Kremasta Nera - Ataraxia

Description: Artist: Ataraxia / Genre: World / Release Year: 2007

Newest Review: ... spiritual in intent, even to the extent that their live performances occur in areas deemed to hold spiritual significance, ... more

... but it can be enjoyed by anyone interested in neoclassical or neofolk, without unnecessary and inaccurate terms such as "dark ambient" being banded about. This isn't ambient music, but a collection of quite different songs striking a balance between folk and classical styles in a minimalist atmosphere. 'The Song of Axieros' sets things up nicely while also serving to ward away any casual listeners who are worried that this really isn't their thing. Nicoli's vocals are almost whispered against a sparse backdr...more

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Kremasta Nera - Ataraxia: Songs of Axieros (433 words)
by - written on 30/01/08 (Very useful, 29 readings)
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Ataraxia is an inspiring Italian neoclassical group that has been in existence for around twenty years and released a vast array of albums, yet remains hopelessly obscure due to its limited target audience. I wouldn't have it any other way. The band's music mixes classical symphonic and operatic styles with natural folk and tribal elements, making for an interesting and highly skilled mixture that seemingly aims to unite the world's diverse cultures and mythology, an endeavour enhanced by the mythological lyrical themes, sung by Francesca Nicoli in a variety of languages. Ataraxia's music is incredibly spiritual in intent, even to the extent that their live ... Read the complete review