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 IX
Estatic Fear Lyrics
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The autumnal grace which so kindly has cast
It's sombre yet gracious delight on my grief
Enshrouded and lulled by the winters far deeper relief
As weary my days will grow from leisure apart
I shall wait for your powers renewed
I pray to whatever there be
Cura a die renovato cedit
Dolor et laetitia conjungtus est
Delightful shade was all that I dared hope for
Thy silent charm alone remains to adore.
The lyrics of Estatic Fear's song "Chapter IX" describe the return of dawn, bringing an end to the shadows of slumber and casting a somber yet gracious grace upon the singer's grief. Even as their days grow wearier from lack of leisure, the singer waits for the renewal of power and prays for their heart to be imbued once more with tenderness. The lyrics include a Latin phrase, "Cura a die renovato cedit, dolor et laetitia conjungtus est," translating to "With a new day comes new strength and new thoughts."
The lyrics then describe the singer's sole source of hope as a delightful shade. The silent charm of this shade remains an object of adoration for the singer despite the shadows of grief and weariness. The song is poetic in its language and themes, evocative of a meditative state and drawing upon scenes from nature.
Line by Line Meaning
The Dawn arose, the slumbers shadows have passed
It is a new day with the passing of darkness.
The autumnal grace which so kindly has cast
The beauty of the autumn season has brought comfort.
It's sombre yet gracious delight on my grief
Despite the sadness, the grace of autumn brings joy.
Enshrouded and lulled by the winters far deeper relief
The deeper relief of winter has brought peace and comfort.
As weary my days will grow from leisure apart
Without you, my days will be tiring and dull.
I shall wait for your powers renewed
I will wait for you to become strong again.
I pray to whatever there be
I plead to a higher power.
"Let be my heard by your tenderness again imbued."
Please fill my heart with your love once again.
Cura a die renovato cedit
The cure comes with a new day.
Dolor et laetitia conjungtus est
Sorrow and joy are intertwined.
Delightful shade was all that I dared hope for
All I hoped for was a peaceful and happy state of mind.
Thy silent charm alone remains to adore.
Only your quiet and charming presence brings happiness.
Contributed by Nathaniel T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@enestekin6109
Türkçe Çevirisi:
Şafak ışıyor, uykulu ruhlar çokta yol aldılar bile
Bu sonbahar güzelliği çoktan müsade istedi
Kederimde tatlı bir karanlık bıraktı giderken
Kış derinlerde bir yerlerde gizlenmiş ve ninnileriyle çağırıyor
Hoşnut zamanlarımın üstünü örten bu kederli günlerim giderek artacak
Yeniden gücünü topladığında ben burda bekliyor olacağım
Dualarım da gittiğin yerde seninle olacak
" Şefkatin telkinin olacak bana her duyduğumda"
Hayatta olduğum her gün
Aşkım ve neşem de seninle yenilenecektir
Tek istediğim sığınabileceğim tatlı gölgenden ibaretti
Yalnızca uğruna hasret kalacağım sessiz güzelliğin kalıyor bana.
@lmendozab
We need a new album! Please!!!
@int19h
An epic ending to an epic album. Be sure you start listening from the very first track - the "chapters" have recurring patterns in them that go from one to another, and it is really all intended to be heard as a whole... at the very least, listen to Chapter II before you listen to this, the connection is very strong between the two.
@AM-bb1sx
Masterpiece, epic finale. Lo llevo escuchando desde hace 15 años. Gracias
@MistWhisper4
this is the best instrumental band i have ever heard, it would be awesome if the make other album
@willderkacz
How can anyone dislike this?
@onlytime111222
oh my god ,,, what an awesome song ,,, my tears fall with it it's so bad the band stopped :(
@mustdiefear
the amazing band i love estatic fear please come from turkey
@MadWorld92
Vogliamo un nuovo album! :) We want a new album!
@Roberto_MR
jaja, que raro que casi todos los comentarios sean en español : ) este disco es MARAVILLOSO, hace tiempo que no lo escuchaba, gracias por subirlo.
@gotitik
Grandioso!! :( Genial Genial!