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.
Stille Der Nacht
ASP Lyrics
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Meine Wünsche quälen, fallen lassen, sie ist weg
Kein Entrinnen, ich steh' wieder auf, ihr hinterher
Und von drinnen hör ich Lieder, in mir singt nichts mehr
Ein warmer Schimmer, ein heller Schein
Dringt sanft aus jedem Fenster
Doch ich steh' noch immer draußen allein
Und hinter mir her heult mit grausamen Stimmen der Wind
Ich kann nicht mehr ich muss raus wenn die Nacht beginnt
Dies ist die Stille der Nacht
Zwischen dir und mir liegen Welten
Dies ist die Stille der Nacht
Und kein Weg führt zurück zu mir
Tief in der Stille der Nacht
Taumle ich durch die Winterkälte
Tief in der Stille der Nacht
Ohne dich und ich muss erfrier'n
Und Engelschöre in der Luft
Verkünden frohe Botschaft
Die ich nicht höre, zu tief die Kluft
Die zwischen Freude und meiner Not klafft
Und hinter mir her heult mit grausamen Stimmen der Wind
Ich kann nicht mehr ich muss raus wenn die Nacht beginnt
Dies ist die Stille der Nacht
Zwischen dir und mir liegen Welten
Dies ist die Stille der Nacht
Und kein Weg führt zurück zu mir
Tief in der Stille der Nacht
Taumle ich durch die Winterkälte
Tief in der Stille der Nacht
Ohne dich und ich muss erfrier'n
Warte, nicht mehr lange, ist der Winter noch so kalt
Wenn sie mich nur nicht fangen, halte aus! Ich komme bald
Und hinter mir her heult mit grausamen Stimmen der Wind
Nur do und ich wissen ganz genau, dass es in Wirklichkeit Wölfe sind
Dies ist die Stille der Nacht
Zwischen dir und mir liegen Welten
Dies ist die Stille der Nacht
Und kein Weg führt zurück zu mir
Tief in der Stille der Nacht
Taumle ich durch die Winterkälte
Tief in der Stille der Nacht
Ohne dich und ich muss erfrier'n
Dies ist die Stille der Nacht...
The song "Stille Der Nacht" by ASP, which means "Silence of the Night" in German, is a haunting melody that speaks about the feeling of emptiness and loss. The lyrics reflect the emotions of a person who is trapped in their own thoughts and memories, unable to find a way back to happiness. The first stanza describes a snowy winter night where the singer is alone and tormented by their own desires. In the following stanza, there is a contrast between the warm lights coming from the windows and the singer's own loneliness. The chorus repeats the title of the song "This is the Silence of the Night" emphasizing the feelings of seclusion and separation, followed by the line "and there is no way back to me," suggesting that the singer feels disconnected from themselves.
The second stanza brings a new musical layer to the song with the addition of angelic choruses delivering joyful tidings. This contrasts with the singer's own feelings of anguish, adding a touch of irony to the song. The line "I am stumbling through the winter cold, without you, and freezing must be done" emphasizes the difficulty and inevitability of the singer's situation. The final stanza acknowledges that winter will not last forever, and the singer will eventually break free of their current state, but not without danger lurking in their wake.
Overall, "Stille Der Nacht" is a powerful and emotional song about the human condition and the struggle to find oneself. The lyrics, combined with the haunting melody and layering of different sounds and voices, make for a captivating and evocative listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Keine Menschenseele alle Straßen schneebedeckt
All the streets are snow-covered and there's not a single soul in sight
Meine Wünsche quälen, fallen lassen, sie ist weg
My desires torment me, making me let go, as she is no longer with me
Kein Entrinnen, ich steh' wieder auf, ihr hinterher
There's no escaping, I stand up again, and chase after her
Und von drinnen hör ich Lieder, in mir singt nichts mehr
And from within I hear songs, but there's no longer any singing in me
Ein warmer Schimmer, ein heller Schein
A warm glow, a bright shine
Dringt sanft aus jedem Fenster
Gently seeping out of every window
Doch ich steh' noch immer draußen allein
But I'm still standing outside all alone
Und mich jagen die Gespenster
And ghosts haunt me
Und hinter mir her heult mit grausamen Stimmen der Wind
And the wind howls behind me with terrible voices
Ich kann nicht mehr ich muss raus wenn die Nacht beginnt
I can't take it anymore, I have to go out when the night begins
Dies ist die Stille der Nacht
This is the silence of the night
Zwischen dir und mir liegen Welten
There are worlds between you and me
Und kein Weg führt zurück zu mir
And there's no way back for me
Tief in der Stille der Nacht
Deep in the silence of the night
Taumle ich durch die Winterkälte
I stagger through the winter cold
Ohne dich und ich muss erfrier'n
Without you and I'm going to freeze to death
Und Engelschöre in der Luft
And angelic choirs in the air
Verkünden frohe Botschaft
Announcing good news
Die ich nicht höre, zu tief die Kluft
Which I can't hear, the gap is too deep
Die zwischen Freude und meiner Not klafft
Which gapes between joy and my misery
Warte, nicht mehr lange, ist der Winter noch so kalt
Wait, not much longer, even if the winter is still so cold
Wenn sie mich nur nicht fangen, halte aus! Ich komme bald
If they just don't catch me, hold on! I'm coming soon
Nur do und ich wissen ganz genau, dass es in Wirklichkeit Wölfe sind
Only you and I know very well that they are actually wolves
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