Style: Dungeon synth
Primary Emotions/Themes: A lone fire burns in a cave, the only thing keeping you warm is the fire and the sounds of the bard playing the lonely tunes in this record
Thoughts: Oh man I love music like this. It's the essence of dungeon synth. It feels like some dude in a hooded cloak sitting over a keyboard playing these songs in one take - mistakes be damned.
The sound design? About as synthesized as you can get. Think that old school Casio keyboard your family got one year because they were all the rage in the eighties. This entire album was recorded with one of those or the equivalent.
The music is simple yet feels genuine and enriching at the same time. Multiple instruments are used to create a beautiful atmosphere that ranges from resembling a simple party resting by a fire to a great band of warriors preparing for war.
The music has a truly honest feeling to it. There are multiple moments where you can hear Dragonwynd make a mistake and correct it, almost as if the music was played live and then slapped on to the record as is. Unpolished? Hell yeah it is. Does it matter? No, in fact I think it helps the music maintain its grounded nature. If it was too polished I think the album would lost a lot of its luster and appeal.
Amulet ov Ages is a relic of a bygone era, one where no one told you that you couldn't do something because it sucked or was too unpolished. This comes from a place where no fucks are given about what other people think, this is Dragonwynd, take it or leave it. I for one will take this with arms open.
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