Sound Horizon - Moira

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Moira: The 6th Story




REVIEW: Sound Horizon’s 6th Story Moira, is a beautiful, thought provoking work which tells the myth of the young twins Elef and Misia. An assortment of styles and sounds, Moira offers a lot in terms of depth and complexity. This album in particular amongst Sound Horizon’s discography plays out much like a musical soundtrack, with vivid imagery and a continuous play throughout. The tracks meld into one and create a story rather than an album of 15 songs.

The songs on Moira are quite diverse, from the dark Thanatos, to the Russian influenced Matryoshka and Greek influences in Illion and throughout the album. I think the most endearing thing about this album is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Amongst the themes of death and war, there are quite a few lighthearted, amusing tracks to lighten the mood. This prevents the album from becoming too dark and gives it a much more diverse range of styles.

The opening track on Moira is the dramatic Thanatos, a song which tells the story of the God of Death, Thanatos. He sings of bringing equality through death, to a world which is ruled by the Moira, merciless Goddesses who manipulate the destiny of humans. Death shows no boundaries “Kings and slaves, sages and prostitutes” – Thanatos’ death is his redemption to the world; Without him, there would be no equality.

Matryoshka is the tale of the Russian billionaire who rose from a hard life of poverty to riches. He keeps a book from his mother, a poet, which inspires him to become wealthy enough to try to uncover the truths of the epic poem, titled Elefseja. He undergoes an archaeological dig in an attempt to bring this myth to life.

Mythos retells the story of the creation of the world and sets the scene for the retelling of this Myth. It introduces the Gods and Goddesses and the kingdoms of Greece. It also introduces us to the 6 Sisters, Ionia, Doria, Phrygia, Lidia, Aiolia and Docria who bring this tale to life.

Didymoi or Twins, talks of the childhood of the twins, Elef and Misia. The pair are raised by loving, adoptive parents and have lived a happy life so far. It also introduces the character of Scorpius, a soldier who is unlikely to claim the throne without help from an oracle to guide him in war. Scorpius visits the family in a bid to recruit the twin’s father to fight in his army. When the father refuses, Scorpius attacks him and orders the capture of the twins. The twins are kidnapped and taken away, while their parents are left for dead.

The children are then taken to a slave market, or Duloi, in the kingdom of Arcadia where the pair are separated. Misia is sold as an apprentice to the Hetaera (courtesans or prostitutes), while Elef becomes a slave of the kingdom.

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To be continued... (vejam o live =D)

Fonte: http://jpopstardust.blogspot.com/2008/09/moira-6th-story.html