Enchantment of the Ring (1999 version), by Matthew P. Davis

Enchantment of the Ring (1999 version)

by Matthew P. Davis

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honeycombguy The greatest dungeon synth release ever, if you ask me. Enchanting in every sense of the word. Favorite track: What Lies Beyond the Door.

merusmetraton A proper introduction to Dungeon Synth and a truly inspiring album. All hail to Matthew and his beautifully melancholic vision, may he rest in the halls of Mandos

a wizard's familiar Beautiful and somber with so much intention. Favorite track: Onward to Hy Breasail.

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Add the new "Enchantment of the Ring" patch AND a handmade paracord bracelet to your purchase of the 1999 version of Enchantment of the Ring for just $10.00 extra!

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Drop #4 5/5/23. The Master for this album, originally published in 1997. was transferred to disk in 1999 by Matt. It was not found again until 2020. We offer it here "as is"... a simple recording done on a 1997 Yamaha KX-W392 from that time period. Also used is the original mimeograph master sheet for the cover. The slight changes (just to differentiate it from other offerings that exist) are: the addition of two "Outro" tracks at the end of each side of the tape, which are snippets from "Passing Clouds", published on his Return to the Gate album for his Tears ov Blood project in 1995, and "Drifting Across the River" from the first demo of his Secret Stairways project,1995. Also, a few pictures to the inside of the insert (which had been blank on the original) ... and a tiny red water lily to the original cover artwork by Arisa Fields.
All recordings, graphics, printing, assembly, etc., etc. done at the site of Matt's original studio, The Cold Dungeon, by Grey Sister. 2023 (Note: some of this batch may have the NEDS logo on them since they were made around that time)

Note on Shipping: Although I'm happy to ship out of the USA, please check your country's USPS and Customs policies! Some places still have stringent rules (and extra fees!) for items coming from the US, which could ruin your experience. :'(

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1.	What Lies Beyond the Door 04:31		buy track
2.	Reflections on the Lake 03:10		buy track
3.	Eve of the Snow Queen 02:42		buy track
4.	Lammas Tide 03:43		buy track
5.	Outro "A" (excerpt from Passing Clouds) 01:10	info	buy track
6.	Collecting Primroses 02:13		buy track
7.	Finvarra's Chessboard 02:46		buy track
8.	Amongst the Waterlilies 02:38		buy track
9.	Onward to Hy Breasail 06:38		buy track
10.	Outro "B" (excerpt from Drifting Across the River) 01:09	info	buy track

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The Master for this album, originally published in 1997. was transferred to disk in 1999 by Matt. It was not found again until 2020. We offer it here "as is"... a simple recording done on a 1997 Yamaha KX-W392 from that time period. Also used is the original mimeograph master sheet for the cover. The slight changes (just to differentiate it from other offerings that exist) are: the addition of two "Outro" tracks at the end of each side of the tape, which are snippets from "Passing Clouds", published on his Return to the Gate album for his Tears ov Blood project in 1995, and "Drifting Across the River" from the first demo of his Secret Stairways project,1995. Also, a few pictures to the inside of the insert (which had been blank on the original) ... and a tiny red water lily to the original cover artwork by Arisa Fields.
All recordings, graphics, printing, assembly, etc., etc. done at the site of Matt's original studio, The Cold Dungeon, by Grey Sister. 2022

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released August 6, 2022

© Matthew P. Davis 1997; All music composed, performed and originally produced by Matthew P. Davis, Re-produced by © Cold Dungeon Offerings 2022

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Secret Stairways was the solo instrumental project of Matthew P. Davis (also known for his work with Twelfth of Never, Faces of Bayon, Labyrintheory, Blackened Chapel, and Tears ov Blood).
Matthew passed away in 2011. Current DIY physical releases come from Cold Dungeon Offerings by Grey Sister, Archivist & family member. ... more

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