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 V
Estatic Fear Lyrics
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Since the utter charm of joy has pured
My unquiet dreams, my misery
How sweat if I could share with thee
Unable to endure it's smile
Which kindly eased my sombre veil
I frightened turned my burdened head
And hid in slumbers shade instead
But lifted from my mournful rest
Was I by thee nocturnal guest
When though did vow to suffocate
My tranquil dreams in thrones bed
You spoke to me with loathed glow
And thus have though not kept thy vow
For when thy shadow sprang on me
I closed my eyes in ecstasy
The lyrics of Estatic Fear's song Chapter V delve into the emotions of the person who has endured many a weary night devoid of joy. They reveal how this person's unquiet dreams and misery could be assuaged if they could share their condition with someone else. However, when a kind smile is extended to them, it becomes unbearable, and they withdraw into slumber's shade. This withdrawal is only temporary as they are lifted from their mournful rest by a nocturnal guest. Unfortunately, this guest had vowed to suffocate their tranquil dreams, but they did not keep to their promise. When the guest's shadow springs on them, the person closes their eyes in ecstasy, which suggests that they find a strange kind of pleasure in their misery.
The overarching emotion of this song is melancholic, as the lyrics explore the depth of misery and sadness in a person's life. The song's title, "Chapter V," implies that this is not the first time this person has experienced such melancholy. This song shows that even when the person tries to escape the darkness of their life, it follows them in their dreams. The nocturnal guest is a manifestation of the internal struggles of the person. It is also possible that the person is experiencing a form of sweet sorrow, where they derive a unique kind of pleasure from their sadness. The song is symbolic, and the underlying message is that some people are drawn to sadness and that it can become intoxicating.
Line by Line Meaning
Many a weary night endured
I have been through so many sleepless nights.
Since the utter charm of joy has pured
I haven't been able to experience joy in a long time.
My unquiet dreams, my misery
My dreams are not peaceful and make me miserable.
How sweat if I could share with thee
It would be so sweet if I could share my burden with you.
Unable to endure it's smile
I couldn't bear the happiness I was experiencing.
Which kindly eased my sombre veil
That made me feel better and lifted my sadness.
I frightened turned my burdened head
I was scared and turned away from my problems.
And hid in slumbers shade instead
I went to sleep to avoid facing my problems.
But lifted from my mournful rest
But I was woken up from my sad sleep.
Was I by thee nocturnal guest
I was visited by a night-time visitor.
When though did vow to suffocate
When you promised to take away my peaceful dreams.
My tranquil dreams in thrones bed
My peaceful dreams that made me feel like royalty.
You spoke to me with loathed glow
You spoke to me in a way that made me feel disgusted.
And thus have though not kept thy vow
And you didn't keep your promise.
For when thy shadow sprang on me
When your presence scared me.
I closed my eyes in ecstasy
I was so overwhelmed that I had to close my eyes in pleasure.
Contributed by Kaitlyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Türkçe Çevirisi:
Nice yorgun geceler ızdırapta
Neşenin güzelliği dillere yayılıp saflığını kaybettiğinden beri
Huzursuz düşlerim ve sefilliğim
Ne güzel olurdu, seninle paylaşabilsem hepsini.
Katlanmıyorum bu gülüşü devam ettirmeye
Ki ne kadar kederimi bir anlığına gölgelese de
Korktum ve kederli başımı döndüm olan bitene
Onu uykunun gölgeleri arasında saklamak yerine
Artık uyandım keder dolu istirahatimden
Gecene yoldaş mıydım?
Halbuki o kadar sözler vermiştin bu nefessizliğimi dindireceğine dair.
Sükunet dolu düşlerim yatağa çivilenmişler
Bana tiksinircesine söyledin tüm duygularını
Kim bilir, belki bu yüzden durmadın sözlerinde.
Bir umut gölgen beni sardığında bile,
Razıydım kapatmaya gözlerimi büyük bir zevkle.
Rainmakerbr
Great Music, Great Album In Fact It Truly is a Masterpiece "chef d'œuvre"
dat calculation tho
Hey man how are you
carlos bernard
Man this has somehow been my favourite song for at least ten years now. Crazy something I find so beautiful can be so obscure and unappreciated by the wider world. Awesome music, wish they made more
Эммануэль Лоренцо
i feel you bro... its been more than 13 years since i started listening to them and i still do. Sometimes i dont listen to them for a long time, and sometimes (past 2 month) i listent them all day long
Lili Mesa
Great band, I love it. A Sombre Dance is an amazing album.
Twinsen
My God. This is mixing the unholy medieval ages and our ages of briljant intelligence together. Sounds so majestic. Looose the age of time with this masterpiece
Milan Aleksic
Medieval ages were far holier than today's ''intelligence'' and other sorts of degeneracy.
tuğba Pala
I can not drop my side flute from my hand when I listen to this album <3
Tarık
Flüt yorumunuzu dinledim, çok teşekkür ederim yorumladığınız için :)
gustux
one of the most amazing songs of Estatic Fear =)