"The Hermit" is a deeply introspective track from Xak Stahl's Major Arcana album, blending ambient acoustic elements with a mystical undertone. Inspired by the Tarot card of the same name, the song explores themes of solitude, self-reflection, and the pursuit of inner wisdom.

Soft, ethereal melodies guide listeners through the quiet, contemplative journey of The Hermit. Gentle acoustic guitar and atmospheric tones create a serene yet powerful soundscape, while the lyrics reflect the courage it takes to step away from the world and seek clarity in the silence.

This track invites listeners to embrace the stillness, light their own lantern, and uncover the truths within. Let "The Hermit" be the soundtrack to your moments of introspection and personal discovery.

Lyrics:

On a path of quiet stone, beneath the endless sky,
I walk alone with a lantern’s glow, and questions burning bright.
Through the shadows of the unknown, I search to understand,
The whispers of the silence guide, a light held in my hand.

Through the stillness, through the night,
I journey inward, seeking light.

I am The Hermit, the keeper of the flame,
In solitude, I’ve found my name.
Through the dark, I light the way,
The truth revealed at the break of day.

The echoes of the world grow faint, as I leave them all behind,
In the quiet, I confront myself, the answers I must find.
Through the mist of doubt and fear, a guiding star appears,
Its light reflects the wisdom gained through trials and the years.

Through the stillness, through the night,
I journey inward, seeking light.

I am The Hermit, the keeper of the flame,
In solitude, I’ve found my name.
Through the dark, I light the way,
The truth revealed at the break of day.

In the silence, I am whole,
The lantern guides my restless soul.
With every step, the veil is torn,
A new dawn rises, I am reborn.

I am The Hermit, the keeper of the flame,
In solitude, I’ve found my name.
Through the dark, I light the way,
The truth revealed at the break of day.

On a path of quiet stone, beneath the endless sky,
I walk alone with a lantern’s glow, and questions burning bright.

Major Arcana

The Hermit

The Masterplan (Oasis cover) by Emma Miller

Produced, mixed and mastered by Lucas Mendes.

The Masterplan

I woke up and the world was empty

Static Bloom

check out our YouTube video https://youtu.be/qRXs-NqQG78
Backwards (2025) – The Collision of Pride and Redemption A heavy head on dive into the tension between rebellion and grace, Backwards thrashes with raw conviction. The heavy riffs and haunting lyrics mirror the spiritual battlefield as pride fights to hold on, while surrender shatters the chains. When we find ourselves to be caught between resistance and renewal. Remember, redemption through Jesus doesn’t ask to be earned. It arrives, unexpectedly, as a gift, turning everything backwards.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, piano, synthesizer, programming, production
Brinden Patrick Jorden: lead guitar
Scott Tumilty: rhythm guitars
Pekka Huovinen: drums

You can find this song on all streaming portals:
too.fm/ndm-backwards

Where to find us:
@nadinedemacedo
@mollybarnett
@scott-tumilty
@muovinen

Credits:
Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, piano, synthesizer, programming, production
Molly Maurie Barnett: lyrics, vocals
Scott Tumilty: rhythm guitar
Brinden Patrick Jordan: lead guitar
Pekka Huovinen: drums

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/mollybarnett
https://soundcloud.com/scott-tumilty
https://soundcloud.com/muovinen

Backwards

Last

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I was up before dawn

Marseille est un mirage

Hear the full story with lyrics behind this song and watch the official video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sFhKkUclQ_U

Step into the haunting atmosphere of Ashes in the Crowd, an original written track by Cain Austin that blends, emotional guitar melodies with dark lyrics.

This piece captures the feeling of isolation in a world full of noise, a personal anthem for the lost, the wandering, and the silent observers.

Ashes in the Crowd

Alternative  Rock Electronic Slow Motion Anthem  for 80s -90s lovers,  in new dress

Intro – dark ambient, slow build, distant echoes]
In the dark, an island rises,
you walk toward the lighthouse flame.
But the light has drowned in shadows,
[Bridge ]
it no longer calls your name.

[Verse – cinematic, hypnotic groove]
The sky is heavy, filled with stars,
they lead you where no path remains.
Branches reach like ancient fingers,
[Bridge ]
whispering leaves remember pain.

[Chorus – strong, melodic, deep voice with reverb]
Echoes of the island,
footsteps fading slow.
The further that you’re walking,
the less you seem to know.
[Mantra – repeated softly, layered voices]
All around… all around… all around…

[Bridge – spoken/half-sung, long poetic line, atmospheric]
And you believe it’s not the ending, but the silence stretches wider than the sea, wider than the night, wider than the memory of everything you tried to hold.

[Chorus – darker, heavier instruments, deep male vocal]
Echoes of the island,
nothing left to shout.
The more you try to follow,
the less you work it out.
[Mantra – whispered and echoing in background]
No way out… no way out… no way out…

[Instrumental intermezzo – guitars with reverb, dark synth layers]

[Chorus – final, layered vocals, emotional climax]
Echoes of the island,
shadows twist and drown.
Your voice returns in silence,
your body’s sinking down.
[Dual mantra – layered, call and response]
All around… [main vocal]
No way out… [echo vocal]
[Bridge ]
All around… [main vocal]
[Bridge ]
No way out… [echo vocal fading]

[Outro – slow fade, ambient, distant reverb]
No lighthouse in the silence,
no shoreline to defend.
The night repeats forever…
[Bridge ]
and still it never ends.

echoes in the dark

Xak Stahl: Alchemist of Sound, Architect of Emotion

Xak Stahl is a genre-blurring music artist, sonic storyteller, and relentless experimenter. Every track he creates is a new world—a kaleidoscope of indie folk, alt-pop, electronica, and global flavors—infused with raw emotion and boundless curiosity. Xak’s music isn’t just heard; it’s felt.

From Shadow to Spotlight

For Xak, music is metamorphosis. His journey began in the shadows, transmuting heartbreak and struggle into songs that glow with hope. Early anthems like “Neon Dreams” and “Rising Through the Darkness” invite listeners to find their own light. His newest project, Major Arcana, channels the mysteries of the Tarot—each song an archetype, each lyric a step along the path from the Fool’s first leap to the wisdom of The World.

More Than Music: A Multisensory Universe

But Xak isn’t confined to sound. As a visual artist and writer, he crafts immersive stories that spill across genres and languages—sometimes haunting, sometimes playful, always honest. Whether he’s conjuring lush soundscapes, weaving bilingual lyrics, or creating striking visuals, Xak’s art dares you to feel deeper and dream wilder.

An Invitation to Transformation

Join Xak Stahl on a sonic odyssey that blurs borders—between genres, between artforms, between you and the music. Each release is an invitation to explore, to heal, to become. For Xak, every song is a spell, every album a universe. The only question is: are you ready to step inside?

The Hermit

XAK STAHL

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