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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.

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The Half Light Symphony (EP)
EP by Battle Circus
Released	2007
Genre	Progressive rock, symphonic rock, dark cabaret
Length	42:38 / 57:54
Label	Self-released
Battle Circus chronology
The Half Light Symphony (EP) (2007) Battle Circus (2011)
Singles from Battle Circus
"Send in the Clones" Released: 7 June 2006 "Utopium" Released: 8 February 2007 "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

Personnel

Battle Circus

• Marcel Bellve – Vocals, Guitar
• Yvonne Wu – Piano
• Ryan Marshall – Bass
• James Whitlock – Drums, Percussion, Violin, Timpani

Additional Personnel

• David Holmes – Production, Mixing, Mastering
• Chris Winchcombe – Mastering
• Miriam Robinson – French Horn
• Lloyd de Beer – Violin
• Warwick Robinson – Viola
• Steve Litherland – Cello
• Dr. Philip Mossman - Sample on Track 4

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