Members:
Nick Stanger - All instruments, vocals, composition, artwork, production, mixing and mastering.
Discography:
Vacant, Ashbringer's debut album was "Written between early 2013 and late 2014. Photos taken in Minnesota and Wisconsin, USA, summer of 2014.
Recording information:
Recorded throughout 2014, mixed and mastered between late 2014 and early 2015 at Ephemereal Audio in Lakeville, Minnesota." - Metal Archives
Wilderness Walk
Ashbringer Lyrics
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In the presence of ten thousand trees
Where life is ever flowing
In all of it's grandeur
Something within me awakens
As I stand in contemplation
That engulfs the landscape
Call her name
And the earth will tremble
This landscape before me is endless and vast
I watch in awe of it's majesty
Fixated on the tallest tree
As it begins to contort
It was sudden
I stood still
I thought I was alone
But then I felt it
It was in the air
A breath of life
Fire that engulfed the forest
Besieges the life within it
I stand before you now
Trembling in fear yet invigorated
Where once I lost my way
I have found a new beginning
Where life is ever flowing
In all of it's grandeur
Follow me into the light
I am lost in you
I am lost in you
You're my escape from a world so violent
A world bent on self destruction
May you stand tall
And transcend eternity with me
The lyrics to "Wilderness Walk" describe an experience in nature that is both awe-inspiring and terrifying. The opening line, "I can feel a gentle breeze," sets the scene for the singer's encounter with a vast and powerful natural world. They are surrounded by thousands of trees, and as they stand in contemplation, something within them awakens. There is a sense of grandeur and life in this place that is all-encompassing. The singer describes a spirit in the light that engulfs the landscape, and the power of this spirit is such that if you call its name, the earth will tremble.
But this sense of wonder is interrupted by sudden danger. The tallest tree begins to contort, and the singer is frozen in place, wondering what is happening. It is then that they realize that fire is engulfing the forest. The imagery here is powerful and terrifying as the fire "besieges the life within it." Despite the fear, however, the singer is invigorated by this experience. They feel that they have found a new beginning, where life is ever-flowing in all its grandeur. They call on the listener to follow them into the light and escape from a world that is violent and self-destructive.
Overall, "Wilderness Walk" is a meditation on the power of nature and the transformative experiences that can happen when we are surrounded by its beauty and danger. It encourages us to follow a path of transcendence and escape from a world that is often dark and frightening.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel a gentle breeze
I sense a gentle wind that fills me with peace and calm.
In the presence of ten thousand trees
I am among countless trees, yet I feel at home and welcomed.
Where life is ever flowing
Here, there is constant movement and growth.
In all of it's grandeur
Everything is magnificent and awe-inspiring.
Something within me awakens
I feel a sudden awakening inside me.
As I stand in contemplation
While reflecting, I remain still.
There's a spirit in the light
There is a spiritual essence emanating from the light.
That engulfs the landscape
It surrounds and envelopes the scenery.
Call her name
Address the spirit by its name.
And the earth will tremble
The ground will shake and quiver in response.
This landscape before me is endless and vast
Before me is an immense and infinite expanse of scenery.
I watch in awe of it's majesty
I am awestruck by its grandeur.
Fixated on the tallest tree
I am focused on the height of the most towering tree.
As it begins to contort
It twists and turns unexpectedly.
It was sudden
It happened quickly and without warning.
I stood still
I remained motionless in place.
I thought I was alone
I believed I was the only one there.
But then I felt it
However, I sensed the presence of something more.
It was in the air
It was a sensation coming from the surrounding atmosphere.
A breath of life
It was a life-affirming force.
Fire that engulfed the forest
A wildfire that consumed the trees.
Besieges the life within it
It violently attacks the living organisms residing there.
I stand before you now
I am in your presence at this moment.
Trembling in fear yet invigorated
I am frightened yet strangely reinvigorated.
Where once I lost my way
I was once lost and directionless.
I have found a new beginning
Now, I have discovered a new start.
Follow me into the light
Join me on this journey of self-discovery.
I am lost in you
I am completely enveloped by you.
You're my escape from a world so violent
You are my refuge from a hurtful world.
A world bent on self destruction
A place where individuals aim to destroy themselves.
May you stand tall
I hope you continue to persevere and not falter.
And transcend eternity with me
Together, may we surpass all expectations and limits, forever.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nicholas Stanger, Nathan Wallestad, Ian Sutherland, Cormac Piper
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pandemic7
Those bass lines during the chorus are fantastic.
Nisindu Perera
My fav metal album of the year
Ranjan Kumar
Band needs more recognition
Illumi BloodP0rne
A very meditational and unconventional blend of experimental metal within roots of black metal
Toddler Durden
The lack of interest on the drummers face pleases me.
Liam Bambery
6:20
Tar
Music is cool, but drummer really looks bored)
Daniel
He is just stoned bro