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{{Infobox album|
{{Infobox album|
| name = Aurora Consurgens
| name = Aurora Consurgens
| type = studio
| type = studio
| artist = [[Angra (band)|Angra]]
| artist = [[Angra (band)|Angra]]
| cover = Aurora consurgens.jpg
| cover = Aurora consurgens.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| released = October 30, 2006
| released = October 30, 2006
| recorded = House of Audio (Germany)<br>Via Musique Estúdios (Brazil)
| recorded = House of Audio (Germany)<br>Via Musique Estúdios (Brazil)
| venue =
| venue =
| studio =
| studio =
| genre = {{hlist|[[Power metal]]|[[progressive metal]]}}
| genre = [[Power metal]], [[progressive metal]]
| length = 50:48
| length = 50:42
| label = [[Paradoxx Music]] / [[SPV GmbH|SPV]]
| label = Paradoxx Music / [[SPV GmbH|SPV]]
| producer = [[Dennis Ward (musician)|Dennis Ward]]
| producer = [[Dennis Ward (musician)|Dennis Ward]]
| prev_title = [[Temple of Shadows]]
| prev_title = [[Temple of Shadows]]
| prev_year = 2004
| prev_year = 2004
| next_title = [[Aqua (Angra album)|Aqua]]
| next_title = [[Aqua (Angra album)|Aqua]]
| next_year = 2010
| next_year = 2010
}}
}}
{{Album ratings
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = [[Allmusic]]
| rev1 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}} <ref>{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r861121|first=Greg|last=Prato}}</ref>
| rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}} <ref>{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r861121|first=Greg|last=Prato}}</ref>
| rev2 = Lords of Metal
| rev2 = Lords of Metal
| rev2Score = (8.5/10) <ref>[http://www.lordsofmetal.nl/showreview.php?id=8503&lang=en Lords of Metal review]</ref>
| rev2Score = (8.5/10) <ref>[http://www.lordsofmetal.nl/showreview.php?id=8503&lang=en Lords of Metal review]</ref>
| rev3 = [[About.com]]
| rev3 = [[About.com]]
| rev3Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}} <ref>[http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/angra.htm about.com review]</ref>
| rev3Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}} <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/angra.htm |title=about.com review |access-date=2010-08-15 |archive-date=2009-10-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091009082250/http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/angra.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref>
}}
}}


'''''Aurora Consurgens''''' is the sixth studio album by the [[power metal]] band [[Angra (band)|Angra]]. It was released in October 2006 by [[Paradoxx Music]] in [[Brazil]] and [[SPV GmbH|SPV]] label [[Steamhammer Records|Steamhammer]] in the rest of the world. This is the last album to feature drummer [[Aquiles Priester]].
'''''Aurora Consurgens''''' is the sixth studio album by the [[power metal]] band [[Angra (band)|Angra]]. It was released in October 2006 by Paradoxx Music in Brazil and [[SPV GmbH|SPV]] label [[Steamhammer Records|Steamhammer]] in the rest of the world. This is the last album to feature drummer [[Aquiles Priester]].


==Description==
==Description==
The title comes from the [[Middle Ages|medieval]] [[Aurora consurgens|text of the same name]] attributed to [[Thomas Aquinas]], which was later used by [[Carl Jung]] for relating dreams to the different states of mind. The album is not a [[concept album]] as ''[[Temple of Shadows]]'' was, but it rather focuses all lyrics on the different mental disturbances, such as [[suicide]], [[schizophrenia]], [[Psychopathy|sociopathy]], [[bipolar disorder]], etc. The cover was also taken from an illustration of the ''Aurora consurgens'' book.
The title comes from the medieval [[Aurora consurgens|text of the same name]] attributed to [[Thomas Aquinas]], which was later used by [[Carl Jung]] for relating dreams to the different states of mind. The album is not a [[concept album]] as ''[[Temple of Shadows]]'' was, but it rather focuses all lyrics on the different mental disturbances, such as suicide, [[schizophrenia]], [[Psychopathy|sociopathy]], [[bipolar disorder]], etc. The cover was also taken from an illustration of the ''Aurora consurgens'' book.


The album is heavier than its predecessors, although maintaining the regional influences, rhythms and arrangements that mark the band. The composition process involved all members this time, resulting in more diverse music.
The album is heavier than its predecessors, although maintaining the regional influences, rhythms and arrangements that mark the band. The composition process involved all members this time, resulting in more diverse music.


The drums were recorded in House of Audio Studios in [[Germany]] under the production of Dennis Ward; the remaining members were recorded in "Via Musique" studios in [[São Paulo]], [[Brazil]], under the co-production of Thiago Bianchi (Karma and Shaman).
The drums were recorded in House of Audio Studios in Germany under the production of Dennis Ward; the remaining members were recorded in "Via Musique" studios in [[São Paulo]], Brazil, under the co-production of Thiago Bianchi (Karma and Shaman).


A single called "The Course of Nature" was released as a virtual single for download in the band's official website.
A single called "The Course of Nature" was released as a virtual single for download in the band's official website.


The [[Japan]]ese edition of the album comes with a bonus track, "Out of This World", which was written in honor of the first Brazilian astronaut, [[Marcos Pontes]]. It features [[Rafael Bittencourt]] for the first time on the leading vocals.
The Japanese edition of the album comes with a bonus track, "Out of This World", which was written in honor of the first Brazilian astronaut, [[Marcos Pontes]]. It features [[Rafael Bittencourt]] for the first time on the leading vocals.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| lyrics1 = [[Edu Falaschi]]
| lyrics1 = [[Edu Falaschi]]
| music1 = Falaschi, [[Kiko Loureiro]]
| music1 = Falaschi, [[Kiko Loureiro]]
| length1 = 4:31
| length1 = 4:30
| title2 = The Voice Commanding You
| title2 = The Voice Commanding You
| lyrics2 = [[Rafael Bittencourt]]
| lyrics2 = [[Rafael Bittencourt]]
| music2 = Bittencourt
| music2 = Bittencourt
| length2 = 5:28
| length2 = 5:27
| title3 = Ego Painted Grey
| title3 = Ego Painted Grey
| lyrics3 = Bittencourt
| lyrics3 = Bittencourt
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| lyrics4 = [[Felipe Andreoli]]
| lyrics4 = [[Felipe Andreoli]]
| music4 = Falaschi
| music4 = Falaschi
| length4 = 3:30
| length4 = 3:29
| title5 = Salvation: Suicide
| title5 = Salvation: Suicide
| lyrics5 = Bittencourt
| lyrics5 = Bittencourt
| music5 = Loureiro
| music5 = Loureiro
| length5 = 4:22
| length5 = 4:21
| title6 = Window to Nowhere
| title6 = Window to Nowhere
| lyrics6 = Bittencourt
| lyrics6 = Bittencourt
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| lyrics8 = Andreoli
| lyrics8 = Andreoli
| music8 = Andreoli
| music8 = Andreoli
| length8 = 6:33
| length8 = 6:32
| title9 = Scream Your Heart Out
| title9 = Scream Your Heart Out
| lyrics9 = Loureiro
| lyrics9 = Loureiro
| music9 = Loureiro
| music9 = Loureiro
| length9 = 4:26
| length9 = 4:25
| title10 = Abandoned Fate
| title10 = Abandoned Fate
| lyrics10 = Loureiro
| lyrics10 = Loureiro
| music10 = Loureiro
| music10 = Loureiro
| length10 = 3:06
| length10 = 3:09
| total_length = 50:42
}}
}}


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| music11 = Bittencourt
| music11 = Bittencourt
| length11 = 4:36
| length11 = 4:36
| total_length = 55:18
}}
}}


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
[[Image:Illustration_of_a_hermaphrodite_from_the_Aurora_consurgens_(15th_century).jpg|thumb|100px|An illustration of the ''Aurora consurgens'' book, depicting an [[hermaphrodite]]. This illustration was the basis for the album's cover]]
[[Image:Illustration_of_a_hermaphrodite_from_the_Aurora_consurgens_(15th_century).jpg|thumb|140px|An illustration of the ''Aurora consurgens'' book, depicting an [[hermaphrodite]]. This illustration was the basis for the album's cover.]]
*[[Eduardo Falaschi]] - lead vocals except on #11
*[[Edu Falaschi]] – lead vocals except on #11
*[[Kiko Loureiro]] - guitars; keyboards & orchestral arrangements on #03, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10; bouzouki on #07
*[[Kiko Loureiro]] – guitars; keyboards & orchestral arrangements on #03, 05, 06, 07, 09, 10; bouzouki on #07
*[[Rafael Bittencourt]] - guitars; lead vocals on #11, all backing vocals, madrigal choirs on #02
*[[Rafael Bittencourt]] – guitars; lead vocals on #11, all backing vocals, madrigal choirs on #02
*[[Felipe Andreoli]] - bass, upright bass on #10; intro guitars on #08
*[[Felipe Andreoli]] – bass, upright bass on #10; intro guitars on #08
*[[Aquiles Priester]] - drums
*[[Aquiles Priester]] – drums


'''Guest musicians'''
'''Guest musicians'''
* Mauricio Alves - percussion
* Mauricio Alves – percussion
* Fabrizio Di Sarno - keyboards & orchestral arrangements on #01, 02, 04, 08
* Fabrizio Di Sarno – keyboards & orchestral arrangements on #01, 02, 04, 08
* Rita Maria - madrigal choirs on #02
* Rita Maria – madrigal choirs on #02
* Zeca Loureiro - madrigal choirs on #02
* Zeca Loureiro – madrigal choirs on #02
* Patricia Zanzoti - madrigal choirs on #02
* Patricia Zanzoti – madrigal choirs on #02

==Charts==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col"| Chart (2006)
! scope="col"| Peak<br />position
|-
!scope="row"|Brazilian Albums ([[Pro-Música Brasil|ABPD]])<ref>{{cite web|date=November 2005|title=Exclusivo Online - Lista dos 50 CDs mais vendidos na semana|url=http://revistaepoca.globo.com/Epoca/0,6993,EPT1073675-1655,00.html|access-date=July 1, 2011|website=[[Época (Brazilian magazine)|Época]]|language=pt-br|archive-date=February 12, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110212200159/http://revistaepoca.globo.com/Epoca/0%2C6993%2CEPT1073675-1655%2C00.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| align="center"| 14
|-
{{album chart|France|147|artist=Angra|album=Aurora Cosurgens|rowheader=true|access-date=June 20, 2024}}
|-
{{album chart|Oricon|17|M|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/1618/products/677588/1/|title=オーロラ・コンサルジェンス|publisher=Oricon.co.jp|access-date=June 20, 2024|rowheader=true|}}
|}


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.angra.net Angra.net] - official site
* [http://www.angra.net Angra.net] – official site
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070930231947/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=57468 blabbermouth.net]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070930231947/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=57468 News article on blabbermouth.net]


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{{Angra}}

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[[Category:Angra (band) albums]]
[[Category:Angra (band) albums]]

Latest revision as of 16:52, 28 June 2024

Aurora Consurgens
Studio album by
Angra
ReleasedOctober 30, 2006
RecordedHouse of Audio (Germany)
Via Musique Estúdios (Brazil)
GenrePower metal, progressive metal
Length50:42
LabelParadoxx Music / SPV
ProducerDennis Ward
Angra chronology
Temple of Shadows
(2004) 		Aurora Consurgens
(2006) 		Aqua
(2010)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [1]
Lords of Metal(8.5/10) [2]
About.com [3]

Aurora Consurgens is the sixth studio album by the power metal band Angra. It was released in October 2006 by Paradoxx Music in Brazil and SPV label Steamhammer in the rest of the world. This is the last album to feature drummer Aquiles Priester.

Description

[edit]

The title comes from the medieval text of the same name attributed to Thomas Aquinas, which was later used by Carl Jung for relating dreams to the different states of mind. The album is not a concept album as Temple of Shadows was, but it rather focuses all lyrics on the different mental disturbances, such as suicide, schizophrenia, sociopathy, bipolar disorder, etc. The cover was also taken from an illustration of the Aurora consurgens book.

The album is heavier than its predecessors, although maintaining the regional influences, rhythms and arrangements that mark the band. The composition process involved all members this time, resulting in more diverse music.

The drums were recorded in House of Audio Studios in Germany under the production of Dennis Ward; the remaining members were recorded in "Via Musique" studios in São Paulo, Brazil, under the co-production of Thiago Bianchi (Karma and Shaman).

A single called "The Course of Nature" was released as a virtual single for download in the band's official website.

The Japanese edition of the album comes with a bonus track, "Out of This World", which was written in honor of the first Brazilian astronaut, Marcos Pontes. It features Rafael Bittencourt for the first time on the leading vocals.

Track listing

[edit]
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."The Course of Nature"Edu FalaschiFalaschi, Kiko Loureiro4:30
2."The Voice Commanding You"Rafael BittencourtBittencourt5:27
3."Ego Painted Grey"BittencourtLoureiro5:38
4."Breaking Ties"Felipe AndreoliFalaschi3:29
5."Salvation: Suicide"BittencourtLoureiro4:21
6."Window to Nowhere"BittencourtLoureiro6:02
7."So Near So Far"LoureiroLoureiro7:09
8."Passing By"AndreoliAndreoli6:32
9."Scream Your Heart Out"LoureiroLoureiro4:25
10."Abandoned Fate"LoureiroLoureiro3:09
Total length:50:42

Bonus track (Japanese edition)

[edit]
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
11."Out of This World"BittencourtBittencourt4:36
Total length:55:18

Personnel

[edit]
An illustration of the Aurora consurgens book, depicting an hermaphrodite. This illustration was the basis for the album's cover.

Guest musicians

  • Mauricio Alves – percussion
  • Fabrizio Di Sarno – keyboards & orchestral arrangements on #01, 02, 04, 08
  • Rita Maria – madrigal choirs on #02
  • Zeca Loureiro – madrigal choirs on #02
  • Patricia Zanzoti – madrigal choirs on #02

Charts

[edit]
Chart (2006) Peak
position
Brazilian Albums (ABPD)[4] 14
French Albums (SNEP)[5] 147
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[6] 17

References

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  1. ^ Prato, Greg. Aurora Consurgens at AllMusic
  2. ^ Lords of Metal review
  3. ^ "about.com review". Archived from the original on 2009-10-09. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
  4. ^ "Exclusivo Online - Lista dos 50 CDs mais vendidos na semana". Época (in Brazilian Portuguese). November 2005. Archived from the original on February 12, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
  5. ^ "Lescharts.com – Angra – Aurora Cosurgens". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "オーロラ・コンサルジェンス". Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
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