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””’The Half-Light Symphony””’ is the first EP by New Zealand [[progressive rock]] band [[Battle Circus (band)|Battle Circus]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Half-Light Symphony, by Battle Circus |url=https://battlecircus.bandcamp.com/album/the-half-light-symphony |access-date=2025-11-20 |website=Battle Circus |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Battle Circus – The Half-Light Symphony User Opinions – sputnikmusic |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=92656 |access-date=2025-11-20 |website=www.sputnikmusic.com}}</ref> A concept record depicting mankind’s transitional stages of existence following a cataclysmic nuclear disaster, the EP is divided into four distinct movements that provide a narrative for each part of the story. The research and hypotheses of US-based academic Dr. Philip K. Mossman heavily influenced the band, and were central to the themes of the album. |
””’The Half-Light Symphony””’ is the first EP by New Zealand [[progressive rock]] band [[Battle Circus (band)|Battle Circus]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Half-Light Symphony, by Battle Circus |url=https://battlecircus.bandcamp.com/album/the-half-light-symphony |access-date=2025-11-20 |website=Battle Circus |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Battle Circus – The Half-Light Symphony User Opinions – sputnikmusic |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/soundoff.php?albumid=92656 |access-date=2025-11-20 |website=www.sputnikmusic.com}}</ref> A concept record depicting mankind’s transitional stages of existence following a cataclysmic nuclear disaster, the EP is divided into four distinct movements that provide a narrative for each part of the story. The research and hypotheses of US-based academic Dr. Philip K. Mossman heavily influenced the band, and were central to the themes of the album. |
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A recording of Dr. Mossman reciting a passage from his paper entitled “Epoch” was sent to the band by the now-deceased professor’s wife, and was included in the final track “Mossman’s Epoch”. Throughout the New Zealand tour for the album the band would perform The Half-Light Symphony in its entirety, from start to finish. |
A recording of Dr. Mossman reciting a passage from his paper entitled “Epoch” was sent to the band by the now-deceased professor’s wife, and was included in the final track “Mossman’s Epoch”. Throughout the New Zealand tour for the album the band would perform The Half-Light Symphony in its entirety, from start to finish. |
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2007 EP by Battle Circus
The Half-Light Symphony is the first EP by New Zealand progressive rock band Battle Circus.[1][2][3] A concept record depicting mankind’s transitional stages of existence following a cataclysmic nuclear disaster, the EP is divided into four distinct movements that provide a narrative for each part of the story. The research and hypotheses of US-based academic Dr. Philip K. Mossman heavily influenced the band, and were central to the themes of the album.
A recording of Dr. Mossman reciting a passage from his paper entitled “Epoch” was sent to the band by the now-deceased professor’s wife, and was included in the final track “Mossman’s Epoch”. Throughout the New Zealand tour for the album the band would perform The Half-Light Symphony in its entirety, from start to finish.
The band commissioned renowned Japanese artist Ryohei Hase (www.ryoheihase.com) to create the artwork.
Track listing
All tracks are written by Battle Circus.
| Title | ||
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| 1. | “First Movement: Anthem For A Doomed Youth” | 11:15 |
| 2. | “Second Movement: Love In A Fallout Shelter” | 10:16 |
| 3. | “Third Movement: Moonlight Nostalgia” | 9:24 |
| 4. | “Fourth Movement: Mossman’s Epoch” | 11:43 |
| Title | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5. | “Anthem For A Doomed Youth” | 3:51 |
| 6. | “Love In A Fallout Shelter” | 3:42 |
| 7. | “Utopium” | 4:07 |
| 8. | “Send In The Clones” | 3:26 |
Personnel
- Battle Circus
- Additional Personnel
