is a hermetic project distinguished by dusky atmospheres and a mesmeric journey into a world of submission and desperation. In the full-length concept album 'Dies Irae', the recurring theme within the seven tracks is the relationship between Man and God as a symbolic voyage in a silent wasteland made of treachery, defeat and spiritual hunger.
Founded in Italy in 2007,
Atrium Animae merges the talents of
Massimiliano Picconi (keyboards, programming) with
Alessia Cicala (Conservatory-trained soprano female vocalist). The music is characterized by a 'classical' approach, where the basis of the composition is represented by complex polyphonic vocal parts and expressive instruments centered around orchestral strings and horns. This becomes a new starting point from
Alessia's previous experiences in Chirleison and Essences.
The analysis of the human condition and its relationship with God is made on 'Dies Irae' through a separation into two main parts. Seven dramatic tracks - 44 minutes of total playing time - of a desolate journey into an apocalyptic scenario with no hope of redemption. Symphonic, neoclassical, heavenly voices with strong influences from classical and spiritual music - Recalling artists and composers such as early-period
Dead Can Dance,
Stoa and
Arcana!
Coming in beautiful 6-panel Digipak!
