Wandering on the wet sand of the beach...my steps coming from far away....the fog is rising....the rain is falling on me....where am I going?

Released on 22 Oct 2025

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“Arcane Tales” feels like a journey through sound and myth — a piece steeped in mystery, ancient energy, and cinematic grandeur. Archer 23 crafts an atmosphere that is both otherworldly and intimate, inviting the listener into a realm where rhythm, melody, and emotion converge like chapters in a long-lost legend.

The track begins in near silence, with distant tones that shimmer like faint whispers of forgotten lore. Gradually, layers unfold — deep bass textures, ritualistic percussion, and spectral synths that swirl like mist over hidden ruins. Each element feels deliberate, as though every sound carries a fragment of story or symbol.

Midway through, the composition expands into a sweeping melodic passage — soaring yet shadowed — evoking a sense of awe and revelation. Archer 23’s production is lush but restrained, allowing the atmosphere to breathe while maintaining tension beneath the surface.

By the closing moments, “Arcane Tales” dissolves into ethereal echoes, leaving a haunting afterglow — as if the tale has ended but the mystery lingers.

“Arcane Tales” is a spellbinding sonic myth — immersive, haunting, and beautifully detailed. Archer 23 once again proves adept at transforming sound into narrative, crafting music that feels timeless and enchanted.

Arcane Tales

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▸ Patrons: Scott Reszel, Autumn Rain Glading, Portlan

▸ Hardware used: Kurzweil PC88 Electronic MIDI Keyboard
Mac Mini (2014), 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM

Program used: Logic Pro 9

Plugins Used: Albion ONE, Cinewinds CORE, Cinebrass CORE, Adagietto Strings, Ethnoworld 6, Piano in Blue, East West Orchestra Silver Edition, 8Dio Alien Drums

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