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Nox Arcana is renowned for creating haunting, gothic-themed soundscapes with classic horror references, strong literary influences, original and captivating storylines, and hidden riddles and elaborate puzzles. The band is the musical manifestation of gothic fantasy artist Joseph Vargo. After successfully producing several gothic, horror-themed concept albums for other bands, Vargo formed Nox Arcana with fellow musician William Piotrowski in 2003. The name Nox Arcana is derived from two Latin words, which roughly translate to “mysteries of the night.”
Nox Arcana’s debut album, Darklore Manor, was featured as the musical score for the WB’s televised special of the 1922 silent film classic, Nosferatu, and has spawned a book of original horror stories, The Legend of Darklore Manor and Other Tales of Terror. Their haunting Gothic soundtracks have also been used in theatrical productions of Bram Stokers’ Dracula, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and Lewis Carrol’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. During the Halloween season the music of Nox Arcana can be heard throughout haunted attractions and theme parks around the world, including Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Six Flags, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
In keeping with their literary interests, these masters of the macabre pay tribute to many of their favorite authors. The darkly seductive album, Transylvania, ventures into the land of vampires, musically expounding upon Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The sinister Necronomicon is brought to life in Nox Arcana’s homage to H.P. Lovecraft.
Nox Arcana’s debut album, Darklore Manor, was featured as the musical score for the WB’s televised special of the 1922 silent film classic, Nosferatu, and has spawned a book of original horror stories, The Legend of Darklore Manor and Other Tales of Terror. Their haunting Gothic soundtracks have also been used in theatrical productions of Bram Stokers’ Dracula, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, and Lewis Carrol’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. During the Halloween season the music of Nox Arcana can be heard throughout haunted attractions and theme parks around the world, including Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Six Flags, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
In keeping with their literary interests, these masters of the macabre pay tribute to many of their favorite authors. The darkly seductive album, Transylvania, ventures into the land of vampires, musically expounding upon Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The sinister Necronomicon is brought to life in Nox Arcana’s homage to H.P. Lovecraft.
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Necronomicon
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Sworn- wrote:
This is so ravishing it's probably illegal.
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PrincessChaos45 wrote:
Amazing music, very inspiring ♥
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RealmOfLife wrote:
A whole, complete world of creativity translated into a hauting and yet powerful sound.
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silversadheart wrote:
" it's not music, it's a real magic♥ " Oh yes, it absolutely is : )
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DARKUS_13 wrote:
:)
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SrebrnyPegazek wrote:
it's not music, it's a real magic♥
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maraleopard wrote:
i should listen to this sort of music more often. it's so lovely ♥
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YesterdaysRain wrote:
Best ambient ever.
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massiveatackk wrote:
Great music! ♥
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DroneWorship wrote:
fucking told!
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Harmaa_Griffin wrote:
Check out my atmospheric project(though nobody will do that:D) http://soundcloud.com/gpofs
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mordregan wrote:
The Great Nox Arcana.
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blackbloodvains wrote:
One of my favorite groups!
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PettyMyth wrote:
Today I've listen to them and I can say that they are great even it's not my type of music.
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luxicelsus wrote:
Great great great music!
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lord_bebech wrote:
where i can buy dark tower in mp3 ?
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VargMark666 wrote:
Best horror themes ever.
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Niwars wrote:
The Dark Tower - amazing! (2)
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Lotra_de_mal wrote:
Да, Dark Tower просто превосходен
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Rustavelik wrote:
The Dark Tower - amazing!
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THE DARK TOWER CDs available now!
18 Sep 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/noxarcana
Born of the Night, they lurk in the shadows—gargoyles of
living stone, lost souls who wander mist-shrouded cemeteries, and
vampires who dwell deep within forbidden crypts. They are the
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