Enchantment of the Ring, by Secret Stairways

Enchantment of the Ring

by Secret Stairways

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1cedGuardian While "Lammas Tide" is my favorite track, this whole album is a wonderful joy to listen to. Matthew Davis' art is wonderful to hear and I consistently return to this one. Favorite track: Lammas Tide.

kaeditnos This work is so precious and unique that, when I listened to it for the first time, I felt my soul press to leave my body and float into endless but familiar spaces on a 30-minute journey. Every time I listen to this tape again and hear this guy's soul resonate in his music, I am moved. Favorite track: Lammas Tide.

gekkonen This piece is the feel when you go see if a cool artist on your playlist has released any new stuff and you find out they've passed away 12 years ago. Favorite track: Lammas Tide.

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Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Drifting... & Enchantment of the Ring Compilation, Side 2 of Drifting... ~ Tears ov Blood Selections, Turning Point 2006, Enchantment of the Ring (1999 version), The Lost My Space Tracks for Turning Point, Drifting..., Turning Point, and Enchantment of the Ring. , and , .

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1.	What Lies Beyond the Door 04:41	buy track
2.	Reflections on the Lake 03:13	buy track
3.	Eve of the Snow Queen 02:52	buy track
4.	Lammas Tide 03:45	buy track
5.	Collecting Primroses 02:15	buy track
6.	Finvarra's Chessboard 02:46	buy track
7.	Amongst the Waterlillies 02:43	buy track
8.	Onward, to Hy Breasail 06:41	buy track

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This album was recorded in 1996/1997 and was originally released on cassette in 1997 (with a short run re-issue in 1999). The material here has been digitized from cassette (the full cassette cover has also been scanned and added to this listing as well). This release has been out of print for a long time, but it deserves to be heard. Matthew passed away in 2011, but his memory lives on through his music. Any donations received for it will go to Matt's surviving family.

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released February 1, 2017

All music ©1997 Matthew Davis.
Cover art by Arisa Fields.
Downloadable short version of cover restored by Erik Hazekamp.

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Secret Stairways

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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