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Eine Reise beginnt [Demo]

by Gilgareth

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Sylfvr
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Sylfvr I was drawn in by the funky disco synthwave on Durch das Mittelreich, but actually stayed for the whole album. This is so much more than a gimmick, it's an incredible journey that draws inspiration from every corner of the genre. Brilliant stuff, and highly recommended. Favorite track: Das Nachtlager.
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Eisenherz masterpiece of modern ds! gilgareth's demo creates an incredibly dense atmosphere! you can literally feel the ambience of illusionary forests or eerie ruins. a more than worthy addition to any adventurer's chest of bandcamp treasures! Favorite track: Durch das Mittelreich (Album Version).
Corto Montese
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Corto Montese This demo is undoubtedly rooted in the fertile black soil of old-school Dungeon Synth, paying homage to its traditions (do you also sense a certain kind of Dunkelheit in „Die Schwarze Zitadelle“?). At the same time it takes a bold step forward, bringing a fresh, almost futuristic twist to the genre that's completely new to my ears. The tracks are full of captivating melodies and a warm, distinctive sound: „Eine Reise beginnt“ evokes nostalgia without sounding dated at all. Favorite track: Balsamsalabunde – heile, Wunde!.
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pifzzover01 Beautiful demo, combining old-school composition style and aesthetics with synth sounds straight from the 80s and 90s.
All the tracks create a specific atmosphere, with the frequent use of background ambient sounds.
Surely a special mention is needed for the second track, an authentic masterpiece of what I’d like to call: “Dungeon Synthwave”.
Overrall this release reminds me of the soundtrack of a forgotten RPG game I played in my childhood years.
Recommended! Favorite track: Durch das Mittelreich (Album Version).
Baldur
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Baldur Gilgareth's demo is aptly named because it truly takes you on a musical journey. The sounds of footsteps on cobblestone streets transport you to medieval alleyways, while other tracks evoke the feeling of passages through dark dungeons or weirdly enchanted forests. Once again well worth a look for fans of the subject! Favorite track: Kaiserstadt Gareth.
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𝕬𝖇𝖔𝖚𝖙 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖘 𝖆𝖑𝖇𝖚𝖒 // 𝖀𝖊𝖇𝖊𝖗 𝖉𝖎𝖊𝖘𝖊𝖘 𝕬𝖑𝖇𝖚𝖒
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If required, you will find an English translation at the end of the German version of this text.

GERMAN TEXT VERSION
In den Schatten der Mauern der Kaiserstadt Gareth, wo Geschichten in den Straßen lebten, schmiedete eine Gruppe tapferer Gefährten einst den Entschluss zu einer epischen Reise. Mit der Morgenröte brachen sie auf und die majestätische Silhouette der Kaiserstadt Gareth verblasste schließlich am Horizont.

Durch das Mittelreich zogen sie, auf den Pfaden der Legenden, von denen nur die alten Bäume des Landes flüstern konnten. Unter sternenübersäten Himmeln fanden sie ihre nächtliche Rast, wo in der Stille der Nachtlager Sagen vergangener Zeiten erzählt wurden und Träume von jenen gewoben wurden, die einst ihnen gleich durch die Reiche gezogen waren. Die Reise der Gefährten führte sie zu einem alten Kloster, dessen Gemäuer von grünen Ranken umwoben waren und in dessen Tiefen heute eine Räuberbande ihr finsteres Nest errichtet hatte. Ein erbitterter Kampf entfaltete sich, als die Helden sich durch die schattenhaften Gemäuer kämpften und ihre Fähigkeiten erstmals auf die Probe stellten. Doch der Sieg über die Räuber verschaffte keine Erleichterung, etwas Dunkleres lag über diesen Landen: Etwas Böseres, das seine finsteren Finger ausstreckte und so auch das alte Kloster verdorben hatte.

Das wahre Übel enthüllte sich erst, als die Helden auf die Schwarze Zitadelle stießen, die sich in den Schatten der Geschichte versteckt hatte. Ein finsterer Ort, wo das Dunkel höchstselbst zu lauern schien und die Luft von Schwärze erfüllt war. Den Zwölfen zugetan, trotzten die Gefährten mit vereinten Kräften der dräuenden Finsternis und fanden sich unverhofft im sagenumwobenen Bilderwald wieder, einem magischen Ort, in dem Realität und Illusion ineinander übergingen. Dort trafen sie auf weise Elfen des Waldes, die ihre heilende Magie entfalteten und die Helden mit dem Heilzauber »Balsamsalabunde – heile, Wunde!« segneten.
Gestärkt durch die uralte Magie des Waldes kehrten die Gefährten zurück, ihre Reise durch Aventurien wurde zu den ersten Zeilen einer Saga, die sich in den Liedern und Geschichten der Menschen, Elfen und Zwerge für alle Zeiten verewigen sollte. Mögen die Bardenmeister Gilgareth ihre Namen in den Sternenhimmel der Legenden weben, auf dass sie zu einem leuchtenden Licht in der Dunkelheit werden mögen.


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ENGLISH TEXT VERSION
In the shadows of the walls of the Imperial City of Gareth (»Kaiserstadt Gareth«), where stories live in the streets, a band of brave companions forged their plans for an epic quest. With the break of dawn, they embarked, and the majestic silhouette of the Imperial City of Gareth faded on the horizon.

They travelled through the heart of the Middle Kingdom (»Durch das Mittelreich«), treading the trails of legends, whose stories were only whispered by the trees of the land. Under star-studded skies, they found their nightly rest (»Das Nachtlager«), where in the silence of the camps, tales of bygone times were told, and dreams were woven by those who had once journeyed through the realms as they did. The fellows’ journey led them to an old monastery, its walls entwined with green vines, and in its depths, a band of robbers had established their dark nest (»Ein Räubernest im alten Kloster«). A fierce battle unfolded as our heroes fought their way through the shadowy walls, testing their abilities for the first time. But the victory over the robbers brought no relief, something darker lay over these lands: Something evil that had stretched out its dark fingers and corrupted the old monastery as well.

The true evil only revealed itself when our fellowship encountered the Black Citadel (»Die Schwarze Zitadelle«), which had hidden itself in the shadows of history. A sinister place, where darkness itself seemed to lurk, and the air was filled with blackness. Devoted to the Twelve, the companions defied the looming darkness with united strength and unexpectedly found themselves in the legendary Picture Forest (»Durch den Bilderwald«), a magical place where reality and illusion merged. There they met the wise elves of the forest, who unfolded their healing magic and blessed the heroes with the healing spell »Balsamsalabunde – heile, Wunde!«.

Strengthened by the ancient magic of the forest, the companions returned, their journey through Aventuria became the first lines of a saga that would be immortalized in the songs and stories of humans, elves, and dwarves for all time. May the bard masters of Gilgareth weave their names into the starry sky of legends, so that they may become a shining light in the darkness.

Tracklist:
1. Imperial City of Gareth
2. Through the Middenrealm
3. The Night Camp
4. A Robber's Nest in the old Monastery
5. The Black Citadel
6. Through the Forest of Pictures
7. Balsamsalabunde – heal every wound!

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released March 14, 2024

𝕬𝖑𝖇𝖚𝖒 𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖉𝖎𝖙𝖘 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖉𝖎𝖘𝖈𝖑𝖆𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖗
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Demo »Eine Reise beginnt« 2024.
Recorded and produced by Gilgareth.
Hand numbered edition of 30 tapes.

Cover artwork: Arthur Rackham – The Golden Castle of Stromberg, 1909. The illustration of the limited edition poster was done by our friend Wangang: www.instagram.com/wangang.illu – thank you!

»Das Schwarze Auge« und »Aventurien« sind eingetragene Marken der Ulisses Spiele GmbH, Waldems. Die Namensrechte »Gareth« und »Mittelreich« liegen ebenfalls bei der Ulisses Spiele GmbH.



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Find out more about Gilgareth: paths.to/gilgareth (bio, info, links etc.).
Gilgareth is a Dungeon Synth duo dedicated to the old ways.


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