DESCRIPTION:
Reflections of Somber times is a concept album which tells the story of the human spirit's journey through the end of time. It depicts the story of mankinds relationship with the earth, and the dependency we have for the energy and spirit of all living things. A love story about the end of time, and how no matter what happens love is strong. Even in the end of times, this energy of love can be more powerful than the energies of darkness. We either deal and receive positive or negative energies, and all of this is connected through the human aura, spirit, mind and consciousness.

The lyrics have a double meaning, two stories in one essentially. The first, being a love story and becoming one with the person you love, during the end of existence. The second, being the relationship between man and nature, and the experience of the earth destroying all life to become new again...the ouroboros.

AMARANTH - Reflections of Somber Times (2012)
Music composed by:
Mark Howitt - vocals, lyrics, guitars, bass

Session artists on this album :
Dan Favot - Drums and Percussion
Darren Favot - Cello, Backing Vocals, Production
Alex Kennedy - Flutes and Fife
Blackest Orchid - Operatic/Female vocals

Produced by: Darren Favot and Mark Howitt at Sardonic Moon Studios in Sudbury, Ontario Canada

Track Listing:
01 - The Harmonious (Preludium)
02 - Pure As The Sunsetting Sky
03 - The Dream
04 - A Reflection Of Somber Times
05 - A Sky Which Has No End
06 - And Centuries Shall Be Forgotten
07 - The Ouroboros Ritual (Postludium)

For more information:
www.facebook.com/amaranthofficial
credits
released 21 December 2012

Listen to/ buy Reflections Of Somber Times:
https://officialamaranth.bandcamp.com/album/reflections-of-somber-times

Lyrics:

Release me, from my soul
Our reflection, of somber times so pure
Lay with me under these stars
Now just close your eyes, and let me be your guide
Release me from my soul
Together as one, for eternity
Silence speaks, I can see through your eyes

And under the twilight, we watch the moon turn into the sun
Only to forget the struggles that past, through times of pure sadness eternally blessed
Our lives unveil, the future now seen
Forever we wander, our souls are united

When you look back at our lives sorrow and sadness lies
And every step in life we'd take, our hearts had shown the way
Your glimmering eyes look so free
They shine so clear, in the sun

Thoughts of our past so bleak
Memories under the sign
Our souls as one for eternity
Shed your tears, and I will always be there to embrace your soul
When all but this earth has decieved you, by your side
For I could never say goodbye

Even when you are alone, I am within you
Watching over you for eternity
Your soul belongs to me, and mine to you...