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Music : Blood of the Dragon
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Blood of the Dragon by: Nox Arcana |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0808817001520 Label: Monolith Graphics Manufacturer: Monolith Graphics Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Monolith Graphics Release Date: November 27, 2006 Studio: Monolith Graphics Sales Rank: 16191 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Album Description: In the time of the ancient gods, dragons ruled the skies and kingdoms rose and fell at the end of a sword. Legendary quests beckoned with the promise of danger and glory, and only a brave few dared to answer the call. For honor and vengeance they ventured forth with steel and sorcery to combat the merciless legions of darkness. For it was said that those who answered the call were possessed of the warrior spirit, and the blood of the dragon flowed through their veins. Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski have composed an epic soundscape of powerful orchestrations, chanting choirs, mystical melodies and medieval minstrel songs that sets the perfect mood as you traverse dark kingdoms ruled by wizards and warriors to battle alongside barbarian hordes, elven mages and knights of legend. Customer Reviews
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 Rating: - Perfect for any medieval fantasy RPG, but excellent on its own merits as wellHonestly, I would've never known about Nox Arcana if it weren't for the day I found this album while surfing the `Net. Then again, it's a good thing I did, because if the rest of the duo's albums are nearly as inspired and inspiring as this one is, then I just might get my hands on those as well. Though the main purpose of Nox Arcana's 2006 album Blood of the Dragon is to provide background music for such medieval fantasy tabletop RPGs as Dungeons & Dragons and White Wolf's Swords of Sorcery/Scarred Lands, it must be said that even on its own merit, this album presents unto its audience a pretty impressive story. You see, in the land of Draconia, "...dragons ruled the skies, and kingdoms rose and fell at the end of a sword." ... Read More: Rating:  - Just what you think it is...This is not a CD you're going to dance to...or study with...or probably even put in the stereo to kick back and enjoy. It's mood music for your gaming, pure and simple. There are a couple of tracks that are kind of cheesy, but hey, if you're using this as a mood enhancer for a rousing game of D&D, who are you to complain about cheesy? :) Overall, several different themes throughout. And unlike other discs by folks that are decidedly less talented, you'll be able to tell when you've moved from one track to the next. Rating: - An Epic Adventure Nox Arcana StyleOnce again Nox Arcana scores a hit with Blood Of The Dragon, their sixth cd. This cd is a must have for any die hard fan of the immortal roleplay game Dungeon and Dragons and the premise itself would make for an exciting campaign. The premise is the legend that long ago the rulers of four ancient kingdoms concealed a treasure trove of their most prize possessions deep within the earth. A spell was cast to keep the treasure from all but the most worthy and each king posed a riddle that needed to be solved before the treasure could be claimed and bestow immortality upon the one who found it. But with all great treasures it had its misfortune as the mystic sigil holding the secret to uncovering it was stolen by he who's name shall not be spoken, ... Read More: Rating: - There be Dragons, Oh My!At first glance, you might think that this is another gothic genre CD. It is much more. It's essentially a lyrical story of knights pursuing and battling their legendary arch-foes -- dragons. The music is shaded on the darkside with rises and falls in tempo's that will captivate your attention and engage your imagination. The lyrics will lure you into a hynoptic web as images cascade across your mental screen. It is well worth the loot to get this piece of dragon booty. Rating: - D&D extraordinaireTechniclly, you don't need a soundtrack to play Dungeons and Dragons, or maybe a "Lord of the Rings" Monopoly game. But asuming you WANT one, then Nox Arcana's latest, "Blood of the Dragon," is an excellent option -- majestical, fantastical, gothic, and geeky. It opens with fantasy-rock flourishes, steam hissing, and a chorus of powerful choirlike voices. Very "Lord of the Rings." Then a deep voice says very solemnly: "In a time of the ancient gods, dragons ruled the skies. Kingdoms rose and fell at the end of a sword. Legendary quests beckoned with the promise of danger and glory, and only a brave few dared to answer the call..." That more or less sets the tone for the rest of the album: Nox Arcana keeps up that high fantasy ... Read More: |
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