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Post by jondexter on May 30, 2017 7:11:39 GMT -5
'Fraid not! No word as to when one will be available, either. Im curious as to why this is, I would thin that putting out a digital version would be easier than a physical version, given that the music is recorded in a digital format in the first place. Is that correct? Or is it first recorded on physical tape? I think this is to promote the physical product (in a good way I mean). |
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Post by nazgaldracul on May 30, 2017 8:07:46 GMT -5
Apparently, 5 more copies have been found, which you can order from the Hollow Myths site! I hope this gets to you before they sell out! However, the reprint will still be happening, so you should be able to get a copy either way  Just secured one copy, a fine release to my collection. |
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Post by chaucerianmyth on May 30, 2017 11:20:28 GMT -5
'Fraid not! No word as to when one will be available, either. Im curious as to why this is, I would thin that putting out a digital version would be easier than a physical version, given that the music is recorded in a digital format in the first place. Is that correct? Or is it first recorded on physical tape? Putting out a digital version would certainly be easier, but like Jon said, the purpose is to promote the physical release for now. |
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Post by Carl Shoemaker on May 30, 2017 18:42:43 GMT -5
very good, I was one of the purchases on friday when released.
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Post by chaucerianmyth on Jun 11, 2017 9:56:02 GMT -5
very good, I was one of the purchases on friday when released. That's awesome news, my friend! I really hope you enjoy the album! Thanks so much for the support! Please let me know your thoughts if you have the time! |
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Post by nebulosa on Jun 11, 2017 20:58:51 GMT -5
I recently returned home from a long car ride, so I was able to listen to The Book of Margery Kempe twice today.
God damn.
This is truly a roller coaster of an album. It is done in such a way too that the listener can really grasp the feeling and atmosphere and therefore become fully captured in the music. Starting off, one can hear the audible mental anguish and torment in "Deep Sickness," and "Demonic Visions." The tones and melodies employed throughout this genuinely made me uncomfortable. Salvation from this strange dreariness is found in "The Holy Showing: Salvation." The juxtaposition between this uplifting and beautiful track and the darkness of the first two tracks is very powerful. This uplifting journey is continued onward through "Pilgrimage," where one can hear adventure brewing. This then brings us to the second disc of the release.
The second disc starts off with "Jerusalem," which starts off brightly and with an air of excitement. This however turns to chaotic madness with the repetition of a grumbling melody that spirals out of control. The next track though, "Rome: A Martyr for the Poor," greets the listener with a Legend of Zelda-esque melody that is assurance that the quest through this album is not yet over. We close out with "Meditations: The Visions of Margery Kempe," which is mainly made up of hazy, somber tones and notes, yet it feels that not all is quite right......
My favorite part of this album has got to be the textures employed throughout. This being a Chaucerian Myth release, it is already assured that the listener will hear several layers of instrumentation in each track, but what is new is the implementation of noise and the chiptune influence, making this an extremely dynamic listen. The dark strangeness of the first track and the latter half of "Jerusalem," is accented by harsh noise. The white noise blanketing the first part of "Meditations: The Visions of Margery Kempe," certainly adds the hazy, dreamlike aspect. Elements of chiptune can be heard all over this release, but they seem most prevalent on the tracks "Birth of a Virgin," "Rome: A Martyr for the Poor," and "Leicester," which goes nicely with the lighter atmosphere created in these tracks.
Overall, I was pretty blown away by this release. I have not read the book for which the album is named after, but I feel I have been treated to the themes and atmospheres created within it. For me, the magic of Chaucerian Myth's music is taking the visual art of literature and expertly transposing it to an audio format. Listening to The Book of Margery Kempe, like the rest of Mr. Myth's music, is a magical experience.
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Post by chaucerianmyth on Jun 12, 2017 9:16:33 GMT -5
I recently returned home from a long car ride, so I was able to listen to The Book of Margery Kempe twice today. God damn. This is truly a roller coaster of an album. It is done in such a way too that the listener can really grasp the feeling and atmosphere and therefore become fully captured in the music. Starting off, one can hear the audible mental anguish and torment in "Deep Sickness," and "Demonic Visions." The tones and melodies employed throughout this genuinely made me uncomfortable. Salvation from this strange dreariness is found in "The Holy Showing: Salvation." The juxtaposition between this uplifting and beautiful track and the darkness of the first two tracks is very powerful. This uplifting journey is continued onward through "Pilgrimage," where one can hear adventure brewing. This then brings us to the second disc of the release. The second disc starts off with "Jerusalem," which starts off brightly and with an air of excitement. This however turns to chaotic madness with the repetition of a grumbling melody that spirals out of control. The next track though, "Rome: A Martyr for the Poor," greets the listener with a Legend of Zelda-esque melody that is assurance that the quest through this album is not yet over. We close out with "Meditations: The Visions of Margery Kempe," which is mainly made up of hazy, somber tones and notes, yet it feels that not all is quite right...... My favorite part of this album has got to be the textures employed throughout. This being a Chaucerian Myth release, it is already assured that the listener will hear several layers of instrumentation in each track, but what is new is the implementation of noise and the chiptune influence, making this an extremely dynamic listen. The dark strangeness of the first track and the latter half of "Jerusalem," is accented by harsh noise. The white noise blanketing the first part of "Meditations: The Visions of Margery Kempe," certainly adds the hazy, dreamlike aspect. Elements of chiptune can be heard all over this release, but they seem most prevalent on the tracks "Birth of a Virgin," "Rome: A Martyr for the Poor," and "Leicester," which goes nicely with the lighter atmosphere created in these tracks. Overall, I was pretty blown away by this release. I have not read the book for which the album is named after, but I feel I have been treated to the themes and atmospheres created within it. For me, the magic of Chaucerian Myth's music is taking the visual art of literature and expertly transposing it to an audio format. Listening to The Book of Margery Kempe, like the rest of Mr. Myth's music, is a magical experience. Damn! Thank you so much for taking the time to write all this out! I'm flattered and humbled by your kind words! I'm just glad that people are enjoying it, and finding it a suitable representation of the themes I wished to explore I'm also glad that you thought the noise elements worked. Seeing as this was my first time using using that style in DS, I was worried I might miss my mark, but I certainly did try very hard to make them work appropriately! |
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Post by olofdigre on Jun 14, 2017 12:38:32 GMT -5
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Post by andrewwerdna on Jun 14, 2017 17:22:47 GMT -5
I thought this album was excellent, but a bit out of my league to critique as far as compositional sophistication, so I just described it to the best of my ability as well as provided my personal experience of listening. I hope the review did it justice.
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Post by chaucerianmyth on Jun 15, 2017 20:35:20 GMT -5
I thought this album was excellent, but a bit out of my league to critique as far as compositional sophistication, so I just described it to the best of my ability as well as provided my personal experience of listening. I hope the review did it justice. Honestly, I loved your review. I got the sense that you really grappled with the material, which I'm really thankful for. Not everyone will give this music the time that you gave it. Also, the super narrative-style intro was so awesome, and I really like your style overall. Thanks so much for the review, my friend! |
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Post by chaucerianmyth on Jun 28, 2017 22:47:20 GMT -5
Hello, all! The digital version of the Book of Margery Kempe is now available digitally on bandcamp for free download (as usual)! Also, for those who do still want the physical copy it will be back in stock soon! Until then, you can download the album for free and I would love to know your thoughts Thank you all! Album here: chaucerianmyth.bandcamp.com/album/the-book-of-margery-kempe |
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Post by Carl Shoemaker on Jun 29, 2017 5:38:55 GMT -5
thank you for releasing a digital version. congrats on the success of the physical release sell out on the first day!
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Post by chaucerianmyth on Jun 30, 2017 15:48:26 GMT -5
Thank you so much! I'm glad that more people are getting to listen to it now!
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Post by chaucerianmyth on Sept 16, 2017 13:49:55 GMT -5
Hey, all. It's been a while since I've posted an update. I've mostly been lurking around and replying to different threads every now and then as I've been so busy lately. However, now I have a few things to announce for those who might be interested. For one, I've uploaded all three Chaucerian Myth albums to the Chaucerian Myth youtube channel, for those who prefer to listen to music on that site than on bandcamp. You can listen here: www.youtube.com/channel/UCPEhvdITrlshPIgqVwsbdoQAlso, I've posted this on the CM Facebook page, but not here yet: the fourth Chaucerian Myth album has been completely finished for a while now, and has been given to the label. I'm not sure when it will be released, but it's coming, and I'm very excited for it! I'm also working on some world-building, and crafting some original mythology around the Chaucerian Myth project - sounds weird, I'm sure, but I think it's coming along nicely and naturally. Be prepared for many different kinds of media in the future! As always, thank you all for your interest and support! |
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Post by shangrila on Apr 20, 2018 0:12:39 GMT -5
Voice of the soul cover is incredible man, great tribute to Chuck. Only thing is I'm gunna need it on youtube lol STAT
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