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.
Elf und Einer
Asp Lyrics
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Keiner darf zu wenig sein und keiner mehr.
Elf und einer und der Meister obendrein
üben nachts die schwarze Kunst im Kerzenschein.
Elf und einer, es wird keiner gern entbehrt.
Elf und einer und der Meister, der sie lehrt.
Elf und einer hören zu und er liest vor.
Elf und einer, pass gut auf und hör gut zu.
Elf sind Raben und der eine, das bist du.
Nur Geduld, mein Freund, es dauert nicht mehr lange
und der Meister ruft: "Husch, auf die Stange!"
In den Nächten Rabenfedern schwarz wie Kohle
An den Tagen weiß vom Mehl, wie frischer Schnee.
Und jedes Jahr kommt der Gevatter einen holen.
Ja, jedes Jahr muss von den Freunden einer gehen.
Der Meister braucht ein neues Leben
und einer von uns muss es geben
und das Mühlenrad wird langsam und bleibt stehen.
Elf und einer, ja so war es immer schon
So wird's bleiben, so verlangt's die Tradition.
Elf und einer tragen bald das schwarze Mal.
Elf und einer und der Meister ist die Zahl.
Elf und einer warten schon im Kerzenrauch.
Vor dem Schädel und dem Buch, so ist es Brauch.
Angekettet liegt es auf dem kalten Stein.
Elf und einmal schlägt die Uhr, so muss es sein.
Elf und einer ohne Flügel sind bereit.
Doch im Nu wächst nun auch dir ein Federkleid.
Schaust an dir herab und dir wird Angst und Bange,
als der Meister ruft: "Husch, auf die Stange!"
In den Nächten Rabenfedern schwarz wie Kohle
An den Tagen weiß vom Mehl, wie frischer Schnee.
Und jedes Jahr kommt der Gevatter einen holen.
Ja, jedes Jahr muss von den Freunden einer gehen.
Der Meister braucht ein neues Leben
und einer von uns muss es geben
und das Mühlenrad wird langsam und bleibt stehen.
Elf und einer und auch du bist nun dabei,
lauschst in tiefer Nacht der schwarzen Litanei.
Elf und einer und nun ist es bald vollbracht.
Elf und einer wissen bald wie man es macht:
Wie man Brunnen einfach zum versiegen bringt,
Wie man in den Geist von einem andren dringt,
Wie man Wetter macht und wie die Zeit anhält -
Wer die schwarzen Künste kennt, regiert die Welt.
Elf und einer, sie verändern die Gestalt.
Einerlei was es auch sei, es ist schon bald.
Ob als Pferd, als Hahn, als Ochse oder Schlange.
Bis der Meister ruft: "Husch, auf die Stange!"
In den Nächten Rabenfedern schwarz wie Kohle
An den Tagen weiß vom Mehl, wie frischer Schnee.
Und jedes Jahr kommt der Gevatter einen holen.
Ja, jedes Jahr muss von den Freunden einer gehen.
Der Meister braucht ein neues Leben
und einer von uns muss es geben
und das Mühlenrad wird langsam und bleibt stehen.
"Elf und einer und noch einer sind zu viel."
Spricht der Meister: "Elf und einer ist das Ziel.
Immer trifft es einen, der fällt durch das Sieb.
Wer zu viel ist stirbt, denn 12 ist mein Prinzip."
The lyrics to ASP's song "Elf und Einer" speak of a mysterious and ominous group of individuals who practice black magic under the tutelage of their master. The group consists of eleven ravens (symbolizing death) and one human, who is referred to as "the one." The group practices their craft in secret, hidden away in the darkness of night and the flicker of candlelight. The song mentions that every year, one of their group must be sacrificed to provide their master with a new life, and that the fate of who is chosen is predetermined by the master's rule of "Elf und Einer" - eleven and one.
The lyrics are heavily steeped in symbolism, and the meaning behind them can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the listener's perspective. One interpretation is that the group represents a type of secret society, hidden from society, and practicing practices that are deemed taboo by mainstream culture. The idea of sacrifice is a common theme in many secret societies, and the use of ravens, black magic, and the manipulation of time and nature allude to the idea of gaining control and power through esoteric knowledge.
Line by Line Meaning
Elf und einer sollen es sein von alters her,
Traditionally, there are supposed to be eleven associates and one master; not a person more, nor less.
Keiner darf zu wenig sein und keiner mehr.
No person should be deficient, nor excessive in number.
Elf und einer und der Meister obendrein
In addition to the eleven members, there is one master overseeing them all.
üben nachts die schwarze Kunst im Kerzenschein.
At night, they practice dark magic by the light of candles.
Elf und einer, es wird keiner gern entbehrt.
No one is happy when someone from the group is taken away.
Elf und einer und der Meister, der sie lehrt.
The eleven members and the master who instructs them.
Elf und einer hören zu und er liest vor.
The group listens while the master reads aloud from a book.
Mit Gekrächze wiederholt's der Rabenchor.
The group hears a chorus of ravens repeating what the master has read with a cawing sound.
Elf und einer, pass gut auf und hör gut zu.
Be attentive and listen carefully, both for your own sake and the group's.
Elf sind Raben und der eine, das bist du.
Eleven members resemble the ravens, and you are the one human among them.
Nur Geduld, mein Freund, es dauert nicht mehr lange
Just be patient, my friend, the wait won't be long.
und der Meister ruft: "Husch, auf die Stange!"
And suddenly the master calls out: "Quickly, onto the pole!"
In den Nächten Rabenfedern schwarz wie Kohle
During the nights, they wear black robes with raven feathers.
An den Tagen weiß vom Mehl, wie frischer Schnee.
During the days, they wear white robes with flour dust, resembling snow.
Und jedes Jahr kommt der Gevatter einen holen.
Every year, the reaper comes to claim one of their own.
Ja, jedes Jahr muss von den Freunden einer gehen.
Each year, a friend from the group must depart.
Der Meister braucht ein neues Leben
The master requires a new life.
und einer von uns muss es geben
And one of us must provide it.
und das Mühlenrad wird langsam und bleibt stehen.
And the wheel of fate slows down and eventually stops.
Elf und einer, ja so war es immer schon
Eleven members and one master, like it always has been.
So wird's bleiben, so verlangt's die Tradition.
It will remain this way, as the tradition demands.
Elf und einer tragen bald das schwarze Mal.
Soon, all eleven members and the master will bear the black mark of their craft.
Elf und einer und der Meister ist die Zahl.
Eleven members and one master; that's the complete number.
Elf und einer warten schon im Kerzenrauch.
Eleven members and one master, waiting in the smoke from the candles.
Vor dem Schädel und dem Buch, so ist es Brauch.
In front of the skull and the book; that's the custom.
Angekettet liegt es auf dem kalten Stein.
Chained to a cold stone lies the sacrificial offering.
Elf und einmal schlägt die Uhr, so muss es sein.
Eleven times the clock chimes, then it must be done.
Elf und einer ohne Flügel sind bereit.
Eleven members and one master, without wings, are prepared.
Doch im Nu wächst nun auch dir ein Federkleid.
But suddenly, you grow a set of feathers.
Schaust an dir herab und dir wird Angst und Bange,
Looking down at yourself, you feel scared and anxious.
als der Meister ruft: "Husch, auf die Stange!"
As the master commands: "Quickly, onto the pole!"
"Wie man Brunnen einfach zum versiegen bringt,
"How to easily dry up a well,
Wie man in den Geist von einem andren dringt,
How to infiltrate someone's mind,
Wie man Wetter macht und wie die Zeit anhält -
"How to control the weather and manipulate time -
Wer die schwarzen Künste kennt, regiert die Welt."
Those who know the dark arts rule the world."
Elf und einer, sie verändern die Gestalt.
Eleven members and one master, changing their form.
Einerlei was es auch sei, es ist schon bald.
Regardless of the chosen shape, it will happen quickly.
Ob als Pferd, als Hahn, als Ochse oder Schlange.
Whether as a horse, rooster, ox, or snake.
Bis der Meister ruft: "Husch, auf die Stange!"
Until the master commands: "Quickly, onto the pole!"
"Elf und einer und noch einer sind zu viel."
"Eleven members, plus one more is too many."
Spricht der Meister: "Elf und einer ist das Ziel.
The master proclaims: "Eleven members and one master is the goal.
Immer trifft es einen, der fällt durch das Sieb.
It always results in one member falling through the sieve.
Wer zu viel ist stirbt, denn 12 ist mein Prinzip."
"Anyone extra will die, for twelve is my principle."
Contributed by Ryan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Cris Thomas Z
It should be eleven and one from old age
No one can be too little and no more
Elf and one and the master on top of that
Practice the black art by candlelight at night
Eleven and one, nobody likes to be missed
Elf and One and the master who teaches them
Eleven and one listen and he reads aloud
The raven choir repeated with a croak
Eleven and one, be careful and listen carefully
Eleven are ravens and the one is you
Just be patient, my friend, it won't be long
And the master shouts: “Go, get on the pole!
[Refrain]
Raven feathers black as coal in the nights
In the days of flour knows like fresh snow
And every year the godfather comes to get one
Yes, every year one of the friends has to go
The master needs a new life
And one of us has to be there
And the mill wheel is slow and stops
Eleven and one, yes it has always been that way
That's how it will stay, that's what tradition demands
Elf and one will soon wear the black mark
Eleven and one and the master is the number
Eleven and one are already waiting in the candle smoke
In front of the skull and the book, so it is custom
It lies chained on the cold stone
The clock strikes eleven and once, that's how it should be
Eleven and one without wings are ready
But in no time a feather dress grows for you
Look down at you and you will be afraid
When the master shouts: “Go, get on the pole!
[Refrain]
Eleven and one and you are now part of it
Listen to the black litany in the deep night
Eleven and one and now it's done soon
Elf and one soon know how to do it
How to just make wounds dry up
How to penetrate someone else's mind
How to make weather and how time stops
Those who know the black arts rule the world
Eleven and one, they change shape
No matter what, it will be soon
Whether as a horse, a rooster, an ox or a snake
Until the master calls: have a look, on the pole!
[Refrain]
Eleven and one and one more are too many
The master says: Elf and one is the goal
It always hits someone who falls through the sieve
Whoever is too much dies, because 12 is my principle
MistressMauswiesel
Eleven and one it should be since ancient times.
Not one less and not one more.
Eleven and one and the master above them
practice black art by candlelight at night.
Eleven and one, no one easily done without.
Eleven and One and the Master who teaches them.
Eleven and one listen and he reads.
The Raven Choir repeats with a croak.
Eleven and one, pay attention and listen carefully.
Eleven are ravens and the one, that's you.
Just be patient, my friend, it will not be long
and the master calls: Hush, on your perch!
In the nights raven feathers black like coal
On the days white of flour, like fresh snow.
And every year the reaper comes for a pick.
Yes, every year one of the friends has to go.
Master needs a new life and one of us has to provide
and the mill stone slows and stops.
Eleven and one, yes it has always been like that
That's the way things are going to stay, tradition demands.
Eleven and one will soon wear the black mark.
Eleven and one and the master is the number.
Eleven and one are already waiting in the candle smoke.
In front of the skull and the book, that's the custom.
Chained, it lies on the cold stone.
Eleven and once the clock strikes, that's the way it has to be.
Eleven and one without wings are ready.
But in a flash now you will also grow a plumage.
Look down at you and you will be afraid and anxious,
when the master calls: Hush, on the perch!
In the nights raven feathers black like coal
On the days white of flour, like fresh snow.
And every year the reaper comes for a pick.
Yes, every year one of the friends has to go.
Master needs a new life and one of us has to provide
and the mill stone slows and stops.
Eleven and one, and you too,
Listen in the dark night to the black litany.
Eleven and one and soon it is done.
Eleven and one soon know how to do it.
How to bring wounds to dry up.
How to penetrate the mind of another.
How to make weather and how time turns.
Who knows the black arts, rules the world.
Eleven and One, they change the shape.
Not matter what it is, it becomes soon:
Whether as a horse, as a cock, as an ox or snake.
Until the Master calls: Hush, on the perch!
In the nights raven feathers black like coal
On the days white of flour, like fresh snow.
And every year the reaper comes for a pick.
Yes, every year one of the friends has to go.
Master needs a new life and one of us has to provide
and the mill stone slows and stops.
Eleven and one and one more are too much.
Speaks Master: Eleven and One is the target.
It always is one who falls through the sieve.
Who is too much dies, because 12 is my principle
Caerolein
*-* So wunderschön. Ich kann gar nicht verstehen, wie manche Leute solche Kunst nicht mögen können.
madbat2204
Der Song ist eine tolle Erklärung zur Krabbat-Geschichte, dazu noch mit eingängiger Melodie zur düsteren Stimmung.
MasaOse
Der ganze Liederzyklus passt sehr gut zur Krabatgeschichte
Sonnenanbeterin1991
Es ist die Krabatgeschichte.. nur mit alternativen Ende
Future Raffy
Euch der Wanensegegen, Krabat ist ein wunderbares Buch, ihr seid soo gut! Es ist wie im Buche!
Katy
Es gibt nur wenige Titel von ASP die mir nicht gefallen. Bei manchem Konzert steh ich bei neuen Liedern mit offenem Mund vor der Bühne und denk nur "Wie macht er das und wo holt er das alles her?"
Zili Ohneland
phantastisches Lied!
Till Eulenspiegel
Nach wie vor ein ziemlich gutes Konzeptalbum...
Ich sehe Potenzial für eine schöne Runde Pen and Paper mit guter Geschichte
Maik Lohse
Für mich das schönste Lied von ASP ! Danke dafür. LG MAIK
GhostKinG
Liebe diesen Song <3 ^^