Ecstasy may refer to: *

Ecstasy (emotion) Ecstasy () is a subjective experience of total involvement of the subject, with an object of their awareness. In classical Greek literature, it refers to removal of the mind or body "from its normal place of function." Total involvement with ...

, a trance or trance-like state in which a person transcends normal consciousness *

Religious ecstasy Religious ecstasy is a type of altered state of consciousness characterized by greatly reduced external awareness and expanded interior mental and spiritual awareness, frequently accompanied by visions and emotional (and sometimes physical) eup ...

, a state of consciousness, visions or absolute euphoria *

Ecstasy (philosophy) Ecstasy (from the Ancient Greek ἔκστασις ''ekstasis'', "to be or stand outside oneself, a removal to elsewhere" from ''ek-'' "out," and ''stasis'' "a stand, or a standoff of forces") is a term used in existential philosophy to mean "outs ...

, to be or stand outside oneself *

Ecstasy (drug) 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly seen in tablet form (ecstasy) and crystal form (molly or mandy), is a potent empathogen–entactogen with stimulant properties primarily used for recreational purposes. The desire ...

, colloquial term for MDMA in tablet form, an empathogenic drug

Arts and entertainment

Literature

* '' Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance'', a 1996 collection of three novellas by Irvine Welsh * ''Ecstasies'' (book), a 1989 book by Carlo Ginzburg *

Ecstasy (comics) Earth Lord Earth Sentry Earth Sentry (John Foster) was created by Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz, and first appeared in ''A-Next'' #2 (1999) in the Marvel Comics 2, MC2 universe. When John and his father Bill Foster (comics), Bill were investigati ...

, a super villain in the Marvel Comics Universe * "The Ecstasy", a poem by

John Donne John Donne ( ; 22 January 1572 – 31 March 1631) was an English poet, scholar, soldier and secretary born into a recusant family, who later became a clergy, cleric in the Church of England. Under royal patronage, he was made Dean of St Paul's ...

Music

Bands

XTC XTC were an English rock band formed in Swindon in 1972. Fronted by songwriters Andy Partridge (guitars, vocals) and Colin Moulding (bass, vocals), the band gained popularity during the rise of punk and new wave in the 1970s, later playing in ...

, an English band, pronounced as X-T-C

Albums

* ''Ecstasy'' (Avant album), 2002 * ''Ecstasy'' (Deuter album), 1979 * ''Ecstasy'' (Kissin' Dynamite album), 2018 * ''Ecstasy'' (Lou Reed album), 2000 * ''Ecstasy'' (My Bloody Valentine album), 1987 * ''Ecstasy'' (Ohio Players album), 1973 * ''Ecstasy'' (Steve Kuhn album), 1975

Songs

* "Ecstasy" (ATB song), on his 2004 album ''No Silence'' * "Ecstasy" (Koda Kumi song), on her 2009 album ''3 Splash'' * "Ecstasy" (New Order song), on their 1983 album ''Power, Corruption & Lies'' * "Ecstasy" (Raspberries song), by the Raspberries on their 1973 album ''Side 3'' * "Ecstasy" (Jody Watley song), by Jody Watley from her 1993 album ''Intimacy'' * "Ecstasy", by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on their 2000 album '' BTNHResurrection'' * "Ecstasy", by Eric Burdon on his 1980 album ''

Darkness Darkness ''Darkness Darkness'' is an album by the former vocalist from The Animals, Eric Burdon. It was recorded in May 1978 at Roundwood House, County Laois in Ireland, using Ronnie Lane's Mobile Studio. The album was released by Polydor in 1980. Th ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by Crooked Still on their 2005 album '' Shaken by a Low Sound'' * "Ecstasy", by Danity Kane on their 2008 album ''

Welcome to the Dollhouse ''Welcome to the Dollhouse'' is a 1995 American Coming-of-age story, coming-of-age black comedy film written and directed by Todd Solondz. An independent film, it won the Grand Jury Prize at the 1996 Sundance Film Festival and launched the career ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by D-Complex, released for the 2002 music video game ''

Dance Dance Revolution Extreme is a music video game by Konami and is the eighth release in the main ''Dance Dance Revolution'' (''DDR'') series. It was released on December 25, 2002 for Japanese arcades, on October 9, 2003 for the Japanese PlayStation 2, and on September ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by Iceage on their 2013 album ''

You're Nothing ''You're Nothing'' is the second studio album by Danish punk rock band Iceage. The album was released through Matador Records on 19 February 2013. Like its predecessor, ''New Brigade'', the album was met with critical acclaim. Critical reception ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by jj on their 2009 album ''

jj n° 2 ''jj n° 2'' is the debut studio album by Swedish indie pop band JJ. It was released on the Swedish record label Sincerely Yours on 1 July 2009. A vinyl edition, titled ''jj n° 2.1'', was released in late December 2009. Reception ''jj n° 2'' ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by Megadeth on their 1999 album ''

Risk In simple terms, risk is the possibility of something bad happening. Risk involves uncertainty about the effects/implications of an activity with respect to something that humans value (such as health, well-being, wealth, property or the environme ...

'' * "Ecstasy", by Dolores O'Riordan on her 2007 debut solo album '' Are You Listening?'' * "Ecstasy", by

Doc Pomus Jerome Solon Felder (June 27, 1925 – March 14, 1991), known professionally as Doc Pomus, was an American blues singer and songwriter. He is best known as the co-writer of many rock and roll hits. Pomus was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall ...

and Phil Spector, recorded by Ben E. King in 1962 * "Ecstasy", by

The Stripes The Stripes were a German pop band founded on 2 July 1979 in the town of Hagen by Rainer Kitzmann, who played guitar. The lead singer was Gabriele Susanne Kerner, before she became known as Nena Kerner, who would later form the band Nena. Anot ...

in 1979 * "Ecstasy", by Jaguar Wright on her 2005 album '' Divorcing Neo 2 Marry Soul'' * "Ecstasy", by

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, 2003 * "Ecstasy", by Young Thug on his 2019 album ''

So Much Fun ''So Much Fun'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Young Thug. It was released on August 16, 2019, by YSL Records, 300 Entertainment and Atlantic Records. The album features guest appearances from Future, Machine Gun Kelly, Gunna, Li ...

'' * "Ecstasy (Apple of My Eye)", by

Strawberry Switchblade Strawberry Switchblade were a Scottish new wave/ pop duo formed in Glasgow in 1981 by Jill Bryson and Rose McDowall, best known for their song "Since Yesterday" from 1985, and their flamboyant clothing with bows and polka-dots. History Before ...

Other media

* ''Ecstasy'' (film), a 1933 Czech film starring Hedy Lamarr and directed by Gustav Machatý * ''Ecstasy'' (play), a 1979 play by Mike Leigh * Ecstasy (Gill sculpture), a 1911 relief sculpture by Eric Gill * ''

Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy ''Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy'' is a 2011 Canadian film adaptation of the short story " The Undefeated" from the best-selling book '' Ecstasy'' by Irvine Welsh. Directed by Rob Heydon, the film stars Adam Sinclair as Lloyd Buist, a drug user who s ...

'', a 2011 film based on Irvine Welsh's third novella, ''The Undefeated''

Other uses

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Carnival Ecstasy ''Carnival Ecstasy'' (formerly ''Ecstasy'') was a operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Built by Kværner Masa-Yards at its Helsinki New Shipyard in Helsinki, Finland, she was Float-out, floated out on January 6, 1991, and christened by television ...

'', previously known as ''Ecstasy'', a cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Lines * Ecstasy (clothing), a fashion brand based in Bangladesh