Through The Shadows, by The Spiritual Bat

Through The Shadows

by The Spiritual Bat

supported by

Madame Ravencroft - The Gothic Vampyre Empress (FM 98.5 CKWR) thumbnail

Transmission Control & The Starliner thumbnail

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Purchasable with gift card

€8 EUR or more
Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album
Jewel Box CD - Debut album of The Spiritual Bat as duo, when the name turned from plural to singular.

Artwork vision by Dario Passamonti, realized by Belinda Boni, Rosetta Garri, Stefano Trento

Dario Passamonti is member of the Alchemist Painters group (Biennial of Venice 1986, Art and Alchemy Section, curated by Arturo Schwartz and several other international art exhibitions). He co-founded Spiritual BatS in 1992, with Matteo Bracaglia, out of the need to transmute image into sound. Author of the original music in both incarnations, with plural and singular names.

Through The Shadows is Rosetta's debut as a singer. She was previously involved with The Spiritual Bats (plural) as drummer (Sacrament CD). She later on started programming drums, envisioning such arrangements (a limited edition instrumental-only Demo Through The Shadows was circulated with programmed drums) that she felt would be best played by a "real" drummer. When a studio session was arranged for drummer Alessio Santoni (Ufip-Facus) to record all tracks except for Sogno Tribale, she felt she needed another role if she wanted to still perform with the band. So she decided to write down lyrics and try and record vocals for the album. She managed in the short time given to record vocals on 6 out of 12 tracks: Through The Shadows, Silver Lakes, Waltz, Wish Power, Newdance, Sogno Tribale. In The Golden Cage was re-released later on as vocal mix in the compilation Lunar Sea, by Shinto Records.

This album features very special guest Maestro Bruno Paolo Lombardi on Flute. Lombardi is a top classical musician, who has worked with Ennio Morricone, Luciano Pavarotti, La Scala, just to mention a few, as well as several most renowned symphonic orchestra conductors.

Includes unlimited streaming of Through The Shadows via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. ... more

ships out within 5 days

€10 EUR or more
Full Digital Discography

15

releases

Get all 15 The Spiritual Bat releases available on Bandcamp and save 30%.

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Origins and Transmutations, MISSION:CREATE, At The Edge of Life EP ft Shir-Ran Yinon, Doc Hammer, Peter Bugg Rizzo, Claus Larsen, Mission feat. Shir-Ran Yinon, Your Own World - And The Vision Of Sound, The Vision of Sound ep, Guilty, Mosaic, and 7 more. , and , .

Purchasable with gift card

€83.65 EUR or more (30% OFF)

1.	Through The Shadows 03:43	lyrics	buy track
THROUGH THE SHADOWS I at last accomplished the action Of descending the Fifteen Steps Towards the Darkness And ascending my inner Spiral Toward the Light Thus consecrated by necessity I become spirit Face in the Dark in the Dark I see Voice in the Dark in the Dark I hear As I fall to the ground, gasping for Air Into the Light, through the Shadows I am Ion, Priest of the Sanctuary, And I have suffered, suffered intolerable Violence He removed all the Skin from my Head With the Sword that he held He mixed my Bones with my Flesh And burnt them with the Fire of the treatment Face in the Dark in the Dark I see Voice in the Dark in the Dark I hear As I fall to the ground, gasping for Air Into the Light, through the Shadows
2.	Wandering On Cobble Hills 04:41		buy track
3.	Silver Lakes 03:20	lyrics	buy track
Silver Lakes It begins… Here it comes It begins… It begins with a shiver It tickles my mind I’m floating in my madness Above the waters of normality I’m armed with dead Flowers of illusion Enticed, seduced It whispers words to my ear It whispers desire It slides down my spine It flows away It slips away through my fingers I want its whisper And I forget myself Second ablution Soothing the scar Containing the tears of Pride Denying the pleasure I’m armed with dead Flowers of illusion Enticed, seduced It whispers words to my ear It whispers desire It slides down my spine It flows away It slips away through my fingers I want its whisper And I forget myself It begins… Here it comes
4.	Prague 03:43		buy track
5.	Wish Power 03:23		buy track
6.	Waltz 03:22	lyrics	buy track
WALTZ Too late For eternal Youth Too late Oh sweet dance Take me away from their staring Crying my melody AT them Singing nude on the earth Prisoner of my creation Drawing an old colourless motion Too late Too late And the shy universe Was left for centuries Romantically hidden In its dwelling Made of love So safe Unaware Oh sweet dance Take me away from their staring Spitting my melody at them Spinning nude on the earth Prisoner of my religion Sighing unbearable vain illusions
7.	Twins 03:04		buy track
8.	In The Golden Cage 03:28		buy track
9.	Newdance 04:08	lyrics	buy track
NEW DANCE Here I am, once again Praying, craving Why this sudden, sudden craving? Swaying like a willow Flowing cool, cool wind Soothing my wounded skin Craving, dancing Swaying in the twilight Paralysed Once again, in a limbo Between thinking and doing Swaying, dancing Swaying in the moonlight Swaying, dancing Barefoot on shiny marble Hand motion, reading space Drawing rituals in the air Praying But I still feel like dancing Breathing Dances Presence in the moonlight I can feel a presence Dancing in the glade Paralysed
10.	Trance 03:48		buy track
11.	Primordial Call 03:33		buy track
12.	Sogno Tribale 03:33	lyrics	buy track
SOGNO TRIBALE Transmuting Desire Foreseeing the Obsession The painful Solution Fighting to keep Balance Through the Acceptance Dance in my strange Attire Drawing Wisdom from an ancient Passion Collecting myself away from inner Hells Observing from an Angle, remote Thoughts untangle Exhilaration, Exaltation My sweet Obsession And painful Solution Come, come in Waves

about

"Through The Shadows is my debut as a singer. I was previously involved with The Spiritual Bats (plural) as drummer (Sacrament CD). I I later on started programming drums, envisioning such arrangements (a limited edition instrumental-only Demo Through The Shadows was circulated with programmed drums) that I felt would be best played by a "real" drummer. When a studio session was arranged for drummer Alessio Santoni (Ufip-Facus) to record all tracks except for Sogno Tribale, I realized I needed another role if I wanted to still perform with the band. So I decided to write down lyrics and try and record vocals for the album. Dario's approval was not immediate, but I managed in the short time given to record vocals on 6 out of 12 tracks: Through The Shadows, Silver Lakes, Waltz, Wish Power, Newdance, Sogno Tribale. In The Golden Cage was re-released later on as vocal mix in the compilation Lunar Sea, by Shinto Records.
The track Twins was born in New York, while breathing the atmosphere of September 11th, 2001 and following days. I had written some lyrics, "Breathing Ashes", but it was too much to say. Better leave it instrumental." Rosetta

For those who may not know, Dario Passamonti is member of the Alchemist Painters group (Pittori Alchimisti, founded by Lamberto Bracaglia - Biennial of Venice 1986, Art and Alchemy Section, curated by Arturo Schwartz and several other international art exhibitions).

He co-founded Spiritual BatS in 1992, with Matteo Bracaglia, out of the need to transmute image into sound. Dario is the author of the original music in both incarnations, with plural and singular names.

This album features very special guest Maestro Bruno Paolo Lombardi on Flute. Lombardi is a top classical musician, who has worked with Ennio Morricone, Luciano Pavarotti, La Scala, just to mention a few, as well as several most renowned symphonic orchestra conductors.

credits

released January 1, 2008

Acoustic Drums and Vocals Recorded by Claudio Mura (R.I.P.)

Guitar, Bass and Synths Recorded by Dario Passamonti and Rosetta
Garri'

Mixed by: Claudio Mura

Dario Passamonti: Music, Guitar, Bass, Synths

Rosetta Garri: Lyrics, Vocals, Drum arrangements

Alessio Santoni (Ufip-Facus): Acoustic Drums* Except for Sogno Tribale

Special Guest on Flute:
Bruno Paolo Lombardi (RAI National Orchestra, has worked with E. Morricone, L. Pavarotti and a great number of classical directors) - on tracks Wandering On Cobble Hills, Prague, Twins and Primordial Calls

Graphics: Belinda Boni
Artwork vision by Dario Passamonti (Pittori Alchimisti), realized by Belinda Boni, Rosetta Garri, Stefano Trento

license

about

The Spiritual Bat Italy

One of few European bands in the scene that has carried out several coast-to-coast tours in the USA.
The Spiritual Bat is based in Italy and has performed at several festivals in Europe, such as WGT, Whitby Goth Weekend, Return To The Batcave, Gotham Sounds, Castle Party. The project evolves from "The Spiritual BatS" (plural), conceived in 1992 and features artwork by the Alchemisti Painters. ... more

Facebook

shows

May 5

The Dublin Castle

Camden, UK
May 7

Bunkers Hill Inn

Nottingham, UK
May 9

The Doll at the Black Bull

Gateshead, UK
May 10

Percy's

Whitchurch, UK
May 11

Lending Room

Leeds, UK
May 12

Dead Wax

Birmingham, UK

contact / help

Contact The Spiritual Bat

Streaming and
Download help

Shipping and returns

Redeem code

Report this album or account

If you like The Spiritual Bat, you may also like:

The Veils Of Ending
by Sonsombre

supported by 10 fans who also own “Through The Shadows”

It's so hard to pick just one favourite track. The whole album is just so magical, so special! It's like a warm shroud of enveloping, nourishing darkness. Onyx Tomb
go to album
NYCTOPHILIAN
by Then Comes Silence

supported by 10 fans who also own “Through The Shadows”

I received this on vinyl today. I love every single song on it! Onyx Tomb
go to album
This Fog That Never Ends
by Hante.

supported by 9 fans who also own “Through The Shadows”

Dark, beautiful and mesmerizing. Salin
go to album
Another Autumn Day (Reissue with Bonus Tracks)
by Shadowplay

A killer re-release of a rare solo post-punk LP from 1988 by the frontman of Taste of Decay and Garden of Pleasures. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 17, 2022
go to album
Last Stop To Nowhere
by Reflection Black

Cinematic-scale goth from Reflection Black with catchy melodies, dreamy synths, punchy rhythms, and a sense of timelessness. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 21, 2023
go to album
Indoctrination
by Rival Cults

Perfectly pitch-black goth rock from this Santa Barbara band, with razorwire guitars and melancholy vocals. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 23, 2023
go to album
PERFUMES AND FRIPPERIES
by The Wake

supported by 9 fans who also own “Through The Shadows”

I've enjoyed The Wake since the 90s. The new album feels like a trip to right where they left off! Goth Rock at it's best! I can't wait to see where they go from here!! aklosowski22
go to album