1) ASP is a German darkwave band from Frankfurt am Main formed in 1999. The name Asp is taken from the pseudonym of the band leader and is pronounced as one word (like the snake), but written in capital letters. They formed in 1999 by Alexander Frank Spreng and Matthias Ambré (a.k.a. "Matze"), producing their first 3-track demo CD later that year. In 2000, they signed a record deal with Tristol, who released the band's debut album Hast Du mich vermisst? as well as the band's first live performance, at the 'Gothicworld' festival.
Over the next few years, they released two more albums, and along with their debut album, formed the album series Der Schwarze Schmetterling. ASP continued to perform at high-profile festivals due to their growing popularity.
The band suffered some difficulty in 2004 with the bankruptcy of distributor EFA, though their albums were reissued later that year, along with the Interim Works Compendium, a 2CD collection of rarities as well as selected tracks from their three albums to date. Another string of live dates took them through to the release of Aus der Tiefe in May 2005, the fourth part of the Der Schwarze Schmetterling series. The fifth part Requiembryo followed in 2007.
The year 2008 saw the release of three new albums. First, a best of-album Horror Vacui was released in February. This was followed by a tour in Europe. At the end of August the band released Zaubererbruder - Der Krabat-Liederzyklus, an album based on the Sorbian Krabat legend. The live recording Akoasma - Horror Vacui Live became available in December 2008. They have also remixed Emilie Autumn's "Liar", plus provided vocals for the mix. It is known as the "Manic Depressive Mix" and is featured on the Liar/Dead Is The New Alive (Double Feature EP). The band released their first DVD in August 2009, entitled Von Zaubererbrüdern: Live & Unplugged.
In 2011, after almost 11 years of cooperation, the paths of the two founders of the band diverged - songwriter and singer Alexander "Asp" Spreng and producer and guitarist Matthias Ambré. ASP as a band continued with new partners, and the musicians Andreas Gross and Oliver Himmighoffen were retained for live performances. The reasons for separation are given officially as personal and professional differences.
One year later Oliver Himmighoffen also left the band. In his place Stefan Günther, who is a friend of Sören Jordan, joined the band. There are new festival dates in 2022, some in 2021 had to be cancelled due to the Corona epidemic, and they released a new Best Of compilation titled Reflexionen 1 and Reflexionen 2.
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2) ASP are a seven-member Japanese alternative idol group formed in March 2021 as part of WACK. Their members are Yumeka Nowkana?, Mog Ryan, Nameless, Matilder Twins, Wonker Twins, CCCCCC and Riontown. The group were revealed at the 2021 WACK AUDiTiON CAMP on March 27th, then released their first two songs on SoundCloud on April 9th after a "fake" version was uploaded with the producer's vocals. Their debut album, ANAL SEX PENiS, was released on May 26th 2021, followed by their first one man live performance on May 30th. ASP's debut single, the MAN CALLiNG, was released on September 22nd. AKB48 member Yuki Kashiwagi briefly joined ASP (and all other WACK groups) in November, releasing the single AGAiNST THE WORLD. In the same month, original member Naayu announced her graduation from ASP due to injury, with Matilder Twins and Wonker Twins joining the group at her final show. ASP's second album, PLACEBO, was released on January 5th 2022. The groups second single, BOLLOCKS, followed on April 13th. In May 2022 it was announced that the group had signed with the major label Avex, who will release the single Hyper Cracker on August 31st.
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3) Asp is a thrash/hardcore/heavy metal band from Austin, Texas. Originating in 1999, Keith Palumbo (who worked at Waterloo Records and is a known drummer) had song titles, but nothing more. He met Chris Cline (an engineer and musician), but Chris moved back to his hometown and the project was put to the side until 2002. After spending some time in the studio working on music, Keith and Chris recruited Craig Moore for vocals who is known for his hardcore/grind/death/chaos metal vocal style. They finally had music to go with Keith's song titles, and their self-titled album was released in 2005 containing some very short songs (re-release on several streaming sites in 2021).
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4) Asp, real name Berkay Köse, was born in 1997 in Ankara, Turkey. The artist had been influenced by rap music from an early age. Over time, his interest in songwriting grew and he wrote about street action and social critical themes. Blending the early lyrical spirit of rap music with modern industrial sounds, the artist strives to present songs that contain musically rich elements to the listeners with his recitation style that forms the basis of Anatolian Middle Eastern melodies.
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5) Collaborative project of the French instrumental hip-hop ASP crew, consisting of akabrownsugar, Shitao and Pi-pol.
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Asp Lyrics
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Lass dich berühren
Im Fenster dort, die Kerze als Signal
Sie wird dich führen
Es geht immer hinein, im schwachen Schein
Nur du allein kennst schon manche Wege
Doch bitte gib' gut Acht, aus manchem Schacht
Die dunkle Nacht, sie kriecht dir kalt entgegen
Ein letztes Mal ein Wiedersehen
Kannst du mich verstehen?
Zeit vergeht, so schnell rieselt der Sand
So viel verschwendet
Folge mir mit Herz und mit Verstand
Bis alles endet
Ein allerletztes Mal, durch das Portal
Denn überall hast du es nicht gefunden
Und alles, was wir sind, im Labyrinth
Der Zeit verrinnt, ist morgen schon verschwunden
Den alten Geist nochmal beschwören
Sag, kannst du mich noch hören?
In ASP's song "Offährte," the singer is speaking to a person who they are calling to come back for one last time. The song creates a sort of mysterious and haunting atmosphere with lyrics like "Nur du allein kennst schon manche Wege" (Only you alone already know some ways) and "Ein letztes Mal ein Wiedersehen, kannst du mich verstehen?" (One last time a reunion, can you understand me?). The person is being led by a signal, a candle in the window, and walking down paths they have walked before. However, they are warned to be careful as the night is dark and cold, and they may come across something unexpected.
As the song progresses, time is a significant theme, and the singer sings about how fast it passes and the need to follow them with both heart and mind until everything ends. The last time they want to meet the person is by the portal, as they have not found what they were seeking elsewhere. However, everything that they are, and everything that they have collectively experienced will vanish as time continues forward. The singer ends the song by calling upon the old spirit once more and asking if the person can still hear them.
Line by Line Meaning
Komm zu mir ein allerletztes Mal
Come to me one last time
Lass dich berühren
Let yourself be touched
Im Fenster dort, die Kerze als Signal
In the window there, the candle as a signal
Sie wird dich führen
It will lead you
Es geht immer hinein, im schwachen Schein
It always goes inside, in the weak light
Nur du allein kennst schon manche Wege
Only you know some paths already
Doch bitte gib' gut Acht, aus manchem Schacht
But please be careful, from some shaft
Die dunkle Nacht, sie kriecht dir kalt entgegen
The dark night crawls cold towards you
Ein letztes Mal ein Wiedersehen
One last meeting
Kannst du mich verstehen?
Can you understand me?
Zeit vergeht, so schnell rieselt der Sand
Time passes, the sand trickles so fast
So viel verschwendet
So much wasted
Folge mir mit Herz und mit Verstand
Follow me with heart and mind
Bis alles endet
Until everything ends
Ein allerletztes Mal, durch das Portal
One last time, through the portal
Denn überall hast du es nicht gefunden
Because you haven't found it everywhere
Und alles, was wir sind, im Labyrinth
And everything we are, in the labyrinth
Der Zeit verrinnt, ist morgen schon verschwunden
Time passes, tomorrow is gone
Den alten Geist nochmal beschwören
Summon the old spirit again
Sag, kannst du mich noch hören?
Say, can you still hear me?
Contributed by Evelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.