Arknights EP - Ständchen

[@usernamed0189]

Before the event: *Kreide* After the event: *Cryde*

[@petraleong]

lol cryde indeed

[@pocketinfinity6733]

"Hibiscus, this was Kreide's room...before he died" "Cowabummer man"

[@waypoint732]

Bro let me get depressed in peace!

[@HopelessEnigma]

I love how Ebenholz asking "Will you stay a part of me the rest of my life" could be talking about the witch king's invasion of his mind, or him asking if Kreide will be with him in spirit

[@lawrencelafuente3450]

Both, both is sad

[@Eckogen]

Leviathan levels of power in these vocals.

[@Airship007Johnston]

leithanien

[@odintakerprime6595]

I just realized that the background is Kreide's room This hits harder than it should

[@demofaro]

It hits more if you realise that door behind Eben will disappear. Like he will be forever in that room (mentally)

[@Amaryllis6731]

@@demofaro HOLY SHIT! I DIDN'T EVEN CATCH THAT

[@nutellabeans8606]

The detail that hg put tho....😩😩

[@vincentdehaldolf1636]

STOP

[@NocnaGlizda]

Beautiful piece and I don't know anything about the game. What you are talking about seems to be deep. I checked and it is a free Asian mobila game. They can have depth or are you guys being dramatic? Actually, the same could be said about genshin that it has depth of storyline and also is a free mobile game from Asia.

[@k_a4685]

Standchen the magnum opus of Franz Schubert, created on 1826, revived almost 200 years later Truelly a love letter for classical music fans

[@chaook]

and now that we know Ebenholz's chosen name is also Franz Schubert, we can definitively say he lives on.

[@roeljoseph7905]

Due to a certain meme, it is now my headcanon that Eben's leitmotif involves guitars and drums to annoy and spite the voice of terra with rock and roll.

[@sayospecter6731]

[Standchen starts playing] Voice of Terra: Ooh, I like this, this one's a classic. I remember mother used to-- [MSR remix starts up] Voice of Terra: fml

[@Quadrolithium]

​@@sayospecter6731Ebenholz: Yeah right, go fuck yourself, intrusive Voice of Terra. I will fucking do it again.

[@mikku54432]

Iirc the 4koma made a similar point on why he listens to rock/metal

[@2bi2ki]

I love the ambiguity of the character "You" in this song

[@Z3nitsu2k19]

"Will you stay a part of me for the rest of my life?" Hits hard

[@Sueros]

What would you answer? I would simply say:"nein"

[@Emulysse]

@@Sueros people who simp for him: YES YES PLS

[@YoungYuri19]

Man. I feel bad that Ebenholz lost his companion. Whenever plays Kreide's Cello, he remembers the happiness both of them..

[@tsunami__studios]

not just his companion, his last surviving family member.

[@YoungYuri19]

@@tsunami__studios More like distant relatives.

[@petraleong]

I saw Kreide as Eben's older brother, I know they are not directly related but Kreide was Eben's brother in the sense he always protected him, when they were kids and at the end of the story.

[@I_Love_Puzzle_from_Arknights]

As a new Arknights player he's my first 6 stars. Got him today! I love him so much! But I really wish they made Kreide playable 😭. He's so beautiful and handsome he doesn't deserve to die 😭

[@minhthienquach4311]

​@@I_Love_Puzzle_from_Arknights then welcome to sufferknight

[@Mr_Rhodey]

Powerful, sad and haunting. Very fitting for an event named Lingering Echos.

[@Sueros]

Well, you do get a "lingering echo" in your ears when he sings right next to you. (bad joke)

[@zerogalaxy2735]

Terra really hates happy endings huh Anyhow cheerio

[@DylanoRevs]

I really love how HG uses real world music as references for this event along with the theme song of Ebenholz. His voice sounds so beautiful, he could fit to be an opera. After what happened in the event and seeing the new background for Lingering Echoes, he deserve some happiness and love.

[@petraleong]

the new event background makes me sad ;_;

[@Riheinorn]

Ebenholz is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters. First he's incredibly well written (and has that old german stubornness and mannerism), and then his theme is a banger too. I've been looking forward to Lingering Echoes for a while, fantastisch :D

[@Arthrexx]

Just a tad bit sad that his EN voice isn't really fitting his visuals, imo.

[@idioticchromosomedboi199]

​@@Arthrexx IMHO Ebenholz EN voice is good, but now he has german dubbing too!

[@valenmine7006]

Ebenholz was such a great character Lingering Echoes was one of the best events ever imo when it comes to storytelling

[@blitzrohan]

lyrics from MSR website: Composer: Robert Wolf Vocals: Airton Santos Araujo Lyricist: David Lin I spent my life suffocating Ignoring villains living inside me Oh, my guilt is never-fading It forever lives on Under my skin Killing me from within Will you stay a part of me for the rest of my life? You tighten your grip Like shackles on both my wrists Will you stay a part of me for the rest of my life? I once was a dreamer But then I grew up and saw the real world When I look in the mirror I can almost see you crawling Under my skin Killing me from within Will you stay a part of me for the rest of my life? I bit my tongue for years I choked back every tear I carry you all on my own 'Cause you insist you only feel at home Under my skin You're killing me from within Will you stay a part of me for the rest of my life?

[@PrinceXilla]

Super interesting, the obvious literal reading of the Lyrics is about the Witch King within him but if you look deeper you can see.....It's really about Kreide and the impact he had on Ebonholtz and how he will carry the grief and guilt he feels over his death with him until the day he dies.

[@bloodren0374]

I love these lyrics. Instead of the traditional meaning where the question would be asked to a good friend or lover, it evokes a deep sadness where the "part" is undesired and even pushed away. But it can't be removed so easily.

[@moramorae]

I see most people think the you in this song is Kreide, but I still tend to interpret the you as The Witch King. The part 'cause you insist you only feel at home under my skin kind of not making sense for Kreide to me. Either way, it's interesting to read both interpretations.

[@marielcarey4288]

This vocalist killed it. Usually when I hear a guy singing songs like this, it sounds very cheap and NCS in a way, but this guy KILLED IT

[@marielcarey4288]

@@moramorae I'd say it's a bit of both, more of the Witch King, but also a faint echo of Kreide

[@-thepatriot-9719]

You can hear at the opening part is the same as Schubert's Ständchen, love these references, clearly have inspiration for these EP operator themes!!!

[@JacobMoreau]

I heard this song a few months ago when the story was not yet on global and it was just a cool and dark sounding song. Now that I read the story tho... man does it hit.

[@flower7168]

Reading the lingering echoes then listening to this really pierced my heart, now there's a hole in my heart :(

[@petraleong]

same

[@SchwarzeRitter]

Man go farm orirock and stuff it inside.

[@OotoriYun]

"I once was a dreamer but then i grew up and saw the real world" hits me hard. Years ago i have so many thing i want to do, but life just don't allow that.

[@marielcarey4288]

The thought that Ebenholz is a band musician with a love for rock music that drowns out the voices in his head is such an amazing headcanon. Personally, it's probably the first time a headcanon has really felt so possible to me. And this song perfectly encapsulates his character and his story. I love this game.

[@Obsolescent]

For those who are wondering what Eben plays/stock music during the last story cutscenes, it's cello suite no 1 bach Unsure if it is the exact same but it is similar

[@ThisReactiverse]

Extremely dark with an edge I didn't know I needed. This is phenomenal. That voice is powerful beyond belief!! Keep up the good stuff!

[@Enttoma]

I love classical music

[@hoshiburaito]

you mean symphonic metal

[@synthelier5898]

The beginning part is from "Serenade, D. 957, No. 4" in case you are interested! They have connected the piece in a very cool way imo!

[@erridkforname]

after listening to Franz Schubert's D957 Ständchen, this rendition of Arknights becomes especially potent for me. the original has a feel of like "Embrace the calming sorrow", but this one, another emotion gets put into it that just ties Arknights version really well together

[@ArataShizunai]

Me right now after reading Lingering Echoes: Cry! Me after listening this beautiful EP: *CRY EVEN MORE!!!*

[@Sueros]

Ebenholz be like: "Yes, lift your voices! Cry for me! CRY FOR ME!" (not really)

[@amraniussilber5244]

*Czerny nods of approval.*

[@SillyGirlKisser74]

I don't care if people call him the weakest caster in the game The story was so good I pulled every single pull I had for him!

[@Foxfiend]

Weakest? He can literally one shot bosses. Maybe harder to use but calling him weak is just flat out wrong.

[@Mr.WhiteCat_YT]

Weak? Far from it But I can tell majority of players would find his kit to be hard to utilize at a wrong moment. _Still satisfying to see him deal that burst damage tho_ 👀

[@mudsludge]

​@@Mr.WhiteCat_YT his S2 is funny too i love watching the enemies get disoriented after they were thrown around by the explosions

[@fauzi4394]

instead weak, i think he is more like ... hard to use

[@davidty2006]

His EN voicelines are also quite good.

[@giandarc8297]

This song keeps showing up on my KZbin recommendations no matter how many times I watched it, It's like it stays part of me for the rest of my life.

[@ritsukaya8073]

não poderia estar sentindo mais orgulho do que agora, Airton mandou ver na voz e deu vida a uma das melhores canções ja feitas pelo jogo pra um personagem, que venham muitas outras

[@pikachuhumano8305]

Vejo q tem bom gosto cara🍷🗿

[@hoshiburaito]

metal sinfonico é maravilhoso, combina MUITO com o ebenholz, eu simplesmente amo essa musica, nao só por um br ter cantado mas pq eu amo o ebenholz e amo metal

[@leemilene]

A melhor parte eh q ele cantou de novo pra uma música no CN chamada A Cold Call! Ele realmente arrasou na música tema do Eben. Espero ver mais algum cantor brasileiro se a HG chamar

[@user-jp7yu8ug4s]

Mds... Arknights é universal...

[@user-jp7yu8ug4s]

Vô contar uma coisa aqui, Free Fire tava travando muito no meu dispositivo, aí apaguei e abaixei esse, que eu já jogava num tablet aí e gostei. E... caralho, não travou, abri com pouca Internet, vicia, é daqueles jogos estratégicos que eu amo, tem lore foda, arte foda, música foda, bonecos fodas. Perfeição 😔👌

[@Millesimia]

OH MY GOD each New song I am like: They cant surprise me anymore... But each time I am in an awe. We started with Nice classical music then the voice appeared then this rock vibe thrown me out of the window ! What a strong song, every word pours the pain of this tragic boy !

[@p-tannn]

The background change in game put me to tears, thanks a lot. :,)

[@colleennewholy9026]

This version, crossed with Signalis' instrumental version The angst. ANGST!!!

[@saika1369]

Beautiful, sad and tragic. Truly a masterpiece made by HG.

[@AlterSign02]

The song is called Ständchen but he's clearly Sittïngchen.

[@AndoaintheMartyr]

I blame the Witch King for this shit

[@christiancalma3394]

Bruh this song slaps so hard, the orchestra from Franz Schubert mix with a modern take makes this so much better. Not gonna lie, I really feel bad for Ebenholz in this event as he got slapped harder than me trying to find a way to pass LE-8 now

[@lux7263]

I will never stop loving this piece ( and crying)

[@Jusoms]

I must say that this is definitely one of my fav eps! Ebenholz's design is really amazing, and so is the story of lingering echos. It could just be me but does Ebenholz look like a male version of Chen? That was the first thing I thought of when I first saw his design haha

[@kotyara85]

Must be the horns

[@yon9533]

idk bro my eyes automatically tearing up everytime this song came up in my playlist

[@I_Love_Puzzle_from_Arknights]

Because you're feeling Ebenholz's sadness 😢

[@marielcarey4288]

Orchestral rock, simply fantastic. I never read this event story in full, but got a bit of a synopsis online... I really need to read it. This type of stuff makes me appreciate life, and makes me desperately wish to become a better artist, even though all I'm semi good at is illustration.

[@Abrakillo]

Im still crying from this event

[@mitochondria_]

same mate esp on that week 2 illustration home page

[@helytza9854]

LETS GOOO MY FAVORITE EP

[@ptbempire]

Unbelievable that this comes from a phone game man... This rabbit hole is huge and I"m about discovering so much more!

[@Paganini-Liszt]

Hearing Schubert-Liszt Schwanengesang Serenade on an anime game really shocked me

[@PepeDuranT]

This is truly a Masterpiece, I love Arknights, supporting from Mexico! Thank you for creating this amazing game, lore, characters and music!

[@LastRemote94]

Incredibile! I love this. ... you know what, the vocalist's voice is reminding me of Edu Falaschi from Angra, which is also Brazilian

[@GertHuber]

Thank you for 'Ständchen' and all these wonderful music art!

[@onyxilluxory]

Once of the best operator theme no cap

[@OffTheRailGaming]

What an outstanding performance. Nothing gives a mobile game the right to have music like this.

[@Mr.WhiteCat_YT]

It just *hits deep* ,bro! 😲

[@retanizer0705]

One of my favorite Operator themes is finally on global! But after reading the story, this hits so much different

[@originalcharacterplznostea2749]

Shoutout to Arknights writers for focusing on the Opera, arts and music side of Germanic culture instead of "Industrial, Military totally not WW1/2 Germany" that most anime media tends to portray Germanic themed nations as

[@ToxicMynd]

A large part of that is that arknights is a Chinese creation where most media is made in the west, giving it a more unique perspective on the culture. Where here in the west, at least in the US, folks don't learn anything about Germany before the world wars. Or if they are in a good school they might include a week to talk about Bismark. And in the US historically we've never had a favorable look at the Germans as even before the wars they were pushed even further west from the settled east coast because "ugh, foreigners."

[@narius_jaden215]

Still a fantastic song 6 months later :P.

[@dquiroz2020]

If you're a fan of phantom of the opera, you know this is a master piece. Well done Arknights, Bravo 👏

[@lunardecay102]

I made a rather uhhh . poetic german translation of the song! (english translation of the german one is below too ) ------ Mein Leben war lang’ am ersticken Umging die Schurken, sogar dem in mir Oh, solch Reue bleibt doch ewig. Es lebt weiterhin Tief in mir drin, Tötest das Selbst darin. Bleibst du ein Teil von mir, für den Rest meiner Zeit? Dein Griff festigt sich Fesseln zieh’n mein Gewicht. Bleibst du ein Teil von mir, für den Rest meiner Zeit? Einst war ich ein Träumer, dann wuchs ich auch auf, und sah die Wahrheit Wenn ich schau, in dem Spiegel Seh ich dich schon für mich kommen! Tief in mir drin, Tötest das Selbst darin. Bleibst du ein Teil von mir, für den Rest meiner Zeit? Zügel mich Jahr für Jahr, Und schluck’ die Tränen gar. Ich schlepp’ dich einsam fort Denn nur hierin fühlst du dich wie Zuhaus’. Tief in my drin, Du tötest mein Ich, von inn’. Bleibst du ein Teil von mir, für den Rest meiner Zeit? ---------------- My life was suffocating for long Evaded the villains, even the one inside me Oh, such regret stays forever. It lives on Deep inside me, You’re killing the Self within. Are you staying a part of me, for the rest of my time? Your grip tightens Shackles drag my weight Are you staying a part of me, for the rest of my time? Once I was a dreamer, then I too grew up, and saw the truth When I look into the mirror I can already see you come for me! Deep inside me, You’re killing the Self within. Are you staying a part of me, for the rest of my time? Contained myself year to year, and swallowed even the tears. I drag you away all alone For only in here you feel at home. Deep inside me, You’re killing my Self, from within. Are you staying a part of me, for the rest of my time?

[@sir7141]

damn the cello at the back tho

[@xejan8929]

While i had been listening first time these music I totally unexpected these roc vocal...it was amazing, these music is my one of the favourite

[@Alpha-bz6ke]

*Exhales heavily* What a masterpiece. This is referenced classical music to its finest.

[@hafizhasnan2277]

Holy hell, this is epic. Perfect for my workout playlist.

[@TekTaqTo]

Even here, I'm reminded of the Promise.

[@anmolrao4007]

I'm not a big fan of Classical Music but AK always change my taste ❤️

[@shotoflamenguistaproducoes1832]

BRAZILIAN SINGER??? NÓS IREMOS TRANSCENDER COM ESSA RAPAZES

[@Mars-pw4iw]

The most hyped up music drop ever

[@darkrealmlight92]

Finally, a song worthy to be my autobiography.

[@KohakuNachtfalke]

This gave me goosebumps

[@choeun1213]

I skipped Specalter and ling just for him, 100% worth it. I love him so much.

[@elitebob8746]

Thorns has beautiful voice. Keep it up!

[@faraxsilva2687]

At first seconds i've got pretty strong Signalis flashback...TT

[@colleennewholy9026]

Me when this song came on, on Autoplay 😂 Tbf, this songs lyrics fit Signalis pretty well too

[@zacharysiow5478]

finally is here, been waiting

[@mitochondria_]

THIS HITS SO HARD 😭😭😭

[@mamaylegaspi9597]

Classical music that fits so well for Ebenholz. The vocals sounds like Scherny (Spelling maybe wrong) is singing.

[@davidty2006]

Doesn't sound like Czerny to me... Yet again piano as a shield is interesting.

[@gumimaster9691]

love it love it love how the lyrics trail

[@pitpun11]

The fit pic is biblical.

[@Archangels_righthandboi]

Finally, we have it!!

[@TrandiAkcium]

So good. Love it

[@Ulappa]

Ok WOW this surprised me hearing it for the first time its so good

[@Ember_A013]

Vai Brasilzão! Olha esse cantor que talento!

[@iliveforchips1186]

God this is what im talking about, absolutely banger of a song

[@hereticloli2476]

Finally Deutsch VAs for Eben and Czerny plus others!🎉

[@SpiritLegion]

When you're happy, you enjoy the music.When you're sad you understand the lyrics. This is a meme, but im fukcign crying right now

[@stephh4908]

Depressionknights time!

[@CaporegimeMarcus]

This event has one of the most intriguing and tragic antagonists in the game. So many things could've been different if only she had opened up to others and asked for help. Admittedly, given the circumstances, that would be very hard.

[@ppphashbrown]

Lingering Echoes more like Lingering Traumas

[@Norza369]

someone need to told me the story about this goddamn man, because the music is so.... Just full of meaning..

[@I_Love_Puzzle_from_Arknights]

Two childhood best friends/cousins happily going to a classical music concert to perform, but little did they know that the concert is actually a ritual to revive the Witch King a very powerful Caster that once ruled and terrorized Leithenien by using one of his direct descendants Ebenholz (the guy in the picture) and Kreide as a sacrifice.

[@Norza369]

@@I_Love_Puzzle_from_Arknights damn.. thank you man... that's tough...

[@Diluc_Puzzle]

Story is about child torture and experimentation, human sacrifice, corrupt politics, fascist loyalists unable to move on from their beloved dead dictator, prejudice and discrimination, nobles and commoners, classical music concert, death of a best friend, and angst. Too much angst.

[@Norza369]

@@Diluc_Puzzle wow

[@AndoaintheMartyr]

Set in the Infected quarantine district, the Afterglow, of the Leithanian nomadic city of Vyseheim, Lingering Echoes tells about Hibiscus' investigation of a rumor concerning the sudden "recovery" of Oripathy and a local musical concert. The story will eventually turn into a dark conspiracy plotted by the Witch King's Remnants and their attempt to perform an evil ritual through the accursed bloodline of two innocent boys.

[@vovalistik7431]

Шикарно.!)

[@denden6316]

This hits harder after knowing the story, hot damn

[@shinning123]

I love this song 😍

[@lewisbaker9894]

Best song is here

[@tonmiy6967]

Beautiful music, but still pain...

[@adrition3263]

Thank you I'm crying :')

[@SchwarzeRitter]

Man, this is powerful.

[@anggarendy4129]

Man this song is so good

[@guillermomunoz3422]

Of course they release this song at 4am

[@AmaitaYume]

It's so good!

[@SuaBitSiyeonsLip]

such an iconic song

[@yuri_is_noice]

damned good

[@khonrade98]

just finished reading the story for Lingering Echoes i feel so empty Kreide my baby my meow meow.....

[@iberis361]

We see the cello in the background and god damn muh' heart hurts! ;^;

[@wethermon]

Massive Symphonic Power Metal inspiration... see Kamelot, Avantasia, etc. Amazing voice...just amazing.

[@faenights]

talulah and alina, ebenholz and kreide. painknights is real.

[@Ananda_Pramudana]

One of the best song from music company