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For the principle in physics, see holographic principle.
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The Holographic Principle is the seventh studio album by the Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, released on 30 September 2016 through Nuclear Blast.[1]

The idea behind the album is the universe is a digitally generated hologram.[2] Singer Simons indicated that the band had been writing for about a year, which resulted in 27 songs. These were whittled down to eighteen for the recording sessions with twelve featuring on the album. The additional six songs were left for a later release.[3]

The instrumental track Eidola was written by Jansen who worked on the arrangement with keyboard player Coen Janssen "[adding] an orchestra which gives a cinematic feel". The title refers to the Greek word Eidolon.[2] The song Edge of the Blade was co-written by guitarist Isaac Delahaye and singer Simone Simons and was released as a single on 8 September 2016, accompanied by a video.[4]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Hardrock Haven[5]
Metal Hammer[6]
Metal Injection[7]
Metal Temple[8]
Ultimate Guitar Archive[9]

The Holographic Principle received positive reviews from critics, including an 8 out of 10 from Ultimate Guitar Archive[9] and a 9 out of 10 from Metal Injection.[7]

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Eidola"Mark JansenJansen, Coen Janssen2:39
2."Edge of the Blade"Simone SimonsIsaac Delahaye4:34
3."A Phantasmic Parade"SimonsAriën van Weesenbeek4:36
4."Universal Death Squad"JansenDelahaye6:38
5."Divide and Conquer"JansenJansen7:48
6."Beyond the Matrix"JansenDelahaye6:26
7."Once Upon a Nightmare"SimonsJanssen7:08
8."The Cosmic Algorithm"JansenDelahaye4:54
9."Ascension - Dream State Armageddon"JansenRob van der Loo5:16
10."Dancing in a Hurricane"SimonsJanssen5:26
11."Tear Down Your Walls"JansenJansen5:03
12."The Holographic Principle - A Profound Understanding of Reality"JansenJansen11:35
Total length:1:12:03
Disc 2: The Acoustic Principle (AmazonMP3, iTunesM4A, 2xCD digipak and 3xCD earbook deluxe bonus) [Short acoustic versions of some tracks]
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
13."Beyond the Good, The Bad and the Ugly"JansenDelahaye4:30
14."Dancing in a Gypsy Camp"SimonsJanssen4:28
15."Immortal Melancholy"SimonsJanssen3:13
16."The Funky Algorithm"JansenDelahaye3:30
17."Universal Love Squad"JansenDelahaye3:45
Total length:0:19:26
Disc 3: The Instrumental Principle' (3xCD earbook deluxe bonus)
No.TitleLength
18."Eidola" (instrumental version)2:39
19."Edge of the Blade" (instrumental version)4:34
20."A Phantasmic Parade" (instrumental version)4:36
21."Universal Death Squad" (instrumental version)6:38
22."Divide and Conquer" (instrumental version)7:48
23."Beyond the Matrix" (instrumental version)6:26
24."Once Upon a Nightmare" (instrumental version)7:08
25."The Cosmic Algorithm" (instrumental version)4:54
26."Ascension" (instrumental version)5:16
27."Dancing in a Hurricane" (instrumental version)5:26
28."Tear Down Your Walls" (instrumental version)5:03
29."The Holographic Principle" (instrumental version)11:35
Total length:1:12:03

Personnel

Band

Additional musicians

  • Linda Janssen, Marcela Bovio – backing vocals (all standard tracks)
  • Cato Janssen – child's voice (track 1)
  • Paul Babikian – elven king's voice (track 7)
  • PA'dam Chamber Choir
  • Ben Mathot, Ian De Jong, Sabine Poiesz, Floortje Beljon, Loes Dooren, Vera Van Der Bie, Marieke De Bruijn – violin
  • Mark Mulder, Frank Goossens – viola
  • René Van Munster, Geneviève Verhage, Eilidh Martin – cello
  • Jurgen Van Nijnatten, Marnix Coster – trumpet
  • Henk Veldt, Alex Thyssen – French horn
  • Paul Langerman, Lennart De Winter – trombone
  • Jeroen Goossens – flute, piccolo, bassoon
  • Thijs Dapper – oboe, oboe d'amore
  • Jack Pisters – sitar

Production

  • Joost Van Den Broek – recording, editing, engineering, mixing, orchestral arrangements, production
  • Jacob Hansen, Darius Van Helfteren – mixing, mastering
  • Stefan Heilemann – artwork, cover art, cover design, illustration
  • Gjalt Lucassen, Jaap Toorenaar – Latin translation
  • Ben Mathot – strings score
  • Robin Assen – brass score, woodwinds score
  • Jos Driessen – editing, engineering
  • Engineered, mastered, mixed and recorded at Sandlane Recording Facilities Studio, Looiersveld 35, 5121 KC Rijen, Netherlands

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] 46
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[11] 21
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[12] 12
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[13] 24
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[14] 4
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[15] 26
French Albums (SNEP)[16] 26
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[17] 9
Hungarian Albums (MAHASZ)[18] 21
Italian Albums (FIMI)[19] 26
Portuguese Albums (AFP)[20] 25
Scottish Albums (OCC)[21] 27
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)[22] 32
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[23] 8
UK Albums (OCC)[24] 46
US Billboard 200[25] 139

References

  1. ^ "Epica: 'The Holographic Principle' Track Listing, Album Concept Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Epica's track by track guide to The Holographic Principle". 23 September 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  3. ^ Cavuoto, Robert (27 August 2016). "Simone Simons of Epica Gives us a look into the The Holographic Principle". Metal Rules. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Video Premiere: EPICA's 'Edge Of The Blade'". Blabbermouth.net. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  5. ^ Miss, Joe (30 September 2016). "THE quintessential Symphonic Metal act". Hardrock Haven. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  6. ^ Team, MH (30 September 2016). "Fast perfekt". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  7. ^ a b Sol, The (30 September 2016). "The Holographic Principle is certainly the best album I have heard since Epica released The Quantum Enigma". Metal Injection. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  8. ^ Campbell, Dave (30 September 2016). "Overall, the album is excellent!". Metal Temple. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  9. ^ a b Team, UG (30 September 2016). "I strongly recommend you check this album out". Ultimate-Guitar. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  10. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Epica – The Holographic Principle". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  11. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Epica – The Holographic Principle" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  12. ^ "Ultratop.be – Epica – The Holographic Principle" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  13. ^ "Ultratop.be – Epica – The Holographic Principle" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  14. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Epica – The Holographic Principle" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
  15. ^ "Epica: The Holographic Principle" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  16. ^ "Lescharts.com – Epica – The Holographic Principle". Hung Medien. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  17. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Epica – The Holographic Principle" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  18. ^ "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 2016. 40. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  19. ^ "Italiancharts.com – Epica – The Holographic Principle". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  20. ^ "Portuguesecharts.com – Epica – The Holographic Principle". Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  21. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  22. ^ "TOP 100 ALBUMES — SEMANA 40: del 30.09.2016 al 06.10.2016" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
  23. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Epica – The Holographic Principle". Hung Medien. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  24. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
  25. ^ "Epica Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
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