"Macabre" by Steve Orchard
Just finished listening to "Macabre" by Steve Orchard, released by AD Music.
As frequent readers of my reviews here on Facebook, Goodreads, and other social media know, I always believe in full disclosure, especially when I have a connection to the book, CD, DVD, or what ever medium I am reviewing at a given moment.
Although we have never met in person, or even spoken to each other over the phone, Steve Orchard and I have been friends for years now. Perhaps one day we will finally get the opportunity to meet in person. You' could probably say that our friend began in letters - even though it began through email correspondence.
Now, I also have to reveal that my undergraduate degree is actually in Gothic Literature - a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina. - so when I learned that Steve was working on a Gothic-themed CD, I became very excited.
While Gothic themes have been previously explored in New Age Music - Martin Walker, Llewellyn (James Henry), and Stephen Rhodes, just to name a few - it's generally forgotten that the Gothic tradition embraces all aspects of the supernatural, the good and bad, or the divine and the eerie, if you prefer. An encounter with a fairy, ghost, angel or other supernatural being is a macabre encounter because it takes place outside of the ordinary and natural human realm, even if it's a positive one. In traditional Gothic literature, the tragedy is initiated by a human bent on his own selfish desires and they turn to supernatural forces in an attempt to obtain their goal.
So naturally, I was curious to listen to the Gothic themes would be exploring in his latest CD. Steve never disappoints with his music and "Macabre" is a great musical journey into the ghostly realms of mystery, sorrow, and the unknown.
My favorite tracks are: "Ghost Train," "Dark Angel," "Stay Close To The Candle' "Wiccan Trinkets," "Haunted Piano," and "Ghost Train."
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!
TEN STARS!
https://www.admusicshop.com/product/s...
As frequent readers of my reviews here on Facebook, Goodreads, and other social media know, I always believe in full disclosure, especially when I have a connection to the book, CD, DVD, or what ever medium I am reviewing at a given moment.
Although we have never met in person, or even spoken to each other over the phone, Steve Orchard and I have been friends for years now. Perhaps one day we will finally get the opportunity to meet in person. You' could probably say that our friend began in letters - even though it began through email correspondence.
Now, I also have to reveal that my undergraduate degree is actually in Gothic Literature - a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina. - so when I learned that Steve was working on a Gothic-themed CD, I became very excited.
While Gothic themes have been previously explored in New Age Music - Martin Walker, Llewellyn (James Henry), and Stephen Rhodes, just to name a few - it's generally forgotten that the Gothic tradition embraces all aspects of the supernatural, the good and bad, or the divine and the eerie, if you prefer. An encounter with a fairy, ghost, angel or other supernatural being is a macabre encounter because it takes place outside of the ordinary and natural human realm, even if it's a positive one. In traditional Gothic literature, the tragedy is initiated by a human bent on his own selfish desires and they turn to supernatural forces in an attempt to obtain their goal.
So naturally, I was curious to listen to the Gothic themes would be exploring in his latest CD. Steve never disappoints with his music and "Macabre" is a great musical journey into the ghostly realms of mystery, sorrow, and the unknown.
My favorite tracks are: "Ghost Train," "Dark Angel," "Stay Close To The Candle' "Wiccan Trinkets," "Haunted Piano," and "Ghost Train."
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!
TEN STARS!
https://www.admusicshop.com/product/s...
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