Ascendead Master cover

Ascendead Master

Versailles · 2009

12 min · 3 tracks · power metal

Symphonic metal grandeur intertwines with soaring vocals, creating an epic soundscape that evokes both fantasy and drama.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Ascendead Master — The title track encapsulates the album's core themes of ascension and mastery, featuring powerful instrumentation that sets the tone for the entire record.
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    月下香 — This track showcases the band's ability to fuse traditional Japanese influences with Western symphonic elements, creating a unique and captivating listening experience.
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    Descendant of the Rose [Soundtrack] — As a soundtrack piece, this track highlights Versailles' cinematic approach to music, blending narrative depth with rich orchestration to enhance emotional impact.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Ascendead Master

    The moment shifts from grand declarations of ambition to introspective reflections on destiny and fate.

    This contrast between outward confidence and inner uncertainty adds a layer of emotional complexity, inviting listeners to engage with the narrative on multiple levels.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ascendead Master 5:52
  • 2 月下香 4:43
  • 3 Descendant of the Rose [Soundtrack] 1:48

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