Epica's mythical, orchestral mix of classical music, majestic choirs, gothic metal and traditional heavy metal could easily be the soundtrack to an epic fantasy. As if their engaging music weren't enough, the dynamic and operatic voice of the ravishingly beautiful Simone Simons leaves everyone breathless and enchanted. 'Requiem for the Indifferent' , their sixth studio album, showcases the versatile songwriting talents of guitarist Mark Jansen. Nine years after their debut onto the global metal stage, Epica sound intensive and unique once again. Tackling the timely concept of the importance of human connection at this time of global crisis, Epica have woven an intricate and beautiful tapestry of hard truths.
Requiem for the Indifferent is the fifth studio album by Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. It was released on 9 March 2012. The album was the first to feature solos by keyboardist Coen Janssen, which very rarely occur on the band's other releases, and was the final album to feature original member Yves Huts on bass guitar.
Simone Simons – lead vocals Mark Jansen – rhythm guitar, unclean vocals Isaac Delahaye – lead guitar Yves Huts – bass Coen Janssen – synthesizers, piano Ariën van Weesenbeek – drums, grunts
Amanda Somerville – backing vocals, vocal arrangements, lyrics editing, choir vocals Epica Choir: Christoph Drescher, Laura Macrì, Linda Janssen-van Summeren, Previn Moore, Tanja Eisl
Sascha Paeth – engineering, editing, mixing, vocal arrangements Simon Oberender – Gregorian voice on "Internal Warfare", engineering, editing, mastering Yves Huts – engineering Olaf Reitmeier – engineering, editing, vocal lines production Mark Jansen – orchestral arrangements Coen Janssen – orchestral & choir arrangements Isaac Delahaye – orchestral arrangements Miro – engineering, orchestral arrangements Gjalt Lucassen – Latin translation Jaap Toorenaar – Latin translation
Original tracklisting:
1 Karma 2 Monopoly on Truth 3 Storm the Sorrow 4 Delirium 5 Internal Warfare 6 Requiem for the Indifferent 7 Anima 8 Guilty Demeanor 9 Deep Water Horizon 10 Stay the Course 11 Deter the Tyrant 12 Avalanche 13 Serenade of Self-Destruction 14 Twin Flames (North America bonus track)
