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The Nine Worlds
Achillea
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| Highly acclaimed co-producer and guitarist of the multi-platinum group Enigma, Jens Gad brings you a spellbinding downtempo musical odyssey into the ancient mythology of his Scandinavian homeland. He is joined by the entrancing classical vocals of Helene Horlyck, to co-create a sophisticated and hypnotic chill-out journey through “The Nine Worlds” of archaic legend. At once stirring and calming, entertaining yet relaxing, Achillea achieves a vibrantly new and hauntingly beautiful musical vision that artfully blends evocative ambient New Age atmospheres with European dance club electronica. Achillea elegantly weaves the mystery of ancient myth - a world of seers, elves, and rune masters, into a lush, richly layered sonic landscape with velvety melodies of delicately bluesy guitar playing, slow sensuous grooves and silky smooth vocals sung in Latin and ancient Swedish. Both intimate and cinematic, this uniquely transcendent masterpiece is full of deep beauty and mysterious wonder that will nourish your soul. |
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| 1. Achilliea - Prelude |
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| 2. Ragnork-Twilight of the Gods |
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| 3. Odin's Hill |
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| 4. The Monks of Lindisfarne |
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| 5. Cape Porcupine |
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| 6. The Seeress Prophecy (Daydreaming) |
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| 7. Land of the Elves |
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| 8. Shears from Scar |
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| 9. The Nine Worlds |
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| 10. Staraja Ladoga |
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| 11. Othila - The Rune Masters |
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| 12. Achillea - Exodus |
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What people are saying about The Nine Worlds:
'Achillea is the new project for producer/guitarist Jens Gad, co-producer, co-writer and one of the central creative forces behind popular group Enigma (alongside Michael Cretu). For his first solo project, Gad presents an atmospheric album of tunes themed after Danish myth. Enigma fans should definitely take note, as there are many common denominators between both groups: the same laid-back "Enigma-style" beats, Gregorian chant, whispery vocals and Gad's signature electric guitar. Achillea differs by offering an album steeped in dreamy ambience. This album slower paced and more ethereal, making it better suited for the mind than the dance floor. Adding to the appeal is the wispy, sensual vocals of singer Helene Horlyck, who sings on many of the tracks. Serene, slightly trippy and sure to bring on a bout of Enigma nostalgia, this is a must for worldbeat/chill music fans.'
- Music Design In Review
'Achillea’s debut album, The Nine Worlds, is the latest project of Enigma co-producer/guitarist Jens Gad. With fellow Dane, classically trained vocalist Helene Horlyck, the two give the listener and intensely beautiful, hook-laden New Age/Down-tempo European trip-hop fusion that is really a very lovely experience. The compositions have been written around Horlyck’s voice, whom Gad had sing improv for hours, mixing it up between ancient Swedish and Latin, which gives this album its unique and wholly enticing flavor. It is, in a word, otherworldly….blues-rooted guitars, deep, spiritual keys, and shapely, groove worthy beats, combined with Horlyck’s passionate vocals and amazing range evoke images of dark, ancient vistas, flowing with the watery, passionate elements of life. I have been unable to go 20 minutes in my car without putting The Nine Worlds in and being truly, utterly blissed out. This is a damn near perfect CD.'
- John Dunphy for MusicTap.com
?The Nine Worlds caught my attention right away. Singer Helene Horlyck and producer Jens Gad draw from their shared Viking heritage to explore the stories of their ancestry in Latin and ancient-Swedish lyrics. Gad moves listeners with haunting, emotive electronica and guitar.?
- Sounds From the Ground Up by Mara Applebaum ? Spring 2006
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