Lemuria (album)

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Lemuria is the twelfth full-length musical album by symphonic metal band Therion. The album title refers to the name of a hypothetical "Lost Land" called Lemuria. It was released simultaneously with Sirius B. Cover artwork was made by Thomas Ewerhard.

Track listing

1. "Typhon" – 4:36
2. "Uthark Runa" – 4:41
3. "Three Ships of Berik, Pt. 1: Calling to Arms and Fighting the Battle" – 3:19
4. "Three Ships of Berik, Pt. 2: Victory!" – 0:44
5. "Lemuria" – 4:15
6. "Quetzalcoatl" – 3:47
7. "The Dreams of Swedenborg" – 4:58
8. "An Arrow from the Sun" – 5:54
9. "Abraxas" – 5:21
10. "Feuer Overtüre/Prometheus Entfesselt" – 4:39

Concept of lyrics

1. Typhon was a monster in Greek mythology. According to Aeschylus, he fought all the gods of Olympus: Zeus defeated him and chained him under Mount Etna, from where his rage creates eruptions.
2. The Uthark System was used by runic mages.
3. Berik is the mythological chief of all Goths tribes: according to Jordanes, he departed from its motherland with three ships. The crews of the ships were the ancestors of the three Goth tribes.
4. Lemuria is a lost continent, like Atlantis.
5. Quetzalcoatl is an aztec deity.
6. Emanuel Swedenborg was an occultist.
7. Abraxas is a gnostic word.

Credits

• Christofer Johnsson - lead vocals ("Typhon", "Three Ships of Berik part 1: Calling to Arms and Fighting the Battle"), rhythm guitar, keyboards ("An Arrow from the Sun", "Feuer Overtūre / Prometheus Entfesselt"), classical and choir arrangements
• Kristian Niemann - rhythm guitar, acoustic guitar
• Johan Niemann - bass guitar

Guest musicians

• Steen Rasmussen - mellotron ("Lemuria"), Hammond organ
• Jens Nyborg - balalaika, domra
• Sven Lindblad - balalaika
• Kavi Björkqvist - balalaika
• Richard Evensand - drums
• Mats Levén - lead vocals ("Uthark Runa"), rock and roll vocals ("Abraxas")
• Piotr Wawrzeniuk - lead vocals ("Lemuria", "The Dreams of Swedenborg", "Feuer Overtūre / Prometheus Entfesselt")
• Peter Mossman - narration ("Lemuria")
• Orchestra: Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (conducted by Adam Klemens and Mario Klemens)
• Choir: Kūhn Mixed Choir (conducted by Mario Klemens)

Charts

Chart (2001)	Peak position
Dutch Albums Chart	76

External links

• Lemuria at Discogs
• Lemuria at MusicBrainz
• Informations about album at the official website