Into Being by Ephemeral
Ephemeral's debut album "Into Being" is a vivid tale of gloom and radiance. Musically anchored into a rich, layered and timeless progressive/dark-folk, with lyrics inspired by English literature from various centuries as well as by reflections on human longing, growth and nature.
In the band's own words: "Each song, in its own way, deals with the shedding of one’s old skin for a new one, following the path toward the unknown, and the beauty of letting go to give rise to new beginnings within the cyclical nature of life".
Tracklist
| 1. | Chrysalis | 1:38 |
| 2. | Let Go | 7:20 |
| 3. | Disappear | 5:25 |
| 4. | The Cruel Sister | 7:56 |
| 5. | Ororerg | 3:34 |
| 6. | The Call | 10:07 |
| 7. | A Valediction: Dido's Lament | 4:44 |
| 8. | Floating | 5:35 |
| 9. | Fire and Rose (feat. Thy Listless Heart) | 6:17 |
Credits
Nikolaus Jira - vocals on tracks 3 & 8, guitars, bass, duduk, oud, rhodes piano, hammond organ, synthesizer, harmonium on tracks 1 & 3, flute on track 3, backing vocals
Ella Zlotos - vocals on tracks 2, 4, 6 & 7, low whistles, recorders, harmonium, harp, backing vocals
Patrick Maiwald - vocals on track 2, 6 & 9, narration, frame drum, percussion, drums on track 8, backing vocals
Justin Ciuche - violin
Jann Michael Engel - cello
Christian Stapff - drums on tracks 2 & 6
Simon Bibby - vocals on track 9
Lauren "Laui" Weser - hurdy gurdy on track 4
Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Nikolaus Jira at NikolausRecordings, Würzburg, Germany
Cover and inlay art by Valerie Savinova (clematis-grata art)
Photography by Daniel Herold
Logo by Nikolaus Jira & Ella Zlotos
www.ephemeral-band.de
www.thesehandsmelt.com
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Ephemeral create a unique blend of melancholic folk with progressive elements, weaving ethereal vocals, folk instruments, percussion and spoken-word passages into atmospheric guitar soundcscapes. Their lyrics draw inspiration from English literature, exploring themes of longing, growth, transience, and new beginnings.