An Instrumental/Symphonic solo artist from Russia. Artemis is also the vocalist of (Russian) Heavy Rock band Scarecrow. On September 9th, 2020, Artemis independently released his debut studio album, North. A Conceptual, ten-part suite for symphony orchestra, folk groups and choir composition…
Introduction:
Artemis The Endless Journey, North: This review will evaluate every aspect of the album, from its intricate musical composition to its production. Our analysis will provide valuable insights to help you determine if this album is worth adding to your collection.
The First Three Sins of Artemis The Endless Journey
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Artemis The Endless Journey and his album, North.
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Features a fusion of acoustic pickings and various classical/orchestral instrument arrangements. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Involves of omitting the vocals, and replacing the vocals for an instrumental atmosphere/soundscape. The Third Sin—The Percussions: Delves into the vast world of various drum patterns, percussions, and epic beats.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: Ten-part suite for symphony orchestra, folk, and choir composition…
We begin our journey with the opening track, North, welcoming the listener with the sound of someone entering a cabin from the icy cold, windy day, then sending off into a world of the remaining songs. That is an endless journey of unfolding vistas, this wonderful trip, not only takes you on an epic-fantasy journey but invites you on a fruit of art, magical, beautiful mind-blowing soundtrack journey through uncharted lands.
From blooming heather of moorlands and the mysterious fog of ancient forests, through inaccessible mountains, majestic fjords, and snowy tundra. To the sharp edges of icebergs’ eternal ice, lifeless arctic deserts and the raging waves of the great and merciless northern ocean.
Continuing with the second piece Moorlands, and the remaining eight songs, these songs and music bring everything alive — a journey like no other!
Artemis’ instrumentation music composition and arrangement are well-executed, at the same time, each of the songs has an identity/theme of its own.
Combing classical and folk music; it’s the added inspiration of blending Lord of the Rings, Fantasy, Nordic/Celtic Cultures, Pagan Folk Music, The Flight of Dragons, Mythology, and Medieval.
There are even some Led Zeppelin homages thrown in, adding flutes, harps, violins, Medieval minstrels, tambourines, choir, and other symphonic/orchestral and folk instruments. Music of different nations, various moods, dark/light atmosphere, theatrical, epic soundscapes/arrangements, warm guitar melodies, epic drumming, the sound of nature and wildlife and much more.
Each of the ten songs is well written, composed, and arranged, giving the listener a beautiful and firmly/top-notch crafted piece that captures an overwhelming experience of extraordinary devilmanship from start to finish.
The creativity within this realm is like no other. The way Artemis’ has captured some unique differences here, capturing a classical crossover genre that mixes classical and folk music but unfolding vistas of multifaceted/various compositions of classical and folk music.
The album comes to an end with the last song, North (Orchestral Theme). We want to give a shoutout to Artemis The Endless Journey for letting us review his album North. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
You’re Listening to “Ocean”
PlayThe Last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins, our thoughts on Artemis The Endless Journey and his album, Artemis The Endless Journey.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia: Is that for us, while writing this article, I found it hard to write; the music transfixed me; the music draws you in, and sweeps you away to this Neverland journey.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
The Artwork captures that feeling of travelling in the wilderness.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Artemis The Endless Journey, and his album, North.
This concludes the Artemis The Endless Journey, North review.
Track-Listing:
- North (Acoustic Theme)
- Moorlands
- Forests
- Mountains
- Fjords
- Tundra
- Icebergs
- Arctic
- Ocean
- North (Orchestral Theme)
Artemis The Endless Journey is:
- Artemis – composer, orchestrated & producer
