E.S. Posthumus: Unearthed

January 8, 2004 | 16 Comments

Since I haven't been to their website for a while, I didn't know that E.S. Posthumus has just released a remix of one of their 'Unearthed' tracks, Tikal, free to download. For those of you who are not aware of this group, E.S. Posthumus is basically an indie group fronted by two brothers, Franz & Helmut Von Lichten. Lately, their musics have been used on multitudes of movie trailers (Spiderman 1 trailer, xXx, etc). From the album itself, my favourite has to be Menouthis, which end bits was used in Planet of the Apes trailer (after the "get me the space man" dialogue). And then there's, Ebla, which was used for Matrix: Reloaded Japanese trailer. Their music has that old latin/gregorian feel to it, mixed with various percussions/synthesizers beats and often accompanied with complete orchestra.

Anyway, as far as the Tikal remix itself is concerned, I find myself not liking it so much (I'm actually not sure if they did this remix themselves or if Clive Czechov is completely unrelated to them). It's not bad or anything like that. I just think that the original version is far more powerful and unique. This remix feels a bit more like one of those trance music I get to hear in SSX game. It's unfortunate I can't find any site which has a tidbit copy of the original Tikal for you to listen to. But if you're interested, the last half of Minority Report 1st trailer actually used Tikal's closing verse. As for E.S. Posthumus themselves, I actually hope that the group will come up with a second CD after 'Unearthed' very soon. It will be a loss if they just become a one-hit wonder with 'Unearthed'. Those of you who haven't got the first CD should give it a try. If you like Vangelis/Enigma type of songs, this album is in that same kind of vein.

Posted by Garten

Comments

June 7, 2004 | J. B. Taylor wrote:

This album is amazing! I love this music, and I'm so glad there's actually an entire album of it. If they ever release a new one, I'll definitely check it out.

June 8, 2004 | Garten wrote:

I'm happy to know that you like the album. And yeah, I also hope that the group will release their second album soon.

June 17, 2004 | Amy wrote:

Their music is absolutely amazing, properly the best I have ever heard (I find that it rivals the Lord Of The Rings soundtrack). It can be so powerful or incredibly calming. I love their stuff and pray to God that they release another album!

June 23, 2004 | Cody Barger wrote:

The music that E.S. Prosthumus makes has a certain rythem to it that makes you want more. It feels like you are recieving energy from their sounds. I love the music that they make and I can not wait for another album!

November 23, 2004 | Corcaroli wrote:

Please Franz, please Helmut give us a new oportunity to be happy in this world with your creations.

Emotional, is a poor word to define your music.

Thanks!!

March 7, 2005 | Tina wrote:

Absolutely breathtaking and haunting! ES Posthumus are rare diamonds who will be remembered in future for being pioneers of this kind of music. If the hairs on the back of your neck doesn't stand up from listening to these tracks, something is wrong with you.

March 26, 2005 | Gramage wrote:

These guys are the best. No question, it's the most powerful music I've ever heard.

Full orchestral brilliance acompanied by subtle electronica... these songs are just plain BIG. Roll over Beethoven, E.S. Posthumus just owned you.

April 1, 2005 | Serrinatta wrote:

I only jsut got introduced to music by E.S. Posthumus when I watched "Hellsing Pompeii" witch is an anime music video using thier song Pompeii. It was so powerful that I used my iTunes gift card and bought it on iTunes... after that I bought more of E.S. Posthumus's songs too: Menouthis, Nineveh and Ebla. Ebla has been taking over my CD player and iTunes as of late, and I -- being a choir kiddo for 12 years -- have been thinking about searching for the lyrics (tho the best google gets me is to here). I swear tho, if I could have a concert of my own choosing... I'd DEFINETLY have Ebla as one of the songs.

(if anyone does know the lyrics -- translation with it even better! -- please for the love of anything email me!!!)

April 5, 2005 | Norbert wrote:

I bought the album when 'Spiderman' was released. Since than I have not been able to get the lyrics of Pompeii. If only anyone could share it with me.

January 20, 2007 | Yvonne Kiser wrote:

It has taken some digging to finally get my copy of UnEarthed. It is awesome! I hope they keep writing and recording!

January 23, 2007 | WiW wrote:

Just got this and my GOD it's good!

Epic, rhythmic... brilliant.
Not sure if I can say this here but I can't wait to get high to this, also riding my NSR to this should be bloody mental! :D

==== Note for those who have not heard it ====
If you're not hung up on music fashions and such and are open to all types, THIS IS FOR YOU! ^^

August 25, 2007 | Josh G wrote:

Well, it seems I join the search for lyrics of E. S. Posthumus. For me, the fascination began with "Antissa," the melody and play of rhythm and digital processing of which makes me melt. I've no idea if any of this is right, but I caught myself singing along to something like: "...Mélez la lumière......si tu pouvais....la lumière...." Of course at some point you have to wonder whether this is all in my imagination, but if not it's French for something about light and action. Just not certain what verb goes up there as méler doesn't seem to fit no knowing the rest of the lyrics. If anyone has any clues, please send to jmgarrard@comcast.net .

August 30, 2007 | Natalie wrote:

i recently found that the album is available through the itunes store, which is good for people who have had difficulty getting it mainstream.

personally i hate the 2 computer licence thing, so am still going to hold out for finding the cd...

September 14, 2007 | shradha wrote:

yeah they're gud! awesome gud!
hey but can ne1 plz gimme the link to their lyrics???....

March 11, 2008 | lord tains wrote:

I started E.S. Posthumus with their famous song Pompeii. when I went to their site I fell in love with Ebla, and Nineveh. also Tikal was very inspiring.

their combination of classical music and beats are interesting and well performed.

May 28, 2008 | Nefreo wrote:

The first time i heard E.S. Posthumus was in a fun animation...the song was Pompeii. I started to look for the song... then for the album...
I fell in love with Ebla... i think it's the song i like most...
Antissa it's real good too...

All the album it's just wonderfull...

if anyone finds the lirycs... leave a link, please!