Somnium Obmutum
by Estatic Fear
- Type: Album
- Released: 1996
- Label: CCP
- Country: Austria
- Length: 56:44
- Community rating: 3.45/5 from 2 ratings
Artists on this release: Claus Prellinger, Markus Miesbauer, Matthias Kogler, Petra Holzl, Stauff, Astaroth
Album Notes & Community Reviews
The Austrian project debuted with an incredibly ambitious, sweeping synthesis of gothic doom metal and traditional medieval folk orchestration. Comprised essentially of two massive, sprawling suites alongside two short interludes, the recording heavily utilizes lutes, flutes, and soaring female vocals to create a deeply sorrowful atmosphere. The highly atmospheric, cinematic release became an enduring, cherished classic of the mid-90s symphonic metal movement.
Genres
Descriptors: melodic, atmospheric, medieval, symphonic, orchestral
Tracklist
- Des Nachtens Suss Gedone (Instrumental With Lute) (1:45)
- Somnium Obmutum (32:13)
- As Autumn Calls (4:14)
- Ode To Solitude (18:32)
Credits
- Lasch & Larzer - artwork
- Markus Miesbauer - bass, vocals, bass guitar, lead vocals vocal
- Astaroth - drums
- Petra Holzl - flute
- Stauff - guitar, electric guitar
- Marion - voice [female], guest other vocals vocal
- Matthias Kogler - acoustic guitar, electric guitar
- Milan Pejak - drums (drum set)