Let Us Burn - Elements & Hydra Live In Concert
Within Temptation · 2014
158 min · 32 tracks · alternative metal
A sweeping orchestral soundscape melds with powerful metal riffs, creating a dramatic and cinematic live experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Iron Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Faster — This energetic anthem encapsulates the band's signature blend of heavy metal and symphonic elements, driving home their dynamic stage presence.
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Ice Queen — A staple of their discography, this track highlights Sharon den Adel's soaring vocals against an atmospheric backdrop, making it a fan favorite.
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Our Solemn Hour — The emotive delivery paired with grand orchestration creates a poignant moment in the concert, showcasing the band’s ability to convey deep emotion through music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- exhilarating live concert energy
- wave-like emotional dynamics
- cathartic sing-along moments
- immersive orchestral arrangements
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise track lists
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures live performances of both new and classic material, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Themes
- orchestral grandeur· live concert energy· symphonic storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 'Let Us Burn - Elements & Hydra Live In Concert' captures Within Temptation during a phase of global recognition following their 2011 studio album, 'The Unforgiving'. This live album showcases their evolution as a band, integrating theatrical elements and orchestral arrangements that cemented their status in the symphonic metal genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Epica· Lacuna Coil
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Our Solemn Hour
The lyrics shift from a reflective tone to an urgent call for unity amidst turmoil, emphasizing collective resilience.
This transition not only enhances the emotional intensity but also reinforces the thematic depth of solidarity in times of struggle.
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Iron Start here 5:44
- 2 In the Middle of the Night 5:11
- 3 Faster 4:25
- 4 Fire and Ice 3:54
- 5 Our Solemn Hour 5:16
- 6 Stand My Ground 4:28
- 7 Angels 4:12
- 8 Sanctuary Intro 2:01
- 9 The Last Dance 4:30
- 10 Say My Name 4:06
- 11 Candles 7:03
- 12 Sinéad 4:20
- 13 The Promise 8:10
- 14 Mother Earth 5:33
- 15 Ice Queen 4:54
- 16 Stairway to the Skies 6:21
Disc 2
- 1 Let Us Burn 5:24
- 2 Paradise (What About Us?) 5:23
- 3 Faster 4:22
- 4 Iron Start here 5:37
- 5 Edge of the World 4:59
- 6 In the Middle of the Night 5:14
- 7 Dangerous 4:51
- 8 And We Run 3:56
- 9 Stand My Ground 5:18
- 10 Covered by Roses 5:12
- 11 Mother Earth 5:50
- 12 What Have You Done 5:02
- 13 Silver Moonlight 5:42
- 14 Whole World Is Watching 3:02
- 15 Sinéad 3:21
- 16 Ice Queen 5:05
What to play next
Hydra
2014
Continues the orchestral and powerful sound with new themes and energy.
The Unforgiving
2011
Sets the stage for the cinematic elements explored in the current live album.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Once
Nightwish
Shares orchestral grandeur and powerful vocals, enhancing the symphonic metal experience.
The Phantom Agony
Epica
Combines symphonic elements with intense storytelling and a dramatic live energy.
Ghost Opera
Kamelot
Merges theatricality with strong melodies and orchestration, echoing the live concert vibe.
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