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There are two bands named Ataraxia:
1. A neofolk/neoclassical band from Italy
2. A pseudonym used by experimental electronic musician Mort Garson only on his 1975 album The Unexplained: Electronic Musical Impressions of the Occult
1. Ataraxia, formed in 1985, is a neofolk/neoclassical band from Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, that combines modern technology with archaic instrumentation over various media. They describe their music as a cross “between sacred and profane, ethereal and neoclassic, contemporary and early music.” Their work has often involved research into European legends and Classical mythology. Contemplation, dreamy experiences, elegiac atmospheres, ritual movements float in a mysterious garden where contemporary textures of notes meet the embracing echo of classic sounds. Their lyrics are written in many ancient and contemporary languages (such as Latin, French, German, English, and their native Italian) as they try to bring to the surface the hidden treasures and revelations of each. Many of their performances take place in locations the band professes to possess specific spiritual qualities. Since their beginnings in the late 1980s, they have recorded over 20 original LPs. Their latest album “Llyr” (2010) is named after the instrument of Bards and Greek lyrical poets. This new musical voyage tells the story of an avatar, a spirit of light, a healer and a shaman who has taken different form and bodies and has traveled all over the ages till nowadays.
1. A neofolk/neoclassical band from Italy
2. A pseudonym used by experimental electronic musician Mort Garson only on his 1975 album The Unexplained: Electronic Musical Impressions of the Occult
1. Ataraxia, formed in 1985, is a neofolk/neoclassical band from Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, that combines modern technology with archaic instrumentation over various media. They describe their music as a cross “between sacred and profane, ethereal and neoclassic, contemporary and early music.” Their work has often involved research into European legends and Classical mythology. Contemplation, dreamy experiences, elegiac atmospheres, ritual movements float in a mysterious garden where contemporary textures of notes meet the embracing echo of classic sounds. Their lyrics are written in many ancient and contemporary languages (such as Latin, French, German, English, and their native Italian) as they try to bring to the surface the hidden treasures and revelations of each. Many of their performances take place in locations the band professes to possess specific spiritual qualities. Since their beginnings in the late 1980s, they have recorded over 20 original LPs. Their latest album “Llyr” (2010) is named after the instrument of Bards and Greek lyrical poets. This new musical voyage tells the story of an avatar, a spirit of light, a healer and a shaman who has taken different form and bodies and has traveled all over the ages till nowadays.
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Featured Tracks
| FULL TRACK A Votre Guise! | 4:21 |
| FULL TRACK Mirsilo | 6:37 |
| FULL TRACK The nine rituals | 6:05 |
| FULL TRACK La Lira di Apollo | 6:23 |
| FULL TRACK Pastorale | 4:36 |
| FULL TRACK Aperlae | 8:08 |
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Lost Atlantis
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Kremasta Nera
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Historiae
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Llyr
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nonnen8 wrote:
Llyr is quite a heavenly album. Maybe their best ever.!! [3]
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different20121 wrote:
Llyr is quite a heavenly album. Maybe their best ever.!! [2]
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pollotoxico wrote:
Llyr!!!!!!!
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Nasty-Lorelei wrote:
Hello to all. I've bought the beautiful "Arcana Eco" book+CD, and FOOL I AM - haven't ask the seller about the language of a book. I've bought the italian version. Does anyone here have the english version? Beg you to write me a PM in such case.
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flouvonne wrote:
Their tapes are awesome, that perfect mix between darkwave and neoclassical. [2] Their early work is really unique; post-punk with a medieval flair~
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nysynecdoche wrote:
Their tapes are awesome, that perfect mix between darkwave and neoclassical.
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imaginati_on wrote:
Curti a descrição desta banda.
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Maladrear wrote:
Can't believe they aren't more popular. The perfect mix of medieval music and modern effects. And that voice....
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Neue_regel_ wrote:
"Rocking Chair of Dreams" is extremely well crafted. "Fountains" from Atlantis is also one of my favourite even though it's not in the top-50 here. Extraordinarily psychotic and hypnotic.
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ChrisDarksteel wrote:
v Quoto. Assieme agli Ataraxia meritano anche gli Ashram e Corde Oblique.
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NorseDave wrote:
Non finirò mai di tessere le lodi a questo staordinario gruppo italiano. Uno dei rari casi (nell'ambito della musica contemporanea) in cui la Musica è Cultura. Dovrebbero studiarli a scuola...invece ci rincoglioniscono con Sanremo, Amici e merdate varie. Il mondo va proprio alla rovescia!
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MEHAYM wrote:
Я-поклонник Ataraxia
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Azargled wrote:
"De Pourpre et d'Argent" so low in the charts? strange, that may be my favourite track. Haven't heard all of the albums yet though.
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Azargled wrote:
oh so great
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Dreamsomnia wrote:
Thanks... [envy]
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mornepak wrote:
@Dreamsomnia I have got the album and the new song is very beautiful.. It is a combination of Vittorio's nostalgic /melancholic guitar and Giovanni's orchestration and Francesca's heavenly vocals....I would say it is an atmospheric song full of introspection..
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Dreamsomnia wrote:
Has somebody heard the song "May She Become" from Chinese Sous le Blanc Rosier re-edition, eh?
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fuckyoupeter wrote:
Nice band, how comes it went so long unnoticed.
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Anacorreal wrote:
@Epitymbidia Thank you so much!!!! :D ♥
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Epitymbidia wrote:
@Anacorreal: That's "Lubna", the eighth song on "La Malédiction d'Ondine" from 1995.
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Ataraxia Video Cernunnos 23 01 2011
16 Feb 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/ATARAXIA
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27 May 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/ATARAXIA
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GeekDexter, Moraatz and e_zauberin added Ataraxia to their libraries. 9 hours ago
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Nade5045 tagged Ataraxia with neoclassical, neofolk and new age. Friday morning
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katelynleung tagged Ataraxia with darkwave, gothic, medieval and 2 other tags. Friday morning
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katelynleung, NecroNeperiano and maddead666 added Ataraxia to their libraries. Friday morning
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dark_tower wrote about Ataraxia in Upcoming albums list #8. Wednesday afternoon
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edgaroliveira16, b_lapka, Minorss and 4 other people added Ataraxia to their libraries. Tuesday evening
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phenazepam_girl tagged Ataraxia with italian and ethereal. last week
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