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.
Spottlied auf die harten Wanderjahre
Asp Lyrics
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Ich ging auf Straßen, fremd und sonderbar.
Ich habe viele Länder schon bereist.
Mit Mächtigen hab ich am Tisch gespeist.
In kalten Nächten und in höchster Not
Teilte mit mir so mancher Knecht sein Brot
Doch nie war mir ein Freund, so wie ihr's wart
Was dich nicht umbringt, macht dich hart.
Das Schwarze Buch war bei mir alle Zeit.
Was ich begehrte, stand schon bald bereit.
Und leere Taschen sind kaum ein Problem
Wer zaubern kann, der liegt nie unbequem.
Selten allein, ich nahm es, wie es kam,
Verlor mein Mitleid und auch jede Scham.
Tat alles, wie's nie vorher meine Art
Was dich nicht umbringt, macht dich hart.
Verkaufte meine Kunst für teures Gold.
Wo Reichtum lockte, stand ich bald im Sold.
Am Hof von Fürsten ging ich ein und aus
Und lebte schon wie sie in Saus und Braus.
So manchem stand der Argwohn im Gesicht
Für meine Dienste liebten sie mich nicht.
Und doch, aus Furcht ging man mir um den Bart
Was dich nicht umbringt, macht dich hart.
Nur gegen eins war nicht mal ich gefeit.
Denn wo die Macht wächst, da wächst auch der Neid.
Gegen Intrigen und die Politik
Hilft nicht einmal der stärkste Zaubertrick.
Man schob mich ab, mit Geld und Ritterschlag,
Auf Gutsbesitz, der in der Heimat lag.
Der Rückzug blieb mir schließlich nicht erspart
Was dich nicht umbringt, macht dich hart.
Ein weiter Weg und manch ein langes Jahr.
Ich ging auf Straßen, fremd und sonderbar.
Ich habe viele Länder schon bereist
Mit Mächtigen hab ich am Tisch gespeist
In kalten Nächten und in höchster Not
Teilte mit mir so mancher Knecht sein Brot,
Und nie war mir ein Freund, so wie ihr's wart
Was dich nicht umbringt, macht dich hart.
The song "Spottlied auf die harten Wanderjahre" by ASP tells the story of a wanderer who has traveled far and wide, experienced many things, and gained wisdom and strength through it all. The lyrics speak of the hardships and challenges he faced on his journey, such as being a stranger in strange lands, sharing bread with other travelers, and facing suspicion from those around him. He also mentions his love of magic, which has helped him through tough times, and his experience living the high life at the courts of powerful lords. However, he was eventually undone by his enemies and had to retreat to a quieter life on his own.
The lyrics of "Spottlied auf die harten Wanderjahre" are deeply introspective and reflect on the idea that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. The wanderer's experiences speak to a universal truth about life - that we all face challenges and hardships, but it's up to us to find the strength to persevere. The reference to the Black Book throughout the song is also interesting, as it seems to symbolize both the wanderer's magical powers and the knowledge he has gained through his years of travel.
Overall, "Spottlied auf die harten Wanderjahre" is a powerful and reflective song that speaks to the human experience of facing challenges and growing stronger as a result.
Line by Line Meaning
Ein weiter Weg und manch ein langes Jahr.
I have journeyed through long and treacherous paths for many years.
Ich ging auf Straßen, fremd und sonderbar.
I walked on foreign lands that were strange and unfamiliar.
Ich habe viele Länder schon bereist.
I have visited many different countries.
Mit Mächtigen hab ich am Tisch gespeist.
I have dined with powerful people.
In kalten Nächten und in höchster Not
During the coldest of nights and times of great need
Teilte mit mir so mancher Knecht sein Brot
Some lowly workers shared their bread with me.
Doch nie war mir ein Freund, so wie ihr's wart
But never had I found a friend like all of you.
Was dich nicht umbringt, macht dich hart.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Das Schwarze Buch war bei mir alle Zeit.
The black book was always with me.
Was ich begehrte, stand schon bald bereit.
Whatever I desired, it was quickly granted.
Und leere Taschen sind kaum ein Problem
Empty pockets are hardly a concern
Wer zaubern kann, der liegt nie unbequem.
As a person who possesses magical powers, I was always comfortable.
Selten allein, ich nahm es, wie es kam,
Rarely alone, I accepted what came my way
Verlor mein Mitleid und auch jede Scham.
I lost my sympathy and sense of shame.
Tat alles, wie's nie vorher meine Art
I did things in a way that was different from before.
Verkaufte meine Kunst für teures Gold.
I sold my art for a high price.
Wo Reichtum lockte, stand ich bald im Sold.
Where wealth was, I was soon for hire.
Am Hof von Fürsten ging ich ein und aus
I frequented the courts of ruling princes.
Und lebte schon wie sie in Saus und Braus.
I lived a life of luxury as they did.
So manchem stand der Argwohn im Gesicht
Some were suspicious of me because of my actions.
Für meine Dienste liebten sie mich nicht.
They did not love me for my services.
Und doch, aus Furcht ging man mir um den Bart
Nevertheless, out of fear they still dealt with me.
Nur gegen eins war nicht mal ich gefeit.
I was not completely immune to one thing.
Denn wo die Macht wächst, da wächst auch der Neid.
For where power grows, envy grows as well.
Gegen Intrigen und die Politik
Against the politics and intrigues of others
Hilft nicht einmal der stärkste Zaubertrick.
Not even the most powerful magic trick can help.
Man schob mich ab, mit Geld und Ritterschlag,
They cast me out, with money and a knighthood,
Auf Gutsbesitz, der in der Heimat lag.
To an estate in my homeland.
Der Rückzug blieb mir schließlich nicht erspart
In the end, I too had to retreat.
Was dich nicht umbringt, macht dich hart.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Ein weiter Weg und manch ein langes Jahr.
I have journeyed through long and treacherous paths for many years.
Ich ging auf Straßen, fremd und sonderbar.
I walked on foreign lands that were strange and unfamiliar.
Ich habe viele Länder schon bereist
I have visited many different countries.
Mit Mächtigen hab ich am Tisch gespeist
I have dined with powerful people.
In kalten Nächten und in höchster Not
During the coldest of nights and times of great need
Teilte mit mir so mancher Knecht sein Brot,
Some lowly workers shared their bread with me.
Und nie war mir ein Freund, so wie ihr's wart
But never had I found a friend like all of you.
Was dich nicht umbringt, macht dich hart.
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Contributed by Ethan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.