Only one year later "Auf dunklen Schwingen" was released, another Demo. After that Voices Productions signed the band and in 1996 Lunar Aurora recorded their first official album, which was called "Weltengänger". With the albums "Ars Moriendi", "Elixir of Sorrow", "Zyklus" and "Mond", this band from Rosenheim established their status as one of the most visionary, unique and important projects in the German metal-scene.
The sound of every release can be considered as slightly different as the sound on the previous one. Generally Lunar Aurora's creations have a dark, cold and spiritual feeling. Using the Keyboard in a intelligent and never exaggerated way they are able to conjure a deep atmosphere.
In 2007, the band released its 8th studio album, "Andacht", after which Lunar Aurora split.
In 2011 Lunar Aurora's label (http://www.cold-dimensions.de) announced that they were back and working on a new album. On March the 2nd, through Cold Dimensions, "Hoagascht" was released. The album only features lyrics sung in the Upper Bavarian dialect, rather than standard German.
In the autumn of 2012, Lunar Aurora split up again.
Last known lineup
Whyrhd - vocals
Aran - vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass, programming
Discography
1995 - A Wandering Winterdream Beneath the Cold Moon (demo)
1996 - Auf Dunklen Schwingen (demo)
1996 - Weltengänger
1998 - Seelenfeuer
1999 - Auf Einer Wanderung Durch Goldene Spharen (split w/ Secrets of the Moon)
1999 - Of Stargates and Bloodstained Celestial Spheres
2000 - Ars Moriendi
2002 - Paysage d'Hiver / Lunar Aurora (split)
2004 - Elixir of Sorrow
2004 - Zyklus
2005 - Ars Moriendi (Alternate Version)
2005 - Mond
2007 - Andacht
2012 - Hoagascht
Nachteule
Lunar Aurora Lyrics
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Zerst flatterts, dann kracht a Ast
I schaug in a boa diafe Augn
Doch so ganz ko i ech ned traun
Schaugst mi o, Hexenvogel
Und weid weid naus in d' Nåcht
Nachteule schaugst, ois siagatst Bluad an meine Hädn
Nachteule so, ois wiad i mei Sünd dia beichtn
I dakenn di ned, åba du mi woi scho
Was verbindet uns - Oda glabst as bloß
Du ruafst de Nåcht und i hea zua
Diaf in mia... diaf in deine Augn
Schaugst mi o, Hexenvogel
Und weid weid naus in d' Nåcht
Ziag weida, Hexenvogel
Auf da Jågd weid naus in d' Nåcht.
Nachteule schaugst, ois siagatst Bluad an meine Hädn
Nachteule ois ob du mi irgendwia dakennst
Nachteule so, ois wiad i mei Sünd dia beichtn
Wia diaf wia diaf ko i schaugn
Schaufst mi o, Hexenvogel
Und weid weid naus in d' Nåcht
The lyrics to Lunar Aurora's song "Nachteule" are a haunting exploration of the connection between the singer and a mysterious owl in the forest. The opening lines describe the setting, with the singer outside in the woods or in a rocky karst landscape. The imagery of a branch breaking and the owl flitting away creates a sense of tension and unease. The singer then describes looking into the owl's eyes, feeling unable to trust what they see. The repeated phrase "Schaugst mi o, Hexenvogel" (You look at me, witch bird) adds to the sense of something otherworldly at play.
The chorus brings in the titular phrase "Nachteule" (night owl), with the singer feeling as though the bird sees the blood on their hands and knows their sins. There is a sense of guilt and a need to confess to the owl, even though the singer admits they don't really know the bird. The repeated verses continue to explore the intense gaze and connection between the singer and the owl, with the haunting line "Wia diaf ko i schaugn" (I can't look away), conveying a sense of being in thrall to the bird.
One interpretation of the lyrics could be that the owl represents a sort of supernatural judgment, with the singer feeling scrutinized and exposed by its gaze. The repeated phrases and intense imagery create a sense of unease and mystery that captures the listener's attention.
Line by Line Meaning
Draußn im Hoiz, drom im Karst
Outside in the woods, beyond the karst
Zerst flatterts, dann kracht a Ast
First it flutters, then a branch cracks
I schaug in a boa diafe Augn
I gaze into a pair of deep-set eyes
Doch so ganz ko i ech ned traun
But I can't fully trust them
Schaugst mi o, Hexenvogel
You're looking at me, witch bird
Und weid weid naus in d' Nåcht
And flying away into the night
Nachteule schaugst, ois siagatst Bluad an meine Hädn
Night owl, you look at me as if you see blood on my hands
Nachteule ois ob du mi irgendwia dakennst
Night owl, as if you somehow know me
Nachteule so, ois wiad i mei Sünd dia beichtn
Night owl, as if I should confess my sin to you
I dakenn di ned, åba du mi woi scho
I don't know you, but you seem to know me
Was verbindet uns - Oda glabst as bloß
What connects us - or do you just think so
Du ruafst de Nåcht und i hea zua
You call out to the night and I listen
Diaf in mia... diaf in deine Augn
Deep in me... deep in your eyes
Ziag weida, Hexenvogel
Fly on, witch bird
Auf da Jågd weid naus in d' Nåcht.
On the hunt, far into the night
Wia diaf wia diaf ko i schaugn
As deep as deep, I can't look away
Schaufst mi o, Hexenvogel
You're looking at me, witch bird
Und weid weid naus in d' Nåcht
And flying away into the night
Contributed by Ian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.