New Song for Upcoming Album
A new Animus Mundi song, The Devil and the Sparrow, has been posted in the Sounds section. This track will eventually appear on Animus Mundi’s upcoming album. Please check back for new demos as songs will be added and revised leading up to the album’s release.
Myspace
Animus Mundi now have an official myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/animusmundi.
Continued Collaboration with Amethystium
Animus Mundi contributed vocals to the new song, Anthemoessa, off of Amethystium’s new retrospective CD, Emblem (Selected Pieces). Released Tuesday, October 10th, 2006, Emblem also includes the three tracks Lee Nisbet sang on from the album, Evermind: Arcus, Shadowlands and Fable. The album is available for purchase from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders, etc. Visit http://www.myspace.com/amethystium to hear the new single, Anthemoessa.
Emblem (Selected Pieces) Press Release
“Emblem (Selected Pieces)” is a retrospective of, and more importantly a carefully chosen collection of Amethystium - aka Øystein Ramfjord’s most meaningful and inspired moments from each record. “Emblem (Selected Pieces)” sheds light into the creation – and inspiration behind the music from the mind of one of the genre’s most prolific artists. This collection has been re-mastered and re-worked – giving you the opportunity to hear his music in a new light. There is also a brand new song, “Anthemoessa” – showcasing a new direction for Amethystium and featuring the vocal talent of Lee Nisbet. Amethystium is currently in the studio working on a new album – as “Emblem (Selected Pieces)” closed this chapter of his musical discovery. Equal parts Gothic, Ambient, Moody, and Graceful – Amethystium remains a singular and unique musical vision with virtually no peers.”
In other Amethystium news, after receiving numerous accolades and critical acclaim, the album Evermind has won the prize for "Best Ambient Album" at this year's NAR Lifestyle Music Awards. Evermind stayed on the Billboard new age chart for 22 consecutive weeks and also reached a peak position at #5.
Animus Mundi debut album
Despite a few setbacks and delays the Animus Mundi premiere is scheduled for a 2007 release, most likely summer. The tracklist and album title has more or less been chosen. Please check back for more information as the website will now be updated more regularly.
Morpheus Awards 2004
The Morpheus Awards 2004 polls are now in place. Animus Mundi have been nominated in the category of Best New, Independant Artist or Commercial Debut. Morpheus Music is an online zine specializing in ambient, worldbeat, ethereal, and the new age genres. This is your chance to vote for your favorites over the past year..
Amethystium's Evermind
Animus Mundi are pleased to announce a collaboration with Øystein Ramfjord of Amethystium on his 3rd album release. Amethystium is a Top Ten Billboard New Age artist hailing from Norway. Ramfjord’s ethnoambient music has been compared to the likes of Enigma, Deep Forest, Delirium, among others. Lee Nisbet of Animus Mundi offered vocal performances on three songs (Arcus, Shadowlands, and Fable) off the new album Evermind. Stacy Evans also contributed by providing co-production and engineering of the vocal arrangements.
The album is released by Neurodisc Records (Capitol/EMI). Order and listen to samples of Evermind at www.neurodisc.com and at Amethystium’s official website, www.amethystium.com. Samples have also been mirrored here for your convenience on the Sounds page. The album is also available for purchase at your local retailers (Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Borders, Tower Records, etc.).
Animus Mundi debut album
Animus Mundi are currently hard at work on their debut release. The projected runtime of the cd will be approximately 70 minutes of material, comprised of about 12 songs. Tracklisting will be posted soon. The expected release date is Spring of 2005.
In related news, Animus Mundi have been released from their recording contract with the label Dark Symphonies, whom were originally set to release the first album. Animus Mundi are exploring possible label alternatives, while also considering a self-release. More information will be forthcoming on this matter.
Website Launch
Official Animus Mundi website launch of www.animusmundi.net. Stay tuned for upcoming changes and additions to the site in the coming weeks.