. The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of...
by Yotam "Defiler" Avni. Also on the EP is a cover song of "Mercy" by the metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost (band)
Paradise Lost are a heavy metal band that formed in 1988 in Halifax, England.-History:Their first three full-length albums are examples of the death/doom style, although the latter two incorporated some melodic and gothic elements...
. The EP is named after the mountain Mount Ararat
Mount Ararat
Mount Ararat is a snow-capped, dormant volcanic cone in Turkey. It has two peaks: Greater Ararat and Lesser Ararat .The Ararat massif is about in diameter...
, seen on its cover and also several locations in or around the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
have its name (see: Ararat).
Track listing
- "The Calm Before the Flood" (Ararat remixRemixA remix is an alternative version of a recorded song, made from an original version. This term is also used for any alterations of media other than song ....
) − 5:33 (includes new lyrics) - "Building the Ark" (Demo version) − 5:03
- "The Kiss of Babylon" (Demo Version) − 6:41
- "Mercy" (Paradise LostParadise Lost (band)Paradise Lost are a heavy metal band that formed in 1988 in Halifax, England.-History:Their first three full-length albums are examples of the death/doom style, although the latter two incorporated some melodic and gothic elements...
Cover) − 5:19
Band members
- Kobi Farhi − Vocals, Backing Vocals, Death growlDeath growlA death growl, also known as death metal vocals, guttural vocals, death grunts, and harsh vocals among other names, is a vocalisation style usually employed by vocalists of the death metal and black metal music genre, but also used in a variety of heavy metal and hardcore punk subgenres.Death...
s, Chants, Spoken reading - Yossi Sassi − GuitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
, Clean Guitars, Acoustic GuitarAcoustic guitarAn acoustic guitar is a guitar that uses only an acoustic sound board. The air in this cavity resonates with the vibrational modes of the string and at low frequencies, which depend on the size of the box, the chamber acts like a Helmholtz resonator, increasing or decreasing the volume of the sound...
s and Classic Guitars, SazBaglamathumb|180px|Cura and bağlamaThe bağlama is a stringed musical instrument shared by various cultures in the Eastern Mediterranean, Near East, and Central Asia....
, Buzuki, OudOudThe oud is a pear-shaped stringed instrument commonly used in North African and Middle Eastern music. The modern oud and the European lute both descend from a common ancestor via diverging paths... - Matti Svatitzki − Guitar, Clean Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, SolosSolo (music)In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer...
- Uri Zelcha − BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, Fretless Bass - Eden Rabin − SynthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
s, PianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
Session members and guest musicians
- Avi Diamond − DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
- Avi Agababa − Percussions
- Shalomit Levi − Female Vocals
Production and other
- Remixed by Erez Caspi and Kobi Farhi
- Demo versions recorded at Matti Svatizki's home by Orphaned LandOrphaned LandOrphaned Land is an Israeli progressive metal band, formed in 1991, that combines Death/doom, Jewish and Arabic influences.- History :In 1992, the band changed its name from the original Resurrection to Orphaned Land....
. - Production management and arrangements by Kobi Farhi with the help of all Orphaned Land members.
- Ararat lyricsLyricsLyrics are a set of words that make up a song. The writer of lyrics is a lyricist or lyrist. The meaning of lyrics can either be explicit or implicit. Some lyrics are abstract, almost unintelligible, and, in such cases, their explication emphasizes form, articulation, meter, and symmetry of...
("The Calm Before the Flood") by Yotam "Defiler" Avni
External links
- Ararat at Orphaned Land official site