2021 remaster of the the original 2004 album. While making a Halloween Karda Estra playlist on Spotify at the end of 2020, I quickly became aware of how much better the newer Karda Estra tracks sounded than the earlier ones and how much my mastering had improved through the years. So I decided to remaster Voivode Dracula, an early album I am very proud of, giving it a sound that now hopefully does it justice.
'Wow' - The Dracula Society
'This is 'Dracula' as a completely emotional experience without dialogue or sight, the whole vigorous concoction distilled as a potent concentrate ... This a remarkable work.' Chris White, Hairless Heart Herald
'Warm glowing refined relaxing soothing dark angelic classical gothic beauty. Highly recommended yet again.' Sean Worrall, Organ
'...a unique chamber music which blends seamlessly electronics with the acoustic orchestral instruments, into a color-filled portrait, rich in dramatic flair and cinematic mood. ... There is nobody else in the prog field I can think of competing with Karda Estra, whose singular accomplishments deserve much wider support and recognition.' Expose
'a towering piece of music.' Kev Rowland, Feedback
credits
released January 24, 2021
Composed, arranged and produced by Richard Wileman (inspired by the novel DRACULA by Bram Stoker).
Richard Wileman (classical, electric and bass guitars, keyboards, percussion, bouzouki, rastrophone and various other colours).
with:
Ileesha Bailey (vocals, breathing 3 on 'Kisses'), Helen Dearnley (violin), Caron Hansford (oboe, cor anglais, breathing 2 on 'Kisses'), Sarah Higgins (cello), Zoe King (flute, alto saxophone, clarinet on 'Lucy', breathing 1 on 'Kisses'), Michelle Williams (clarinet on 'Kisses')
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Bought the CD because of "Ghost" only but I love "Last Grains" too...reminds me of a modern version of 60s sunshine pop with jazzy arrangements and scat vocals. Cool stuff! Weltraumalltag
Cellist & vocalist Mia Pixley delivers a rich, emotive record with stirring vocal melodies & gorgeous strings for a riveting final product. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 26, 2021
Hushed dreampop and synthpop songs on the latest from Vanessa Garcia-Cuevas, with gentle melodies floating over soft keys. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 13, 2021
Baltimore's Woven In feels especially focused and resonant on her latest LP, fusing goth, drone, and experimental electronics. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 1, 2020
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The new live EP by Ryan W. Stevenson's project reminded me, that this debut album must have been gone down the wishlist... If instrumental Canterbury stuff is your thing, this should be a no-brainer. Firmly rooted in the past (late 60s, 70s), nevertheless with a fresh sound. Guests incude The Tangent's Andy Tillison and Soft Machine's Theo Travis. Carsten Pieper