#lunatic soul

[a-nameless-writer]

it's now time for...

music recs from beyond the grave!

a series in which i yap about my latest discoveries

Lunatic Soul

Solo studio music project of Mariusz Duda, lead singer of the Polish progressive rock band Riverside, Lunatic Soul's dark musical atmosphere evokes this intense feeling one can experience at twilight. There's something quite mystical about it, as if the winds and the mountains were whispering in your ear.

From the album Walking on a Flashlight Beam (2014):

Eastern High

This Swedish metal band's progressive approach can sometimes be reminiscent of Aether Realm's sound, although I feel it has a more mystique spirit — if that's even possible. Let's just say, as a Ghost fan: there's something in Swedish music that makes it impossible for them to make anything but bangers (I don't think this can be proven wrong).

Today's recs are from their first album, Garden of Heathens (2017). The first one, Afterglow, is the last song in the album (yeah, I like doing things the wrong way round). It is quite atmospheric, with almost ethereal vocals and clear acoustic guitar sounds.

The next one, Bottled Insanity (the first in the album, ha!), goes harder: with heavy guitar riffs and deep growls in the middle, it is quite reminiscent of melodic death metal. There is a notable contrast between soft and heavy passages, which I appreciate a lot. I find that the guitar solo is bleeding through very nicely. Side note: the chorus feels very solemn — which is a plus in my book, considering the vibe of this song.

Cellar Darling

A Swiss heavy progressive folk rock band! This trio was previously part of Swiss folk metal band Eluveite, and decided to embark on a different path — one free of any creative limits.

In their first studio album This Is the Sound (2017), vocalist Anna Murphy's powerful voice, combined with the rich sound of her hurdy-gurdy and heavy riffs, manages to throw you into a mystical experience. You'd almost expect Morgan le Fay to come out of the nearest bush, belting this song.

They also covered Queen's The Prophet Song (in 2018). Here, again, Anna Murphy's vocals are pure delight to the ears.

Zaho de Sagazan

This French singer-songwriter made a splash by covering Bowie's Modern Love for the opening of the Cannes Film Festival 2024, as a nod to Greta Gerwig's nomination as the jury's president. During this performance, she threw herself into the music — as she always does on stage — and invited us all into her world of electronic music.

She declared falling in love with the German language later, although she did study it in high school. From this, she decided to cover the famous song 99 Luftballons, by West German band Nena.

Zaho de Sagazan is hypersensitive, something that brought her a lot of trouble as a kid. But, “One day [she] discovered music, and [she] realized that by crying over [her] piano did [her] a lot of good, it didn't hurt anyone and above all it gave pretty songs. [She] realized that what [she] thought was [her] greatest flaw in life was ultimately [her] greatest quality”. From this discovery, the song La symphonie des éclairs (literally “The symphony of lightning”) was born.

Aaaand I've hit the hellsite's limit for Spotify integrations... Which means, without any surprise, that I'll continue these recommendations in another post (depending on this one's reception). I hope you enjoyed listening to all of these, as much as I've enjoyed writing about them!

Have a nice day, and don't forget to feel the music!

[strangecloud]

Songs I like that no one on Earth has ever heard:

Phideaux - Out of the Angry Planet

KATFYR - Green Hill

Karmakanic - Who's the Boss in the Factory?

Pure Reason Revolution - Dead Butterfly

Big Big Train - Wassail

Dr. Steel - Atomic Superstar

Echolyn - Messenger of All's Right

KUNZITE - HALOHEAD

Wobbler - Five Rooms

OSI - The Thing That Never Was

Fartbarf - Hero of Time

Lunatic Soul - Oblivion

The Tangent - The Adulthood Lie

Newspeak - What We Wanted

[misssclumsy]

Yellowish moon is so therapeutic

[zoeflake]

Lunatic Soul - Sky Drawn in Crayon

♫ Finally I feel calm Anxiety disappeared There's no pain at all          // I need a sky My moonlight and my sunset Drawn with a trusting childlike smile...♫

[sairceketli]

I regret all those things that I had left undone And I wish I could fix everything that was wrong I wish I could tell you how sorry I am This is not the end It's the start of something that I'm really scared of That I'm scared to life

[tratadista]

Moving On - Lunatic Soul

[freaxs-blog]

Celebrating Mariusz Duda's Birthday with the Mesmerizing Lunatic Soul!

Today, we dive into the spellbinding world of #LunaticSoul, a progressive rock side-project crafted by Mariusz Duda, the visionary behind Riverside.

Founded in 2008, this musical venture was Mariusz's escape from the confines of rock, a canvas for him to explore uncharted territories.

Imagine a musical universe where genres intertwine seamlessly—progressive, ambient, oriental, and electronic—a rich tapestry painted by Duda himself.

With seven albums to date, Lunatic Soul is a journey of sonic exploration. The latest gem, "Through Shaded Woods," released on Nov 13, 2020, showcases a 'more folky' side, adding a new layer to the project's ever-evolving sound.

Mariusz Duda's creative vision for Lunatic Soul has given birth to a world where music transcends boundaries. It's a testament to his boundless talent!

"Pygmalion's Ladder" - A sonic journey that blurs the boundaries of reality and imagination, where ethereal melodies intertwine with profound emotions. The name itself, Pygmalion, draws inspiration from Greek mythology—a sculptor who fell deeply in love with a statue he created, Galatea, and with the help of the goddess Aphrodite, brought it to life. In much the same way, Mariusz Duda breathes life into his music, sculpting sounds that resonate with the depths of our souls

Let's wish Mariusz Duda a Happy Birthday and show our gratitude for this musical genius! Join the adventure into Lunatic Soul's captivating melodies!

Follow for more musical explorations and captivating stories! 🎶💫

[gen-toon]

[dailyhmsw]

loop 11

[strangecloud]

Hey yeah if you want an album to play during DnD sessions or Pathfinder or whatever other nerd shit you're into, check out Through Shaded Woods by Lunatic Soul. Peak fantasy musig

[quarrk]

may i add-

O-GAY Goodnight

THEY Anchoret

THEY Catafalque

Luna-DICK soul (i tried)

also this is so real because my queues will have opeth and porcupine tree right next to girl in red and cavetown so thank you for summing up half of my music taste in one post :)

prog if it was woke

GAYreon

HOMOpeth

porQUEERpine tree

kaTHEYtonia

dream BIater

hACEken

between the LGBTQ and me

THEYvin townsend

storm corrosion

[sairceketli]

Indifference