01. To the Sun - Eἰς ῞Eλιον θυμίαμα. 5.30
02. To the Moon - Eἰς Σελήνην θυμίαμα. 4.36
03. To Mars - Ἄρεος θυμίαμα. 4.02
04. To the Graces - Χαρίτον θυμίαμα. 2.32
05. To the Sea - Θαλάσσες θυμίαμα. 4.18
06. To Victory - Νίκης θυμίαμα. 6.00
07. The Pætilía Tablet. 3.28
08. Ama il tuo sogno, se pur ti tormenta. 4.20
09. The Thuriis Tablet. 3.29
10. Spiritui Carmen. 3.40
11. To Death - Θανάτου θυμίαμα. 4.22
Music for certain Rituals is a musical work based on some Orphyc Hymns chosen among the 87 short poems composed in either the late Hellenistic era. The poems, used in mystical rituals are attributed to Orpheus and they were a clear expression of how the Hellenic past was fighting for its survival, while the new Christian faith was spreading everywhere. The hymns are devoted to specific divinities as well as to cosmic elements and incense that was used during the rituals. Alongside the orficim hymns they were set to music two gold leaf tablets found in graves from Thurii and Hipponium giving instruction to the dead crossing into afterlife. Lastly, two poems of AIMA carry all these meanings in the contemporary world.
released September 25, 2020
AimA: concept, vocals arrangements, vocals and backing vocals
Lyrics: "Ama il Tuo Sogno se pur ti Tormenta" and "Spiritui Carmen".
The Illusion Of Silence: music, arrangements, piano, keyboards, bowed psaltery, zither, guitar, percussions, sounds, flutes, santoor, m'bira, melodica, bells
Contributions:
Northgate (3Vor): male backing vocals on Spiritui Carmen
Mixed and mastered by Jhonnie
Artworks: Diego Cinquegrana
Grapic design: Aimaproject SA -
www.aimaproject.com
Produced by Retortae
You can buy physical and digital copies following the links:
aimalichtblau.bandcamp.com
theillusionofsilence.bandcamp.com