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GRAVITAS (Instrumental Metal) GRAVITAS (Instrumental Metal)
Guitars originally recorded in 2010, new drum track added 2022 and new clean guitar parts added 2024.
DISTANT DREAM (Melodic Instrumental Metal) DISTANT DREAM (Melodic Instrumental Metal)
This is the embryonic version of what would later become "Flight of the Phoenix" A new drum track has been added to the original guitars and bass, which were first recorded in 2010.
THE ODYSSEY (Melodic Instrumental Metal) THE ODYSSEY (Melodic Instrumental Metal)
Remix of the opening track from the second demo of Dark Dreams, which was our band's previous moniker. Originally recorded around 2006, this version is faster, mixed better, and benefits from a new digital drum track.
GEMINI (Melodic Instrumental Heavy Metal) GEMINI (Melodic Instrumental Heavy Metal)
Remix of the forth track from the second demo of Dark Dreams, which was our band's previous moniker. Originally recorded in 2006, this version is faster, mixed better, and benefits from a new digital drum track.
THIS NIGHT (Melodic Heavy Rock/Metal) THIS NIGHT (Melodic Heavy Rock/Metal)
Remix of the seventh track from the second demo of Dark Dreams, which was our band's previous moniker. Originally recorded around 2006, this version is faster, mixed better, and benefits from a new digital drum track.
THE QUEST (Instrumental Power Metal) THE QUEST (Instrumental Power Metal)
Remix of the eighth track from the second demo of Dark Dreams, which was our band's previous moniker. Originally recorded in 2006, this version is faster, mixed better, and benefits from a new digital drum track.
Spirit Horse (Demo I - Remastered +1#) Spirit Horse (Demo I - Remastered +1#)
This has a more contemporary feel to it. The heart of the song lies with the swinging drums and the vocal melodies. The song keeps a steady pace, building up to the chorus. The song progresses into the instrumental section, before the last chorus.
Emotion (Demo I - Remastered +1#) Emotion (Demo I - Remastered +1#)
Emotion is a gentle ballad with acoustic guitars accompanied by synth strings and percussion. The vocals are joined by lead guitars later in the song, which duplicate the vocal melodies.
Oceans of Time (Demo 1 - Remastered +1#) Oceans of Time (Demo 1 - Remastered +1#)
Soothing ocean waves give way to acoustic guitars and synthed strings. A gentle lead guitar introduces the first vocal passage. The song slowly builds momentum until suddenly the song's main theme, recorded in 3/4 time, bursts through triumphantly. F
The Tempest (Demo I - Remastered +1#) The Tempest (Demo I - Remastered +1#)
Heavy rain and a crash of thunder introduce The Tempest, an up-beat instrumental Metal track. Dual harmonised lead guitars provide the melody, which bounce over the top of a solid, pounding rhythm section.
Blissful War (Demo I - Remastered +1#) Blissful War (Demo I - Remastered +1#)
An epic lasting nearly eight minutes, this was the very first proper song composed by Billy Fogg. It starts with a brooding vocal intro, followed by a heavy instrumental section. A calm, subdued verse is followed by a more upbeat chorus.
A Winter's Tale (Demo I - Remastered +1#) A Winter's Tale (Demo I - Remastered +1#)
This gentle ballad was written from a deeply personal level. The lyrics are heartfelt, while the melodies have a melancholy, poignant air about them. This was also one of the first songs which had a lot of input from both members.
Metal Demo (Demo I Xtra track 1#) Metal Demo (Demo I Xtra track 1#)
Instrumental Metal Demo recorded using the old 4-track and synth drums with guitar effects pedal.
SEE ME IN YOU (Original Mix +1#) SEE ME IN YOU (Original Mix +1#)
A mellow acoustic intro gives way to a gradual build up of suspense, which is suddenly transformed into heavy pounding riffs for the verse and bridge. This is followed by a melodic lead guitar hook which serves as a chorus.
METAL JAM (Original Mix +1#) METAL JAM (Original Mix +1#)
This is a short instrumental track, with an acoustic intro suddenly replaced by heavy guitars. The tune then builds momentum up to a frenzied Metal climax, which ends abruptly.
HEART OF DARKNESS (Original Mix +1#) HEART OF DARKNESS (Original Mix +1#)
This is a vocal orientated track with a conventional arrangement. After a subdued intro, the following verse is suddenly supplanted by a huge chorus. A vocal bridge and lead guitar section follow the second chorus, and the song ends as it began.
THE GREAT CRUSADE (Original Mix +1#) THE GREAT CRUSADE (Original Mix +1#)
This is another epic in the style of The Odyssey. At the moment this song is still incomplete, just a rough instrumental demo version scheduled for re-recording.
THE KEY WITHIN (Original Mix +1#) THE KEY WITHIN (Original Mix +1#)
This song is a melodic Rock Ballad written for very personal reasons. It comprises of a standard verse/chorus pattern, punctuated by a climactic lead guitar section with synth orchestra accompaniment.
ECHOES IN THE DARK (Demo Version) ECHOES IN THE DARK (Demo Version)
Rough demo of a song we are currently working on with Billy on vocals. New rhythm guitar parts recorded, and live drum samples used.
War Games (Demo III - Rough Mix 1#) War Games (Demo III - Rough Mix 1#)
Rough mix instrumental only version of a new song.
