The Half-Light Symphony
The Half-Light Symphony is the first EP by New Zealand progressive rock band Battle Circus . 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 written by Battle Circus.
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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 |
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| 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