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Post by Himmelslicht on Aug 6, 2014 6:30:16 GMT -5
Guess it's about time, right? I didn't place it on Evanescence section because well... this is Amy Lee AND Dave Eggar mostly. (But if it's in the wrong place please just move it) This information was written by me, it's not official yet and it's all we know by now: TRACKLIST:
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Post by jessicawhatsername on Aug 6, 2014 7:21:04 GMT -5
consider it preordered  |
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Post by Himmelslicht on Aug 6, 2014 8:48:43 GMT -5
Same here. Unfortunately Google Music doesn't have it but I'm pre-ordering on Amazon. It never let me down |
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Post by Himmelslicht on Aug 6, 2014 12:12:10 GMT -5
HERE'S THE TEASER!
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Post by Ring on Aug 10, 2014 11:51:36 GMT -5
I spent literally ALL of my money on a visa gift card so I could buy the album from iTunes. I will do everything I can to support the Queen.  |
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Post by Himmelslicht on Aug 10, 2014 13:56:41 GMT -5
I spent literally ALL of my money on a visa gift card so I could buy the album from iTunes. I will do everything I can to support the Queen. I know right? Fortunetely I work so I don't have to tell anyone what I spend the money on. Soemtimes it's so good to be an adult  |
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Post by Ring on Aug 12, 2014 6:32:06 GMT -5
Does anyone else think this song would be perfect for a psychological horror movie or video game?
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Post by Himmelslicht on Aug 12, 2014 12:34:39 GMT -5
^
I thought it would be awesome on an epic video game.
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Post by X on Aug 12, 2014 16:44:31 GMT -5
Teaser II actually reminds me of Lux Aeterna (original version.
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Post by AeternusAmatorius on Aug 15, 2014 23:54:19 GMT -5
I think I have some of Teaser II figured out on the piano.  Teaser II actually reminds me of Lux Aeterna (original version. I can definitely see where you are coming from with this. Lux Aeterna is very hauntingly beautiful and I think Teaser II and Lux Aeterna are in the same key. |
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Post by ladylollydragon (Kazlan) on Aug 24, 2014 9:41:05 GMT -5
Just from listening to the iTunes previews, I can tell that this album is a masterpiece. My heart has been making grabby hands in New Zealand's general direction for hours now. Lol. I neeeeed it.
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Post by Himmelslicht on Aug 24, 2014 18:48:44 GMT -5
My favorites, at least for now:
- Lockdown
- Push the Button
- Dark Water
...they all have vocals I know...
I'm just trying to get used to them.
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Post by AeternusAmatorius on Aug 25, 2014 1:31:29 GMT -5
Anyone notice that Dark Water and Between Worlds merge? Granted it's just like a second but still...
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Post by dannycastillo on Aug 25, 2014 2:31:03 GMT -5
Aftermath Album Review
Amy Lee's "Aftermath" starts out with a song straight out of a sex scene. "Push the Button" is chock full of sensual and sexy vocalizations contributed by Lee herself. A huge step away from her typical Evanescence sound, One could even say this song is tinged with an 80's feel. This is definitely a song you would hear at a hole in the wall dance club in the racy part of town.
Amy then takes us through "White Out" which is a short instrumental interlude that sets a mood of anxiousness. The feeling is brought on by gorgeous and eerie cello work by Mr. Eggar. The only discernible motif is the foreshadowing ostinato pattern in the cello which becomes a recurring theme throughout the rest of the album.
Up next is "Remember to Breathe" which is another minute and a half long interlude with nothing but cello and emptiness. It is simple yet intricately beautiful. The cello creates a feeling of nothingness and seamlessly leads into "Dark Water".
"Dark Water" is heavily influenced by world (specifically Eastern) music. This could very well be a song fit for a belly dancer's repertoire. The song features world singer, Malika Zarra, while Lee steps into the background to support Malika with atmospheric vocals.
"Between Worlds" is the highlight of the instrumental pieces. The recurring theme from "White Out" returns. This time, Lee and Eggar expand and develop the theme using the cello and synthesizer work. The piece creates a feeling of a harsh reality and enlightenment. The piece has a very sinister feel towards the very end which comes suddenly and ends the piece with mourning.
"Drifter" brings a very melancholic piano to the forefront assisted by an equally solemn cello filling in the emptiness. The mood for "Drifter" is just as the title suggests. The listener is slowly drifting away to a place of sadness. The song transitions suddenly into "Can't Stop What's Coming".
"Can't Stop What's Coming" is the most atmospheric of the non instrumental pieces. Lee plays with surround sound in this piece (listen with headphones). The song features a chorus of Lee's vocal lines weaving and intertwining with each other like a spiderweb. This song is reminiscent of some moments in Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon". Lyrically simple, one can hear hints of Lee's musical influences like Björk, Trent Reznor, and Deftones in this piece.
"Voice In My Head" is another piece featuring Dave Eggar. The cello makes more use of it's rich lower range while the piano works its way through an ostinato for most of the song. Familiar themes come into play in the piano.
The next song is an instant favorite. "Lockdown" begins with a low synth followed by Amy's trademark haunting vocals. Lyrically, this is the strongest song in the album. Actually, this may be the centerpiece of the work that is "Aftermath". The best thing about this song is that it changes drastically right in the middle as if the song were really two fused together. Vocally, this is also the most demanding song in the album. Lee really emotes the feeling of despair through her vocals which is the cherry on top of an already great song. The song has moments reminiscent of "Field of Innocence" from Evanescence's "Origin".
Next, we hear what sounds like a construction site used as an intro for "After", another solemn piece featuring Mr. Dave Eggar on cello. If you were expecting a happy ending, you won't find it here. The cello soars beautifully through dissonances while evoking a feeling of hopelessness and sadness. The listener is left without a sense of closure and an unfulfilled need for resolution much like "War Story".
"Aftermath" is a project that, hopefully, a lot of people will listen to. It is definitely a great experience to listen to the album after watching "War Story" as they go hand in hand. As a listener, I cannot express how excited I am for Amy's future musical career as a solo and independent artist after going through the sonic journey that is "Aftermath". This album proves exactly what Lee is capable of as a singer, lyricist, and composer above all, and it is very exciting to see what she will bring to the table next.
Danny Castillo
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Post by EvanescentEvil on Aug 25, 2014 8:13:14 GMT -5
There are a lot of disappointed fans in the online world, but I see where's this thing comes from. The hiatus is so frustrating for many and it seems that they were expecting a more Ev/rock-ish vibe. Aftermath is only a soundtrack/score album, so the judgement is not fair at all. It's something completely different from what our ears are used to, but it has always been a dream for Amy to compose music for a film, so I'm really really proud and happy for her! The result is amazing!
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