The Half-Light Symphony
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| The Half Light Symphony (EP) | ||||
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| Released | 2007 | |||
| Genre | Progressive rock, symphonic rock, dark cabaret | |||
| Length | 42:38 / 57:54 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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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.
