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Corvus Corax
Seikilos
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal

Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
1. Seikilos
2. Suam Elle Ires
3. Satyricon
4. Titenka
5. Chou chou sheng
6. Ballade de Mercy
7. Para Barei
8. Oro se vie
9. Cheiron
10. Aia
11. Basileus
12. Hymnus Apollon

CD Details

All Artists: Corvus Corax
Title: Seikilos
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Noir
Original Release Date: 5/8/2007
Release Date: 5/8/2007
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
Style:
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 687132051720, 5099715715823

Synopsis

Album Description

The name of this album was inspired by the column marking the grave site of Seikilos, featuring a worthy inscription interlaced with notes and lyrics from some of the oldest songs originated from Europe. Among the 12 new titles, are the Chinese Emperor's March 'Chou Chou Sheng', 'Aia', an old Germanic minstrel saying from the 9th century, and 'Ballade de Mercy' from François Villon. Contains historical songs and dances dating back nearly 2500 years.

CD Reviews

More Melodic Than Most

E. Jones | Illinois | 04/25/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For Corvus Corax, this album is very melody-driven. It's much more 'musical' than their usual heavily rhythmic, almost tribal, sound.

Yet another great album from this fine, talented and unusual group!"