A Traveler’s Guide to Space and Time

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Tracklist

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▼CD 1: Battalions of Fear
#TitleRatingLength
1Majesty
recording engineer, producer and mixer:
Kalle Trapp
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set):
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar and background vocals:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label)
recorded at and mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (from 1987-10 until 1987-11)
recording of:
Majesty
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV and Warner/Chappell
3.357:32
2Guardian of the Blind
recording engineer, producer and mixer:
Kalle Trapp
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set):
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar and background vocals:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label)
recorded at and mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (from 1987-10 until 1987-11)
recording of:
Guardian of the Blind
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
publisher:
CRMV and Warner/Chappell
3.55:13
3Trial by the Archon
recording engineer, producer and mixer:
Kalle Trapp
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set):
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar and background vocals:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label)
recorded at and mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (from 1987-10 until 1987-11)
recording of:
Trial by the Archon
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV and Warner/Chappell
2.51:45
4Wizard’s Crown
recording engineer, producer and mixer:
Kalle Trapp
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set):
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar and background vocals:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label)
recorded at and mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (from 1987-10 until 1987-11)
recording of:
Wizard’s Crown
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV and Warner/Chappell
version of:
Halloween
33:51
5Run for the Night
recording engineer, producer and mixer:
Kalle Trapp
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set):
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar and background vocals:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label)
recorded at and mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (from 1987-10 until 1987-11)
recording of:
Run for the Night
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV, Warner Chappell Music, Inc. and Warner/Chappell
4.53:36
6The Martyr
recording engineer, producer and mixer:
Kalle Trapp
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set):
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar and background vocals:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label)
recorded at and mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (from 1987-10 until 1987-11)
recording of:
The Martyr
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV and Warner/Chappell
36:18
7Battalions of Fear
recording engineer, producer and mixer:
Kalle Trapp
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set):
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar and background vocals:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label)
recorded at and mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (from 1987-10 until 1987-11)
recording of:
Battalions of Fear
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV and Warner/Chappell
3.56:09
8By the Gates of Moria
recording engineer, producer and mixer:
Kalle Trapp
bass guitar:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set):
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label)
recorded at and mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (from 1987-10 until 1987-11)
instrumental recording of:
By the Gates of Moria
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV and Warner/Chappell
2.652:54
9Gandalf’s Rebirth
recording of:
Gandalf's Rebirth
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV and Warner/Chappell
3.352:12
▼CD 2: Follow the Blind
#TitleRatingLength
1Inquisition
producer:
Kalle Trapp
recording of:
Inquisition
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
2.350:41
2Banish From Sanctuary
producer:
Kalle Trapp
recording of:
Banish From Sanctuary
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
3.655:31
3Damned for All Time
producer:
Kalle Trapp
recording of:
Damned for All Time
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
3.55:00
4Follow the Blind
producer:
Kalle Trapp
recording of:
Follow the Blind
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
37:12
5Hall of the King
producer:
Kalle Trapp
guest electric guitar:
Kai Hansen (German metal guitarist & vocalist)
recording of:
Hall of the King
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
34:19
6Fast to Madness
producer:
Kalle Trapp
recording of:
Fast to Madness
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
3.56:01
7Beyond the Ice
producer:
Kalle Trapp
recording of:
Beyond the Ice
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
33:30
8Valhalla
producer:
Kalle Trapp
guest electric guitar and guest lead vocals:
Kai Hansen (German metal guitarist & vocalist)
recording of:
Valhalla
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
44:58
9Don’t Break the Circle
producer:
Kalle Trapp
cover recording of:
Don’t Break the Circle
writer:
Dave Hill (English vocalist, founder of band Demon) and Mal Spooner
3.354:23
10Barbara Ann
producer:
Kalle Trapp
cover recording of:
Barbara‐Ann
lyricist and composer:
Fred Fassert
publisher:
Cousins Music, EMI Longitude Music, Longitude Music Co., Planetary Nom (London) Ltd., Shoe-String Music Corp. and Windswept Pacific Music Ltd.
3.651:43
▼CD 3: Tales From the Twilight World
#TitleRatingLength
1Traveler in Time
6:04
2Welcome to Dying
4:53
3Weird Dreams
1:22
4Lord of the Rings
3:19
5Goodbye My Friend
5:37
6Lost in the Twilight Hall
6:06
7Tommyknockers
5:12
8Altair 4
recording of:
Altair 4
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV and Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
1:53
9The Last Candle
6:04
10Run for the Night (live)
3:43
▼CD 4: Somewhere Far Beyond
#TitleRatingLength
1Time What Is Time
5:45
2Journey Through the Dark
4:50
3Black Chamber
1:00
4Theatre of Pain
4:13
5The Quest for Tanelorn
5:57
6Ashes to Ashes
6:03
7The Bard’s Song: In the Forest
recording of:
The Bard’s Song: In the Forest
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
Musik-Edition Discoton and Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH & Co. KG (- 2017)
3:13
8The Bard’s Song: The Hobbit
recording of:
The Bard’s Song: The Hobbit
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
Musik-Edition Discoton and Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH & Co. KG (- 2017)
3:40
9The Piper’s Calling
1:00
10Somewhere Far Beyond
7:34
11Spread Your Wings
4:31
12Trial by Fire
cover recording of:
Trial by Fire
lyricist and composer:
Russ Tippins
publisher:
Roadster Music B.V.
3:46
13Theatre of Pain (classic version)
4:12
▼CD 5: Tokyo Tales
#TitleRatingLength
1Inquisition
mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1993-01)
live recording of:
Inquisition (from 1992-12-04 until 1992-12-06)
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
0:50
2Banish From Sanctuary
mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1993-01)
live recording of:
Banish From Sanctuary (in 1992-12)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
6:13
3Journey Through the Dark
mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1993-01)
live recording of:
Journey Through the Dark (from 1992-12-04 until 1992-12-06)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
Musik-Edition Discoton and Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH & Co. KG (- 2017)
5:12
4Traveler in Time
mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1993-01)
live recording of:
Traveler in Time (from 1992-12-04 until 1992-12-06)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV and Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
6:33
5The Quest for Tanelorn
mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1993-01)
live recording of:
The Quest for Tanelorn (from 1992-12-04 until 1992-12-06)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
additional composer:
Kai Hansen (German metal guitarist & vocalist)
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
publisher:
Maldoror Musikverlag (German publisher), Musik-Edition Discoton, Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH & Co. KG (- 2017) and Wintrup Musikverlag
6:02
6Goodbye My Friend
mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1993-01)
live recording of:
Goodbye My Friend (from 1992-12-04 until 1992-12-06)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich and Thomen Stauch
publisher:
CRMV and Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
6:27
7Time What Is Time
mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1993-01)
live recording of:
Time What Is Time (from 1992-12-04 until 1992-12-06)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
Musik-Edition Discoton and Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH & Co. KG (- 2017)
6:42
8Majesty
mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1993-01)
live recording of:
Majesty (from 1992-12-04 until 1992-12-06)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV and Warner/Chappell
7:50
9Valhalla
mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1993-01)
live recording of:
Valhalla (from 1992-12-04 until 1992-12-06)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
6:08
10Welcome to Dying
mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1993-01)
live recording of:
Welcome to Dying (from 1992-12-04 until 1992-12-06)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV and Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
5:56
11Lost in the Twilight Hall
mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1993-01)
live recording of:
Lost in the Twilight Hall (from 1992-12-04 until 1992-12-06)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
publisher:
CRMV and Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
7:25
12Barbara Ann
mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1993-01)
live cover recording of:
Barbara‐Ann (from 1992-12-04 until 1992-12-06)
lyricist and composer:
Fred Fassert
publisher:
Cousins Music, EMI Longitude Music, Longitude Music Co., Planetary Nom (London) Ltd., Shoe-String Music Corp. and Windswept Pacific Music Ltd.
2:56
▼CD 6: Imaginations From the Other Side
#TitleRatingLength
1Imaginations From the Other Side
assistant engineer:
Henrik Vindeby
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer and mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar:
André Olbrich
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
guest electronic instruments [effects]:
Mathias Wiesner
background vocals:
Ronnie Atkins, Thomas Hackmann, Billy King (American-born producer & songwriter, based in Hamburg), Rolf Köhler (vocalist/musician/record producer) and Piet Sielck
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label) (in 1998)
additionally recorded at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1994-12: background vocals)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1994-08 until 1995-03)
recording of:
Imaginations From the Other Side
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
3.357:12
2I’m Alive
assistant engineer:
Henrik Vindeby
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer and mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar:
André Olbrich
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
guest electronic instruments [effects]:
Mathias Wiesner
background vocals:
Ronnie Atkins, Thomas Hackmann, Billy King (American-born producer & songwriter, based in Hamburg), Rolf Köhler (vocalist/musician/record producer) and Piet Sielck
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label) (in 1998)
additionally recorded at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1994-12: background vocals)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1994-08 until 1995-03)
recording of:
I'm Alive
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
45:33
3A Past and Future Secret
assistant engineer:
Henrik Vindeby
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer and mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar:
André Olbrich
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
guest acoustic guitar:
Jacob Moth
guest electronic instruments [effects]:
Mathias Wiesner
background vocals:
Ronnie Atkins, Thomas Hackmann, Billy King (American-born producer & songwriter, based in Hamburg), Rolf Köhler (vocalist/musician/record producer) and Piet Sielck
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label) (in 1998)
additionally recorded at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1994-12: background vocals)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1994-08 until 1995-03)
recording of:
A Past and Future Secret
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV and Warner/Chappell
3.353:45
4The Script for My Requiem
assistant engineer:
Henrik Vindeby
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer and mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar:
André Olbrich
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
guest electronic instruments [effects]:
Mathias Wiesner
background vocals:
Ronnie Atkins, Thomas Hackmann, Billy King (American-born producer & songwriter, based in Hamburg), Rolf Köhler (vocalist/musician/record producer) and Piet Sielck
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label) (in 1998)
additionally recorded at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1994-12: background vocals)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1994-08 until 1995-03)
recording of:
The Script for My Requiem
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
46:54
5Mordred’s Song
assistant engineer:
Henrik Vindeby
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer and mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar:
André Olbrich
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
guest electronic instruments [effects]:
Mathias Wiesner
background vocals:
Ronnie Atkins, Thomas Hackmann, Billy King (American-born producer & songwriter, based in Hamburg), Rolf Köhler (vocalist/musician/record producer) and Piet Sielck
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label) (in 1998)
additionally recorded at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1994-12: background vocals)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1994-08 until 1995-03)
recording of:
Mordred's Song
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
35:29
6Born in a Mourning Hall
assistant engineer:
Henrik Vindeby
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer and mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar:
André Olbrich
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
guest electronic instruments [effects]:
Mathias Wiesner
background vocals:
Ronnie Atkins, Thomas Hackmann, Billy King (American-born producer & songwriter, based in Hamburg), Rolf Köhler (vocalist/musician/record producer) and Piet Sielck
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label) (in 1998)
additionally recorded at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1994-12: background vocals)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1994-08 until 1995-03)
recording of:
Born in a Mourning Hall
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
3.355:16
7Bright Eyes
assistant engineer:
Henrik Vindeby
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer and mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar:
André Olbrich
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
guest electronic instruments [effects]:
Mathias Wiesner
background vocals:
Ronnie Atkins, Thomas Hackmann, Billy King (American-born producer & songwriter, based in Hamburg), Rolf Köhler (vocalist/musician/record producer) and Piet Sielck
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label) (in 1998)
additionally recorded at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1994-12: background vocals)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1994-08 until 1995-03)
recording of:
Bright Eyes
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
45:16
8Another Holy War
assistant engineer:
Henrik Vindeby
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer and mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar:
André Olbrich
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
guest electronic instruments [effects]:
Mathias Wiesner
background vocals:
Ronnie Atkins, Thomas Hackmann, Billy King (American-born producer & songwriter, based in Hamburg), Rolf Köhler (vocalist/musician/record producer) and Piet Sielck
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label) (in 1998)
additionally recorded at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1994-12: background vocals)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1994-08 until 1995-03)
recording of:
Another Holy War
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
44:37
9And the Story Ends
assistant engineer:
Henrik Vindeby
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer and mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar:
André Olbrich
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
guest electronic instruments [effects]:
Mathias Wiesner
background vocals:
Ronnie Atkins, Thomas Hackmann, Billy King (American-born producer & songwriter, based in Hamburg), Rolf Köhler (vocalist/musician/record producer) and Piet Sielck
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label) (in 1998)
additionally recorded at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1994-12: background vocals)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1994-08 until 1995-03)
recording of:
And the Story Ends
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
35:58
▼CD 7: The Forgotten Tales
#TitleRatingLength
1Mr. Sandman
recording engineer, producer and mixer:
Kalle Trapp
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set):
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar and background vocals:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label)
cover recording of:
Mr. Sandman
lyricist and composer:
Pat Ballard
publisher:
Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.)
42:12
2Surfin’ USA
cover recording of:
Surfin’ U.S.A.
lyricist:
Brian Wilson (Beach Boys co-founder)
composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Isalee Music Publishing Company and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
is based on:
Sweet Little Sixteen
42:25
3Bright Eyes (acoustic version)
recording of:
Bright Eyes
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
34:23
4Lord of the Rings (orchestral version)
recording of:
Lord of the Rings
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and Marcus Siepen
publisher:
CRMV and Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
43:57
5The Wizard
assistant engineer:
Henrik Vindeby
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar:
André Olbrich
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set):
Thomen Stauch
effects:
Mathias Wiesner
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
background vocals:
Ronnie Atkins, Thomas Hackmann, Billy King (American-born producer & songwriter, based in Hamburg), Rolf Köhler (vocalist/musician/record producer) and Piet Sielck
additionally recorded at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1994-12)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1994-08 until 1995-03)
cover recording of:
The Wizard
writer:
Mark Clarke (Rock, UK) and Ken Hensley
publisher:
A Tale of Two Ditties, Bron Music, EMI Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated), EMI Publishing Ltd. and S. Bron Music Co. Ltd.
3:18
6Spread Your Wings
recording engineer, producer and mixer:
Kalle Trapp
engineer:
Piet Sielck
drums (drum set):
Thomen Stauch
electric bass guitar:
Hansi Kürsch
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
guest effects and guest electric bass guitar:
Mathias Wiesner
vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Nuclear Blast GmbH (company and copyright holder for Nuclear Blast) (in 2005)
recorded at and mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (from 1992-03 until 1992-05)
cover recording of:
Spread Your Wings
lyricist and composer:
John Deacon
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated) and Queen Music Ltd.
44:16
7Mordred’s Song (acoustic version)
recording of:
Mordred's Song
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
5:18
8Black Chamber (orchestral version)
recording of:
Black Chamber
lyricist and composer:
Hansi Kürsch
publisher:
Musik-Edition Discoton and Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH & Co. KG (- 2017)
1:17
9The Bard’s Song (live)
live recording of:
The Bard’s Song: In the Forest
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
Musik-Edition Discoton and Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH & Co. KG (- 2017)
4:13
10Barbara Ann / Long Tall Sally
mixer:
Kalle Trapp
medley including a cover recording of:
Barbara‐Ann
lyricist and composer:
Fred Fassert
publisher:
Cousins Music, EMI Longitude Music, Longitude Music Co., Planetary Nom (London) Ltd., Shoe-String Music Corp. and Windswept Pacific Music Ltd.
medley including a cover recording of:
Long Tall Sally
writer:
Enotris Johnson (on 1955-11-29), Richard Wayne Penniman (on 1955-11-29) and Robert Alexander Blackwell (on 1955-11-29)
publisher:
ATV Music, Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), Peermusic (UK) Ltd., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Southern Music Publishing Company Limited, Unichappell Music and Venice Music
41:46
11A Past and Future Secret
assistant engineer:
Henrik Vindeby
engineer:
Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer and mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar:
André Olbrich
bass guitar and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
guest acoustic guitar:
Jacob Moth
guest electronic instruments [effects]:
Mathias Wiesner
background vocals:
Ronnie Atkins, Thomas Hackmann, Billy King (American-born producer & songwriter, based in Hamburg), Rolf Köhler (vocalist/musician/record producer) and Piet Sielck
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
NEMS Enterprises (Argentinian label) (in 1998)
additionally recorded at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany (in 1994-12: background vocals)
recorded at and mixed at:
Sweet Silence Studios (at Strandlodsvej, 1976–1999) in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark (from 1994-08 until 1995-03)
recording of:
A Past and Future Secret
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
publisher:
CRMV and Warner/Chappell
3.353:49
12To France
cover recording of:
To France
lyricist and composer:
Mike Oldfield
publisher:
Virgin Music Ltd., Oldfield Music Overseas Ltd. (in 1984) and Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. (in 1984)
44:43
13Theatre of Pain (orchestral version)
recording engineer, producer and mixer:
Kalle Trapp
drums (drum set):
Thomen Stauch
electric bass guitar:
Hansi Kürsch
electric guitar:
André Olbrich and Marcus Siepen
vocals:
Hansi Kürsch
recorded at and mixed at:
Karo Musikstudio (Brackel) in Brackel, Niedersachsen, Germany
recording of:
Theatre of Pain
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich and Mathias Wiesner
publisher:
Musik-Edition Discoton and Neue Welt Musikverlag GmbH & Co. KG (- 2017)
44:16
▼CD 8: Nightfall in Middle‐Earth
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1War of Wrath
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
War of Wrath (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
1.651:51
2Into the Storm
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Into the Storm (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
34:25
3Lammoth
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Lammoth (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
1.350:28
4Nightfall
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Nightfall (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
3.355:33
5The Minstrel
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
The Minstrel (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
1.650:31
6The Curse of Feanor
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
The Curse of Feanor (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich, Marcus Siepen and Thomen Stauch
2.655:41
7Captured
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Captured (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
1.350:26
8Blood Tears
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Blood Tears (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
3.355:21
9Mirror Mirror
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Mirror Mirror (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
3.355:06
10Face the Truth
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Face the Truth (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
1.350:27
11Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns)
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Noldor (Dead Winter Reigns) (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
2.356:49
12Battle of Sudden Flame
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Battle of Sudden Flame (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
1.650:43
13Time Stands Still (at the Iron Hill)
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Time Stands Still (at the Iron Hill) (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
34:54
14The Dark Elf
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
The Dark Elf (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
1.750:24
15Thorn
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Thorn (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
2.656:18
16The Eldar
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
The Eldar (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch, André Olbrich and Michael Schüren
33:38
17Nom the Wise
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Nom the Wise (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
1.350:34
18When Sorrow Sang
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
When Sorrow Sang (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
34:25
19Out on the Water
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Out on the Water (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
1.350:45
20The Steadfast
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
The Steadfast (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
1.50:22
21A Dark Passage
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
A Dark Passage (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
36:00
22Final Chapter (Thus Ends…)
recording engineer and engineer:
Charlie Bauerfeind (Sound engineer), Cuny, Flemming Rasmussen and Piet Sielck
producer:
Blind Guardian
mixer:
Flemming Rasmussen
acoustic guitar and guitar:
André Olbrich (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Thomen Stauch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
guitar:
Marcus Siepen (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Hansi Kürsch (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
recording of:
Final Chapter (Thus Ends...) (from 1997-09 until 1998-03)
lyricist:
Hansi Kürsch
composer:
Hansi Kürsch and André Olbrich
1.350:51
▶CD 9: A Night at the Opera
▶CD 10: Live CD 1
▶CD 11: Live CD 2
▶CD 12: Imaginations Through the Looking Glass CD 1
▶CD 13: Imaginations Through the Looking Glass CD 2
▶CD 14: Nightfall in Middle‐Earth Special Edition
▶CD 15: An Extraordinary Tale