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Raspail

by Arcana

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Abrakt 05:02
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Parisal 03:26
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Autumnal 04:29
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Lost in Time 04:37
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about

Arcana’s approach to neo-classical and symphonic-ambient could well be defined in the meaning of the word “Arcana” itself: specialized knowledge of something generally considered a mystery or a secret. On their sixth album, Raspail, the powerfully moving music of this Swedish quintet creates an atmosphere which weaves together lush elements familiar to Arcana fans old and new. Mystery, silence and revealed secrets are interconnected within the 10 new songs.

Comparisons to Dead Can Dance will be made, but it must be said that Arcana’s approach picks up the tangent that DCD left behind and brings it to a new and fully realized place. Lush electronics mix with acoustic guitar, serene piano and intricate oriental percussions. Warm vocals return to the focus: a heavenly blend of baritone and soprano courtesy of Peter Bjärgö and Ann-Mari Thim. In fact, never before has an Arcana album contained so many vocals giving Raspail an emotional touch, a deeper thoughtfulness, a profound feeling of mysterious vision and a sense of secrets.

“Arcana is incredibly stunning music by one of the genre’s best! Highly recommended to fans of all dark music and beyond! This is the stuff dreams are made of and Arcana captures it precisely.” – deliriummag.com

“Arcana is the only worthy successor to Dead Can Dance. Both groups create music that draws on older traditions, yet seems otherworldly; both utilize the sounds of forgotten instruments and evocative male and female vocals.” – Liarsociety.com

credits

released November 7, 2008

Swedish medieval-ambient/neoclassical band founded in 1994 and led by Peter Bjärgö.

Available from Arcana on Projekt
Le Serpent Rouge, 2004 • 5th album
projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/le-serpent-rouge
Raspail, 2008 • 6th album
projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/raspail

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