After all the twists and turns, ups and d… Read Full Bio ↴Enochian Crescent is Dead.
After all the twists and turns, ups and downs that we have lived through as years rolled by I never thought that there would be a day when Wrath and I put our musical partnership to a shelf. The decision was a moment of both great sadness and great relief. However, this was something that had to be done at this stage to ensure the continued productive musical careers of both parties. I can assure you all that both Wrath with True Black Dawn and I with the remaining members of Enochian Crescent, now known as The Crescent, shall outpour new music with newfound vigour and intensity.
When we founded Enochian Crescent in 1995, Wrath and I made a pact that should either quit the band we would put the name to rest also. As a man of my words I shall honour this agreement. The remaining members (Bolton - drums, Tunturituuli - bass, Vilhelm - guitar, and Viktor - guitar, vocals) shall continue the musical legacy of Enochian Crescent and you will be hearing songs from the old albums in the live-set. We recruited Hellwind Tuonenjoki as our new lead vocalist, who is already singing on the upcoming The Crescent album "Risti" (transl. Cross) which shall be released by Spinefarm Records in early 2013.
The remaining band members wish Wrath all the best in the future and I personally want to thank my long standing Omega Comrade and friend for all these years. He is a man with unique vocal talent and personality to match in this world of mediocrity.
Even though these news might shock and upset some, worry not; it was all for the best. And you may enjoy both the voice of Wrath and the music of Enochian Crescent in near future.
In LVX et NOX
Viktor / The Crescent
Ye Crystall Sphears
Enochian Crescent Lyrics
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Seers of the ways of wyrd
Who face the damned spirits
And the Hellish vaults below
Spirits come, they come, came in numbers yesteryear
Will come and shall forevermore
Unbound the corporeal knots and wait
Wait until the vision is focused
And channel through what needs to be writ
Spirits come, they come, came in numbers yesteryear
Will come and shall forevermore
The deception of daemons, multitudes of angels,
Noble seniors, undreamed apparitions
And cryptic sights, even unknown landscapes
Must the skryer pour unto our plane
There lies hunger in thy house
Spiritual thirst in the world
The magician gathers his own
Be it material or ethereal harvest
"O'er the night-time winds which howl
O'er the darkened roar
Comes the whisper calling me
Enticing me to more"
- Ceridwen
The lyrics of Enochian Crescent's song Ye Crystall Sphears are steeped in occult imagery, referring to the practice of skrying or scrying. Skryers, also known as seers or diviners, are individuals who possess the ability to see beyond the physical realm and communicate with spirits or entities from other planes of existence. These skryers are said to face the "damned spirits" and the "Hellish vaults below," tapping into the darker forces of the universe to gain insight and knowledge.
The song describes the cyclical nature of spiritual activity, with the spirits coming "in numbers yesteryear" and continuing to come "forevermore." It also touches on the importance of timing and preparation in the skrying process. When the Equinox arrives and the symbols are in place, the skryer must be prepared to "unbound the corporeal knots" and focus their vision to "channel through what needs to be writ."
The last stanza of the song describes the power of the skryer to bring forth visions and knowledge from the spiritual realm. The skryer must face the deception of daemons and angels alike, pouring forth their experiences and insights into our physical plane.
Overall, the lyrics of Ye Crystall Sphears delve into the arcane practice of skrying, exploring the power and potential dangers of communicating with spiritual entities.
Line by Line Meaning
There are skryers
There exist individuals known as 'skryers'.
Seers of the ways of wyrd
These skryers are experts at understanding the mystical concept of wyrd.
Who face the damned spirits
These skryers have the ability to confront and interact with malevolent spirits.
And the Hellish vaults below
In addition to malevolent spirits, these skryers are able to explore the underworld.
Spirits come, they come, came in numbers yesteryear
These skryers have encountered large numbers of spirits in the past, and continue to do so.
Will come and shall forevermore
These skryers believe that spirits will always be present, past and future alike.
When the Equinox arrives and the symbols are in place
The skryers believe that certain astrological events, such as the Equinox, have an impact on their craft, and require specific symbols to be present.
Unbound the corporeal knots and wait
The skryers must let go of any physical ties and await guidance from the spiritual realm.
Wait until the vision is focused
The skryers must remain patient until they have a clear vision before them.
And channel through what needs to be writ
When the visions come, the skryers must document their insights.
The deception of daemons, multitudes of angels,
The skryers do not only encounter malevolent spirits - they also come into contact with a myriad of other beings including angels and cryptic entities.
Noble seniors, undreamed apparitions
The skryers are visited by respectful, wise spiritual entities and also strange, surreal apparitions.
And cryptic sights, even unknown landscapes
The skryers witness utterly perplexing scenes and environments previously unknown to them.
Must the skryer pour unto our plane
The skryers have a responsibility to share their knowledge of the spiritual realm with the mortal plane.
There lies hunger in thy house
There is a desire for spiritual knowledge within each of us.
Spiritual thirst in the world
The entire world is searching for spiritual understanding.
The magician gathers his own
Each individual must seek out their own spiritual answers.
Be it material or ethereal harvest
Whether it is knowledge obtained through physical or paranormal means, one must gather their own insight.
"O'er the night-time winds which howl
The poet, Ceridwen, hears strange whispers.
O'er the darkened roar
These whispers are heard loud and clear above the deafening chaos of darkness.
Comes the whisper calling me
The whispers are calling to Ceridwen specifically.
Enticing me to more"
The whispers are promising deeper knowledge and understanding in exchange for surrender to the spiritual realm.
Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.