Blood of Angels

Infobox Album
Name = Blood of Angels
Type = Studio album
Artist = Michelle Belanger & Nox Arcana


Released = Oct 13, 2006
Genre = New Age, Ambient
Label = [http://www.monolithgraphics.com Monolith Graphics]
Producer = Joseph Vargo
Reviews = [http://www.blackangelpromotions.com/michellebelanger.html Black Angel] , [http://www.side-line.com/reviews_comments.php?id=22118_0_17_0_C Side-line Magazine] , [http://www.flamesrising.com/blood-of-angels-review/ Flames Rising]
Last album = "Carnival of Lost Souls"
(2006)
This album = "Blood of Angels"
(2006)
Next album = "Blood of the Dragon"
(2007)

"Blood of Angels" tells a story about the mythical Watcher Angels, who "abandoned Heaven for a taste of mortal love." According to legend, the angels were condemned to the earthly realm after uniting with mortals and sharing with them their mystical secrets. The lyrics draw upon ancient Enochian myths and explore the concept of these celestial beings.

Unlike Nox Arcana's other releases, which are primarily instrumental with minimal narratives, these songs feature both lyrical and musical content, with the vocals rising and falling from ethereal choirs to brooding, primal-sounding chants. The music ranges from haunting piano, violin and acoustic guitar to powerful symphonic pieces that have become the trademark sound of Nox Arcana.

Michelle Belanger wrote and performed the lyrics, exhibiting her classical training and a four-octave vocal range. She also performed as a guest vocalist on Nox Arcana’s 2005 album "Winter’s Knight" and performs with the Chicago-based goth-rock band URN.

Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski wrote and performed the music. This is the sixth of seven full-length albums that Nox Arcana recorded in three years.

Track listing

"All Songs Written by Michelle Belanger, Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski.""Vocals & Lyrics by Michelle Belanger.""Music Composed and Performed by Nox Arcana."

# "Ligeia's Lament" — 3:32
# "Children of Heaven" — 5:26
# "Bitter Ashes" — 3:45
# "Ella Sheena" — 4:46
# "Angels Are Weeping" — 6:08
# "Widow's Walk" — 3:10
# "Forlorn" — 4:08
# "Blood of Angels" — 3:45
# "Children of Heaven (club mix)" — 5:42

External links

* [http://www.noxarcana.com Nox Arcana official website]
* [http://www.michellebelanger.com/ Michelle Belanger's official website]
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