Track By Tracks: Noirad - Aegean Legacy (2024)

1. The Hot Gates:

The opening drum fill gives way to energetic riffs, setting the stage for the Battle of Thermopylae, where a small group of Greeks, led by King Leonidas, faces the overwhelming Persian army. The energetic rhythm guitars work in tandem with the vocals, which explode in an anthemic chorus, where melodies shine above everything else.

2. Hector:

Another fast-paced song, this time celebrating the greatest Trojan hero in Greek mythology: Hector. Steady rhythm guitars flank the vocals in the verses, building tension before giving way to a powerful, epic chorus. The song culminates in a captivating bridge, followed by a blazing solo.

3. Seven Against Thebes:

The guitars march ata  slow, solemn rhythm for this song inspired by Aeschylus’ drama. A grave danger hangs over the besieged city of Thebes. Another epic chorus paves the way for a refined guitar solo.

4. Medea:

Ivory keys weave the harmony for this melancholic semi-ballad. The main character of the song is Medea, a princess whose life has been upended by the Fates. The intimate first half of the song is followed by a second where the distorted guitars, like the tides of destiny, sweep everything away.

5. Ajax:

Melancholy and grief are the two words that best describe the immortal drama of Sophocles and this song does its best to convey such emotions. The melodic guitars of the intro fade, allowing a lonely vocal to tell the tale of Ajax, the valiant Greek warrior. Arpeggiated guitars build the drama, which finally explodes in the chorus. A moving bridge bids farewell to the hero.

6. Andromeda:

After a sequence of more cadenced songs, it’s time to go full throttle once again. Behold Perseus as he battles a sea monster to save the beautiful Andromeda. Catchy vocal melodies soar in the chorus, adding to the song’s dynamic energy.

7. Plataea:

This is the last epic song of the album. Cadenced drums march with the Greek army towards the showdown with the Persian army. The Battle of Plataea sealed the final victory of the Hellenic cities against the massive power of the invaders. You’ll be hard-pressed not to sing along with the epic chorus.

8. The Poet And The Nymph:

This is the longest song of the album. It’s the journey of a loyal lover, a journey to the Hades and back. Follow Orpheus as he walks down the Earth to ask his wife back to the god of the Underworld, only to lose her once again. The melancholic tones of the song soothe once the two lovers are finally reunited as depicted in the poignant bridge at the end of the song.