In 2011, vinyl re-release label The Crypt records remastered and pressed their demo and EP on 12", limited to 500 copies total - 250 on magenta and 250 black, as As Tears / The Time Of Autumn with a huge poster of the As Tears cover art and updated liner notes.
In 2013 they remastered and pressed Silence Of The World Beyond on 12", again with huge poster of the cover art, updated liner notes, and limited to 500 copies total - 250 on pink (they call it red)/purple splatter/marble mix and 250 black. These releases did not have vinyl editions until The Crypt stepped in.
As of May 2014, both reissues are still available in both colored and black vinyl. The Crypt will release The Only Pure Hate and The Land Of The Lost 1996 Unreleased Demo on vinyl in the future.
Guitarist(1994-1999) Leo Pignon later formed a black metal band called NIDEN DIV. 187 with members of DAWN and THY PRIMORDIAL and were signed to Necropolis records. Drummer (and initially guitarist) Fredrik Andersson played drums along with A Canorous Quintet guitarist Linus Nirbrant (on guitar) and bassist Jesper Löfgren (on bass) in Guidance Of Sin and after Fredrik left Guidance Of Sin in 1999, he has been drummer for Amon Amarth. Vocalist Marten Hansen performed vocals on another Swedish melodic death metal album, Sins Of Omission's Flesh On Your Bones released in 2001.
A Canorous Quintet reunited as This Ending in 2005, initially calling themselves The Plague on their demo, but changed to This Ending for their studio releases. As This Ending, they've released two full lengths on Metal Blade records and a self-released EP. It's rumored the band may release new material as A Canorous Quintet, not This Ending, in the near future.
Red
A Canorous Quintet Lyrics
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A burnt out candle in the hand
Chasing for eternity nevermore
Pleased witn being lost forever
The touch on your face, it's lost
Too weak, too afraid to find salvation
Liquid illusions all that is seen
Thoughts becomes to real, the end is hear!
Sun moon nothing's left to see
Stars all surrounding us
As we enter into endless nignt
It burns inside, tear it apart
Leave it all, face grim reality
Shed a tear for the lost
Weakness lies in trust
And the foolish await the arrival
Castle of promises imprisoned
Don't believe the words!
[Repeat verse 3]
[*] red is the colour of our dreams
Our blood, our life, our nignt
When all ends up darkened
Red is the colour of our dreams
Our blood, our life. Our night
I'm bleeding to death, red
[Repeat verse 4]
[*repeat]
The song "Red" by A Canorous Quintet speaks of a hopeless and lost individual who is being led by a blind man. The metaphorical use of a burnt-out candle in the hand suggests that the individual is in a state of uncertainty and vulnerability. The line "pleased with being lost forever" implies that the individual is content with their state of being and is not seeking a way out. The touch on the face being lost signifies a loss of connection with reality, and the singer is too weak and afraid to find salvation. They have succumbed to liquid illusions, and the only thing that appears real to them are their thoughts that lead them to the end.
The imagery of the night sky is significant in the song, where the sun, moon, and stars are all around the individual as they enter into eternal darkness. The line "it burns inside, tear it apart" suggests that something is tearing the individual apart, and they can no longer endure the pain. The singer implores the individual to face reality and leave behind their foolish beliefs in promises that have been imprisoned. The repeated chorus "Red is the color of our dreams, our blood, our life, our night" adds to the sense of foreboding and hopelessness that permeates the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Trust! The blind man leads the way
Believing in someone who is unaware of the situation is dangerous.
A burnt out candle in the hand
The situation is already bad, there is nothing possible to do.
Chasing for eternity nevermore
Looking for something that does not exist is a waste of time.
Pleased with being lost forever
Being lost brings comfort because there are no expectations to fulfill.
The touch on your face, it's lost
The things that used to have a meaning now have faded away.
Too weak, too afraid to find salvation
The lack of courage prevents the possibility of a better outcome.
Liquid illusions all that is seen
An unclear vision of the world creates false realities.
Believe in easy dreams. You can have it all!
A simplistic view of the world leads to disappointment and a sense of failure.
Thoughts become too real, the end is here!
The obsession with negative thoughts can lead to a destructive outcome.
Sun moon nothing's left to see
The environment cannot provide a sense of meaning anymore.
Stars all surrounding us
The universe is indifferent to the situation of humanity.
As we enter into endless night
The sense of dread about the future is palpable.
It burns inside, tear it apart
The emotions generate intense pain.
Leave it all, face grim reality
Reality can be difficult to confront, but it is necessary to move forward.
Shed a tear for the lost
Mourning the things that once had value is necessary for healing.
Weakness lies in trust
Putting too much trust in something or someone can lead to vulnerability and disappointment.
And the foolish await the arrival
Those who have unrealistic expectations wait for something that will never happen.
Castle of promises imprisoned
The promises of a better future are unattainable, leading to a sense of being trapped.
Don't believe the words!
Being overly trusting can lead to disappointment.
[Repeat verse 3]
The futility of searching for something unattainable is reiterated.
[*] red is the colour of our dreams
Red is a symbol of the passion and intensity that humans seek.
Our blood, our life, our night
The concept of red as a representation of life and death is repeated.
When all ends up darkened
When there is no way out of a bad situation.
Red is the colour of our dreams
The color red is still a symbol of hope, even in dark times.
Our blood, our life. Our night
The connection between red, life, and night is reinforced.
I'm bleeding to death, red
The final line serves as a metaphor for the pain and suffering caused by the pursuit of elusive dreams.
[Repeat verse 4]
The dangers of negative thoughts are repeated.
[*repeat]
The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the central message of the song.
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.