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Afterall (Single)

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The four mixes on this disc remind me of a symphony--elaborate variations on the main theme. Start with a straightforward Delerium track--great beat, can dance to it, haunting vocals, imaginative mix. Next, Satoshi Tomile Remix sets up a slowly intensifying and massive groove, which peaks just before a poignant piano cadenza. The Svenson & Gielen Remix is another lively mix with plenty of industrial sound, and the syncopated start to the Amniotic Insomniac Mix By Adrian Schubert demonstrates the highly electrified vocal pervasive throughout the track.

It took me three hearings to reach a true appreciation for the complexity and brilliance of this accomplishment. (My car stereo just can't do it justice.) The best music I can find comes frum Leeb, Fulber, and their incredibly talented crew.

For those of us who have waited anxiously for something new for Delerium,This is as close as we are going to get until June24th when Chimera is released. Now that the creative team of Rhys Fulber and Bill Leeb are back together,the sound is better then ever. After All was originally put on the Nettwerk website for free limited download to give a sneak peak of the Chimera disc.
The sound echoes the Conjure One release (Rhys Fulber's project that involved Sinead O Connor,Poe and Chemda) but still resides nicely as a Delerium song. Those who hated the Poem cd might still be a little taken back by this release as well. The song is similar in sound but then again it isnt as melodic as some of the tracks on Poem. The song is more colder and electronic sounding the anything on Poem yet it still has the lush vocal styles that both Poem and Karma had.
There are 4 tracks on the disc. The first is the album edit of the song which was the same as the free download.
Track 2 is the Satoshi Tomiie remix. A 10 minute trance excursion that would work nicely into many DJ's sets.
Track 3 is the Svenson & gielen mix. A little un-focused at times but still not bad. Hints of trance and progressive house show through here but it just doesnt stand out.
Track 4 is the Amniotic Insomniac mix by Adrian Schubert. This screams Conjure One. The sound is there and this made the single worth buying! Anyone who loves the Conjure One disc needs to hear this mix!
If this is a precurser to what the Chimera disc is going to be sounding like. I will be buying it on the first day! Also if you have never heard the Conjure One cd,I would highly recomend them as well. The sounds of Delerium is there but it seems to be mixing more arabic and world music in. Simply wonderful.
Now we just have to wait for June24th for the rest of the Delerium disc. Im sure im not alone in the wait!

For those of us who have waited anxiously for something new for Delerium,This is as close as we are going to get until June24th when Chimera is released. Now that the creative team of Rhys Fulber and Bill Leeb are back together,the sound is better then ever. After All was originally put on the Nettwerk website for free limited download to give a sneak peak of the Chimera disc.
The sound echoes the Conjure One release (Rhys Fulber's project that involved Sinead O Connor,Poe and Chemda) but still resides nicely as a Delerium song. Those who hated the Poem cd might still be a little taken back by this release as well. The song is similar in sound but then again it isnt as melodic as some of the tracks on Poem. The song is more colder and electronic sounding the anything on Poem yet it still has the lush vocal styles that both Poem and Karma had.
There are 4 tracks on the disc. The first is the album edit of the song which was the same as the free download.
Track 2 is the Satoshi Tomiie remix. A 10 minute trance excursion that would work nicely into many DJ's sets.
Track 3 is the Svenson & gielen mix. A little un-focused at times but still not bad. Hints of trance and progressive house show through here but it just doesnt stand out.
Track 4 is the Amniotic Insomniac mix by Adrian Schubert. This screams Conjure One. The sound is there and this made the single worth buying! Anyone who loves the Conjure One disc needs to hear this mix!
If this is a precurser to what the Chimera disc is going to be sounding like. I will be buying it on the first day! Also if you have never heard the Conjure One cd,I would highly recomend them as well. The sounds of Delerium is there but it seems to be mixing more arabic and world music in. Simply wonderful.
Now we just have to wait for June24th for the rest of the Delerium disc. Im sure im not alone in the wait!

This song is absolutely awesome... I believe the SVENSON & GIELEN MIX is the BEST VERSION on the CD.. I highly recommend this CD!

The single off of Delerium's 2003 release of "Chimera", "After All" proves to be a great representation of Delerium's still developing talent.

Featuring Ja?l from the group Lunik, her voice offers an eerie feel to the song, combined with the ambient noises and trip-hop beats of the song. The chorus is amazing, a whole array of instruments and sounds, signature of Delerium.

1. [Album Edit] 4:09 *****
The original song straight off of "Chimera". Chilling vocals, with trip-hop beat. Ominous and mysterious. The first single from "Chimera".

2. [Satoshi Tomiie Remix] 10:47 *****
Satoshi Tomiie is best known for his compilations of progressive songs. He is also noted for his amazing re-mixes, including his re-mix of "After All". Aren't we fortunate. Being the longest song on this album, at almost 11 minutes long, it does anything but put the listener to boredom. Starts off with a long intro that keeps building itself into the vocals, which are heard after about 2 1/2 minutes into the song. Tomiie keeps the feel of the original song still there, while adding his own beat to the song. There is an absolutely beautiful piano melody accompanied by strings... followed by rapid guitar notes. Amazing track, as provided by Satoshi Tomiie.

3. [Svenson and Gielen Remix] 7:51 ***
The trance remix of the single album. It was great to hear the vocals combined with an upbeat, trance rhythm. The song constantly keeps an up tempo beat, all leading to the main chorus of the melody. The first half of the song is same in structure and sounds of the second half. Weakest remix on the album.

4. [Amniotic Insomniac Mix] 3:58 *****
This is Delerium on <i>crack</i>. But seriously, if you thought the vocals and ambient sounds of the original track was eerie; this takes you on a whole new level of that same feeling. Mixed by Adrian Schubert, this mix appeals most to the original Delerium feel, with a dash of Conjure One. This track is very downbeat, using trip-hop beats and spine-chilling sounds. Using different samples of beats and sounds throughout the song, it stays fresh and original. The vocals are kept intact and not edited with. One of the more creative and unique mixes out there.

Recommended highly for any fans of "After All".

While I'm usually left feeling unimpressed with most remixes, Leeb and Fulber always seem to find the right DJs to spin their material. By the hands of grace, Satoshi Tomiie, Svenson & Gielen and Adrian Schubert have managed to reinvent this song in their each unique way, and without taking away from the magic of the original (and don't worry, none of the beats are repetitious and they're all extremely different so you won't get bored hearing the 'same' track four times in a row). Featuring the heavenly voice of Jael from the group Lunik, "Afterall" is the first single off of Delerium's 2003 album, 'Chimera', and since I'm such a huge fanatic I just have to buy everything they release and seldom am I disappointed! Back in September of last year I was fortunate enough to see Delerium with special guests Conjure One live in Los Angeles and their incredible set had more of a dance vibe than found on their records, making me feel like I was at a rave or something, and so I personally enjoy listening to these remixes for they bring back fond memories for me.

I have not been able to take this CD out of my CD player since I bought it. Loved Poem also though (especially Myth and Innocente).