Draconic Synthesis

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4sl The sound of the utter-dark. Viscerally discomforting and hostile, yet altogether sublime in its execution. Favorite track: Draugr Armada.

Dave Aftandilian As ever with Old Tower, fantastic dungeon synth / dark ambient with deeply immersive sound and vision. And I am gratified to see ancient ophidian beliefs receiving their due here, exploring primeval spiritual insights connecting Above and Below through the body of the horned serpent. Look to the starry blackness and ye shall see her visage in the heavens; look to the watery depths and ye shall see her coils wrapped around the pillars of the Earth.

hallowedhalls One of my favourite OT releases so far. As the name suggests, the album is a synthesis of different styles, with some delicate, reflective tracks (Ruins..) but also more dramatic ones (Symmetry of Aeons). Brass notes on Spirit Vessel take me back to The Rise of the Specter. Favorite track: Ruins and Horned Glossolalia.

Daniel Jackson I don't know how this dude does this with nearly every release. But he is consistently pushing the boundaries of the genre while still keeping his unique sound.Great album - that takes you to far away lands. Favorite track: Draconis Arcanum.

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	1.	Draconis Arcanum 05:47
	2.	Spirit Vessel 06:15
	3.	Gateway to the Serpent's Dimension 03:31
	4.	Ruins and Horned Glossolalia 04:43
	5.	Sacred Carvings 03:59
	6.	Draugr Armada 08:28
	7.	Crafting the Symmetry of Aeons 08:01

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a sinister blend of past, present and future old tower atmospheres, instrumentation and some seductively destructive surprises secure a place in the canon of dark music.

the travels of the dragon's disciples have taken them to vast forests of mystery and sombre castles hidden away between the stars and celestial mysteries. There was much to unravel that which was learned during these excursions into the dark and the first of veils has been lifted, giving an entrance into the complex mind of the horned serpent.

"it rears its scaly head around a black granite column, its eyes penetrating the dust that coats the remnants of a forgotten dungeon. Its scales are adorned with ancient writings and strange symbolism, carefully inscripted by the architects that built the connection between firmament and souls. Its spirit is one of knowledge and arrogance, letting its dreams woefully tear into the fabrics of reality..."

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released October 6, 2023

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