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Triumph​:​Tragedy​:​Transcendence

by While Heaven Wept

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Instrumental "I set my heart out to sea, hoping someday my love would return to me, yet the years have passed like waves, and I have fatigued with age, in lachrymal oceans vast, deserts of time have washed away The passage of time implies progression, yet I've become stone, watching worlds dying, negating the solace I've never known"
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So long ago, I set out to sea, forsaken by god and man Visions of passion, glory and gold beckoned from distant lands I left behind all I had known, aspiring to live, love, and conquer Unaware that these futile pursuits would only yield a drifting sepulchre Desperate I have traversed The seas of Sorrow Aimlessly drifting for many a year, cursing this fated endeavor Hopeless, I accept that the solace I've sought will elude me forever Straining against the maelstrom unbound, my limbs frailed and broken Splintered apart after storm upon storm, my heart and hopes have sunken Desolate I have succumb to the seas of Sorrow So long ago...
3.
Soulsadness 07:05
Sunk into the corner Where the forlorn drift to die A broken man stares into his glass With weeping eyes Drinking away this empty life I’m bleeding to death inside Torn apart by bladed words In sorrow capsized I gave myself completely and deeply But that was never enough for you More alone than ever, Your knives have finally pierced on through (my heart) Drinking away this lonely life I’m bleeding to death inside Torn apart by bladed words In sorrow capsized Now, I know I will die alone Cold and broken… Now, I know Hell is my destiny You took everything from me…everything… I am the desolate one Bleeding You took everything from me…everything… Drinking away this waste of life I’m bleeding to death inside Torn apart by bladed words In sorrow capsized I gave my heart up to your knives I’m bleeding to death inside
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These empty years, in sadness repose What once were joys now have become sorrows I drank them all away Once, I held hopes, loves, and dreams…now they’ve sunken into the sea And I’ve no one left to save me from drowning eternally I drank them all away I drank myself away credits
5.
Damned, I crawled valleys silenced with death Through the seas of carnage, over mountains of regret Reaching summits only to behold barren wastes endless Just when I needed you the most You had forsaken me To this kingdom of ghosts Bleak are the skies above this ruin I’ve found no solace in cathedrals fallen I am so far from the light and warmth of Heaven To the hell of myself Alone I am damned To weep for you Now, above this vast ruin alone I stand All light and hope has fled my kingdom and land Betrayed by bride and brethren, my heart burst in your hands Forlorn empires My kingdoms damned Forlorn empires I am damned
6.
Vessel 06:54
Stranded upon a desperate shore, afraid that the sea could wash all of our dreams away into it's everflowing infinity... or do these tides hold for us sanctuary? Tonight, will you sail away with open arms and eyes ablaze? Believe...in me... With passion I've built this vessel for us to wander these oceans that rage within each other and though the waves, as if to resist, will arise If we have faith, ne'er will we capsize Tonight, will you sail away with open arms and eyes ablaze? Believe...in me... Guided by our hearts aflame like the stars above The journey to heaven begins with this deepest of loves Have faith without fear, open your heart, breathe and believe Together we'll find our peace somewhere across the seas Tonight we will sail away with open hearts and eyes ablaze Believe...in me...
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Tears fall from my somber stare Abandoned and nobody cares I watched you walk away As if I were never there You said you’re not the only one in this world Yet you’re the only one I’ve ever loved From my sole sanctuary exiled And likewise heaven above You have forsaken me Sleepwalk to the gallows To expel my hollow soul Unto fire, unto cold Into hell I must go A broken heart, a broken wing, I’m falling Into this pain deep within Infinitely spiraling To my sorrow-filled end You have foredoomed me “When again these eyes you gaze into You’ll see I’m still reaching for you” “How could you leave me here?” You have forgotten me

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Recorded live at the Hammer Of Doom 3 Festival, Posthalle, Würzburg, Germany, February 6th, 2010

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released November 8, 2010

“Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence” was:

Composed And Arranged By: Tom Phillips

Performed By: Jim Hunter - Bass
Rain Irving - Lead and Harmony Vocals
Scott Loose - Guitars
Tom Phillips - Guitars
Michelle Schrotz – Keyboards and Harmony Vocals
Trevor Schrotz - Drums

Recorded At: The Hammer Of Doom 3 Festival, Posthalle, Würzburg, Germany, February 6th, 2010

24-track audio recording: Nicolas Reichert
 
Produced By: Tom Phillips and Chris Salamone at Salamone's Recording Studio in Fredericksburg, Virginia between June 2010 and August 2010

Mastered By: Chris Salamone at Salamone's Recording Studio in Fredericksburg, Virginia in August 2010

Art Concept And Designs By: Tom Phillips, Jim Hunter, and Estelle Motsiou

Band Logo By: Tamara Abarzua

Front Cover Photo By: Rainer Krukenberg

Graphics, Digital Treatments, and Layout By: Estelle Motsiou

Website Design and Maintenance: Estelle Motsiou

Published By: Vast Music Lachrymose, LLC

All Songs Copyright 2010, 2015 Vast Music Lachrymose

Band Websites: www.whileheavenwept.com, www.facebook.com/whileheavenwept

Contact Streetclip TV: metal@streetclip.tv, www.myspace.com/streetclip_strike

While Heaven Wept would like to thank the following: Oli, Heiko, and Anja for giving us this opportunity to begin with, the wonderful crew that did everything possible to insure this was a great show, the staff of the Posthalle, everyone else that had a role in taking care of us during our stay in Würzburg, Haus Der 150 Biere for the “second home”, the staff of the Pension Siegel, Neudi and the Streetclip TV team for the great chat and for making this release possible, Enrico and Cruz Del Sur Music, Rebecca and Iron Kodex Records, Steffen and High Roller Records, Estelle for the ever-greater layouts, Chris Salamone, Hans-Martin Issler, Saint Vitus, Asphyx, Lord Vicar, Ahab, Centurions Ghost, Old Season, Atlantean Kodex, The Wizar’d – it was an honor to share the stage with all of you. Above and beyond all, we would like to thank everyone who attended the festival…all of our new and old friends from all over Europe…it was priceless seeing you all, and for those who formed the audience – this was a magical show because of YOU…thank you for having us and making that evening so special.

“Triumph:Tragedy:Transcendence” is dedicated to the memory of our brother Tony Taylor, who left us so suddenly on the very night of this concert. Your music will live on in us and through the many recordings you’ve left behind. Your friendship and brotherhood will never be forgotten. R.I.P. BROTHER

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While Heaven Wept has existed in various forms since 1989 and co-founding guitarist/composer Tom Phillips has been the one constant for the past 30 years. Since the beginning, there has been a wide range of influences, transcending forms, styles, and genres from epic metal to kosmiche musik, prog to neo-romanticism. ... more

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