Autumn Tears

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Autumn Tears is an American musical act incorporating a unique, organic fusion of modern classical music with elements of cinematic score and world music, layered with diverse, female vocals.

History[]

The band was formed in September 1995 by Erika (vocals, musical arrangements) and Ted (keyboards and piano, musical arrangements, vocals). After an intensive period of song writing and rehearsing, they entered West Sound Studios and committed to tape the works they had created. In April 1996, their first CD, Love Poems for Dying Children... Act I was released through , their own record label. The music of Love Poems... consisted of symphonic arrangements designed to evoke intense emotions of sadness and loneliness in the listener.^{[citation needed]} Influences include ancient chants, classical music, and contemporary artists (Dead Can Dance, Anchorage, Stoa, Enya).^{[citation needed]} In May 1997, Autumn Tears released their second full-length album, The Garden of Crystalline Dreams - Love Poems for Dying Children: Act II.^{[citation needed]}

In May 1997, Autumn Tears released their second full-length album, The Garden of Crystalline Dreams - Love Poems for Dying Children: Act II.^{[citation needed]}

Erika left Autumn Tears after Act II's release to pursue writing her novel. New vocalist Jennifer LeeAnna was recruited, reportedly due to respect for her talent and experience. The first release of Act I was originally supposed to be limited to 2000 copies, but an overwhelming number of requests once it had sold out, it was re-released with a new layout and artwork in 1998. All tracks were remixed and remastered and, as a bonus, an additional and exclusive track titled "The Intermission" was included on the repress; it was Jennifer LeeAnna's debut appearance in the band.

In December 1999, Erika rejoined Autumn Tears as a full-time member.^{[citation needed]}

In July 1999, Autumn Tears released a mini-CD titled Absolution.^{[citation needed]}

In June 2000, The band finished their third full-length album, Love Poems for Dying Children, Act III: Winter and the Broken Angel.^{[citation needed]}

In 2004, the band recorded the album Eclipse. In the Eclipse recording, Ted Tringo had invited new musicians to join Autumn Tears, such as the female vocalist Laurie Ann Haus (Todesbonden) which shared the female voices with Erika in almost all their tracks.^{[citation needed]}

After the release, Erika left Autumn Tears to form her new band, Ignitor.^{[citation needed]}

In 2007, Autumn Tears released The Hallowing said to be their final release.^{[citation needed]}

The liner notes for the 2008 re-issue of Love Poems... Act I makes note than the band have not broken up, they are just in hibernation.

The Origin of Sleep Features Irish singer / songwriter / harpist Brona McVittie, as well as original Autumn Tears woodwind player Terran Olson (maudlin of the Well). Also featured are French horn player John Clark, who has performed with Joni Mitchell, Sting, Luther Vandross and a slew of others, as well as harpist Tom Moth from Florence and the Machine and veteran Autumn Tears vocalist Jennifer Judd.

Mastered by Peter Bjärgö from Arcana (Swe) at his Erebus Odora studio. Cover artwork by Kishor Haulenbeek. The five songs on this EP are exclusive to this release.^{[citation needed]}

In 2019 AUTUMN TEARS returned with their first full length album in 11 years, "Colors Hidden Within The Gray". The album features a full orchestral ensemble including ethnic instruments such as bagpipes, kamancheh and bansuri, as well as Irish singer / songwriter Brona McVittie, and former RAIN FELL WITHIN (USA) lead vocalist Dawn Desiree Smith, known for her powerful, intense operatic vocal style.

Among the 30+ musicians featured includes veteran French horn player John Clark, harpist Tom Moth from Florence and the Machine, original Autumn Tears members (vocalist Jennifer Judd and woodwind player Terran Olson), and percussionist Matthias Borgh from Arcana (Swe). The album was mastered by renowned German film composer Olaf Parusel, best known for his neoclassical act sToa (Ger).

2020's followup album The Air Below The Water features 90 minutes new music and was presented as a double CD set. Among the 40+ musicians and vocalists featured will include classical / opera singer & composer Caroline Clarke (Trovatori), singer / songwriter Tamar Singer (Zeresh, Cruel Wonders, Necromishka), singer & composer / vocal coach Anne "Anaé" Laurent (Anaé & The Petrichor, Adrana), classical crossover vocalist Lady Debbie Delwynne (Lacrymosa Aeterna), tenor opera vocalist Darren Clarke (Trovatori), renowned virtuoso violinist Maria Grigoryeva, and lead vocalist Agnete Mangnes Kirkevaag from the legendary Norwegian progressive metal act Madder Mortem.  Also returning are singer / songwriters Brona McVittie and Nathan Nasby.^{[citation needed]}

The album features a fully orchestrated, classical ensemble as well as world instruments including kamancheh, bansuri and duduk. Ocean field recordings by Michael Zolotov (Kadaver, Necromishka).^{[citation needed]}

In March of 2021 to coincide with International Women's Day, Autumn Tears released their next full length album The Glow of Desperation, featuring 64 minutes of music, presented as a limited CD and digital download.  

Featuring a fully orchestrated, classical ensemble as well as classical / opera singer & composer Caroline Clarke (Trovatori), singer / songwriter Tamar Singer (Zeresh, Cruel Wonders, Necromishka), singer / composer / vocal coach Anne "Anaé" Laurent (Anaé & The Petrichor, Adrana), tenor opera vocalist Darren Clarke (Trovatori), lead vocalist Agnete Mangnes Kirkevaag from the legendary Norwegian progressive metal act Madder Mortem, Mark Garrett from the avant garde, progressive death gaze / metal act Kardashev and classical / opera singer Ann-Mari Edvardsen Alexis, best known as the former vocalist of Norwegian doom metal / avant-garde band The 3rd and the Mortal (Nightswan, Painting on Glass, In This Room). Also returning is singer / songwriter Brona McVittie. Analog mastering by Michael Venia from Sound Mixology.

The CD features a 20 page lyric booklet lavishly illustrated with paintings by award winning artist Marcela Bolívar.^{[citation needed]}

Lineup[]

Current lineup[]

• Composition, arrangements, lyrics, piano: Ted Tringo
• Lead and backing vocals, vocal and lyric arrangements: Caroline Joy Clarke
• Lead and backing vocals, vocal and lyric arrangements: Darren Clarke
• Lead and backing vocals, vocal and lyric arrangements: Tamar Singer
• Lead and backing vocals, vocal and lyric arrangements: Anne "Anaé" Laurent
• Lead and backing vocals, vocal and lyric arrangements: Agnete Mangnes Kirkevaag
• Lead and backing vocals, vocal and lyric arrangements: Ann-Mari Edvardsen Alexis
• Lead and backing vocals, vocal and lyric arrangements: Dawn Desireé Smith
• Lead and backing vocals, vocal and lyric arrangements: Bróna Mcvittie
• Lead and backing vocals, vocal and lyric arrangements: Nathan Nasby
• Lead vocals and vocal arrangements: Ffion Elisa Williams
• Composition, accompaniment, arrangements and percussion: Soroush Abedi
• Composition, accompaniment, arrangements and percussion: Artur Silveiro
• Violin, viola: Jess Townsend
• Cello: Tom McCluskey
• Violin, viola: Sanja Smileska
• Viola: Sanja Smileska
• Violin, viola
• Harp: Mercedes Bralo
• Hammered dulcimer: Val Cortoni
• Trumpet, trombone: Kelly O'Donohue
• Trumpet: Oli Parker
• Trumpet: Matt Giella
• Trumpet: Josué García García
• Trombone: María Gabriela Soto
• French Horn: Austris Apenis
• French Horn: Claude Lumley
• Flute, Piccolo: Giulia Cacciavillani
• Wooden traverse flute, tin whistle: Alia Fay
• Clarinet: Sasko Temelkoski
• Oboe: Carolina Prado Sánchez
• Snare drum: Callum Edwards

Past members[]

• (1995-2004) Erika (Swinnich) Tandy - Lead and backing vocals, composition and keyboards. (Ex- Ignitor, currently vocals and guitars for death metal act Morgengrau, vocals for Drifter and Bracaglia)
• (1998-2001) Jennifer LeeAnna - Lead and backing vocals, vocal arrangements, composition and keyboards.

Discography[]

Albums[]

• 1996 Love Poems for Dying Children... Act I
• 1997 Love Poems for Dying Children... Act II: The Garden of Crystalline Dreams
• 1998 Love Poems for Dying Children... Act I: REPRISE MCMXCVIII (re-release of Act I with a bonus track)
• 2000 Love Poems for Dying Children... Act III: Winter and the Broken Angel
• 2004 Eclipse
• 2007 The Hallowing
• 2019 Colors Hidden Within The Gray
• 2020 The Air Below The Water
• 2021 The Glow of Desperation

Mini-CD[]

• 1999 Absolution
• 2018 The Origin of Sleep

External links[]

• Official site
• Official Facebook Page
• Autumn Tears at Encyclopaedia Metallum