Symphonies of the Night

2013 studio album by Leaves' Eyes

Symphonies of the Night

Album cover art design by Stefan Heilemann

Studio album by

Leaves' Eyes

Released| 15 November 2013
Recorded| 2013
Studio| Mastersound Studio
Stuttgart, Germany
Genre| Symphonic metal
Length| 51:09
Label| Napalm
Producer| Alexander Krull
Leaves' Eyes chronology
| Meredead
(2011)  | Symphonies of the Night
(2013)  | King of Kings
(2015)

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Singles from  Symphonies of the Night

1. "Hell to the Heavens"
Released: 8 November 2013

Professional ratingsReview scores

Source| Rating
Blabbermouth| [1]
Scream Magazine| [2]

Symphonies of the Night is the fifth studio album by the German/Norwegian symphonic metal band Leaves' Eyes. It was released in Europe on 15 November 2013, and in the US on 26 November 2013, through Napalm Records.[3] The record was produced by Alexander Krull at Mastersound Studio, Germany and features album artwork by Stefan Heilemann.[4] Like previous albums, Symphonies of the Night features songs sung in different languages, including English, Shakespearean English, Norwegian, French and Irish.[5] The album title was said to be inspired by Symphony of the Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky.[5]

## Track listing

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All songs written and composed by Leaves' Eyes with the exception of "One Caress" written by Martin Gore.

No.| Title| Length

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1.| "Hell to the Heavens"| 4:32
2.| "Fading Earth"| 4:33
3.| "Maid of Lorraine"| 5:13
4.| "Galswintha"| 4:14
5.| "Symphony of the Night"| 4:58
6.| "Saint Cecelia"| 4:12
7.| "Hymn to the Lone Sands"| 5:22
8.| "Angel and the Ghost"| 3:36
9.| "Éléonore de Provence" ("Eleanor from Provence")| 6:24
10.| "Nightshade"| 3:41
11.| "Ophelia"| 4:24
12.| "Eileen's Ardency" (bonus track)| 3:04
13.| "One Caress" (Depeche Mode cover) (bonus track)| 3:30
Total length:| 57:43

## Charts

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Chart (2013)  | Peak
position

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Belgian Albums Chart (Flanders)[6] | 172
Belgian Albums Chart (Wallonia)[6] | 124
German Albums Chart[7] | 49
US Top Heatseekers[8] | 18

## Personnel

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Leaves' Eyes

* Liv Kristine Espenæs – vocals
* Alexander Krull – vocals, production
* Thorsten Bauer – guitar, bass guitar
* Sander van der Meer – guitar
* Felix Born – drums, percussion

Additional personnel

* Lingua Mortis Orchestra – orchestra

* Carmen Elise Espenæs – guest vocals on "Eileen's Ardency"
* Stefan Heilemann – album cover
* Liesbeth De Weer "Elvya Dulcimer" – hammered dulcimer on "Nightshade"
* Joris Nijenhuis – percussion

## References

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1. ^ "LEAVES' EYES "Symphonies Of The Night"", blabbermouth.net
2. ^ Video on YouTube
3. ^ "Symphonies of the Night – Leaves' Eyes Release Information, Reviews and Credits". Allmusic. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
4. ^ "LEAVES' EYES: 'Symphonies Of The Night' Cover Artwork Unveiled". Blabbermouth. 26 August 2013. Retrieved 31 October 2013.
5. ^ a b Nico Davidson (17 October 2013). "Interview with Liv Kristine [Leaves' Eyes]". Valkyrian Music. Retrieved 1 November 2013.
6. ^ a b "LEAVES' EYES – SYMPHONIES OF THE NIGHT (CHARTS)", ultratop.be
7. ^ "AKTUELLE CHARTS", officialcharts.de[dead link]
8. ^ "Leaves' Eyes- BillBoard", billboard.com

## External links

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* Official website
* "Hell to the Heavens" music video on YouTube

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Leaves' Eyes

* Alexander Krull
* Thorsten Bauer
* Pete Streit
* Joris Nijenhuis
* Elina Siirala

* Liv Kristine
* Sander van der Meer
* Roland Navratil
* Mathias Röderer
* Chris Lukhaup
* Alla Fedynitch
* Martin Schmidt
* Moritz Neuner
* Nick Barker
* Peter Hörnung
* Seven Antonopoulos

Studio albums|

* Lovelorn
* Vinland Saga
* Njord
* Meredead
* Symphonies of the Night
* King of Kings
* Sign of the Dragonhead
* The Last Viking

EPs|

* Elegy
* Legend Land
* My Destiny

DVD|

* We Came with the Northern Winds: En Saga i Belgia

Videos|

* Elegy
* My Destiny

Associated acts|

* Theatre of Tragedy
* Midnattsol
* Atrocity
* Eyes of Eden
* Enemy of the Sun
* Carmen Elise Espenæs

Authority control databases |

* MusicBrainz release group

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