Description
EPICA The holographic principle Earbook. Excellence. Power. Intelligence. Creativity. Ambition.
The world of symphonic metal is all about big ideas and high standards, but few bands have taken this most bombastic of genres to such momentous creative heights as EPICA. Formed in the Netherlands in 2002, these perennially dynamic masters of sonic opulence swiftly grabbed the worlds attention with their 2003 debut album »The Phantom Agony«. With a fresh and vital sound that struck a sublime balance between orchestral grandeur and pure heavy metal grit, EPICAs music showcased the compelling contrast between singer Simone Simons soaring vocals and guitarist Mark Jansens guttural growls; between Isaac Delahayes unstoppable core of scything riffs and keyboard maestro Coen Janssens intricate, hugely cinematic arrangements and embellishments.
All of this backed by a powerful tandem: Ariën van Weesenbeek blasting his drums and Rob van der Loo providing tasteful low end.
EPICA The holographic principle Earbook
The lyrics, too, made EPICA stand out from the crowd, as they eschewed the traditional symphonic trope of fantasy and began to explore and dissect notions of philosophy, science and spirituality. By the time they released 2005s grand evolutionary step »Consign To Oblivion«, the Dutch sextet were widely regarded as the genres brightest hopes and international success was in their grasp.
TRACKLIST EPICA The holographic principle Earbook:
CD 1
Eidola
Edge Of The Blade
A Phantasmic Parade
Universal Death Squad
Divide And Conquer
Beyond The Matrix
Once Upon A Nightmare
The Cosmic Algorithm
Ascension – Dream State Armageddon
Dancing In A Hurricane
Tear Down Your Walls
The Holographic Principle – A Profound Understanding Of Reality
CD 2
Beyond The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Dancing In A Gypsy Camp
Immortal Melancholy (Acoustic Version)
The Funky Algorithm
Universal Love Squad
CD 3
Eidola
Edge Of The Blade
A Phantasmic Parade
Universal Death Squad
Divide And Conquer
Beyond The Matrix
Once Upon A Nightmare
The Cosmic Algorithm
Ascension – Dream State Armageddon
Dancing In A Hurricane
Tear Down Your Walls
The Holographic Principle – A Profound Understanding Of Reality
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