In an interview with a French magazine posted in June 2007 on their website, Iskander Hasnawi indicated that the costs and difficulties of recording the orchestral music associated with Elend have made it impossible to continue with the Elend project. Both composers will be continuing with personal projects, including L'Ensemble Orphique.
Official website: www.elend-music.org
In the Embrasure of Heaven
Elend Lyrics
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Roses her eyes on the weary veil of Dawn.
We were lost in a sea of darkness.
A darksome opalescent sky left us stranded
Within the remnants of our dreams.
Oblivion ensnared the azure in our visions.
And I wash its reflection in my own blood
Which dyes purple stars to ivory rain.
But we were lost in a sea of darkness.
And we met her, Luvadea,
The first born of Death.
Plorans ploravit in nocte.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine.
We drank the water of life from a sapphirian stream.
An amethyst tear,
Your thornless tear.
The offspring of David is the bright and morning star.
Christ Lucifer
The lyrics to Elend's song "In the Embrasure of Heaven" speak of a powerful devotion to a Lord figure, with the singer proclaiming that they will die without a whisper against Him. The imagery of roses in the eyes of the weary Dawn adds a layer of Romanticism and beauty to the devotion, but it is quickly overshadowed by the darkness that surrounds the singer and those around them. The sea of darkness and the opalescent sky set a grim tone, and the remnants of shattered dreams only add to the despair.
However, the singer seems to be both a witness and a participant in a supernatural event, as the moon becomes blood and the azure of their visions is engulfed by oblivion. The introduction of Luvadea, the first born of Death, adds a new layer of mystery and foreboding to the narrative. The lyrics then switch to Latin, with a prayer for eternal rest, which adds to the religious and supernatural themes.
The lyrics end with a powerful statement, fusing Christianity with the figure of Lucifer. The offspring of David, a reference to Jesus, is also the bright and morning star, a title also associated with Lucifer. The fusion of these two seemingly opposing figures adds a layer of ambiguity and complexity to the song's themes, leaving the listener with a sense of intrigue and fascination.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll die without a whisper against you, my Lord.
I will not resist death as it is part of your plan, my Lord.
Roses her eyes on the weary veil of Dawn.
Her eyes are tired and watery as she wakes up at dawn.
We were lost in a sea of darkness.
We were completely lost in darkness with no way out.
A darksome opalescent sky left us stranded
The dark, opal-like sky trapped us in this place with no escape.
Within the remnants of our dreams.
We were stuck in the remains of our own dreams and desires.
Oblivion ensnared the azure in our visions.
Our visions were trapped and taken over by nothingness.
The Moon became as blood,
The moon turned to a deep, bloody red color.
And I wash its reflection in my own blood
I use my own blood to clean the reflection of the moon.
Which dyes purple stars to ivory rain.
The purples stars become drowned out and colorless like ivory in the rain.
But we were lost in a sea of darkness.
We were still trapped in utter darkness with no way out.
And we met her, Luvadea,
We encountered Luvadea, the firstborn of Death.
The first born of Death.
Luvadea was the first being born from death itself.
Plorans ploravit in nocte.
Weeping, she cried in the night.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine.
Grant her eternal rest, O Lord.
We drank the water of life from a sapphirian stream.
We drank from a blue and pure stream of life that granted vitality.
An amethyst tear,
A singular tear that was a deep purple color.
Your thornless tear.
A tear without pain or suffering shed by the divine.
The offspring of David is the bright and morning star.
Jesus, a descendant of David, is the hopeful and shining star of the morning.
Christ Lucifer
The light-bringer known as Jesus Christ.
Contributed by Victoria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
aline pires
é perfeita!
Lino Kurtz Marriott
It's a Masterpiece !
Quib Quatch
I remember hearing this in 1998 when I was 18 years old - this shit blew my balls off. Still holds up and then some, this is genuinely creepy and fucked up in the best way. So good!
Relena Bonasoro
grandiosi !
taydify
i dont have this album:((
Prince Orphée
@marriott58 exactly
Prince Orphée
@taydify ohh :(