In Depths of Dreams Unconscious
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In Depths of Dreams Unconscious is an EP
by the Swedish death/black metal group Crimson Moonlight
, released in 2007 on Endtime Productions.
announced the signing of Crimson Moonlight. The press release stated that Crimson Moonlight would tour US that Summer. For the tour, Endtime produced an unofficial limited edition pre-release of the EP. While performing in US, Crimson Moonlight sold 2 different versions on the EP: the first one included a 1 page cover picture of the crow in ochre color; the second one included only the CD with jewelcase, no booklet.
After the tour Endtime Productions announced the official black and white cover art for In Depths of Dreams Unconsciousin. Official release date was set by the label for February 1, 2007. A so-called Art Folder Edition of the EP, limited to 50 copies, was released at the same time. In Depths of Dreams Unconscious artbook edition was a handmade edition that contained the CD in big black cardboard folder together with some concept photos. The official edition contains the band logo in a sticker attached to the jewelcase.
group Arcana
, a musical group signed to Cold Meat Industry label. The intro showcases influences of medieval music.
The EP includes 2 new Crimson Moonlight songs, "The Advent of the Grim Hour" and "Shiver of Fear". Musically they continue the band's style heard on the previous 2005 album Veil of Remembrance
, grindcore influenced death/black metal, but the songs are more melodic and at parts technical. The production improved the EP compared the previous releases. Half of the vocals are guttural death growl
s, mostly performed by the bass player Johan Ylenstrand, contrasted by the black metal shrieking by Simon Rosén. The lyrics are more philosophical than before and deal with the essence of fear ("Shiver of Fear") and spiritual struggle ("The Advent of the Grim Hour").
"Alone in Silence" is a re-written version a song with the same title from Crimson Moonlight's first demo, Glorification of the Master of Light. It is an old school black metal song with a melodic undercurrent.
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 Swedish death/black metal group Crimson Moonlight
Crimson Moonlight
Crimson Moonlight is a Swedish Christian black metal band which was formed in the summer of 1997 with the mere intention of recording a primitive old school black metal demo and playing one show before breaking up. However, the breakup never happened, and they have since recorded two EPs and two...
, released in 2007 on Endtime Productions.
Recording
In Depths of Dreams Unconscious was recorded in Spring 2006 at Studio Underground, and the EP was produced by Pelle Saether and Crimson Moonlight. Before recording, the band announced that they would not continue co-operation with Rivel Records, and the recording was kept in secret until early Summer of 2006 when the Swedish label Endtime ProductionsEndtime Productions
Endtime Productions is an independent record label based in Scandinavia. The label focuses on extreme metal music and helped notable groups such as Norway's Extol to gain fame and get a record deal with Century Media Records. Notable groups on the label's roster include Antestor, Drottnar and...
announced the signing of Crimson Moonlight. The press release stated that Crimson Moonlight would tour US that Summer. For the tour, Endtime produced an unofficial limited edition pre-release of the EP. While performing in US, Crimson Moonlight sold 2 different versions on the EP: the first one included a 1 page cover picture of the crow in ochre color; the second one included only the CD with jewelcase, no booklet.
After the tour Endtime Productions announced the official black and white cover art for In Depths of Dreams Unconsciousin. Official release date was set by the label for February 1, 2007. A so-called Art Folder Edition of the EP, limited to 50 copies, was released at the same time. In Depths of Dreams Unconscious artbook edition was a handmade edition that contained the CD in big black cardboard folder together with some concept photos. The official edition contains the band logo in a sticker attached to the jewelcase.
Overview
The official edition of In Depths of Dreams Unconscious includes the eponymous intro composed by Peter Bjärgö and the neoclassicalNeoclassical (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...
group Arcana
Arcana (band)
Arcana is Swedish neoclassical band formed in 1994 and was originally signed to the Cold Meat Industry label.-History:The original band consisted of founder Peter Bjärgö and vocalist Ida Bengtsson...
, a musical group signed to Cold Meat Industry label. The intro showcases influences of medieval music.
The EP includes 2 new Crimson Moonlight songs, "The Advent of the Grim Hour" and "Shiver of Fear". Musically they continue the band's style heard on the previous 2005 album Veil of Remembrance
Veil of Remembrance
Veil of Remembrance is the second full-length album by the Swedish group Crimson Moonlight. Veil of Remembrance was officially released on January 26, 2005 although it was already available since December 4, 2004.-Overview:...
, grindcore influenced death/black metal, but the songs are more melodic and at parts technical. The production improved the EP compared the previous releases. Half of the vocals are guttural death growl
Death growl
A 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, mostly performed by the bass player Johan Ylenstrand, contrasted by the black metal shrieking by Simon Rosén. The lyrics are more philosophical than before and deal with the essence of fear ("Shiver of Fear") and spiritual struggle ("The Advent of the Grim Hour").
"Alone in Silence" is a re-written version a song with the same title from Crimson Moonlight's first demo, Glorification of the Master of Light. It is an old school black metal song with a melodic undercurrent.
Track listing
- "In Depths of Dreams Unconscious" - 02:20
- "The Advent of the Grim Hour" - 05:01
- "Shiver of Fear" - 04:43
- "Alone in Silence" - 02:25
Personnel
- Simon "Pilgrim" Rosén – vocals
- Per Sundberg – guitar
- Gustav "Gurra" Elowsson – drums
- Johan Ylenstrand – bass, additional vocals
- Erik Tordsson – guitar