(includes the "Hurrian Hymn to Nikkal," the world's oldest known melody) VIII. Ad Astra .
The "proper text" for the spoken parts of this composition includes: all_the_works_of_nature_which_adorn_the_world_v...
The phrase is the title of the second disc of the 2020 album Human. :||: Nature. by the symphonic metal band Nightwish . It is an eight-part instrumental symphony that includes spoken word passages at the beginning and end. Spoken Passages (includes the "Hurrian Hymn to Nikkal," the world's
The overall title itself was inspired by a quote from , who used the phrase to describe the artist's goal of imitating nature through their craft. Nightwish - Human. :||: Nature. - Nuclear Blast USA :||: Nature
The complete sequence of the piece consists of these eight movements: II. The Blue III. The Green IV. Moors V. Aurorae VI. Quiet as the Snow