Autumn Tears
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Autumn Tears is an American Neoclassical Dark Wave
band from Billerica, MA
. They are sometimes considered gothic
.
, Anchorage, Stoa
, Enya
).
In May 1997, Autumn Tears released their second full-length album, "The Garden of Crystalline Dreams - Love Poems for Dying Children: Act II."
Erika left Autumn Tears after "Act II's" release to pursue writing her novel. New vocalist Jennifer LeeAnna was recruited, reportedly due to respect for her talent and experience. The first release of "Act I" was originally supposed to be limited to 2000 copies, but an overwhelming amount of requests once it had sold out, it was re-released with a new layout and artwork in 1998. All tracks were remixed and remastered and, as a bonus, an additional and exclusive track titled "The Intermission" was included on the repress; it was Jennifer LeeAnna's debut appearance in the band.
In December 1999, Erika rejoined Autumn Tears as a full-time member.
In July 1999, Autumn Tears released a mini-CD titled "Absolution."
In June 2000, The band finished their third full length album and most ambitious release so far, "Love Poems for Dying Children, Act III: Winter and the Broken Angel."
In 2004, after four years of silence, the band recorded the album "Eclipse", which is described, on the Autumn Tears Official Homepage, as "the 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." In the Eclipse recording, Ted Tringo had invited new musicians to join Autumn Tears, such as the female vocalist Laurie Ann Haus (Todesbonden) which shared the female voices with Erika in almost all their tracks.
After the release, Erika left Autumn Tears to form her new band, Ignitor
.
In 2007, Autumn Tears released "The Hallowing" said to be their final release.
The liner notes for the 2008 re-issue of Love Poems... Act I makes note than the band have not broken up, they are just in hibernation (probably similar to the periods 2001-2004 and 2004-2007). It is also noted that the other two albums in the Love Poems... trilogy, "The Garden of Chrystalline Dreams" & "Winter and the Broken Angel" will also be re-released in special editions in the not-too-distant future.
Neoclassical (Dark Wave)
Neoclassical Dark Wave refers to a music genre within the Dark Wave movement. It is characterized by the use of ethereal atmosphere and angelic female voices but also adds strong influences from classical music. Neoclassical Dark Wave is distinct from the academic art music form known as...
band from Billerica, MA
Billerica, Massachusetts
Billerica is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 40,243 at the 2010 census. It is the only town named Billerica in the United States and borrows its name from the town of Billericay in Essex, England.- History :...
. They are sometimes considered gothic
Gothic rock
Gothic rock is a musical subgenre of post-punk and alternative rock that formed during the late 1970s. Gothic rock bands grew from the strong ties they had to the English punk rock and emerging post-punk scenes...
.
History
The band was formed in September 1995 by Erika (vocals, musical arrangements) and Ted (keyboards and piano, musical arrangements, vocals). After an intensive period of song writing and rehearsing, they entered West Sound Studios and committed to tape the works they had created. In April 1996, their first CD, "Love Poems for Dying Children... Act I" was released through Dark Symphonies, their own record label. The music of "Love Poems..." consisted of symphonic arrangements designed to evoke intense emotions of sadness and loneliness in the listener. Influences include ancient chants, classical music, and contemporary artists (Dead Can DanceDead Can Dance
Dead Can Dance are an ethereal neoclassical duo formed in Melbourne, Australia, in August 1981, by Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry. The band relocated to London in May 1982 and disbanded in 1998. Their 1996 album Spiritchaser reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top World Music Albums Chart...
, Anchorage, Stoa
Stoa
Stoa in Ancient Greek architecture; covered walkways or porticos, commonly for public usage. Early stoae were open at the entrance with columns, usually of the Doric order, lining the side of the building; they created a safe, enveloping, protective atmosphere.Later examples were built as two...
, Enya
Enya
Enya is an Irish singer, instrumentalist and songwriter. Enya is an approximate transliteration of how Eithne is pronounced in the Donegal dialect of the Irish language, her native tongue.She began her musical career in 1980, when she briefly joined her family band Clannad before leaving to...
).
In May 1997, Autumn Tears released their second full-length album, "The Garden of Crystalline Dreams - Love Poems for Dying Children: Act II."
Erika left Autumn Tears after "Act II's" release to pursue writing her novel. New vocalist Jennifer LeeAnna was recruited, reportedly due to respect for her talent and experience. The first release of "Act I" was originally supposed to be limited to 2000 copies, but an overwhelming amount of requests once it had sold out, it was re-released with a new layout and artwork in 1998. All tracks were remixed and remastered and, as a bonus, an additional and exclusive track titled "The Intermission" was included on the repress; it was Jennifer LeeAnna's debut appearance in the band.
In December 1999, Erika rejoined Autumn Tears as a full-time member.
In July 1999, Autumn Tears released a mini-CD titled "Absolution."
In June 2000, The band finished their third full length album and most ambitious release so far, "Love Poems for Dying Children, Act III: Winter and the Broken Angel."
In 2004, after four years of silence, the band recorded the album "Eclipse", which is described, on the Autumn Tears Official Homepage, as "the 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." In the Eclipse recording, Ted Tringo had invited new musicians to join Autumn Tears, such as the female vocalist Laurie Ann Haus (Todesbonden) which shared the female voices with Erika in almost all their tracks.
After the release, Erika left Autumn Tears to form her new band, Ignitor
Ignitor
Ignitor is a heavy metal band based in Austin, Texas, USA.- History :Ignitor was formed in 2003 by Erika Tandy , Stuart Laurence aka Batlord , Pat Doyle , Beverly Barrington , and Brendon Bigelow...
.
In 2007, Autumn Tears released "The Hallowing" said to be their final release.
The liner notes for the 2008 re-issue of Love Poems... Act I makes note than the band have not broken up, they are just in hibernation (probably similar to the periods 2001-2004 and 2004-2007). It is also noted that the other two albums in the Love Poems... trilogy, "The Garden of Chrystalline Dreams" & "Winter and the Broken Angel" will also be re-released in special editions in the not-too-distant future.
Current lineup
- Ted Tringo - Composition, arrangements, piano, keyboards and vocals.
- Laurie Ann HausLaurie Ann HausLaurie Ann Haus is the lead vocalist for the American ethereal rock and metal band Todesbonden and neoclassical ensemble Autumn Tears. Her vocals can also be heard on several video game and movie soundtracks Starcraft II, World of Warcraft, Showtime's series The Borgias, National Lampoon's: Legend...
- Lead and backing vocals. - Greg Ball - Upright contrabass and classical guitar.
- Terran Olson - Clarinet and flutes.
Past members
- (1995-2004) Erika T. Swinnich - Lead and backing vocals, composition and keyboards. (Ex- IgnitorIgnitorIgnitor is a heavy metal band based in Austin, Texas, USA.- History :Ignitor was formed in 2003 by Erika Tandy , Stuart Laurence aka Batlord , Pat Doyle , Beverly Barrington , and Brendon Bigelow...
, currently sings for Drifter and Fury)
- (1998-2001) Jennifer LeeAnna - Lead and backing vocals, vocal arrangements, composition and keyboards.
Albums
- 1996 Love Poems for Dying Children... Act I
- 1997 Love Poems for Dying Children... Act II: The Garden of Crystalline DreamsLove Poems for Dying Children... Act II: The Garden Of Crystalline DreamsLove Poems for Dying Children... Act II: The Garden of Crystalline Dreams is a second studio album by the band Autumn Tears.-Track listing:#"Do They Ever Sing" – 1:40#"This... My Melancholic Masquerade" - 5:09#"A Dreaming Kiss" - 5:09#"So Sweet.....
- 1998 Love Poems for Dying Children... Act I: REPRISE MCMXCVIII (re-release of Act I with a bonus track)
- 2000 Love Poems for Dying Children... Act III: Winter and the Broken Angel
- 2004 EclipseEclipse (Autumn Tears album)Eclipse is the fourth studio album by the band Autumn Tears. It was their first album in four years, since Love Poems for Dying Children - Act III: Winter and the Broken Angel. Eclipse would be Erika Tandy's last album recorded with Autumn Tears...
- 2007 The Hallowing
External links
- Official site
- Interview with Erika and Ted
- Autumn Tears at Encyclopaedia MetallumEncyclopaedia MetallumEncyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives is a website which lists bands from various forms of heavy metal music...