''Eppur Si Muove'' is the third full-length album by the German

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. It was released on 26 April 2004 by

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. The album is based on the life of the Italian astronomer

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(1564–1642), who, according to legend, muttered the phrase

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'' as the 23rd best symphonic metal album. The following is a musical theme recurring in many tracks on the album (as ''All'inizio è la morte'', ''Per aspera ad astra'' and the titletrack ''Eppur si muove''): \relative c'

Track listing

English translations not official. The short version of Herr Mannelig clocks at 3:20; after two minutes of silence, a hidden track starts.

Limited edition

The limited edition includes two bonus tracks. #"De la morte noir" (The Black Death) – 7:59 #"Robin's Song" – 4:36 It also includes a DVD, containing five

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1998 videos and a bonus video clip. #"Requiem" #"In a Pale Moon's Shadow" #"Cantus firmus" (Chant of Strength) #"De la morte noir" #"Lost (Robin)" #"In a Pale Moon's Shadow" (bonus video clip)

References

External links

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