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artist: Hess
title: Opus 1
year: 2000
genre: Metal
type: Album
label: Independent
language: English
rel. date: 2000-01-01
source: WEB/MP3
quality: CBR 320kbps / 44.1 kHz / Joint Stereo
runtime: 01:07:03
size: 153.7 MiB / 12 tracks
rip date: 2026-07-27
source url: https://open.qobuz.com/album/w1flu7ouafkwa
tracklist:
01. Exploration 5:44
02. Homage 4:40
03. Phoenix Rising 6:12
04. Empire 3:39
05. Modes of Expression 5:43
06. Lydian Speaks 6:29
07. Imperial 4:09
08. Through Space and Time 4:20
09. Golden Colloseum 2:55
10. On the Brink 8:48
11. Queen of Me 6:26
12. Palette of Shades 7:58
release notes:
The music was written between 1995-1998. Recording occured April -
November, 1999 and mixing and mastering November, 1999 - February 2000.
The CD was originally released on April 20, 2000. Although Opus 1
contains 12 pieces of music, there were many other pieces composed at the
same time which did not fit into the character of Opus 1. Many of those
pieces were acoustic guitar instrumentals, classical compositions for
solo piano, a string trio and a piece for string orchestra. There was one
more HESS track that was originally going to be on Opus 1, but became the
final track of Opus 2, called: Waves of Far Reaching.
"This music was not intended for your entertainment. Many people who will
hear this recording will not be able to appreciate it. Our primary intent
was that of artistic self expression. For those of you who do know and
love Opus 1, through this music we have met." -- Tom Hess
Not to be confused with other bands with same name.
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Hess/2951