Besenken by Asarhaddon
“Besenken “tells the tragic story of an old lighthouse keeper who has lost his wife and sons to the unforgiving ghosts of the open sea. Days have grown darkest, and the coast mourns to the keeper’s dire calls and desperate weeping. Trapped in infinite solitude and haunted by thousands of grueling memories, the keeper sets out into a heavy rainstorm, seeking reunion with his dear family. Losing grip on the wet rocks, the keeper falls into the black waters and is dragged under by the howling spectres, granting him death to embrace his loved ones eternally.
The record’s B-side takes you to one of the rooms in the empty lighthouse on the morning after the keeper’s passing. Listening in on the crashing waves, creaking trees, rustling leaves and thunder drawing nearer, you can sense your thoughts fading quiet. Every sound was captured meticulously over months, weathering wind and rain out in nature. Proud to deepen the connection to all listeners, the collective invites you to close your eyes and levitate through another heartfelt narrative.
Trivia
The record’s cover is adorned with the skull of a great black-backed gull, that was found 20 years ago on the Swedish island Øland, illustrating the nautical theme of the story. The photograph was taken on a warm Summer’s evening in the cradle of the Klus Bridge (15th century), located in East-Germany.
Tracklist
| 1. | Nimmermehr | 11:23 |
| 2. | Für immer | 11:35 |
Credits
Written and composed by Christian Koss and Christian Kircher. Vocals by Anna Nihil. Mixed and mastered by Markus "Schwadorf" Stock. Drums, percussion and field recordings by Christian Kircher. Guitars, bass, percussion, wind chimes, arrangements and lyrics by Christian Koss. Released with Vendetta Records.
Typography, photography and layout of all prints by Christian Koss.
