it's so strange that this song is based upon such a legendary piece of literature, the title 'heavy hangs the albatross' refers to the moral message in samuel taylor coleridge's 'rime of the ancient mariner', the albatross is strung over the mariner's neck, riddling him with guilt, just like the artist's guilt that riddles him for killing annabel. Notice as well that annabel and albatross both begin with an A, I just think it's amazing that one album can have so many heavy references to literature in it, edgar allan poe and samuel taylor coleridge, wow
No one is ever interested about literature anymore. One of the biggest reasons why I love Alesana is because of their heavy influences on literature. Listening to them inspires me to read the books their last few albums were influenced by. I'm so excited for the new album because it's based off of A Wrinkle in Time. They are so smart to come at this approach in music.
@xiDiViNaTiOn Ooooh, thanks for taking the time to explain all that to me. Sounds very interesting. I will look into it another time. Thanks once again.
And guess what that's based off of. Annabel Lee by Edger Allan Poe. All of their albums are based off of different things. The first is based off of Greek Mythology, the second is based after Grimm Brother's tales, the third (this) is based after Annabel Lee and the fourth is based after Dante's Inferno.
@DarknessFalls096 for me they're the best to combine screamo with something i can't just explain , poetic?emotional?you can't let go of? i dont know but for me they're the best band ive ever heard ,very original and very cool band
@music4always Actually, it is. Hence the.name of the song, Annabel. And the last song of the album, In her tomb by the sounding sea, which is the last line in Annabel Lee. It also says so in their CD. Get informed.
First time hearing Alesana after hearing every scene kid in my school talk about them.. And I'm a little unimpressed. I think I would enjoy this a bit more if the screaming didn't sound like it does. However, the lyrics are great, which is rare nowadays.
I just started listening to Alesana (sadly), and I've wondered... there are a lot of references to Annabel, and there's even a song called Annabel... well, who is she?
this is my status on....EVERYTHING!!! my MSN name is "There's sweat on my hands and a knife at my throat. And as the blade bites my skin, Annabel appears", my personal message is "Women Will Shriek and Watch Their Husbands Bleed. Children Will Cry and Watch Their Mothers Die." and the chorus is my FB status!!!!
Its a bit vice-versa ma'am. They are influenced by literature. But I agree. That is why I love them as well! And I've never needed help to find a reason to pick up a good book. And is it really? Oh man that will be a wondrous album. And it is so much better then what other bands are doing, look at Falling in Reverse if you need proof. Ha, that band is a joke now. Nice to see someone that can head-bang with a brain. You're a odd cookie. Ma'am.
This album is NOT based off Edgar Allan Poe. Or Annabel Lee. The guys write a short story and the songs are like little interludes that go along with the story!! -.-
This whole album is based on Edgar Allen Poe's poem Annabelle lee. Think of the songs as chapters. The first song basically tells you what is going on and then every other song shows you the journey into chaos.
alesana why are you asking me why we're all going to hell? you're the one who said so! XDD that's what I was gonna ask you because I'd rather not. Their food is too plain.
it's so strange that this song is based upon such a legendary piece of literature, the title 'heavy hangs the albatross' refers to the moral message in samuel taylor coleridge's 'rime of the ancient mariner', the albatross is strung over the mariner's neck, riddling him with guilt, just like the artist's guilt that riddles him for killing annabel. Notice as well that annabel and albatross both begin with an A, I just think it's amazing that one album can have so many heavy references to literature in it, edgar allan poe and samuel taylor coleridge, wow
Tara Leggett what are you a Lit. major?
no, a lot of their songs are based on something
Tara Leggett
Well, thats why I love them :)
Wow thank you so much for posting this! I had no idea this song was based off a story! I'm going to read it now!
malaysian here..this is my fav alesana song..
this song is simply a masterpiece...brings tears to my eyes
No one is ever interested about literature anymore. One of the biggest reasons why I love Alesana is because of their heavy influences on literature. Listening to them inspires me to read the books their last few albums were influenced by. I'm so excited for the new album because it's based off of A Wrinkle in Time. They are so smart to come at this approach in music.
this is one of the few songs that can give me the chills.
"One day oh I hope my name doesn't bring back memories of the day that I left her" thanks, Marco.
Now this is what I call underrated!
I can't believe I was listening this song in this channel 13 years Ago.damn life to fast
still listening....
This is beautiful.... Alesana, you never disappoint me!
I can't just let myself go of this song for this reminds me of my weaknesses
My heart belongs to the one I am chasing after.
For better or even for worse..Remember me forever..+
Thank you for being one of few who actually understands this.
Love this song and anybody went to the alesana concert yesterday I know I did
,,Women will shriek and watch their husbands bleed.." I love this part
2:05 - 2:09 most metal line ever
@xiDiViNaTiOn Ooooh, thanks for taking the time to explain all that to me. Sounds very interesting. I will look into it another time. Thanks once again.
When I made your heart melt
2:58 to 3:20 reminds me of Alice In Wonderland, idk why but I love it!
I love this song \m/
My favorite Alesana song :3
And guess what that's based off of. Annabel Lee by Edger Allan Poe. All of their albums are based off of different things. The first is based off of Greek Mythology, the second is based after Grimm Brother's tales, the third (this) is based after Annabel Lee and the fourth is based after Dante's Inferno.
There's nothing left for me to lose except confusion
I Like This Song..^_^ Shawn Milke nice wrote...
I love Alesana
@DarknessFalls096 for me they're the best to combine screamo with something i can't just explain , poetic?emotional?you can't let go of? i dont know but for me they're the best band ive ever heard ,very original and very cool band
We are doing poetry at school and I brought in the album and told my teacher to read the story because it's based off Annabel Lee :D
@LADYWICKED11 the emptiness great album btw!
@music4always
Actually, it is. Hence the.name of the song, Annabel. And the last song of the album, In her tomb by the sounding sea, which is the last line in Annabel Lee. It also says so in their CD. Get informed.
0:25-0:48 sick!
Amen to that.
@xiDiViNaTiOn "instead of the cross, the Albatross about my necks hung." its quite a good book but i wish it were longer.
@MsMaeUzumaki a fictional charachter in thier story that they based off of the poem Annabel lee by edgar allen poe
@xiDiViNaTiOn wow thanks for the info!
@MsMaeUzumaki they wrote a book that comes with the emptiness cd. it's all based on a story they wrote that was inspired by edgar allen poe.
according to wikipedia, this is related to The Rime of The Ancient Mariner?
Think it's only because 'Albatross' is mentioned.
First time hearing Alesana after hearing every scene kid in my school talk about them.. And I'm a little unimpressed. I think I would enjoy this a bit more if the screaming didn't sound like it does. However, the lyrics are great, which is rare nowadays.
@MrChristian778 ohhh thank you!
@cholula222 i kno right do u live in san antonio
1:52-2:15
is lyrical genius
i cannot believe you just said that.
whats the name of the font you use?
what album is this song from?
"there's nothing left for me to loose...except confusion. There's no one left to talk me down,my feet are slipping"
Nice!
what does the title mean?
LOL. Good Comment. Yeah that's true. Alesana has some pretty intense music.
@LADYWICKED11 The Emptiness. Their new album.
High five man, hugs, and I love pizza. Thank you. xD
I just started listening to Alesana (sadly), and I've wondered... there are a lot of references to Annabel, and there's even a song called Annabel... well, who is she?
@killaincali google their album, they explain the story :o or jus buy the album and read the book thingy :P
this is my status on....EVERYTHING!!! my MSN name is "There's sweat on my hands and a knife at my throat. And as the blade bites my skin, Annabel appears", my personal message is "Women Will Shriek and Watch Their Husbands Bleed. Children Will Cry and Watch Their Mothers Die." and the chorus is my FB status!!!!
This really does remind me of FrUK. I mean, the artist... The lover... I just... Ah. It's just something about this entire story. ;-;
0:26 - 0:44 pure fucking epicness
hmmmm i should probably be doing homework right now.Hah! Fuck that
is anabel someone who really egsited or is she just a character in the story of the album
Am I the only one who thinks this song sounds like a suicide note? 3 Alesana is the fucking best cx
So what does this mean by in terms of this song? In terms of Edgar Allan Poe?
where the hell is the "i fucking love this" button?
i fuckin loved it *o*
love this fucking song to fucking much
@LuGiAdriel14 I know right!!! I was like " O_O !!!"
Its a bit vice-versa ma'am. They are influenced by literature. But I agree. That is why I love them as well! And I've never needed help to find a reason to pick up a good book. And is it really? Oh man that will be a wondrous album. And it is so much better then what other bands are doing, look at Falling in Reverse if you need proof. Ha, that band is a joke now. Nice to see someone that can head-bang with a brain. You're a odd cookie. Ma'am.
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The emptiness was based on The Emptiness: A Story Told Through The Eyes Of A Sketch Artist
This album is NOT based off Edgar Allan Poe. Or Annabel Lee. The guys write a short story and the songs are like little interludes that go along with the story!! -.-
NOV 2024 ANYONE?
2022
Who's Annabelle?
This whole album is based on Edgar Allen Poe's poem Annabelle lee. Think of the songs as chapters. The first song basically tells you what is going on and then every other song shows you the journey into chaos.
@@michaelroio5620 Not the whole album :'v
This❤
Exactly, and guess who wrote that? Alesana.
Kony's my homeboy.
@MegaSassy112 u so lucky
@AgowTisro lucky
i love this band and im the only one in my damn school that actually knows about them T_T. i want your school!
Why do all of the best lines have to be screams D: I dont know how to scream, only sing ;-;
"And then you will find the end is drawing nigh" not "night"
Fuck the "Love" button,I want a "Good Shit" button :3
its not night its nigh. the end is drawing nigh sorry for being a troll.just putting it out there so you know.no offence intended...
CHILDREN WILL DIE AND WATCH THEIR MOTHER'S DIE
Gina Annichiarico children will **cry** and watch thier mother's die
its nigh not night :P
@ThatRussianDrunkGuy Just repetitively click the like button, it's bound to appear someday :P
It's easy to be gruesome and brutal but few outside of Alesana can be gruesome and beautiful.
@heavymetalhead366 everyone has their likes and dislikes. -_-
And guess what they based that story on.
alesana why are you asking me why we're all going to hell? you're the one who said so! XDD that's what I was gonna ask you because I'd rather not. Their food is too plain.
@RJPwner00 no.....not at all....
Egsited?! Existed*
@RJPwner00 whoa dont get slapped cause no he doesn't
Hey. Everyone who's arguing. Just fucking look on Wikipedia.
the same place as the "justin beiber needs to die" button