In May 1997, Autumn Tears released their second full-length album, "Love Poems for Dying Children, Act II: The Garden of Crystalline Dreams". Erika left Autumn Tears after the release of "Act II" to pursue writing her novel. New vocalist Jennifer LeeAnna was recruited due to her extensive experience and tremendous talent. The first release of "Act I" was originally supposed to be limited to 2000 copies and sold out quickly, but due to an overwhelming amount of requests it was re-released with a new layout and artwork in 1998. All tracks were remixed and remastered. As a bonus, an additional and exclusive track titled "The Intermission", was also included on the repress, in which Jennifer LeeAnna made her debut appearance.
In December 1999, Erika rejoined Autumn Tears as a full-time member.
In July of 1999, Autumn Tears released a mini-CD titled "Absolution". In June of 2000, The band finished their third full length album and most epic release so far, "Love Poems for Dying Children, Act III: Winter and the Broken Angel".
In 2004, after four years of silence, the band recorded the album "Eclipse", which is described in Autumn Tears' official homepage as "the most epic, conceptual, and fullest neoclassical piece of music they have ever offered. Lush strings, acoustic guitars, and woodwinds accompany soaring orchestral soundscapes, painting the backdrop for a staggering array of vocal performances that range from operatic and classical solos to Baltic choral passages and duets".
In 2007, after a decade evolving, the band has finally shed its shell of neoclassical darkwave and gothic sound, in place of a more traditional classical and chamber music style. Drawing influences from such masters as Bach, Brahms, Hayden, Mahler and a host of others, Autumn Tears boasts rich and diverse musical arrangements based on music theory. In place of the usual keyboards and samples, "The Hallowing" employs fully live, authentic classical instrumentation including a live string section, woodwinds, oboe, french horn and haunting, operatic vocals. The album was originally limited to 1000 copies, but due to very high demand, it sold out within three weeks, and was soon re-released with an improved layout.
Immediately after the release of "The Hallowing", the project has been put on hold.
Members
Current line-up
Ted Tringo - composition, arrangements, original lyrics
Laurie Ann Haus - lead and backing vocals, revised lyrics
Terran Olson - flute, clarinet
Greg Ball - strings, snare drum
Session musicians
Cathleen Torres - French horn
Maya Glovinsky - oboe
Tanya Brody - harp
Angela Hsu - violin
Emily Packard - viola
Past members
Erika - lead and backing vocals, composition and keyboards
Jennifer LeeAnna - lead and backing vocals, vocal arrangements, composition and keyboards
Discography
Albums
1996 - Love Poems for Dying Children, Act I
1997 - Love Poems for Dying Children, Act II: Garden of Crystalline Dreams
2000 - Love Poems for Dying Children, Act III: Winter and the Broken Angel
2004 - Eclipse
2007 - The Hallowing
Mini-CD
1999 - Absolution
The Hallowing
Autumn Tears Lyrics
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And recalls our fate
While old souls, tempt us to chase
Their pale hues of grace
Enshrined within shining light
How shameful we stay posed
Yet dignified
Darkened sun turend black
But with a light touch
Like the thinnest silk
While using a gentle hand
(Within this shade of grey)
Bathe us with woe
Hold us here in frozen night
Unveil us mezmerized
Solemn we swoon
We can stay masked for a while
Unveil me
"The Hallowing" by Autumn Tears is an atmospheric and introspective song that explores the themes of fate, mortality, and the haunting presence of past lives. The lyrics depict the beauty and transience of life in the natural world, where morning dew symbolizes the fragility of existence and the inevitability of death. The "old souls" represent the echoes of our ancestors and previous incarnations, tempting us to pursue their pale hues of grace, perhaps indicating the allure of nostalgia and tradition. The shining light and dignified posture contrast with the darkened sun and blindness, possibly suggesting the fleeting but meaningful nature of hope and aspiration.
Line by Line Meaning
Morning dew awaits
The beginning of a new day is waiting for us
And recalls our fate
It reminds us that we all have a destiny to fulfil
While old souls, tempt us to chase
Some ancient spirits are luring us to follow them
Their pale hues of grace
Their peaceful and serene appearance is alluring us
Enshrined within shining light
These old souls are surrounded by divine light
How shameful we stay posed
We feel ashamed for being static and not following those spirits
Yet dignified
Still, we keep our head high and keep our dignity
Darkened sun turned black
A metaphor for a calamity or misfortune that has befallen us
And leaving us blind
We are unable to see things clearly because of this misfortune
But with a light touch
Even with the slightest intervention
Like the thinnest silk
As soft and tender as silk
While using a gentle hand
And with great care and delicacy
(Within this shade of grey)
Despite the gloominess around us
Bathe us with woe
The misfortune that has blinded us is also teaching us a lesson
Hold us here in frozen night
We are stuck in this moment of grief like it's frozen in time
Unveil us mesmerized
But at some point, something will reveal itself to us that will captivate us
Solemn we swoon
We will be somber and serious as things reveal themselves to us
We can stay masked for a while
We can pretend that everything is okay even if it's not
Unveil me
But personally, I want to see the truth and know what is really going on
Contributed by Hunter S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Agustin Alvarado
Cambiar a inglés
La santificación
Lágrimas de otoño
Opciones
El rocío de Orning espera
Y recuerda nuestro destino.
Mientras almas viejas, tiéndenos a perseguir.
Sus pálidos tonos de gracia.
Enaltecido dentro de la luz brillante
Que vergüenza nos quedamos planteados
Sin embargo digno
Sol oscurecido turend negro
Y dejándonos ciegos
Pero con un ligero toque.
Como la seda más fina.
Mientras se usa una mano suave
(Dentro de este tono de gris).
Báñanos con dolor
Mantennos aquí en la noche congelada
Nos desvela
Solemne nos desmayamos
Podemos permanecer enmascarados por un tiempo
Desvelarme
VegaEtereo
excellent art and music, i love autumn tears also. thanks for sharing inspiration
jeff white
love it, very austere and haunting and beautiful artwork, nicely done.
Rodrigo E. Torres
Hermoso. Tanto los dibujos como la musica de Autum tears son hermosos
eyefreesia
beautiful artworks excellent choice of music!
miladyofdarkness
Very beautiful!!!!!! I like it!!!!! Very, very, very beautiful!!!!!!
Muyez
Beautiful art!!! congratulations!!! =)
thankGodforDavidG
a Journey of Images / great Gothic tunes. a fantastic compilation !
hellsguardians
Just amazing!! Thanks for share this
hellsguardians
Just amazing! Thanks for share this!
Micro Vero
son unos dibujos preciosos........ ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡beautiful pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!