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.
Krabat
ASP Lyrics
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Des Meisters, gehorche ihr
Gehorche der Stimme
Des Meisters, gehorche ihr
Ich bin des Meisters Ruf gefolgt
Die Stimme zog mich magisch an
Das heis're Rufen in der Nacht
Endlich öffne ich mit klammer
Schweißbenetzter Hand die Tür
Zur geheimen, schwarzen Kammer
Und der Meister spricht zu mir
Er fragt mich: "Was soll ich dich lehren?"
"Müllern und das and're auch"
Er streckt mir seine Linke hin
Ich schlage ein, so ist es Brauch
Und mir sprießen Rabenfedern
Und so flieg ich unerkannt
Über Grenzen in das Leben
Wie der Wind schnell über's Land
Und ich breche alle Regeln
Um heut' Nacht bei dir zu sein
Fühl mein Rabenherz, es schlägt so
Schnell und nur für dich allein
Schenk dir eine Rabenfeder
Uns'rer Liebe Unterpfand
Denk an mich, ich komme wieder
Denk an mich, hältst du sie in der Hand
Gehorche der Stimme
Des Meisters, gehorche ihr
Gehorche der Stimme
Des Meisters, gehorche ihr
Er spricht: "Ja, nun gehörst du mir
Mit Haut und Haaren bist du mein"
Ich wollte fliehen voller Furcht
Sein Blick fährt mir durch Mark und Bein
Mit einem Auge nun erfasst er
Dich, du willst vor Angst vergehen
Das and're unter einem Pflaster
Schwarz und kann doch alles seh'n
Ich komme mir so schrecklich nackt vor
Zauberspruch um Zauberspruch
Liest er uns vor aus dem Koraktor
Weiße Schrift im schwarzen Buch
Und mir sprießen Rabenfedern
Und so flieg ich unerkannt
Über Grenzen in das Leben
Wie der Wind schnell über's Land
Und ich breche alle Regeln
Um heut' Nacht bei dir zu sein
Fühl mein Rabenherz, es schlägt so
Schnell und nur für dich allein
Schenk dir eine Rabenfeder
Uns'rer Liebe Unterpfand
Denk an mich, ich komme wieder
Denk an mich, hältst du sie in der Hand
Wo bist du nur hingeflogen?
Überall sucht dich sein Blick
Hab den Kreis um uns gezogen
Doch es zieht mich schon zurück
Hör die Stimme deines Meisters
Gehorche, denn er kriegt dich doch
Er wird dich finden und du weißt es
Nur mein Herz ruft lauter noch
Nach dir
Und mir sprießen Rabenfedern
Und so flieg ich unerkannt
Über Grenzen in das Leben
Wie der Wind schnell über's Land
Und ich breche alle Regeln
Um heut' Nacht bei dir zu sein
Fühl mein Rabenherz, es schlägt so
Schnell und nur für dich allein
Schenk dir eine Rabenfeder
Uns'rer Liebe Unterpfand
Denk an mich, ich komme wieder
Denk an mich, hältst du sie in der Hand
Denk an mich, ich komme wieder
Denk an mich, hältst du sie in der Hand
Denk an mich, hältst du sie in der Hand
The lyrics to this song, "Krabat" by ASP, tell the story of someone who has followed the call of a mysterious master. At first, it's a choice made willingly, with the fascination drawing them in, but then the tone changes. The master wants complete control and ownership of the person, leaving them feeling trapped and afraid. They find themselves caught between two urges, one to escape and another to stay with the loved one they yearn for. The lyrics capture the turmoil and sense of being torn between two desires.
The imagery throughout the song is vivid, with ravens and feathers representing the freedom of flight, but also representing darkness and fear. The master is portrayed as a figure of power, controlling the singer and demanding their obedience. The story hints at supernatural elements and magical powers, creating a sense of mystery and danger.
The repetition of the refrain, "Gehorche der Stimme des Meisters, gehorche ihr" (obey the voice of the master, obey it), adds to the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape. Overall, the lyrics to "Krabat" are rich with symbolism and create a dark, intriguing story that engages the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Gehorche der Stimme des Meisters, gehorche ihr
Listen to the voice of the Master and obey him
Ich bin des Meisters Ruf gefolgt, Die Stimme zog mich magisch an
I followed the Master's call, his voice attracted me like magic
Das heis're Rufen in der Nacht, Im Traum schlug mich in seinen Bann
The Master's loud calling in the night, captivated me in my dreams
Endlich öffne ich mit klammer, Schweißbenetzter Hand die Tür, Zur geheimen, schwarzen Kammer, Und der Meister spricht zu mir
Finally, with trembling hands wet with sweat, I open the door to the secret, black chamber, and the Master speaks to me
Er fragt mich: "Was soll ich dich lehren?", "Müllern und das and're auch"
He asks me "What do you want to learn?", I reply "Miller and everything else too"
Er streckt mir seine Linke hin, Ich schlage ein, so ist es Brauch
He offers me his left hand, I shake it, as is the custom
Und mir sprießen Rabenfedern, Und so flieg ich unerkannt, Über Grenzen in das Leben, Wie der Wind schnell über's Land
And raven feathers sprout from me, as I fly unrecognized, beyond borders into life, with the speed of the wind
Und ich breche alle Regeln, Um heut' Nacht bei dir zu sein, Fühl mein Rabenherz, es schlägt so, Schnell und nur für dich allein
And I break all the rules, to be with you tonight, feel my raven heart, beating quickly and only for you
Schenk dir eine Rabenfeder, Uns'rer Liebe Unterpfand, Denk an mich, ich komme wieder, Denk an mich, hältst du sie in der Hand
I give you a raven feather, a pledge of our love, think of me, I will come back, think of me, when you hold it in your hand
Er spricht: "Ja, nun gehörst du mir, Mit Haut und Haaren bist du mein", Ich wollte fliehen voller Furcht, Sein Blick fährt mir durch Mark und Bein
He says:" Yes, now you belong to me, with skin and hair you are mine", I wanted to escape, filled with fear, his gaze penetrates me to the bone
Mit einem Auge nun erfasst er, Dich, du willst vor Angst vergehen, Das and're unter einem Pflaster, Schwarz und kann doch alles seh'n
With one eye he sees you, you tremble with fear, the other one is hidden under a patch, black and yet can see everything
Ich komme mir so schrecklich nackt vor, Zauberspruch um Zauberspruch, Liest er uns vor aus dem Koraktor, Weiße Schrift im schwarzen Buch
I feel horribly naked, spell after spell, he reads to us from the Coractor, white writing in a black book
Wo bist du nur hingeflogen?, Überall sucht dich sein Blick, Hab den Kreis um uns gezogen, Doch es zieht mich schon zurück
Where have you flown off to?, His gaze seeks you everywhere, I drew a circle around us, but it still pulls me back
Hör die Stimme deines Meisters, Gehorche, denn er kriegt dich doch, Er wird dich finden und du weißt es, Nur mein Herz ruft lauter noch, Nach dir
Hear the voice of your Master, obey, because he will get you, he will find you and you know it, only my heart calls out to you louder, after you
Denk an mich, ich komme wieder, Denk an mich, hältst du sie in der Hand
Think of me, I will come back, think of me, when you hold it in your hand
Contributed by Gianna P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@erikire
ASP - Krabat
[Obedece la Voz del Amo, ¡obedécela!
Obedece la Voz del Amo, ¡obedécela!]
Seguí la llamada del Amo,
la Voz me atrajo mágicamente
La ronca llamada en la noche,
en el sueño me hechizó
Por fin, con la mano húmeda
y empapada de sudor, abro la puerta
A la Cámara Negra y Secreta
y el Amo me habla
Me pregunta: "¿Qué te voy a enseñar?
¿Molienda y lo Otro también?"
Me tiende la mano izquierda,
la tomo fuerte, esa es la costumbre
Y me salen plumas de cuervo y vuelo sin ser reconocido
Sobre el borde de la Vida, como el viento rápido sobre la tierra
Y rompo todas las reglas para estar contigo esta noche
Siente mi corazón de cuervo, que late tan rápido y sólo para ti
Te doy una pluma de cuervo,
nuestra promesa de amor
Acuérdate de mí, volveré;
acuérdate de mí, si la tienes en la mano
[Obedece la Voz del Amo, ¡obedécela!
Obedece la Voz del Amo, ¡obedécela!]
Él dice: "Sí, ahora eres mío,
en cuerpo y alma eres mío".
Quise huir lleno de miedo,
su mirada me estremece hasta la médula
Con un solo ojo te reconoce
ahora, quieres morirte de miedo
El otro bajo un parche, y sin embargo
puede ver todo, aún en lo oscuro
Me siento tan terriblemente desnudo
hechizo tras hechizo
Nos lee del Koraktor,
letras blancas en el Libro Negro
Y me salen plumas de cuervo y vuelo sin ser reconocido
Sobre el borde de la Vida, como el viento rápido sobre la tierra
Y rompo todas las reglas para estar contigo esta noche
Siente mi corazón de cuervo, que late tan rápido y sólo para ti
Te doy una pluma de cuervo, nuestra promesa de amor
Acuérdate de mí, volveré; acuérdate de mí, si la tienes en la mano
¿A dónde has volado?
-Dondequiera que te busque
He dibujado un círculo alrededor nuestro,
pero ya es tiempo que vuelva
Escucha la Voz de tu Amo, obedece,
porque él te atrapará después de todo
Él te encontrará y lo sabes,
sólo mi corazón llama más fuerte aún...
¡A ti!
Y me salen plumas de cuervo y vuelo sin ser reconocido
Sobre el borde de la Vida, como el viento rápido sobre la tierra
Y rompo todas las reglas para estar contigo esta noche
Siente mi corazón de cuervo, que late tan rápido y sólo para ti
Te doy una pluma de cuervo, nuestra promesa de amor
Acuérdate de mí, volveré; acuérdate de mí, si la tienes en la mano
Acuérdate de mí, volveré; acuérdate de mí, si la tienes en la mano
Acuérdate de mí, si la tienes en la mano
@nictheartist
Rough translation of the lyrics for non-German fans (apologies for any mistakes – it IS midnight around here now):
Obey the voice of the master, obey! (2x)
I have followed the call of the master. The voice attracted me in a magical way.
The hoarse calls at night in my dreams enthralled me.
Finally I open with a clammy, sweaty hand
The door to the secret Black Chamber, and the master speaks to me.
He asks: What shall I teach you? To be a miller, and the other stuff as well.
He extends his left hand, we shake on it, that’s the custom.
And I grow a raven’s feathers, and thus I fly incognito, crossing borders, into life, swift like the wind across the country. And I break all the rules to be with you tonight. Feel my raven’s heart, it’s beating so fast, and only for you.
I give you a raven’s feather as a token of our love. Think of me, I’ll return, think of me when you hold it in your hand.
Obey the voice of the master, obey! (2x)
He says, yes, now you belong to me, every part of you is mine. I wanted to flee, full of fear, his look gave me a jolt to the bones. He watches you with one eye, you want to die from fear. The other (eye) under a patch, black, yet it can see everything.
I feel terribly naked, spell by spell. He’s reading to us from the Koraktor, white writing in a black book.
And I grow a raven’s feathers, and thus I fly incognito, crossing borders, into life, swift like the wind across the country. And I break all the rules to be with you tonight. Feel my raven’s heart, it’s beating so fast, and only for you.
I give you a raven’s feather as a token of our love. Think of me, I’ll return, think of me when you hold it in your hand.
Where have you flown to? His (second) sight is searching for you everywhere! I have drawn the circle around us, but I’m already drawn back. Listen to the voice of your master, obey, he’ll get you anyway. He’ll find you, and you know it, only my heart is calling even louder for you!
And I grow a raven’s feathers, and thus I fly incognito, crossing borders, into life, swift like the wind across the country. And I break all the rules to be with you tonight. Feel my raven’s heart, it’s beating so fast, and only for you.
@user-wt7xh9rm5c
2024 lang ist es her , aber ewig gut !😊❤
@exkonigin2147
2020 - immer noch gut.
@drachentraene
2020 fasst überlebt. 3 Monate noch ! Zum Glück hat mich ASP gut durch dieses Komische Jahr geführt!
@Biohazard163
kontroverser und mutiger Kommentar!
@metalraven8777
2021 auch noch!
@thephantom1889
Klassiker :)
@magura1351
@Dennis Ivo true
@madbat2204
Schöner kann man diese Geschichte einfach nicht vertonen!
@mrsbrainafk9382
Ich werde die alten Lieder selbst noch hören wenn ich mal im Altersheim sitzen sollte
@Noqtis
Ich hoffe wir enden im selben, dann muss ich mich nicht um die Musik kümmern :D