The band was founded in the year of 1994 with the intent of combining both classical melodies and dark metal in an instrumental mixture of lute, flute, piano and cello.
In 1995, Estatic Fear took part in the one-hour compilation "Exit", produced by Martin Auzinger and Peter Kern, together with bands Coffee & Cream, Mortus, Born In The Bottle, Bereavement, Nochtschicht, Herb, Dystrophy, Still No Name, and Out Of Cage.
Later, in 1996, an agreement was signed with CCP Records, which led to the debut of their first album, "Somnium Obmutum", a four track epic which consisted of two short instrumental compositions, and two relatively long songs. In this album, doom metal is combined with orchestral arrangements on piano and cello, and instruments such as the lute, flute, and acoustic guitar. The album was widely observed with interest from local media and underground metal fans alike.
After nearly three years of inactivity, Matthias Kogler (who formally acted under the pseudonym of "Calix Miseriae") recorded the second album "A Sombre Dance" in its entirety as a solo artist, since the remaining members had previously left the band. Guest musicians were featured on the album to assist with additional instruments. The tracks labeled "Chapter I" through "Chapter IX" are meant to be interpreted as if the album was played as a story or concept album, meant to be told consecutively as though each song was a different chapter.
Although Estatic Fear have not achieved particular commercial success, they gathered a distinguished cult following after the release of "A Sombre Dance". Estatic Fear is also featured on Austrian metal band Hrossharsgrani's Schattenkrieger album (2002, CCP Records)
As of 2008, Kogler had apparently written enough material for two new albums, but was uncertain when he would have time to record them.
Discography
1996 - Somnium Obmutum
1999 - A Sombre Dance
Last line-up
Matthias 'Calix Miseriea' Kogler - guitars, piano
Milan 'Astaroth Magus' Pejak - drums
Markus Miesbauer - bass, vocals
Jürgen 'Jay' Lalik - vocals
Thomas Hirtenkauf - vocals
Klaus Kogler - lute
Bernhard Vath - cello
Claudia Schöftner - vocals
Franz Hageneder - flute
Former members
Markus Pointner - drums
Beowulf - vocals, bass
Stauff - guitars
Marion - vocals
Chapter I
Estatic Fear Lyrics
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Enshrined in downing deep
The mourn abandoned plains,
Laid down in sombre sleep
Misty shades engulf the sky
Like past, worn memories
The bird's song fills the whispering breeze
With autumns melody
The lunar pale grim shape
At evening's sight renews
It's silented wail relieves
Repressed thoughts anew
I hear the lonesome choir
Of fortunes past my way
Disdained in fiery weeps
Throughout my every day
These skies I hail and treasure thee,
Most pleasant misery
Not pittes thorn I shelter thine
Mysterious harmony
Draw on most pleasant night
Shade my lorn exposed sight
For my grief's when shadows told
Shall be eased in mist enfold
Why should the foolish's hope
Thy unborn passioned cry
Exhaust unheard
Beneath this pleasent sky?
For if the dusking day declined
Could delight be far behind?
The lyrics to Estatic Fear's song Chapter I depict the beauty and melancholy of autumn, with the feeble leaves declining and the abandoned plains lying in sombre sleep. Misty shades engulf the sky, reminiscent of past memories. The bird's song fills the whispering breeze with a melody that signifies the change of season. The lunar pale grim shape renews at evening's sight, releasing repressed thoughts anew. The lonesome choir of fortunes past my way fills the air, disdained in fiery weeps throughout every day. The skies are hailed and treasured, despite the misery they bring. The mysterious harmony is not sheltered from pity's thorn, but instead embraced.
The singer calls on the shadows of the night to shade his exposed sight, to ease his grief which is told in shadows. The foolish's hope of a potential passioned cry exhausts unheard beneath this pleasant sky. The singer questions whether delight could be far behind, suggesting that joy is not a far-fetched thought even amidst melancholy.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of introspection and contemplation, with a focus on the beauty and sadness that permeates the changing of season and the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
The feeble leafs decline,
The weak leaves are falling off of the trees.
Enshrined in downing deep
They are buried in the depths of the ground.
The mourn abandoned plains,
The empty fields are a sad and lonely place.
Laid down in sombre sleep
They are lying motionless in a melancholy slumber.
Misty shades engulf the sky
The sky is covered in a thick fog-like haze.
Like past, worn memories
Reminiscent of old, faded memories.
The bird's song fills the whispering breeze
The tweet of birds carries on the soft wind.
With autumns melody
The pleasant melody is one associated with Autumn.
The lunar pale grim shape
The pale shape of the moon appears bleak.
At evening's sight renews
The sight of the moon rejuvenates the onset of night.
It's silented wail relieves
Its silent cry provides relief.
Repressed thoughts anew
Suppressing old thoughts brings about renewed ones.
I hear the lonesome choir
I hear a choir sing a sad tune.
Of fortunes past my way
It reminds me of the things I have been through.
Disdained in fiery weeps
My soul is crushed with anger and sadness.
Throughout my every day
It is a consistent weight on my daily life.
These skies I hail and treasure thee,
I appreciate and adore the beauty of these skies.
Most pleasant misery
My sorrow is also a source of happiness.
Not pittes thorn I shelter thine
I embrace my own suffering and do not seek to avoid it.
Mysterious harmony
There is a mystical balance to the world.
Draw on most pleasant night
The night calls out to me.
Shade my lorn exposed sight
It covers up the loneliness that is reflected back at me.
For my grief's when shadows told
My sadness is only amplified when there is no light.
Shall be eased in mist enfold
It can be easier to let go when you can't see clearly.
Why should the foolish's hope
Why do people continue to hope despite their pain?
Thy unborn passioned cry
Their ambitions and dreams go unheard.
Exhaust unheard
Their cries fall on deaf ears.
Beneath this pleasent sky?
Despite the beauty of the world around them, they suffer.
For if the dusking day declined
If everything goes wrong and the worst comes to pass,
Could delight be far behind?
Then they find it hard to imagine experiencing happiness again.
Contributed by Jason R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
assemblerx86
The feeble leafs decline,
Enshrined in downing deep
The mourn abandoned plains,
Laid down in sombre sleep
Misty shades engulf the sky
Like past, worn memories
The bird's song fills the whispering breeze
With autumns melody
The lunar pale grim shape
At evening's sight renews
It's silented wail relieves
Repressed thoughts anew
I hear the lonesome choir
Of fortunes past my way
Disdained in fiery weeps
Throughout my every day
These skies I hail and treasure thee,
Most pleasant misery
Not pittes thorn I shelter thine
Mysterious harmony
Draw on most pleasant night
Shade my lorn exposed sight
For my grief's when shadows told
Shall be eased in mist enfold
Why should the foolish's hope
Thy unborn passioned cry
Exhaust unheard
Beneath this pleasent sky?
For if the dusking day declined
Could delight be far behind?
Alaska Eyes
The feeble leafs decline,
Enshrined in downing deep
The mourn abandoned plains,
Laid down in sombre sleep
Misty shades engulf the sky
Like past, worn memories
The bird's song fills the whispering breeze
With autumns melody
The lunar pale grim shape
At evening's sight renews
It's silented wail relieves
Repressed thoughts anew
I hear the lonesome choir
Of fortunes past my way
Disdained in fiery weeps
Throughout my every day
These skies I hail and treasure thee,
Most pleasant misery
Not pittes thorn I shelter thine
Mysterious harmony
Draw on most pleasant night
Shade my lorn exposed sight
For my grief's when shadows told
Shall be eased in mist enfold
Why should the foolish's hope
Thy unborn passioned cry
Exhaust unheard
Beneath this pleasent sky?
For if the dusking day declined
Could delight be far behind?
assemblerx86
The feeble leafs decline,
Enshrined in downing deep
The mourn abandoned plains,
Laid down in sombre sleep
Misty shades engulf the sky
Like past, worn memories
The bird's song fills the whispering breeze
With autumns melody
The lunar pale grim shape
At evening's sight renews
It's silented wail relieves
Repressed thoughts anew
I hear the lonesome choir
Of fortunes past my way
Disdained in fiery weeps
Throughout my every day
These skies I hail and treasure thee,
Most pleasant misery
Not pittes thorn I shelter thine
Mysterious harmony
Draw on most pleasant night
Shade my lorn exposed sight
For my grief's when shadows told
Shall be eased in mist enfold
Why should the foolish's hope
Thy unborn passioned cry
Exhaust unheard
Beneath this pleasent sky?
For if the dusking day declined
Could delight be far behind?
0walpurgisnacht0
I forgot this band for many years, until today watching a tv serie someone said the word "CHAPTERS" and at that moment I remembered that I loved this album with the list of songs only called "chapters" (Chapter I, chapter II etc) but I could not remember the name of the band, until I investigated and finally came up with Estatic Fear! Welcome to my life AGAIN!🖤
Samuel Albuquerque Freitas
O som mais poderoso que já houvi!!!
Jose Luandro
Idem
OLIVIA XIAO
My favorite album all the time
makineyecanverin
bu şarkıyı dinlerken gözlerimi kapatamıyorum
Alaska Eyes
The feeble leafs decline,
Enshrined in downing deep
The mourn abandoned plains,
Laid down in sombre sleep
Misty shades engulf the sky
Like past, worn memories
The bird's song fills the whispering breeze
With autumns melody
The lunar pale grim shape
At evening's sight renews
It's silented wail relieves
Repressed thoughts anew
I hear the lonesome choir
Of fortunes past my way
Disdained in fiery weeps
Throughout my every day
These skies I hail and treasure thee,
Most pleasant misery
Not pittes thorn I shelter thine
Mysterious harmony
Draw on most pleasant night
Shade my lorn exposed sight
For my grief's when shadows told
Shall be eased in mist enfold
Why should the foolish's hope
Thy unborn passioned cry
Exhaust unheard
Beneath this pleasent sky?
For if the dusking day declined
Could delight be far behind?
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GRACIAS POR HACER QUE LA MAGIA VIAJE EN TODO MI CUERPO Y ALMA ! GRACIAS DESDE LAS PIRAMIDES AZTECAS ! STAN;)
悪魔の幽霊
How could anyone dislike this song ? 😠
tuncametal1
bize böyle müzikler lazım