III & IV by Darken Wood

AM-0017

Darken Wood returns to the Ancient Meadow, with a follow-up to the acclaimed 2017 compilation of “I + II”, featuring the previously unreleased “IV”. Enter the dark forests again, at times foreboding, and when the light breaks through the canopies, more peaceful than ever. III & IV boast a continuation of Darken Wood’s dedication to the old school of dungeon synth. From the outset, this release teems at the edges with synth-driven melodies, leading the hearkener into a world bursting at the seams with adventure, mystery and intrigue, and even melancholy. There is true magic and splendor in each track of this release, each reminiscent of wandering through worlds of the sword and the sorcerer, a time and a realm untainted by modernity. The instrumentation on this release features the familiar lot: there are occasional harps, bowed psaltery, plucked lutes, organs, horns (and plenty of synthesizer), and each masterfully layered to create an ambience attributable only to Darken Wood. In a word, this is atmospheric to the nth degree. Pro-tape limited to 50 copies. Each copy shipped with a sticker and large Darken Wood patch.

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“[A] magical journey into realms which feel halfway between bedroom dungeon synth and 80’s fantasy soundtracks. I already enjoyed the debut from this project back in September and with the second release, Darken Wood has surprisingly placed moved towards a favorite with its continual narrative into an ethereal kingdom. Favorite track: Cursed and Forgotten Tomb.” – Kaptain Carbon, Hollywood Metal

Tracklist

1.	Black Fell Dragon	5:01

2.	The Sacrifice	4:50

3.	Stalking The Prey	5:32

4.	Escape To The Faerie Village	5:16

5.	A Night Of Reflection	4:56

6.	The Wise Old Tree	4:39

7.	A New Resolve	5:36

8.	The Stowaway	5:12

9.	Campfire Dance	5:05

10.	Moon Silver Bow	4:10

11.	Strange Runes	4:26

12.	Wolf Cub (The Tag-Along)	3:31

13.	Ghost Lights	4:54

14.	Web Of Spells	5:15

15.	The Prisoner	5:36

16.	Faerie Tears	3:19

Credits

released June 15, 2018

Music by D.Long

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