The Half-Light Symphony

The Half-Light Symphony is the first EP by New Zealand progressive rock band Battle Circus . A concept record depicting mankind's transitional stages of existence following a cataclysmic nuclear disaster, the EP is divided into four distinct movements that provide a narrative for each part of the story. The research and hypotheses of US-based academic Dr. Philip K. Mossman heavily influenced the band, and were central to the themes of the album. A recording of Dr. Mossman reciting a passage from his paper entitled "Epoch" was sent to the band by the now-deceased professor's wife, and was included in the final track "Mossman's Epoch". Throughout the New Zealand tour for the album the band would perform The Half-Light Symphony in its entirety, from start to finish.

The Half Light Symphony (EP)
EP by
Battle Circus
Released2007
GenreProgressive rock, symphonic rock, dark cabaret
Length42:38 / 57:54
LabelSelf-released
Battle Circus chronology
The Half Light Symphony (EP)
(2007)		 Battle Circus
(2011)
Singles from Battle Circus
  1. "Send in the Clones"
    Released: 7 June 2006
  2. "Utopium"
    Released: 8 February 2007
  3. "Love in a Fallout Shelter"
    Released: 1 November 2007

The band commissioned renowned Japanese artist Ryohei Hase (www.ryoheihase.com) to create the artwork.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Battle Circus.

CD Version
No.TitleLength
1."First Movement: Anthem For A Doomed Youth"11:15
2."Second Movement: Love In A Fallout Shelter"10:16
3."Third Movement: Moonlight Nostalgia"9:24
4."Fourth Movement: Mossman's Epoch"11:43
Bonus Tracks (Download Version)
No.TitleLength
5."Anthem For A Doomed Youth"3:51
6."Love In A Fallout Shelter"3:42
7."Utopium"4:07
8."Send In The Clones"3:26

Personnel
Battle Circus
Additional Personnel
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