Our Lengthening Shadows

Our Lengthening Shadows
EP by Enochian Theory
Released	March 2005
Recorded	March 2005 Jam Studios, Chichester, Hampshire Pyres Of Mithrandire, Portsmouth
Genre	Grunge, Heavy metal
Length	31:02
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Enochian Theory chronology
Our Lengthening Shadows (2005) A Monument to the Death of an Idea (2006)

The debut recording by Enochian Theory was a partly self-recorded E.P that was sold only at the bands early shows and via their website. It was used to secure them exposure and gigs around the country during the bands formative years.

The main guitars, bass and drums were recorded live in one day at Jam Studios, a small private run studio just outside Chichester, Hampshire. The additional guitars and vocals were done at the bands own 'Pyres Of Mithrandire' practice room and studio.

It was committed to tape in March 2005. The audio was mixed by Ben Harris Hayes on a simple 8 track digital recorder. Intrinsically, the sound of the recording was a mixture of basic grunge and metal, although some of the ideas explored, showed how the bands sound would evolve in the future.

'For Those With Conscience' and 'A Countermeasure In Hindsight' would be reworked by the band on their 'A Monument To Death Of An Idea' E.P. In their reworked form, the songs would be slowed down and have keyboards added to bring more texture.

On the song 'A Grande Movement', Ben can be heard singing "I'm a happy little bunny, I'm a happy little bunny..." at the end and this is in direct reaction to the rather confrontational lyrical content.

The lyrical themes cover many subject and despite the outwardly dark themes, there is an underlying feeling of positivity and the need to attain peace.

The EP would eventually go on to sell out completely.

Track listing

1. "Tiananmen Square Dance" (Written by Enochian Theory, Lyrics by Harris-Hayes) - 4:49
2. "Better For It" (Written by Enochian Theory, Lyrics by Harris-Hayes) - 3:36
3. "A Grande Movement" (Written by Enochian Theory, Lyrics by Harris-Hayes) - 4:36
4. "A Countermeasure In Hindsight" (Written by Enochian Theory, Lyrics by Harris-Hayes) - 7:21
5. "This Chemistry Of Forgetfulness" - (Written by Enochian Theory, Lyrics by Harris-Hayes) - 3:33
6. "Upon Reflection" (Written by Enochian Theory, Lyrics by Harris-Hayes) - 4:49
7. "For Those With Conscience" (Written by Enochian Theory, Lyrics by Harris-Hayes) - 5:09

Personnel

• Ben Harris Hayes - Vocals
• Shaun Rayment - Bass guitar
• Sam Street - Drums and percussion
• Scott Ware - Guitar

References

• On-line review of 'Our Lengthening Shadows' E.P.
• Enochian Theory Website
• Enochian Theory MySpace
• Anomalousz music records website