Happy Mid-Autumn Festival
"Sadly, Akiyuki is also angry!" The grass and trees fell and decayed. If you are on a long trip, you will return home after climbing the mountain near the water. ”
In ancient China, many literati rioters depicted autumn in different moods with different emphasises of pen and ink, and among them, the depiction of the theme of "tragic autumn" in the "Nine Debates" was preferred, and the scene appeared in a few words, which became the indiscriminate pursuit of the literati of later generations to touch the scenery and mourn the life. Most of the ancient poets and lyricists were good at using a variety of rich imagery to reflect their moods and thoughts, so most of the works were appreciated by imagery. Among the many imagery, "autumn" is one of the more frequent. Today, people often attach "gold" to "autumn", which often gives people the hope of a good harvest. However, in the eyes of the ancient literati, it seems that there is very little such joy, and some are just the depression of the autumn wind, the withering of grass and trees, and a scene of slaughter. So when they need to express their sad feelings, they often use the image of "autumn", which is cool. Abroad, autumn also has a similar connotation of sadism as our country.
For the Mid-Autumn Festival, the custom and ritual of "autumn twilight moon", which was handed down in ancient China, has now developed into the second largest traditional festival after the Spring Festival. We have known since childhood that the Mid-Autumn Festival should eat moon cakes, appreciate the moon, and take the reunion of the moon to remind people of the full moon, to miss the hometown, miss the love of relatives, and pray for a good harvest and happiness, this day is often a day of family reunion, and this is far from the synonym of "autumn" in the eyes of the artist.
The following content is the "Autumn" theme of the band music appreciation, so that everyone can eat mooncakes, enjoy the moon, reunite with their families at the same time, listen to these reverie music to take us around the world. Listening to songs, enjoying the moon, and tasting tea may be the most comfortable way to live the Mid-Autumn Festival. Whether it is the arrogance of the home and the world, or the dark depression in the Loulan Pavilion, and the listener tells the story.
MID AUTUMN NIGHTS
Mid-Autumn Night
"I titled it "Elegy...""
（And I Entitled It “A Dirge...”）
（1997）
Country: Israel
Style: Gothic metal
Themes: Romance, Grief, Death
Short comment: There is indeed such a band named MID AUTUMN NIGHTS (Mid-Autumn Night), from Israel, formed in 1994, and after releasing its only full-length work in 1997, it did not disperse happily. Although the name of this band is related to the Mid-Autumn Festival, the lyrics and song style do not have the slightest autumn scenery, full of mournful style, with the long atmosphere of medieval gothic style, and there were many such bands in the era when the synth keyboard was prevalent, but their guitar sketches were very elegant and noble. On this special day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, listening to the extreme Gothic lamentations floating in the Middle East seems to have a different charm.
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In 2005, Canadian musician Kate Maki, together with Ruth Minnikin, Dale Murray, Ryan Levecque, Nathan Lawr and others, published an album called A Midautumn Night's Dream, which is traditional folk, country, rock, happy and positive tunes are very warm, and the theme is also based on family affection and rural lyricism. It is very much in line with the theme of the mid-autumn festival members.
Kate Maki
"Dream of the Mid-Autumn Night"
（A Midautumn Night's Dream）
（2005）
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AUTUMN
autumn
Autumn – Eternity
(Autumn - Eternal)
（2003）
Country: Russia
Style: Gothic/Doom Metal
Themes: Autumn, Nature, Sadness, Emotional
Short comment: Russians have an unusual preference for this sad, natural-style album in their bones, which may be related to the harsh environment in which they live and the emotions flowing in the blood of their own people. This Russian Gothic and Doom Metal Troupe does not have a great sad and high-pitched emotional rendering, low-key and calm, like a lost lamb sinking tragic role, singing songs are also some naturalistic feelings, especially the sad autumn, the band track "Autumn" is also in line with its theme.
https://web.archive.org/web/20120207084314/http://home.ural.ru/~autumn/maine.htm
AUTUMN LEAVES
Autumn leaves
"When the Night Conquers the Day"
（As Night Conquers Day）
（1999）
Country: Denmark
Style: Early Death Metal / Late Melodic Death Metal
Themes: Autumn, Anti-Christian, Emotional, Desperate
Short comment: Compared with the euphemism of autumn, the identity of autumn leaves seems to be more bitter and vengeful, and the feeling of desolation and withering into the earth makes people despair. The danish band named Autumn Leaves chose the aggressive style of death metal to interpret the despair of autumn, and did a good job. On the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, let's adjust the previous sad emotions under the excitement of the rhythm.
AUTUMN'S KINGDOM
Kingdom of Autumn
Kingdom of Autumn
（Autumn's Kingdom）
（2013）
Style: Ambient black metal
Theme: Autumn, melancholy
Short comment: As the Russian super atmosphere god Bogdan Makarov's most personal one-man atmosphere black project, its music is indeed like the name of the group, in this autumn kingdom, all the melancholy and desolate emotions turn into green smoke, spread around, the iconic melody leads the lost lamb from the darkness to taste the world's painful cycle. Autumn whispers, thin silk.
https://snowfallsforever.bandcamp.com/album/autumns-kingdom
BLACK SWAN
black swan
Angel's Twilight Dance
（When the Angels of Twilight Dance ）
（1998）
Country: Finland
Style: Melodic black metal
Themes: Autumn, Depression, Satan, Darkness
Short comment: The first two black metal projects established by two musicians of BEHEMOTH (giant beast), of course, listening to their songs, you can still find the early Nordic melody black metal between the original roughness and the free and capable state of innovation and change, the melody is clear in the vein, and basically maintains an emotional way, in such a fixed creative thinking, very much want to break free of the cage, but in the end it becomes self-contained. Some of the keyboard embellishments in the middle are quite fresh and natural, and the depictions of sadness, melancholy, darkness and autumn scenery are not bad.
DIATHRA
"Contemplative Autumn Dance"
（Wistful Autumn Dance）
（2002）
Country: Belarus
Style: Early Doom Death / Late Melodic Gothic Metal
Themes: Autumn, Sadness, Loss of Love
Short comment: Contemplative Autumn Dance, very romantic name. The first work of this doomed gothic troupe from Belarus, slightly jerky instrumental combination and interpretation, the melody is good, but the mood is a bit disorderly, the keyboard is too deep, the mystery of autumn, lost in the edge of love and hate, sad reincarnation, these themes are very suitable for their style, roaring thin, considering the age, this time is very suitable, do not seek the ultimate modern avant-garde, but seek that sincere emotional output.
ETERNAL AUTUMN
Eternal autumn
The Storm
（The Storm）
Country: Sweden
Style: Melodic Death Metal/Whip Metal
Themes: Sadness, Autumn, Dreams
Short comment: Despite calling a name so suitable for autumn scenery, the theme of the lyrics is also full of dreams, sadness and autumn, but the style of the song is a very fast melody death plus the old-school whip metal sense of fierceness, slightly rough, it sounds very smooth and enjoyable, the melody is very straightforward, catchy.
HAG
witch
Mysterious Aurora
（Mysterium Aurorae）
（2016）
Country: Brazil
Style: Ambient/Symphonic Black Metal
Themes: Darkness, Death, Winter, Autumn
Short comment: At the junction of autumn and winter, it is the most desolate period of the earth, and everything has been sleeping since then, even facing the threat of death, and everything is about to enter the darkness. Earl Heronifer initiated the first full-length work of the year for the Solo Atmosphere Black Metal Project, using autumn as a guide to build a bridge connecting the interlacing of seasons, darkness and death, the sense of primitiveness, vicissitudes, the sense of natural emptiness and abyss of the dark spring, sometimes empty and free, sometimes lamenting.
LAPAGERIA ROSEA
In A Sea of Abstraction
（2011）
Country: Chile
Style: Post Black Metal/Self-Congratulatory
Theme: Flora/Fauna of Chile, Autumn, Sacrifice, Beauty
Short commentary: "Lapageria Rosea" means The National Flower of Chile, Copihue (trumpet flower or bluebell), directly fits the natural theme of this black metal project from Chile after a single self-appreciation, from the birds and flowers and bells in the opening chapter, showing the flora and fauna and natural landscapes abundant in Chile, but also in a sacrificial atmosphere to depict the impact of natural changes on natural animals and plants, especially the sad mood of autumn, which is very close to the atmosphere of black metal. The reverse technique of reflecting the beauty of nature in an evil gray tone is very distinctive.
http://lapageriarosea.bandcamp.com/
RIVER OF DESPAIR
A river of despair
Dark Reflections
（Dark Reflection）
Country: United States
Style: Atmospheric Folk/Doom Metal
Themes: Autumn, Depression, Death, Nature, Water
Short comment: Autumn and winter alternate, the river of despair freezes in an instant, between this gentle string, behind the depression and sadness will face death. The atmosphere of doom from the United States, the folk metal group RIVER OF DESPAIR unfolds a naturalistic poetic picture with a low rhythm, which has three thousand weak waters, the sleep of all things after the change of seasons, and the unforgettable background of negativity and death. The tune is slightly gloomy and sad, the black voice is looming, if it is far away, the fresh folk song minor is transformed into rivers and lakes, and the freezing point is solidified, with the touching heart of the original guitar. The recitation is gentle, with a strong sense of doom and resentment. The soothing, fresh and unworldly overall style of the music makes this duo instantly free from the formulaic style.
http://riverofdespair.bandcamp.com/
THE MORNINGSIDE
Morning edge
"Yellow"
（Yellow）
Style: Melodic Death Metal/Doom Metal
Themes: Nature, Autumn, Melancholy, Loneliness
Short comment: There is really no need to say much about THE MORNINGSIDE, the band from the prototype group MORNINGSIDE CEMETERY in 1993 to the ordeal shock period after changing its name to THE MORNINGSIDE, experienced a ten-year vacancy period, with the new lineup in 2006, the new look and the establishment of the band's theme direction and logo style, in ten years with a fresh and natural, rustic and sad melancholy temperament infected countless listeners, The original extreme music is endowed with an angular and clear texture, and the accumulation of four albums has achieved the style of the Russian lyrical vision, or the natural temperament belonging to THE MORNINGSIDE.
The interpretation of autumn twilight in its music can be described as the peak, the new work is named "Yellow", and the autumn leaves on the cover indicate the main theme of this work. And the yellow of this leaf is exactly in harmony with autumn. The autumn wind is sudden and fleeting, but this melody cannot be let go for a long time.
http://themorningside.bandcamp.com/
In addition to the above representative "autumn color" bands, there are actually more and better bands and works on this theme, and I will not recommend them here, I hope that everyone cherishes the fleeting beauty of this season, and let us meet the whiteness and coldness of winter together.
Wen Xilu Lonely Building
Editor-in-charge Jett
Proofread demogorgon
Typography BlackSword
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