Illuminations, by Aura Merlin

Illuminations

by Aura Merlin

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the_atm I'm pretty new to the Dungeon Synth community but specifically Castle Gardens is the first song in the genre where I trully felt transported somewhere else, to another time. That feeling is what Dungeon Synth aims to capture, and to think Aura Merlin has a whole album of these tracks.

I'm excited for whatever comes next! Favorite track: Castle Gardens.

Sylfvr Choosing a favorite track was a complex endeavor for this one. The whole record exudes a hypnotic beauty, not unlike the works of Dead Can Dance from time to time.

Illuminations is one of the best records I've ever heard in this genre and is a must-have in any collection. Favorite track: In the Willow.

Ancient Spirit A spectacular release. Can't wait for more. Favorite track: The Doctrine of Signatures.

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	1.	The Forgotten Dwelling 02:02
	2.	Illuminations 04:01
	3.	Castle Gardens 04:40
	4.	The Enigmatic Gael 04:32
	5.	The Doctrine of Signatures 03:03
	6.	In the Willow 04:36
	7.	A Creyr's Counsel 02:40
	8.	Sacred Tasks of the Limner 04:50
	9.	Fond Farewell 06:02

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released March 18, 2023

Music: Aura Merlin
Artwork: Lizbeth Poirier ritualdust.com
Percussion on Castle Gardens and Sacred Tasks of the Limner by Tristan Feilla (Elyvilon)
Mixed and Mastered by Tristan Feilla, in association with Mark Stewart and Barrow Hoard Records
DIM iamdim.bandcamp.com/community sample pack used on tracks 8 and 9
Drum loop on track 6 by 3n0 on Looperman

Thank you to my brother Alex, Lizbeth, Elyvilon, Paul at Voices of the Ainur and to all of the welcoming people who have encouraged me on this path, especially Fen Walker, whose support of 3 swords meant so much to me.

12" 180 gram heavyweight vinyl available through Dungeons Deep Records
dungeonsdeeprecords.bandcamp.com/album/illuminations

CDs and Cassettes available through Ancient King Records ancientkingrec.bandcamp.com/album/illuminations

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