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From the Ash Tree: Introducing Aescer

by Aescer

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Can you see me drown? I'm drowning in all I see. Deep, deep down in my blackest heart I'm wondering "Can I push you far?" We are so alike, you and I. Such ability to lie. As Hepburn fades my failure grows, I wish I could decide how much it shows. Bring me to my knees before I turn around, hurt me! Let me feel your chains on my flesh, looking up at your red corset My little sadist. Maybe I didn't shoot to kill. But if a smoking gun's what turns you on well mine's got a silencer screwed on. But I can not dream of you without checking out. But I can not dream of you But understand honey I'm your evergreen. I can never let another lay a finger on another, but my doors are open wide. Count one, two, three and you're lost to me but one, two, three, four and we're out the door Else we're on the floor with nicotine stains driving fast down the road in the right hand lane. I need you but you're lost to me. Your innocence hangs by a thread and it's wrapped tight around my neck. I need you, come and lie next to me. Little girl are you scared? Don't be afraid, I'd never cut your thread, no. But I can not dream of you without checking out. But I can not dream of you Come and hurt me baby like I hurt you. My little masochist. Come on now, come and hurt me.
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Would you help me? I feel so lost and broken. Some wounds only heal from words never spoken. It's almost impossible to describe my disposition, Your presence reassures and calms my elation. I thought of you again last night, the way we'd be tucked in. The way we would stay close and keep each other warm; apart. I would throw everything I have at your feet, And watch as every step would make our eyes meet. Walk with elegance, with your hand out stretched; But as I try to reach you you seem to turn your head. How can I make you love me again? Would you let me hold you in my arms again tonight? I just want you to love me again, come to me again tonight. Love me! Sitting down to right my wrongs, I feel my heart fail. But I feel so much stronger with your winds in my sails. We'll watch, with innocence, the waves crash over. And then, maybe one day, I can watch as my faults burn. & I won't deny I want to feel you inside, But I'll hold you innocent from all desires. I just need to feel your body through these sheets, Curled up close against me, away from dirty streets. How can I feel afraid to die With butterflies reflected in your eyes.
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Tube Music 06:24
You make that dance look so new. Still so blue like the ice you tread when you smile at me. Feet sliding gracefully left to right. Can I be yours tonight? I call the shots in here when home is so far away. Only I know how and when. So if we choose to fly I'll take you under my wing. We'll make beautiful music as we travel. I hate the light in my eye. But now there's nothing brighter in this room tonight. Keep shining, beautiful, shine all night And maybe I won't be yours but that's alright. I fell in love in here; those years so long behind me now. Only I know how and when. So if we choose to fly I'll take you under my wing. We'll make beautiful music as we travel. A smile can work wonders whilst burning black. I'm yours tonight. I won't just let it slip away. I'm yours tonight. So far this chord feels so right. Still so pure with that idiosyncrasy. Fingers on, keys feel like breath on skin I know these blinking doors will open wide and let me in.
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Two for Joy 01:24
Good morning Mr Magpie, please tell me how's your lady wife today? In the evening will you tell her everything's OK? I've seen her every night now, she's dancing on the tabletops, And she's the one who's told me that you're the one who can't be bought. One for sorrow, two for joy; Three for a girl and four for a boy. Five for silver, six for gold; Seven's the secret, eight's to be told. One for sorrow, two for joy; Three for a funeral I will destroy. Four for the cleaning and five for the mould, Six is for me to let go of my hold. If seven's for heaven then eight is for hell, And nine's for a man to get rid of the smell. If ten is for you to get back your bird; Come on now little magpie please tell me what you've heard.
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In this room there are two sofas but we'll sleep in the chair With your head pressed to my shoulder, my hands curled in your hair. So from here I can lead you home But I'm curious to know if you'll come back on your own. Would you take my higher if my wings tear apart? And if I fall would you promise that you'll never let me fall far? I wish I could feel the warmth of your heart Beating in time with mine as we fly back to the start. Midnight drive-by as the street lamps, they fade to black. With shades of blue reflecting on the bar where we first met. I'll sow these fields of stone and watch as my garden tries to grow. But daffodils clothed in the trees of original sin Will weave the rope that'll choke my lovers throat. I'm so sick of seeing dragons on this cold autumn eve As the rain clings to my skin; I can hear you under this bridge. So now I'm chasing phantoms, it's just the ghost of my dreams. Driving through hills, driving through fields as the storm starts to roll in. Well I wish you'd take me higher as I fall to the ground. As the fires burn to ash and my mind starts to come down. Would you've believed me if I'd promised I'd stay. And I would hold you hand, and I'd heal these wounds as we'd walk Through the streets of yesterday. I'd give you my arm if you'd take it. Here's my heart, please don't break it. Well I'm sick of seeing dragons, so sick of seeing dragons.
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Poisonous air is filling my lungs as I look at you through all the fruit flavoured smoke And I'll preach to my world that it's all alright 'cos I know in my heart that it should be! Yet I'm afraid to be drawn in by all I've become. I'm watching as butterflies dance on reflections of broken affections between you and me. But the sight of your smile makes me feel that I might still be human. And I want to see you tied, bound and gagged on the bed. Writhing in pleasure and pain as bruises form on your face. Is this bliss that we're seeking? Is this all that there is in this life, And I ask myself could there be more? Should I have lied, should I have cried? Should I have tried to feel more alive? Should i have opened my heart and my mind Now I realise it's time to self destruct. Hold me! Pull me back now as my fingers curl around his neck. Is this a dream? How do you see me? Is this some new trick of life's cryptic fantasies? Pour me another, I'll race you to heaven. I never thought I'd see the end of this bottle! Should I have lied, should I have cried? Should I have tried to feel more alive? I need to feel your body against mine Now I'm dead inside! There's death in my eyes. Should I have lied, should I have cried? Why can't I open my heart and my mind? Why won't you make me feel more alive Now I realise it's time to self destruct. I wish I could sleep, but my pills have stopped working. I'm not bleeding instead, Feeling smoke in my head, Feel the ash in my face As the minutes turn to hours, the light starts to fade But the colours explode in beauty around your face. Should I have lied, should I have cried? Should I have tried to feel more alive? Now I need to feel your body with mine! Am I dead inside? Is it time to self destruct?
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Coloured lights are drowning all my senses, Adrenaline pumps but I am not afraid. Believe me when I tell you that there's something left to fight for, I wish I could believe what I just said. Hold on to your demons, they will see you through I can not explain this situation No word need ever pass your lips, Maybe in reality I've never loved a single thing But hope can still remain for me whilst you drive me insane. You'll never know how much you've hurt me 'Cos I'm never going to tell you 'Cos I never want to see you lose that smile because of me. But it's never going to be us Every night something's between us But I hope you know last night you made me feel alive again. Paranoia's watching through the window Reflecting eyes upon the pane of glass. The touch of skin on finger tips, like water splashing through my lips Every time you're haunting me I feel like I can't breath You'll never know how much you've hurt me 'Cos I'm never going to tell you 'Cos I never want to see you lose that smile because of me. But it's never going to be us Every night something's between us But I hope you know last night you made me feel alive again. I am at your mercy nothing else is true. I can feel your heart beat, but what I feel is you. I can still believe that there is laughter I can still believe there will be pain. You'll never know how much you've hurt me 'Cos I'm never going to tell you 'Cos I never want to see you lose that smile because of me. But it's never going to be us Every night something's between us But I hope you know last night you made me feel alive again.

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After a break since the release of Nature vs Nurture, From the Ash Tree is an 8 track introducing CD as a precursor to Aescer's 3rd album Glass Labyrinth. From the Ash tree is a perfect way to get to know Aescer's music up to Nature vs Nurture. It contains 4 tracks remastered from previous releases, an acoustic recording of Butterflies a cover of Tube Music (written by Aescer's brother) and two original tracks exclusive to From the Ash Tree.

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released April 27, 2018

Mhairi Jackson - Backing Vocals on Narcissus (track 1)
Eloise Kerry - Backing Vocals on Coloured Lights (track 8)
Christine Avis - Cello on Self Destruct (track 6)
Tube Music (track 3) written by Chris Ford
All other tracks written by Aescer
All tracks written, recorded and produced by Aescer
Recorded at The Lake Studio, Shallow Water Studios
Tracks 1, 6, 7 and 8 remastered by Imrae
Tracks 2, 3, 4 and 5 mastered by Imrae
Artwork by Michael T Ford

Released 27th April 2018, Album Length 37 minutes
Shallow Water Records SWR0016
www.shallowwatermusic.co.uk
all material is owned © by Michael Ford at Shallow Water Music
Including but not limited to all Music, Lyrics and Artwork. MMXVIII

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Aescer Huddersfield, UK

Aescer is a north based upcoming artist and producer. Heavily influenced by Tori Amos, Aescer is mainly a pianist writing songs ranging from gentle acoustic piano tones, through acoustic and electric guitar, to incredibly sequenced digital tracks. Though his music is incredibly varies Aescer maintains a continuous style throughout tracks. Lyrically he tackles issues of mental health and sexuality. ... more

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