The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates
Midnight Syndicate · 2008
58 min · 21 tracks · classical · electronic · gothic rock
Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting orchestration, creating a cinematic journey through dark fantasy realms.
Why this album works
'The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates' is significant for its contribution to the Halloween and haunted attraction scene, becoming a staple soundtrack for themed events. The album received critical acclaim within niche music circles and showcased Midnight Syndicate's unique ability to create immersive audio experiences that resonate with fans of horror and gothic themes.
- Best for
- cinematic soundscapes for immersion haunting atmospheres for reflection dynamic peaks and valleys
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2008, 'The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates' is Midnight Syndicate's sixth studio album. At this point in their career, the duo had solidified their reputation in the dark ambient genre, following the notable success of previous albums like 'The 13th Hour' (2005), which helped establish them as pioneers in atmospheric horror music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sissel Kyrkjebø· Dead Can Dance· Vision Eternel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cathedral Ruins Standout 3:05
- 2 Shadowed Grove 1:02
- 3 Meeting of the Acolytes 3:22
- 4 The Revenants Standout 3:25
- 5 Called From Beyond 3:04
- 6 Nightfall 3:40
- 7 The Hunt 2:55
- 8 Across the Chasm 1:17
- 9 Cemetery Gates Standout 3:06
- 10 Entering the Crypt 2:11
- 11 Alchemist’s Chamber 2:47
- 12 Tear of Osiris 1:56
- 13 Forging the Scarab 3:24
- 14 Shadows Descend 3:05
- 15 Inside the Scarab 1:29
- 16 Exodus 3:37
- 17 Dark Legacy 3:37
- 18 Lullaby 1:57
- 19 Lost 3:56
- 20 Not Your Saviour 3:09
- 21 Theme to “The Dead Matter” (A.B.T. remix) 2:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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