Forostar
Ancient Mariner
Check out the project I'm involved with @
http://www.facebook.com/Talescape (info, artwork and 1 song)
http://www.myspace.com/talescape (2 songs)
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As an introduction I first would first like to describe this project, and later I'll post lyrics, artwork and the audio itself.
So, what is it? A friend of mine and I decided to combine our ideas. His are the lyrical content, the texts. Mine the music. My brother added some acoustic guitars, my other brother created the artwork.
For the fun of it (this is a hobby), we decided to share this under the moniker Talescape and our first output is called "Path of the Beast". "Path of the Beast" does not have the length of a full album. I guess you can better compare this with an EP. The title and the original idea of the story were inspired by a 1989 computer game called "Shadow of the Beast".
What kind of style can you expect?
In short, you could see this first work as a story, told from different perspectives. My friend does not sing but tells the tale. Around it and under it there's the music. Personally I think the result is melodic, atmospheric and original. I will be curious about your feedback and of course hope you will like it.
To be continued.
edit:
Here the text (story):
Talescape - Path of the Beast (19:09)
Chapter I: The Twilight Falls (starts at 00:00)
Once a man, now an abomination, he skulks the shadows in search of a cure for his terrible affliction.
Feared by many, hunted by some, he has always been on the run.
Except when the trees cast a trail and the twilight falls; he will come.
And you better not venture from the light for it is not safe in the shades.
Chapter II: A Children’s Tale (starts at 04:34)
When you have the feeling of being watched you know it is him.
Only when you are alone will he come and steal your breath.
The moment you look away, you will catch a glimpse of him in the corner of your eye.
Although this is a story told to children to get them stay indoors at night, one must realise that every story has its roots in some deep fundamental truth.
Chapter III: The Chamber (starts at 08:30)
A century ago an archaeologist made a stunning discovery.
He unveiled a structure filled with the marvels from some unknown past.
The architecture of the building was completely unique and inside there were treasures beyond imagination.
One particular chamber caught the man’s attention.
It was a large room with mirrors as walls and in the centre a stand with the silhouette of a hand carved into it.
The archaeologist, curious as he was, put his hand into the indentation.
He noticed that it was much bigger and more claw-like than his own. Suddenly the carved outlines started to shrink and before the man could act it fit his hand perfectly.
But when he looked up he knew that it was not the chamber that had changed.
Chapter IV: Forgotten Wanderer (starts at 12:02)
And thus began his lifelong banishment from humankind, shunned by even his closest friends. He tried to continue his work, but his rough exterior did not lend itself well for the precision required in his line of work.
He scoured the land in search of answers, but found none.
However, for some reason he always went in the direction the shadows grow.
Chapter V: Salvation and Paradise (starts at 14:36)
Until one day, while fleeing from some assailants, he stumbled upon a cave that seemed very familiar to him, yet he had never been there before. He entered the cave; rushing through the maze of corridors.
While under pursuit he knew exactly which turns to take.
One hunter was still on his heels. He looked back and saw the pursuer point his rifle and shoot.
The archaeologist ran as fast as he could into a tunnel.
There it was, a light at the end of the tunnel. And in the light I could see all my friends, my people.
I was destined to be with them, it was unavoidable. They accepted me with open arms, despite the way I looked.
After all this time I finally felt safe. And my last thoughts were:
“This is not a curse after all, it is a blessing. For I have found salvation and paradise; I am beast no longer.”
http://www.facebook.com/Talescape (info, artwork and 1 song)
http://www.myspace.com/talescape (2 songs)
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As an introduction I first would first like to describe this project, and later I'll post lyrics, artwork and the audio itself.
So, what is it? A friend of mine and I decided to combine our ideas. His are the lyrical content, the texts. Mine the music. My brother added some acoustic guitars, my other brother created the artwork.
For the fun of it (this is a hobby), we decided to share this under the moniker Talescape and our first output is called "Path of the Beast". "Path of the Beast" does not have the length of a full album. I guess you can better compare this with an EP. The title and the original idea of the story were inspired by a 1989 computer game called "Shadow of the Beast".
What kind of style can you expect?
In short, you could see this first work as a story, told from different perspectives. My friend does not sing but tells the tale. Around it and under it there's the music. Personally I think the result is melodic, atmospheric and original. I will be curious about your feedback and of course hope you will like it.
To be continued.
edit:
Here the text (story):
Talescape - Path of the Beast (19:09)
Chapter I: The Twilight Falls (starts at 00:00)
Once a man, now an abomination, he skulks the shadows in search of a cure for his terrible affliction.
Feared by many, hunted by some, he has always been on the run.
Except when the trees cast a trail and the twilight falls; he will come.
And you better not venture from the light for it is not safe in the shades.
Chapter II: A Children’s Tale (starts at 04:34)
When you have the feeling of being watched you know it is him.
Only when you are alone will he come and steal your breath.
The moment you look away, you will catch a glimpse of him in the corner of your eye.
Although this is a story told to children to get them stay indoors at night, one must realise that every story has its roots in some deep fundamental truth.
Chapter III: The Chamber (starts at 08:30)
A century ago an archaeologist made a stunning discovery.
He unveiled a structure filled with the marvels from some unknown past.
The architecture of the building was completely unique and inside there were treasures beyond imagination.
One particular chamber caught the man’s attention.
It was a large room with mirrors as walls and in the centre a stand with the silhouette of a hand carved into it.
The archaeologist, curious as he was, put his hand into the indentation.
He noticed that it was much bigger and more claw-like than his own. Suddenly the carved outlines started to shrink and before the man could act it fit his hand perfectly.
But when he looked up he knew that it was not the chamber that had changed.
Chapter IV: Forgotten Wanderer (starts at 12:02)
And thus began his lifelong banishment from humankind, shunned by even his closest friends. He tried to continue his work, but his rough exterior did not lend itself well for the precision required in his line of work.
He scoured the land in search of answers, but found none.
However, for some reason he always went in the direction the shadows grow.
Chapter V: Salvation and Paradise (starts at 14:36)
Until one day, while fleeing from some assailants, he stumbled upon a cave that seemed very familiar to him, yet he had never been there before. He entered the cave; rushing through the maze of corridors.
While under pursuit he knew exactly which turns to take.
One hunter was still on his heels. He looked back and saw the pursuer point his rifle and shoot.
The archaeologist ran as fast as he could into a tunnel.
There it was, a light at the end of the tunnel. And in the light I could see all my friends, my people.
I was destined to be with them, it was unavoidable. They accepted me with open arms, despite the way I looked.
After all this time I finally felt safe. And my last thoughts were:
“This is not a curse after all, it is a blessing. For I have found salvation and paradise; I am beast no longer.”