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CHILDREN OF THE CORN is the third part of the trilogy
"A Triptychon of Ghosts (or: El Sexorcismo de Anna-Varney Cantodea)".
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release note:
"Ancient ghosts are walking balefully through the blood-red cornfield, where our black Goddess (the fabulous, transgendered Saint-Varney-of-the-Dead) is celebrating the third chapter of her magical sexorcism in a dark ritual of ultimate neutralisation. Her gentle, claw-like hands are brandishing a rusty, old castration-sickle, while she herself, as the purest incarnation of loveliest maidenhood, intones childlike phantasies of innocent masturbation with the voice of a broken angel.
In this gothic-pagan masterpiece of delicate perversion, a whole array of stringed instruments, bells and music-boxes are skilfully combining fragile moments of calm and security with powerful eruptions of dynamic insanity in that typical, unique Sopor manner.
As this crowning finale of the trilogy 'A Triptychon O Ghosts' unfolds, the artful expulsion of demons that is 'Children of the Corn' once again proves that Anna-Varney Cantodea is indeed the most important Death-artist the gothic underground scene has ever brought forth.
All poetry & music(k) written, composed, arranged and produced by Anna-Varney Cantodea.
Recorded & engineered by Patrick Damiani at Tidalwave Recording Studio in Karlsdorf/Germany in July 2010 and August 2011.
Mixed by Patrick Damiani with Anna-Varney Cantodea.
Mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering Studio in Karlsruhe/Germany.
GUESTS:
Thomas Haug (violin, #1-3)
Nikos Mavridis (violin, #4-7)
Tim Ströble (cello)
Uta Ferson (clarinet)
Eric Cheng (bassoon)
Olegg Mancoviczs (oud)
Eugene de la Fontaine (tuba)
Burt Eerie, Terence Bat (drums)
All other instruments & voices performed and/or programmed by Anna-Varney Cantodea.
supported by 12 fans who also own “Children of the Corn (2011)”
i like this version better than the original. The middle part has that aggression that makes the excellent balance with the beginning and ending of the song. owlobo
supported by 10 fans who also own “Children of the Corn (2011)”
This music successfully captures the sensory atmosphere that every work of Cosmic Horror endeavors to induce. Spiritual and philosophical awe encircles a doomful enlightenment.
The blanket of psychic pressure rises, like a swampy tide, as we're consumed into the fathomless mind of the cephalopod god.
ia, ia, fhtagn, dude. davidthekane
supported by 9 fans who also own “Children of the Corn (2011)”
A very good LP quality, great mastering and cut. The album itself is definitely a very dark one. Sure it will become a classic one in several years and inspire a lot of musicians all over the world. Choosing a favorite track was quite a task. mikhailbroyan
Comprising 32 takes on iconic Robert Schumann compositions, the emergent pianist's Pentatone debut is a must-hear for classical fans. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 11, 2024