Apocalyptica is a Finnish rock band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 1993. The band is composed of classically trained cellists and, since 2005, a drummer. Three of the cellists are graduates of the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland. Their music features elements from classical music, neo-classical metal, thrash metal, and symphonic metal.
Reflections is the fourth studio album of Finnish Cello metal group Apocalyptica, released in 2003 with a special-edition called Reflections Revised released in the later part of 2003 containing a DVD as well as the original album with five bonus tracks. It is the first album from the band to include drums. The woman featured on the cover is the singer Linda Sundblad, who provided vocals for the song "Faraway Vol.2".
Album Release Log : Apocalyptica : Reflections
Album : Reflections
Artist : Apocalyptica
Genre : Hard Rock & Metal, Rock/Progressive, Rock, Cello metal, Chamber music
Label : Universal
Source : CD
Year : October 2, 2003
Codec : LAME 3.97
Format : MPEG 1 Layer III
Quality : avg. bitrate: 320 kbps
Channels : Joint Stereo / 44100 hz
Tags : ID3 v1.1, ID3 v2.3
Size :
Timelength : 46:41
Tracks : 13+5+1
Tracklist : Apocalyptica : 2003 : Reflections Revised
CD Version
1. "Prologue (Apprehension)" - 3:12
2. "No Education" - 3:17
3. "Faraway" - 5:13
4. "Somewhere Around Nothing" - 4:09
5. "Drive" - 3:21
6. "Čohkka" - 4:27
7. "Conclusion" - 4:06
8. "Resurrection" - 3:34
9. "Heat" - 3:21
10. "Cortége" - 4:28
11. "Pandemonium" - 2:06
12. "Toreador II" - 3:56
13. "Epilogue (Relief)" - 3:29
Revised
14. "Seemann" (Feat. Nina Hagen) (Rammstein Cover) - 4:43
15. "Faraway, Vol. 2" (Extended Version) (Feat. Linda Sundblad) - 3:32
16. "Delusion" - 4:10
17. "Perdition" - 4:09
18. "Leave Me Alone" - 4:11
Russian Edition
19. "Letting the Cables Sleep (Apocalyptica Remix)" - 4:03
DVD Edition
1. "Faraway" Live 2003
2. "Enter Sandman" Live 2003
3. "Inquisition Symphony" Live 2003
4. "Nothing Else Matters" Live 2003
5. "Somewhere Around Nothing" Live 2003
6. "Somewhere Around Nothing" Video
7. "Faraway, Vol. 2" Video
8. "Seemann" Video
9. "Faraway, Vol. 2" EPK
10. "Reflections" EPK
11. "Seemann" EPK
Front Cover : Apocalypta : Reflections : Original and Revised version : 2003 :
Apocalyptica Reflections 2003
Apocalyptica Reflections Revised 2003Apocalyptica : Reflections : Review :
The idea of a Metal band having a cellist is odd enough but when you add two more you are left with the wondrous creation that is the group Apocalyptica. This band clearly have taken traditional barriers and shattered the accepted with something completely out of left field. Mixing classical instruments with heavy music is not something that has never been done before (see the Metallica S&M as well as KISS Symphony releases for examples of that). Now while those were appealing in their own unique ways, the Apocalyptica music is new creations entirely. As I listened to this skillful blending of classical instrumentation along with rock solid riffing I was wondering if I was listening to Metal at all. Instead I wondered if perhaps a new breed of Progressive Music was upon us. At fear I would leave something out, I decided to settle on this being a little bit of both. In any case it is a welcome addition to the fold. With Progressive music there are often many classical inferences, what better way to showcase them than with actually classically trained musicians who also are lovers of Metal and things heavy.
The three main figures in Apocalyptica are Eicca Toppinen, Paavo Lotjonen, and Perttu Kivilaakso who all are very adept at the cello and as you listen you find yourself quickly swept up into a unique array of musical colors as you listen to the piece. In addition to the studio musicians who encompass the rest of the recorded piece, Dave Lombardo (most noted for his work in Slayer) appears on a number of tracks as drummer and percussionist.
I enjoyed most of this CD, and had so many interesting takes as Listened. The song "Faraway" had an almost movie soundtrack feel to it. It was a warm and sincere piece, while "Prologue Apprehension" which starts the CD kicks you into a decent gear. In "Somewhere Around Nothing" there are some technical chops that one only generally would find in stuff like Dream Theater or Yes. It is a recommended piece for those who choose to experiment a little more often than others, or for those seeking a different level of musical satisfaction. There are 18 tracks on the CD, a large number of bonus tracks and a video. It is certainly a good amount of value for the money. Of all the tracks, there is two vocal songs, and one is sung by Nina Hagen.
Download Link : Rapidshare : Apocalyptica : Reflections Revised
Download Link : Reflections : Original Edition 2003
Tracklist : 17 Tracks
01 - Prologue (Apprehension)
02 - No Education
03 - Faraway
04 - Somewhere Around Nothing
05 - Drive
06 - Cohkka
07 - Conclusion
08 - Resurrection
09 - Heat
10 - Cortege
11 - Pandemonium
12 - Toreador Ii
13 - Epilogue (Relief)
14 - Seemann (Album Version)
15 - Faraway Vol. 2 (Extended Version)
16 - Deep Down Ascend (Demo)
17 - Kellot (Demo)
Download Link 1 | 80881 KB (17 Tracks)
Download Link 2 | 47506 KB (17 Tracks)
Download Link : Reflections : Revised Edition 2003
Tracklist : 18 Tracks :
1. Prologue (Apprehension) * 03:09
2. No Education * 03:20
3. Faraway 05:12
4. Somewhere Around Nothing * 03:46
5. Drive 03:46
6. ?ohkka 04:31
7. Conclusion 04:06
8. Resurrection * 03:34
9. Heat 03:24
10. Cortége * 04:27
11. Pandemonium 02:04
12. Toreador II 04:03
13. Epilogue (Relief) 03:30
"Reflections Revised":
14. Seemann (feat. Nina Hagen) (4:43)
15. Faraway Vol. 2 (extended version feat. Linda) (5:13)
16. Delusion (4:11)
17. Perdition (4:10)
18. Leave Me Alone (4:10)
Reflections Revised Part 1 | 83886 KB
Reflections Revised Part 2 | 64983 KB
Related Links :
Apocalyptica : Video Link : Youtube and Dailymotion
Apocalyptica - Path
Apocalyptica - The Unforgiven
Apocalyptica - I don't care
Apocalyptica feat Corey Taylor - I'm Not Jesus
Apocalyptica - Nothing else matters
Apocalyptica : Information Link :
Apocalyptica - Official Website
Apocalyptica on MySpace
Apocalyptica : Wikipedia : Band Info :
Apocalyptica - Wikipedia
Apocalyptica Discography - Wikipedia
Apocalyptica : Wikipedia : Album Info :
- 1996: Plays Metallica by Four Cellos
- 1998: Inquisition Symphony
- 2000: Cult
- 2002: Best of Apocalyptica (Japan only)
- 2003: Reflections
- 2005: Apocalyptica
- 2006: Amplified // A Decade of Reinventing the Cello
- 2007: Worlds Collide
All information compiled from public domain data. 
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