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Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy (1985 – present)
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 surface the hidden treasures and revelations from each one. Many of their performances take place in locations the band professes to possess specific spiritual qualities. Since the beginning of the group in the late 80’s, they have recorded some 20 original LP’s. Their album “Paris Spleen,” released in December 2006 together with Madame Bistouri and CircuZ KumP, is based on cabaret macabre and surreal circus atmospheres. The latest LP, “Kremasta Nera,”, released in April 2007 draws archaic mantras and ritual movements, whispers magic spells and eastern litanies, and forges tribal rhythms and dark ceremonies inspired by the energy sites of Samothrace in Greece.
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Scarlet Leaves
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La reine des hommes aux yeux verts
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Le Ore Rosa di Mazenderan
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Agharti
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I Love Every Waving Thing
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Rocking Chair of Dreams
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Shoutbox
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elGrangero wrote:
ok, i have 2601, why i not a main listener?
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Anastaxia_Xylf wrote:
Magic music of ancient times...like the time machine.Francesca's voice is brilliant!
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hysteriafanatic wrote:
The concert in Sofia on the 9th was awseome :)
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Madameobscure wrote:
<3
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ombrelfo wrote:
It seems not a compilation as the ones they have already released worldwide but a 'best of' licensed in Mexico for only the American audience so that they can find easily their music without exporting CDs from Europe that have huge postal and distro expenses.
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dark_tower wrote:
They finally revealed the new album's title *__* I'm so excited... the concept is so captivating, and the new songs they played when I saw them in concert sounded great. Anyway, I can't believe they're releasing another compilation album o_o
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IsisFary wrote:
Unica !y hermosa musica!
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ExistenceMagick wrote:
Oh, those are pretty recent updates! Thanks tuturlucabaret. I can't wait to hear their new work, it sounds marvelous, like all of their albums! and they're releasing /another/ "best of" collection? They do have many of those.......
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tuturlucabaret wrote:
On the ATARAXIA official website www.ataraxia.net I found many news about their forthcoming full-lenght + several reprints of older albums. Check the news and discography pages ; )
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Ataraxer wrote:
Something tells me that I should listen to this band. Hm... I'm wondering what could it be...
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ExistenceMagick wrote:
So, does anyone know anything about the upcoming album, such as around when it will be released?
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ExistenceMagick wrote:
Thank God for Ataraxia's magical music. I feel depressed, nothing-- and their music inspires faith and renewal
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AndresCampuzano wrote:
Hi , I'm Andres from Madrid, I want to invite you to listen to my musical project. (new folk, medieval, ambient epic...) If you like please add us to your collection. http://www.lastfm.com/music/An+Danzza I autoproduce all songs and give themo to you. Free download :) (if you want add tags or say to me which is your opinion about my music ) thank you!!
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aHeadOnTheDoor wrote:
join in the Middle Ages apprecciation group: http://www.last.fm/group/The+Middle+Ages
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yosunn wrote:
magical!
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AmeliaMarina wrote:
Saphir is my favorite album....
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Dak77 wrote:
Want to share your experience or views about Wicca itself (both Gardnerian and Alexandrian), morality, afterlife, theology? http://www.last.fm/group/Wicca I'd like to make this group interesting and big - kind of a society of independent and, sometimes, solitary people who want to discuss some matters and meet other Wiccans. Blessed be.
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silviar1 wrote:
Adoro !
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ombrelfo wrote:
I suggest you "kremasta Nera" 2007 (very good quality sound) and the best of "Sous le blanc rosier" to have a wider perspective on their discography. Also the book + CD "Arcana Eco" is very interesting to read and "Paris Spleen" CD-2006- is unique and very original within their discography.
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claymann wrote:
tribute to dead can dance
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ATARAXIA present the new album
Teatro Cittadella, Modena, Italy
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news october 2009
30 Sep 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/ATARAXIA
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28 May 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/ATARAXIA
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