Neoclassical and darkwave veterans Autumn Tears are premiering a music video for the new track, “The Knell Of My Birth-Hymn”, off their upcoming album, Crown Of The Clairvoyant. The album is set for release on 22 September via The Circle Music.
The lyrics of “The Knell of my Birth-Hymn” cover profound themes, with lines such as "There is no stillness beneath the sun / And I feel brave to have touched the sky" and "My blood trickles upon a golden rose / It's petals hold fast against angry winds”. The track evokes a sense of both the ephemeral nature of existence and a quiet strength, culminating in imagery like “Serene and majestic is my garden grave”.
The release of “The Knell of My Birth-Hymn” is the second video from the upcoming album, following the release of “The Light That Shapes Us”, which you can check out over HERE. The track features guest vocalist Francesca Nicoli (Ataraxia). The new album, Crown Of The Clairvoyant, is a continuation of the concept started with their 2023 album, Guardian Of The Pale.
Ted Tringo of Autumn Tears commented on the upcoming release: "This album represents a significant undertaking for us, expanding on themes from our previous work with a broader musical palette. We are grateful for the contributions of all the musicians and vocalists involved, and we look forward to sharing Crown Of The Clairvoyant with our listeners."
Crown Of The Clairvoyant features a fully orchestrated classical ensemble and full choir. The album includes contributions from original Autumn Tears composer, pianist, and lyricist Ted Tringo, classical and opera duet Caroline Joy Clarke and Darren Clarke (Trovatori), singer-songwriter Tamar Singer (Zeresh, Cruel Wonders, Necromishka), and violinist and violist Sanja Smileska. The album also features a guest appearance by Francesca Nicoli from the Italian neoclassical band Ataraxia.
The album will be available as a digital download, a limited CD jewel case package with a CD-exclusive bonus track, and a limited vinyl package which includes a 12-page illustrated lyric book and a vinyl-exclusive bonus track. Link
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