Nox Arcana - "Grimm Tales" Review

Artist/ Band: Nox Arcana
Title: Grimm Tales
Label: Monolith Graphics
Year of Release: 2008
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The Review:

Nox Arcana’s ninth studio release, Grimm Tales, like some of their previous releases is inspired by classic literature. This time around, the folktales of the Brothers Grimm is the subject matter. The musical duo of Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski again work their magic and create an eerie soundtrack that uses stories from various tales of Grimm. The instruments used are piano, violin, cello, acoustic guitar, glockenspiel, and various wind and percussive instruments. It always amazes me that these two musicians make it sound like an entire orchestra.

Just like the previous releases, ‘Grimm Tales’ the music is a an amazing aural journey that never disappoints me. To make the album have a special significance, the release date was April 30th, 2008, which is one day before Walpurgis (also known as May Day). Just like the rest, I highly recommend this.

Reviewed by Ron Fuchs on October 3rd, 2008

Tracks:

1. Fable

2. Twilight

3. Once Upon a Nightmare

4. Shadow Forest

5. Eyes in the Dark

6. The Hollow

7. Sylvan Spirits

8. Wicked Heart

9. Conjuration

10. Night Wraiths

11. Deep in the Woods

12. The Forgotten Path

13. Fairy Tale

14. Crone's Caverns

15. Rise to Destiny

16. Labyrinth of Dreams

17. Castle of Nightmares

18. Hall of the Witch Queen

19. Ave Sinistra

20. Black Spires

21. Darkly Everafter

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