Releases
About the EP:
Our EP “Of Pine and Oak” – a split release between Ephemeral and our friends and label mates Domhain – is finally out 🍂
Our collaborative EP features one track from each band. Both songs are – in a broad sense – about our (lost) connection to nature and the various forms of inspiration we can tap into by returning to our roots. We developed the musical and lyrical concept together, and Anaïs Chareyre-Méjan from Domhain gave the idea a visual dimension with her stunningly beautiful cover art 💛
You can already listen to the digital EP on Bandcamp or your favourite streaming service, and watch our music videos on Thes Hands Melt YouTube channel. The limited vinyl edition is still available for pre-order and will be shipped in early June.
Digital + Limited single-side 12″ vinyl, crystal amber colour.
You can order ‚Of Pine and Oak‘ here.
„Skylarks“ credits:
All music and lyrics written and arranged by Ephemeral Performed by:
Nikolaus Jira: vocals, guitars, synthesizer, kantele, alto flute
Ella Zlotos: vocals, tin whistle, low whistle
Patrick Maiwald: narration, percussion, backing vocals
Caroline Salmona: violin
Nectaria Delgardillo: cello
Produced, mixed and mastered by Nikolaus Jira at Nikolaus Recordings
We proudly present to you our debut album „Into Being“:
We’re also very happy to report that orders (CD and digital) are live, at the These Hands Melt web shop.
About the album:
Ephemeral’s debut album „Into Being“ is a vivid tale of gloom and radiance. Musically anchored into a rich, layered and timeless progressive/dark-folk, with lyrics inspired by English literature from various centuries as well as by reflections on human longing, growth and nature.
Album credits:
Nikolaus Jira – vocals on tracks 3 & 8, guitars, bass, duduk, oud, rhodes piano, hammond organ, synthesizer, harmonium on tracks 1 & 3, flute on track 3, backing vocals
Ella Zlotos – vocals on tracks 2, 4, 6 & 7, low whistles, recorders, harmonium, harp, backing vocals
Patrick Maiwald – vocals on track 2, 6 & 9, narration, frame drum, percussion, drums on track 8, backing vocals
Justin Ciuche – violin
Jann Michael Engel – cello
Christian Stapff – drums on tracks 2 & 6
Simon Bibby – vocals on track 9
Lauren „Laui“ Weser – hurdy gurdy on track 4
Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Nikolaus Jira at NikolausRecordings, Würzburg, Germany
The Cruel Sister” is now available on all streaming services: https://songwhip.com/ephemeral4/the-cruel-sister
