PT-07 Malfet - The Snaking Path [Pastoral Dungeon Synth]

[pacificthrenodies]

The project title “Malfet” refers to a nickname taken by the fabled Sir Launcelot, the “Ill-Made Knight” - a description of both the aesthetically unappealing physical characteristics of the knight as well as his inner moral struggles. “The Snaking Path” does not emanate ugliness, but describes the long, lonely, and often treacherous journey from inner turmoil to peace and fulfillment.

This is a rhythmic dungeon synth album that, like many of its predecessors, carries with it a sense of progression and narrative thrust: from darkness into light. Subdued mellotron, harps, flutes, and organ synthesis meet manipulated field recordings and percussion to summon a decidedly high medieval pastoral atmosphere that is both pensive and driving.

The “Chevalier Mal Fet” of Arthurian legend meets a tragic end - the fantasy of The Snaking Path is far more optimistic; as we traverse the dark dreams of the first side of the tape, we know there is a light at the other end of this tunnel. From ruminations to jubilance, from solemnity to merriment - this is The Snaking Path.

Recommended for listeners of Nest, Mortiis, Jeremy Soule, Old Tower, Urghun, Forndom, etc.

We are offering a limited edition of 50 pro-tapes in full-color J-cards. Preorders will include button and digital download.

pacificthrenodies.bandcamp.com/album/the-snaking-path

[andrewwerdna]

This sounds great. It does remind me quite a bit of Nest, which is good in my book for sure. I really love that album cover too.

[Båvingr]

Very nice, preordered this. I like the bird song samples. This helped chill me out during a stressfull journey home last night.

PS
I think the Idyllic DS chart needs to be updated...

[pacificthrenodies]

Thanks guys! This is my personal project and my first attempt at dungeon synth // the first time in many years that I've tried to do my own album/visual art. I appreciate the positive feedback very much.

[anglachel]

I enjoyed the music very much. Great production as well, thanks for sharing.

[pacificthrenodies]

We are happy to announce that Malfet - The Snaking Path has received a stunning reissue on compact disk format. One of our most popular releases to date, the cassette edition has long since sold out. Described variously as “a fresh-sounding take on the genre,” “gorgeous,” and “haunting,” this wonderful release is available immediately.

pacificthrenodies.bandcamp.com/album/the-snaking-path

[thekeeper]

pacificthrenodies, very kool. Which company did you go through for CD duplication?

[pacificthrenodies]

Aug 31, 2018 11:59:29 GMT -5 thekeeper said:

pacificthrenodies , very kool. Which company did you go through for CD duplication?

Oasis CD manufacturers. Pro-CD!

[toodarkpark]

Captain crunch this is some great tunes, that bird song oh my!