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Karpaty Magiczne - Księga Utopii
Review by Kevin Stroud
Karpaty Magiczne's latest album, Księga Utopii, is a mesmerizing journey through the mystical landscapes of Eastern Europe. With a unique blend of traditional folk instruments and modern electronic beats, the Polish group creates a captivating sound that captures the essence of their homeland's rich cultural heritage.
From the haunting vocals on "Wędrowiec" to the pulsing rhythms of "Kryształowa Jaskinia," each track on Księga Utopii is a showcase of Karpaty Magiczne's exceptional musicianship and artistic vision. The album's standout moments include the hypnotic "Ucieczka z miasta" and the ethereal "Złota Księga," which feature intricate arrangements and evocative lyrics that transport listeners to another world.
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Download
Filename: karpaty-magiczne-ksiga-utopii.rar- MP3 size: 65 mb
- FLAC size: 371 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Bardo | ||
| Czas | ||
| Taniec Z Gór | ||
| Plecy Utopii | ||
| Pieśń I | ||
| Bliźniacze Szczyty | ||
| Piesń II | ||
| Góry Nad Chmurami | ||
| Piesń III | ||
| Śpiewające Misy |
Video
Księga Utopii
The Magic Carpathians Project - Góry nad chmurami
Karpaty Magiczne - Taniec z gór
Images
Catalog Numbers
- D11
- 003/2012
Labels
- OBUH Records
- World Flag Records
Listen online
- online anhören
- ouvir online
- kuunnella verkossa
- écouter en ligne
- ascolta in linea
- lytte på nettet
- online luisteren
- lyssna på nätet
- escuchar en línea
Formats
- CD
- CDr
- Album
- Reissue
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork By | Tomek Bereziński |
| Bass | Tomasz Radziuk (tracks: 6, 9) |
| Drums [Khanira | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Damaru] | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Recorder | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Oboe | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Clarinet | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Tambourine | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Monochord | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Cymbal | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Singing Bowls | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Jew's Harp | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Temple Bell | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Indian Pastoral Bells | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Didjeridoo | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Executive Producer | Jacek Puchalski |
| Guitar | Anna Nacher (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8) |
| Vocals | Anna Nacher (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8) |
| Vocalese | Anna Nacher (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8) |
| Harmonium | Anna Nacher (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8) |
| Drums [Hydżak | Anna Nacher (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8) |
| Didje | Anna Nacher (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8) |
| Bamboo] | Anna Nacher (tracks: 1 to 4, 6 to 8) |
| Hurdy Gurdy | Andrew Nixon (tracks: 2, 9) |
| Bodhrán | Andrew Nixon (tracks: 2, 9) |
| Photography | Tomek Bereziński, Marek Styczyński |
| Synthesizer | Ramunas Jaras (tracks: 2 to 6, 10) |
| Accordion | Ramunas Jaras (tracks: 2 to 6, 10) |
| Artwork | Tomek Bereziński |
| Didgeridoo | Marek Styczyński (tracks: 1 to 7, 9, 10) |
| Photography By | Marek Styczyński, Tomek Bereziński |
Notes
- Music for Teatr Snów (Dreams Theatre)'s spectacle.
- Motive from Ramunas Jaras' composition (Endiche vis Sat) used in "Pieśń I" and "Pieśń III".
- Recorded in Radio Gdansk studio 12-14.04.1999 and 26.05.1999.
About Karpaty Magiczne
The Magic Carpathians Project was established in 1998 by Anna Nacher and Marek Styczyński, previously the leader of the ethno psychedelic/acid folk group known worldwide as Atman. Styczyński and Nacher use a plethora of ethnic instruments from Asia and Europe.
Name Vars
- Karpaty Magiczne
- Magic Carpathians
- Magic Carpathians Collective
- Projekt Karpaty Magiczne
- Projekt Karpaty Magiczne / Magic Carpathians
- ProjektKarpaty Magiczne
- The Magic Carpathians
- The Magic Carpathians & Lechistan's Electric Chair
- The Magic Carpathians 2
- The Magic Carpathians Project
Members
- Anna Nacher
- Marek Styczyński
Summary by Kevin Stroud
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