Hello. I've never written a band before but felt compelled to write to you. About
a month ago I discovered four of your albums on Rhapsody. It's always exciting
to find something new and different but I think your music is the discovery of
the decade for me. I've always loved the darker edge of classical music, the
requiems, Brahms choral music, but your music is an awesome step beyond that.
There are tracks that just send chills up my spine. Recently I ordered Shadow
of the Raven, Winter's Knight and Blood of the Dragon. I wished
I'd seen your tshirts when I ordered the albums, I would have purchased a few
of those, too!
I am a writer and I listen to music while I write.
The biggest problem is finding the right music to set the mood. When the WGA
strike put a halt on my screenplays, I turned to revising an old epic fantasy
story. I credit a lot of my inspiration during the long hours of writing and
revising this fantasy to your music. I took a break from writing to send you
this letter, and at this very moment I have "Night of the Wolf" playing
through my headphones. I think it's my favorite track, so far, of yours. Absolutely
chilling—the chanting, whispering voices, the driving sinister beat—just
an amazing song.
I have been telling all my friends about your
music and plan on sending a few of your albums as holiday presents. I am looking
forward to receiving the three albums I ordered. You guys are amazing.
Allie Davidson - Dec 8, 2007
Dear Joseph and William, I just wanted to thank you for creating Blood of
the Dragon in addition to all your other fine artistic works. My favorite
literary genres are dark fantasy and Dark Age historical fiction so the somber
majesty of Blood of the Dragon is a constant source of inspiration for
me.
Hail the Old Gods, and thanks again,
Dan McKinley - Dec 2, 2007
Greetings, Just wanted to shoot ya a quick email and say that you guys are doing
an awesome job. I stumbled upon your music awhile back by accident on amazon
and just can't get enough of it. Can't wait to hear more.
Sincerely,
Tim - Nov 22, 2007
I just wanted to let you know I was in a Halloween "Spirit" store
and they were playing your music. It is hard to find Halloween music
that you wouldn't mind listening to on its own. I have really enjoyed Carnival of Lost Souls. I
played it for my 5th grade class while we prepared for our "Fall Festival" and
most of them really liked it. Some were a little freaked out - but
that's okay. Anyway, I just wanted to take the opportunity
to give some positive feedback.
D.L. Henry, Arizona - Nov 5, 2007
I'd like to thank you for your wonderful music! I'm a lawyer from Brazil, and
I often play Call of Cthulhu with my friends. I must say, your music added a
lot to the game's atmosphere! My players (and I) loved it! =) I wish you guys
the best and will be waiting for your next works!
Luiz - Oct 30, 2007
Dear Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski,
I would like to say that your music is simply
inspiring. Every time I hear it, I think of ways I can use it in home-made
movies, as soundtracks for parties, and for my horror stories that that I write
in my free time. I have three CDs, (Necronomicon, Carnival of Lost Souls, and Shadow of the
Raven,) and I absolutely love them. My favoite CD in general is Carnival
of Lost Souls, and my second favorite one is Blood of the Dragon.
My favorite piece by you is "The House of Usher," and I love the song "Steeds
of Thunder."
I compose and record my own Gothic classical music
and I take so much inspiration from your albums to improve my style and to write
better, darker, material. I also enjoy the "Born of the Night" book
with all the paintings... it's beautiful. My favorite painting is "Realm
of Shadows;" the use of black and green (my two favorite colors)
is wonderful. Anyway... I am such a big fan of all your works, and
I can't wait for Grimm
Tales.
Keep it up!
Alan - Oct 22, 2007
I listened to Shadow of the Raven while
to and from work. This album is absolutely brilliant. However, I had to stop
listening at one point because the violins on The Raven and Lenore were so moving,
the music brought me to tears. VERY powerful.
Each of your cds tells a story. But Shadow of
the Raven captured Poe the man--the tortured soul. While listening, i imaged
his cottage here in the Bronx where his beloved died. I pictured him sitting
at her bedside as she passed on.
While listening to "Murders in the Rue Morgue," I
imagined you and William in 19th century garb, chasing a gorilla
through the streets of Paris, shooting at him with small, double barrelled
revolvers as he jumps from rooftop to rooftop. (This is what happens when I
watch the 300 plus black and white classic horror and mystery films in my collection)
"The Pit and the Pendulum," excuse my
Newyorkese, but Holy *&&@!@. What a wicked tune! I could feel the pendulum
coming closer. And "The Black Cat" scared me to death. Thanks so much, I will treasure this cd always.
Pat Gonzales, NYC - Oct 16, 2007
Dear Nox Arcana,
Your music is fantastic. Every note and melody
blends together, sending me into a wonderland of ideas, dreams and
thoughts. I listen to your music for inspiration when writing, and always use
your pieces for films my friends and I make. Your melodies are enchanting,
your beat, beautiful, and I must say you are my favorite gothic/classical band.
I love all your works, and art, and I cannot wait to add new works to my collection.
I cannot wait for Grimm Tales. After Shadow
of the Raven came out, we celebrated Edgar A. Poe's death, and went for a
walk by candle light. Later on we listened to your music while reading pieces
of Poe's work. You have been an inspiration for myself and many people I know.
I went to Salem Mass. the other day with some
friends. We, of course, all dressed up, and bought some of your CD's and Joesph
Vargo's signed art book. We listened to your music on the way home, and loved
every second of it. Keep up the fantastic work! You guys are amazing!
Your devoted fan,
Jacob M., New Gloucester, ME - Oct 16, 2007
You guys are awesome. I'm in the play Frankenstein and we are using your music
for it. We're also selling ur cds at the performances. I'm totally buying one.
Anyway super cool music!
Little Miss Frankenstien - Oct 15, 2007
I just discovered your music while shopping for new Halloween props. The store
staff was cranking Carnival of Lost Souls over the stereo system and I was hooked.
I'm a 51 year old nana with varied tastes in music, and literature, art, leaning
heavily towards the other realm. Have ordered three other cds and can't wait
to delve into the rest... very happy to have found you. Thank you for opening up a new experience for me.
Linda Koutroubas - Sep 24, 2007
Hello Nox Arcana fans,
I am from Germany and I have 2 passions: Good
music in all styles and old creepy films (e. g. the old Hammer productions
or even better the really old films with Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, etc.).
I also am a big Halloween fan and that is something special for someone in
Germany. One day I surfed through the internet in search of good Halloween
sites and somehow I came to Nox Arcana. Immediately I was very interested and
after listening to some samples I ordered some CDs. When I received them I
was delighted. What for an uncanny and beautiful music in a style and concept
I wasn't yet familiar with.
Additionally I have to mention the absolutely
fair and honest dealing with the fans. As far as I can see it, it's a very
nice and friendly team that runs this project. Right now I have ordered another
bunch of CDs, of course including the newest release Shadow of the Raven. I
own already Tales of mystery and imagination from the Alan Parsons Project,
and I think this is also and wonderful album. So, now I am very curious how Nox
Arcana have handled the Edgar Allan Poe subject.
For now many thanks for your work. Please keep
going on with it.
Michael from Germany - Aug 2, 2007
I just wanted to say that the music of Nox Arcana is inspiring. I have been looking
for some music to listen to while I write and I have finally found it. Thank
you. Your Darklore Manor album provides the perfect atmosphere for the
story I am writting. I am eagerly awaiting the Shadow of the Raven. I
have always been a fan of Poe and am excited to see how you're music will compliment
his writings.
Blane - Jul 30, 2007
Hey! Shadow of the Raven sounds great! I'm pleased to say Nox Arcana is
still kicking ass.
Criss Schmidt - Jul, 28, 2007
Hello, again. It's me, the 59 year old grandmother. I have waited impatiently
for the Shadow of the Raven CD to be released. I just listened to some
samples. How do you do it?! I am totally in awe of your marvelous talents. It's
beautiful!!
Avon Leonard - Jul, 28, 2007
I just wanted to tell you that I recently ordered all seven cd's (finally) and
the music is awesome. In fact, Blood of the Dragon is insane, what a masterful
piece of work. Since I'm a horror writer (Raven's Way) you can be sure
that your music will be playing in my ears quite often when I write, because
when I listen to your music it inspires me. Keep up the great work and I so look
forward to future cd's.
Kerry L. Marzock, Philadelphia, PA - Jul, 28, 2007
Dear Nox Arcana, I have just bought your albums, Darklore Manor and Transylvania and
listened to them. And listened to them! I plan to buy EVERYTHING you produce.
I'm into Lovecraft and things that go bumb in the night! Your music is PRRFECT!
Joseph your artwork is perfect as well! Being an artist myself I know of what
I speck sir! I give you two thumbs up, and fourteen tentecles as well as what
I think of your music!!!!
Jim Pianfetti - Jul 15, 2007
Many compliments for the beautiful haunted music... and particularly to Joseph
Vargo, also for his lovely and mysterious paintings (I have 3 of his posters
in my bedroom!). I just love your work, guys! Carry on composing and painting,
good work to all!!
Regards,
Elena D'Atri, Italy - Jun 15, 2007
Hello Joseph and William,
I just wanted to say a big, roundabout THANK YOU. In the last several
months, I've happily stumbled into a little success with my writing.
My creative writing thesis, "Souls Unsure" (a dark epic
poem about a fallen angel and a voodoo priestess) won the UIS Outstanding
Masters Thesis for 2006. Also, my horror novel, Strangeness in the Proportion, won
the grand prize in the White Wolf Novel Contest - and will soon be
published. And one of my short stories, "Snow,
Blood, and Sparrows," will be published in the anthology, Book of Dead
Things.
Music is very important to my creative process-whether
it's during the actual writing, giving my mind a beat to put one
word in front of another to, or during the brainstorming sessions, letting
me get some mood tunes through my head phones while I'm in a book store, walking
through a forest, or a graveyard, or just in my head. I pull my writing soundtracks
and playlists from a wide range of sources, but Nox Arcana makes up the bulk
of it. So thank you. Thanks for helping to fuel my process, for all of those
wondrous, chthonic, dark, dripping, phantasmagoric visions you've painted on
the inside of my eyelids.
Thank you for haunting my head.
Joshua Alan Doetsch - May 11, 2007
You won't believe this one. I am a 59 year old grandmother, of a fifteen year
old girl. I discovered your web site and out of curiosity, listened to the samples.
Fell in love right away. Showed your site to my grandaughter. We found the only
music we ever agreed on! We are both ordering CDs! Wait until her Mom gets back
from her vacation in England. She will be flabbergasted that Lauren and I are
lstening to the same music! I am at work listening to the samples as I type.
Awesome music!!
A. Leonard - May 3, 2007
I'm just a huge fan of your music. It's really cool that it's not
that kind of all... extremely happy classical music. I brought your
Necronomicon CD to Performing Arts Class when the teacher had us
bring in music. "Cthulhu Rising" is
absolutely my favorite piece by you, it's so powerful. Overall, I strongly believe
that you guys are a revolution to classical music. Before I listened to Nox Arcana,
I hated classical music, but after I listened, it's now my favorite. All of your
music is really well-played and constructed. I think the song "Dragon Riders" is
the most well put together song by NA. It shows a continuing pattern
that has a good background structure and a great amount of dynamics...
which is perfect. Anyway, I appreciate your time taken reading this,
and keep doing what you do best!
Sincerely, Biggest Fan - Apr 17, 2007
Your Blood of the Dragon album is everything I have expectd
and more. Thanks for getting it together. I look forward to your next
contribution in this specific genre. I just wanted to express my apprecation
and gratitude.
Sincerely, Vince Malatesta - Dec 30, 2006
Blood of the Dragon is simply amazing! I'm a huge fan of epic fantasy, and
after hearing the teasers you put on the website I had high expectations, but
the final product completely blew me away! From beginning to end, it's like the
soundtrack of a movie I long to see, only I doubt any movie could live up to
the music! The opening narration sends chills of awe down my spine, and the lyrics,
vocals, and music on "Treasure of the Four Crowns" combine to make
me feel like I'm in the middle of reading the most amazing novel ever. But again,
I doubt any novel could evoke the feelings that this CD does. I've loved every
Nox Arcana CD, but this is far and away my favorite. I can't wait to see what
you guys come out with next!
Devin - Dec 17, 2006
My sister and I just wanted to say that we think your music is simply amazing.
It is so inspiring and mesmorizing. Every song we listen to gives us even more
ideas for stories, scenes, or plots for the homemade movies that we make. You
are extremely talented to be able to create such beautiful orchestrations that
can touch the heart so. Thanks for your time.
Grace and Rachel - Nov 18, 2006
Just wanted to let you know how much I loved Carnival of Lost Souls. I
especially loved the rock version of "Spellbound." I hope there are
plans to include more tracks like that in the future, or entire CDs. I had it
on repeat forever after I discovered it. Can't wait to get Blood of Angels and Blood
of the Dragon.
Devin - Nov 14, 2006
Please allow me to express my appreciaiton for your albums and your music. I
truly enjoy the arrangements and atmosphere created by your choices, your composition
and your orchestrations. Perhaps I am also of the dark and intense nature but
your music certainly captures the uniqueness of the autumn and winter seasons.
The use of some old chant melodies and familiarity with the gothic medieval mentality
are both wonderful and enjoyable. I have three of your albums. My favorite is Winter's
Knight but the others are wonderful as well. Please maintain your style and
ceativity and good luck and best wishes with all future endeavors. I could not
listen and enjoy your albums without expressing my appreciaiton personally.
Sincerely,
Vince Malatesta - Oct 27, 2006
Received the Carnival of Lost Souls cd yesterday and it has not been off
my stereo all day. Another excellent cd, even I would say one of the best I have
ever heard, perfect 10/10. Thank you.
Paul - Oct 20, 2006
Lovecraftian Thanks! I just got Necronomicon in the mail today through
Amazon. I'm completely blown away! I am currently finishing up a huge Call
of Cthulhu campaign, and I cant wait to have your music on during play! Thank
you very much for your music!
Bill Barnett - Oct 19, 2006
Hello Nox Arcana, I just finished listening to Darklore Manor and Necronomicon and
I am completely blown away. The music is perfectly blended with the lyrics to
create a distinctive driving intonation. It's creepy yet I feel like a deer caught
in the headlights while listening... I can't stop myself. I don't know if I can
read Lovecraft again without thinking of your albums. I also wanted to say the
artwork is fantastic. The cover and jacket work took some incredible talent.
It's really top notch. Thank you for your music, I can't wait to try Carnival
of Lost Souls next.
Steven Wasserman - Aug 27, 2006
I just finished listening to the samples from your new album,and again, I was
blown away!! Music just doesn't get any better than this. Congats to you for
another great success!
Les Adair - Jul 23, 2006
Hey, you are doing some great work.. I love it.. Keep it up. Simply
amazing.
Cheers, Insanity's Crescendo - Jun 20, 2006
Thank you for giving us the most wonderful spooky soundtracks!! i've
collected all of them! Please continue the great work!! i use them for
my radio show and they scare the hell out of people! MUAHHAHA!!
Devilynn - Jun 17, 2006
Brilliantly haunting music. I adore these songs entirely too much.
Kimberly M - Jun 17, 2006
I love you both. MARRY ME... Seriously, the new CD is that good. In particular,
After Hours, Calliope, Shadows Fall, Soul Stealer, Haunted Carousel, and Living
Dolls. 'Spellbound' is in a class all by itself. That alone was worth the whole
CD. I wish you would do a single of that.
Love,
Elinor - Jun 16, 2006
My husband and I haven't been able to stop listening to your music
since we first discovered you...it's so wonderful. I just can't figure
out how only two guys can make such beautiful music! It astounds me,
and I think it's wonderful. I'm actually listening to Transylvania right
now, and have been all morning. My favorite is still Darklore Manor though...we
had that one playing in our living room all night when we transformed
our house into a Haunted House for our Halloween party last year. It
really set the atmosphere! Anyway, I'm rambling... but I would really
love to meet you guys sometime. You make the most beautiful music ever
to be heard.
Leah - Jun 15, 2006
Awesome job on the new release Carnival of Lost Souls. Got my copy in
the mail Saturday and can't stop listening to these excellent haunting melodies,
my neighbors must think I have gone crazy. My hats of to Joseph and William another
job well done.
Dixon Stapleton, Reseda, CA - Jun 12, 2006
To Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski, I am an avid fan of Nox Arcana's music,
you guys inspire me alot, especially Mr. Vargo's art as well. Your recent CD
of Carnival of Lost Souls made my imagination run wild with ideas, it
eventually pieced together for a future picture I am going to work on in my sketchbook
and try coloring with pastel and paint or just plain colored pencil. It'll take
some time but it'll be worth it. Good luck with future compositions you two,
Gaeten - Jun 9, 2006
Excellence abounds once again! Nox Arcana always comes through and delivers,
though, that's what I've come to expect from you. I admire the way you are able
to convey the theme of each album through your choice of instruments, sound effects
and spoken word. Here, Carnival of Lost Souls, really gives the feel of
an ill-lit midway, wind scattered debris, threatening clouds building in an ever
darkening sky, yet you want to venture further into this place. The words from
the barker sound like a welcome, but they also could be a warning. It is a chilling
and magnificent turn through a carnival I'd gladly pay admission for. Though,
I believe, the payment would not be my money, but my mortal soul. I couldn't
pick a favorite track, though "Spellbound" version 2 was a welcome
suprise, and showed a different side to Nox Arcana. Once again, you are triumphant.
Your output is staggering, your work ethic merciless, and the end result sublime.
I wish you guys would take a vacation, rest on your laurels a bit...somehow I'm
not sure if you can. My only regret is I did not make the release party. Perhaps
the next time. Bravo Gentlemen. Thanks to you for sharing your talent.
Tom Robinson" - Jun 8, 2006
I just got Carnival of Lost Souls in the mail today and have just downloaded
the tracks on to my computer. Please forgive my New Yorkese but HOLY @&^!.
I mean holy f(*&&T^& SH*&&!. I'm listening to it now. I've
been in an artistic rut these last few months and this music is just what I needed.
I think its your best stuff to date.
Pat Gonzalez, Bronx, NY - Jun 6, 2006
I got home about a half hour ago and needed to write to you. The CD release party
was INCREDIBLE!! The music was beyond awesome. You both looked amazing, and Christine,
your work with the cards was fabulous!! Your movements were truly convincing
and after we talked about the meanings of our cards and where we are in our lives,
we all found that they were pretty much dead on. Too bad I didn't have a camera...
the decorations were definitely picture worthy. Also, whoever played the roles
of the jester and the female vampire, please give them my praise! I'm so glad
that I got to go. It was one hell of a night!!!
Angela - Jun 6, 2006
Wow! The Carnival of Lost Souls CD is exceptional. The special effects
and vocals were really polished and the tracks really did conjure images of a
creepy turn-of-the-century carnival. I was impressed at how well you replicated
familiar carnival sounds—the calliope, organ, etc.—and gave them
sinister overtones. I've only listened to the CD once, but I think one of the
stand-out tracks is "Lost in the Darkness"—the melody was haunting
and pretty. "Freaks" was unsettling, and I really liked "Spellbound," both
the phonograph version and the rock track. I hope you guys do some more rock
tracks like that—the vocal was very commanding and the melody was catchy.
Another great track was "Madame Endora"—the fortune she reads
is pretty much my horoscope every day.
The interweaving of voices, instruments and sound
effects was very impressive—I liked how whispering voices would creep into
and out of certain tracks and some sound effects would be loud and others very
soft. The overall effect reminded me of those elaborate Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks
for a lot of DVDs in which the sound is a multilayered, three-dimensional mosaic.
The packaging was very striking as well—I
liked the merging of the old-world carnival-type imagery/fonts with gothic horror
imagery. You should have done the DVD packaging for Tod Browning's Freaks. Overall,
another stellar audio experience.
Joe Iorillo - 05.31.06
D: D: D: D: D: D: I got the new Carnival Of Lost Souls CD today YEAH YEAH!!!
I'm listening to it for the very first time right now, and it's only on track
2, but I'm already loving it (I knew I would though). Hey, Mr. Vargo's sportin
a goatee, who knew? Looks good!
Ok I'm several tracks into by now, and I'm still
quite impressed. You've managed to change the NA sound again, adapting it to
your theme without losing your continuity. Excellent! Lovin it!
And Oh My Gawd, the rock version is the BOMB! Wow,
talk about extending yourselves musically, this is a seriously refreshing new
side of NA as well. That's a kickin, lickin guitar! The metalheads will love
this little valentine at the end.
Big hugs all around.
Alissa - 05.31.06
Your music...
simply put is...
Dark Purrrr-fection.
As you play to my soul.
Eternally,
Greywolf's Dark Angel - 05.28.06
Dear Nox Arcana, I just recieved your Carnival Of Lost Souls cd in the
mail yesterday. I have been listening to it since, and it is so great!!! I love
all the songs including the song you sing at the end. You all really did an outstanding
job with this cd, and I know fans are gonna love it. Also thank you for the free
signed poster. I guess I was one of the lucky first 100 people to purchase the
cd on your site. I have to get a frame and hang it on my wall. Keep up the great
work with your cds, and congradulations on your newest cd, Carnival Of Lost
Souls. It's AWSOME!!!
Sincerely,
Dennis Carter Jr. - 05.27.06
Damn already?!? You guys are awesome workhorses, I swear! And the greatest thing
about it is that you put out quality material as well! Unlike the competitors
whom take forever between their material and then deliver a sub-par product,
even when they rip you guys off. Its ok though because karma is a bitch. Sorry
about the mini-rant... I used to be a fan of MS and just chanced upon you guys
while looking for something , and once I heard your material I was converted
totally! MS cant touch what you guys are accomplishing these days! Keep em coming!
Take care!
Chad Jenkins, American IronHorse Motorcycle Company - 05.24.06
Joseph, I'm a huge fan of your work and have all your CDs. My wife, Deb, received
the autographed Winters Knight CD from me for Christmas. It's in constant
rotation here at the Franklin Ranch. My son, Shane, loves the Vargo t-shirts
so much that he's practically worn them out from weekly wear!!!
Virgil Franklin - 04.09.06
Greets from South Africa... I have been a huge fan of your work since discovering
your music recently. Your work is true gothic art. Absolute compliments.
Regards, Wurdalak - 04.30.06
You guys are fanatastic. Rich atmosphere and pure feel. Really creates the desired
mood.
John Kolb - 03.15.06
A mini-review... There stands a carousel shrouded in mist to which children flock,
drawn by the haunting music of the Calliope. They sing along to the tune as they
ride on the backs of horses with fathomless black eyes and gargoyles giving forth
their silent, menacing growls. Round and round they go, the world they once knew
becoming nothing more than a memory. The music slowly fades as the ride comes
to a halt, and giggling children run to find their next attraction. Welcome,
one and all to the Carnival of Lost Souls!
Angela - 03.12.06
I got the things today, couldn't believe it would go so fast!! Everything
was in perfect condition also, no harm to package. And... what Great
things!!! Really Beautiful!!! I took one of each of Nox Arcana's cds
home, and I love the music! Never heard anything like it before. Was "sold" when
I heard the samples on your website, and the cds really are quality!
I put the stuff out in my shop late this afternoon, and hope that my
customers find it as thrilling as I did!
Monika - Sweden - 02.21.06
Hello, I'm new to your music but its great!
Tearjerker - 02.10.06
WOW, after listening to other "dark themed" albums, I never
thought there was something better out there, until I first heard your Darklore Manor cd.
I now own all of your music and consider it amongst the best of the genre. If
darkness could have a soundtrack, it would be Nox Arcana. Thank you for the great
music and keep it coming...
A huge fan,
Dan Siciliano - 02.05.06
Keep the music comming you guys are great. Much better than Midnight Syndicate.
Can't wait for your next album. I have all four.
Dan Regan - 01.23.06
I've started listening to Winter's Knight. Absolutely lovely. So far,
I think my favorites are "Ghosts of Christmas Past," "Ebonshire," "First
Snow," "Reflections of Long Ago," "December Winds" and "Past
Time with Good Company." I still have to mull over the whole CD, but I love
what you have done.
Elinor Wahl - 01.09.06
I got your Transylvania and Winter's Knight cds from Santa. I've
simply got to tell you that both of these cds are FEKKIN FABTASTIK!!
Fozzie - 01.02.06
Cool ass music! Nox Arcana is real as it can be. Your new Nox Arcana sounds so
much greater than the old Midnight Syndicate. All those bells, organs, strings,
drums and percussions can be felt as well as heard...Ha Ha Ha... I love it. This
music just reminded me of some mean ass horror movies.
Thanks,
Larry Boyle - 12.28.06
Happy holidays... I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy listening to your work. Darklore
Manor actually scared me upon first listen. Transylvania is just as
brilliant. You captured the feel and the spirit of Dracula flawlessly.
I am listening to Winter's Knight as I write this. I have nearly been
moved to tears. I never suspected that gothic music could be this beautiful.
There's almost a dark "regality" to it. I love it. Nox Arcana has shown
me the beauty that gothic music can have.
Thank you again for creating such beautiful work.
John Rossi - 12.25.05
First of all I must start off by saying how much I like your work. Your artistic
ability and your music are both absolutely incredible. I am listening to my newly
received Winters Knight cd right now and can't tell you how much I really
like it. The booklet accompanying the CD is magnificent. I have had a love of
illuminated manuscripts all of my life and the art work in the booklet is perfect.
Thank you for doing what you do.
JT - 12.22.05
The All Father sitting on his throne holds up his mug of ale and proclaims you
have done it again. Transylvania had me walking the path right to the
darkside. I felted like I was walking the path right up to the castle with a
group of vampire hunters to make the kill. Well done, as always. Cheers to you
and your team, can't wait for the next CD.
Lord Odin, The Allfather - 12.14.05
Oh wow where do I start? I just want to thank you for coming up with the most
INTELLIGENT thing in the history of the world. I know this sounds crazy, but
for years I wanted music like this. Something to satisfy my soul. Something that
I can listen to for insperation towards my writings. I've searched far and wide
and finally my search is over. Thank you a million you are brilliant and keep
it coming. I love it all!
Leslie - 12.06.05
Just thought I'd let you know the Winter's Knight cd arrived today, and
it is wonderful. Just positively mesmerizing... even better than the sampler
hinted at. I am continually awed and thrilled with your art, your music, and
the extremely high quality of your products. The gorgeous Yule cards will be
for special people, and many of them are eagerly anticipating their arrival.
Thanks so much for sharing your talent with all of us!
En aeternum,
Bethany Lerie - 11.18.05
Dear, Mr Vargo and Mr Piotrowski,
I thought I would write a brief note. I appologize for waxing poetic, but I want
to congratulate you on creating absolutely splendid pieces of musical work. While
I am not as big a fan of Gothic music as I am of other genres, I've listened
to some... and I decided to give Nox Arcana a try. I just got both Darklore Manor and Trannsylvania.
Both are excellent. They are chilling, yet darkly elegant and beautiful. My experience
with Gothic music is limited, but I want to congratlate you borh on creating
music that not only was the first gothic CDs that literally REALLY scared me,
but they are also imelodically brilliant and thoroughly captivating. I sincerely
applaud you both.
Best Regards,
John Rossi - 11.10.05
I now own both Winter's Knight and Transylvania.This is pure relaxation
music for the romantic goth's soul! Congratulations at creating such beautifully
dark and sophisticated music that offers classical melodies that are so captivating.
Both these albums are truly exquisite masterpieces, and you deserve to be called
nothing less then "Pure Gothic Royalty." Everything is extraordinarily
done, so passionate, so beautiful, so peacefully dark. These two albums of perfection
are absolutely essential for every dark romantic goth who loves passionate music.
I just love my albums and I would like to say thank you for creating such beautiful
music. I can hardly wait to hear your next masterpiece.
Sincerely,
Midnight Guardian - 11.08.05
I just wanted to tell you guys how much I absolutely LOVE the Necronomicon album,
it is simply fantastic.
Doug D - 11.02.05
I received my copy of Transylvania today, and I love it. I listened to
it all the way through immediately. I own all the previous Nox Arcana works and
enjoy them as well, but I'll have to say Transylvania is my new favorite.
Here's to a long and pleasant career. Keep up the good work.
Justin - 10.26.05
I received my copy of Transylvania this morning and have been devouring
it all day... Truly excellent work! Congratulations on another Nox Arcana success!
I can only imagine with great anticipation the future nightmares you have in
store for us. Thank you for sharing your beautifully dark creativity!
Your devoted fan,
Mr. Jeffrey Sherrard - 10.24.05
Being a person of the night, who unfortunately has to be out in the daylight,
I play your cd's in my car and at home to soothe me. The melodies take me to
places that I really would like to be. I longfully await the release of Transylvania. Keep
up the beautiful music! I long to hear more from you in the future.
Les Adair - 10.18.05
This near perfection cult-related dark ambient music - Necronomicon takes you
away into lost memories. Inspiring as terrifying the sound has an incredible
quality of atmospheric emotion. Hail to that what many musicians have as never
ending source of inspiration. Best wishes, Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski,
for future albums.
NecromanticEvil - 10.15.05
I just want thank you. I am a closet vampyre, as in I have my every day job and
it's hard and uncomfortable for me. At night is when I can be me, and your music
inspires me and makes me feel so connected with the real me. And I really thank
you for keeping me in touch with the beauty of the night.
Forever a fan,
Michael - 09.18.05
I just wanted to say that I am utterly pleased with the work of Joseph Vargo.
I deeply enjoy anything I can get my hands on from Monolith Graphics. It is an
establishment sincerely supportive of the Gothic lifestyle. I just recently obtained
the new Nox Arcana CD, Darklore Manor. I was enchanted by it the moment
the first track began to play. It's hard to start playing just one track without
listening to the whole CD. I just wanted to stress the fact that I am definitely
satisfied with Monolith Graphics and all of its workings and hope they continue.
Sincerely,
Justin Angel - 09.15.05
I really love your Winter's Knight cd a lot. The songs are really very
beautiful, even at the beginning when you tell the story of the Knight. That
was pretty. I hadn't had the cd for long but I already latched on to a song, "Coventry
Carol." That song is very beautiful, they all are. You did a great job on
it. I love the cover of that lonly knight standing in the snow. I also like the
cards, and the saying that are inside them. I thought I would tell you what I
thought of your Winters Knight cd. Your other ones are beautiful as well.
Sincerly,
Sarah Erlenbach - 09.13.05
Dear Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski,
I have recently ordered the whole set of your albums and I am glad to say that
they have reached Israel at last and... If I owned a hat, I would certainly take
it off to you. It all starts in the little details even before putting the CD
and listening to it! Like browsing a fine book, the covers and interiors are
amazingly interesting, the album art and CD cover have great effort in them.
The music is chilling and macabre as promised :) and I must say, this is by far
the most impressive band I have ever encountered, by all measures. Keep up the
good work and if possible, import some of your works to Israel
Yours truely,
Arik - 09.09.05
I, Odin, give this cd five stars. I am most pleased by Nox Arcana's
work. The sounds on this disc are fresh and not the same sounds used
over and over again. I can't wait for the next release. Watching from
the shadows...
The Allfather Odin - 08.04.05
I'd like to tell you much I LOVE the new album Winter's Knight. Haunting,
beautiful, soaring, dark, ethereal. It's perfect. I'm anxiously awaiting the
release of Transylvania.
Angela - 08.02.05
Hi There - I just wanted to tell you how much I love this cd. It's 115 degrees
out and the humidity is also high and just listening to this cools me off. The
whole concept of this album is great, ghostly tales of Christmas have always
been a favorite of mine but this takes it to another level for me. The ghostly
arrangement of "Veni Veni, Emmanuel" sends chills up my spine. I can
visualize standing in a ruined cathedral and hearing these ghostly voices from
the past singing. Thanks for this great effort and I can't wait for your next
CD.
Happy Haunting...
Pamela Chandler - 07.27.05
Greetings... just wanted to say that I can hardly wait for - Winter's Knight,
and the upcoming Transylvania has already piqued my interest. The last
Midnight Syndicate release was so uninspired sounding, I was tremendously disappointed
with it... I think they are needing you and your fabulous artwork for some inspiration!
Thanks for keeping the haunting spirit alive.
Dana Paull - 07.22.05
Dear Folks, Just wanted to drop a belated line to let you know what a masterstroke Necronomicon is.
It is unfortunate that Hot Topic would deem this opus as "too demonic".
That statement does make me chuckle, though. "Dark beauty" would hit
closer to the mark, I believe.
Originally, I was sad to find that Joseph had split
from M.S., as I thought they had worked well together. Imagine my joy when I
heard the debut from Nox Arcana!
Darklore Manor posessed all of the lovely,
sinister atmosphere that Born and Realm had piqued my interest
with. Plus, it wove a compelling tale through it's music, as well as the brief
tale which accompanied it in the liner notes.
Without a doubt, it is fairly simple to see where
the talent lay in M.S., as the three albums that followed Mr. Vargo's departure
were sorely lacking in direction, were somewhat redundant, as well as hollow.
The story is no longer there.
I eagerly anticipate the release of Winter's
Knight, and am I to understand Nox will be taking us all on a journey through
the forbidden byways of Transylvania come this Autumn? I say "Bravo" to
you, Mr. Vargo. Bravo!
A very pleased fan of Nox Arcana,
Tom Robinson - 07.21.05
Hi, I just wanted tell you how much my family and I enjoyed Darklore Manor and Necronomicon.
I can't wait to hear Winter's Knight or the newest one you are working
on.
Sincerely,
Julie McGhee - 07.19.05
I just wanted to say I became a fan of Midnight Syndicate because of you... I thought they
were the cool ones. I just wanted to say I laughed my butt off when I went to
M.S.'s site recently... they had the audacity to totally blatantly rip you guys
off. That's just sad.
The art and music that you and your team Nox Arcana
produces... outstanding to say the least! Keep up the awesome stuff.
Elizabeth Roden - 07.08.05
Greetings to all who embody within, the soul of Nox Arcana,
I am truly amazed by the talent so passionately
displayed within your music. Your portrayal of a dazzling array of Gothic, Classical,
Gregorian, and other forms of musical intercourse tease my soul's core. I especially
loved listening to "Veni, Veni" and "Past Times With Good Company."
Similarly, what I have also heard within your new
cd, Winter's Knight also fed my thirst for more soul candy. Further, it is my
understanding that ye shall soon release a small taste of this wondrous cd. It
is my belief that music is the path to both peace and discontent, to rattle one's
conscious through luscious melodies in either form, sparks life and passion within!
I have loved each hauntingly beauteous score both
of you (Joseph and William) have released thus far and eagerly look forward to
embracing all that you have to offer!
Likewise, I canst not wait to view the luscious
imagery displayed time and again on Nox Arcana's cds both inside and out! The
work is extraordinarily and sumptuously displayed and indeed enhances the presentation
as well! I especially await the release of Winter's Knight so that I might enjoy
this wondrous cd in its entirety! A small taste has left me aching for more.
I applaud thee all whom shared in its creation!
Forevermore I thirst—
For that which teases the soul unto life—
That of beauteous musical intercourse!
Adieu for now,
Lady Raven Dark - 06.12.05
Awesome job, I thoroughly enjoyed every dark moment. The ethereal scoundscape
you have created is quite the mood setter. Now, I need to order Necronomicon and
see what lies in store for me there.
Dixon Stapleton - 02.21.05
I just wanted to drop you a note and tell you I just recieved your
new album, and it's AWESOME. I love both albums. Cant wait for more.
Thank you, and keep up the great work.
Paine - 01.19.05
I have had the chance to listen and re-listen to Necronomicon, and
must say that Vargo and Piotrowski have really outdone themselves this
time! Necronomicon can best be described as an audio monument
of compositional and technical perfection that is an honor to the memory
of the late HP Lovecraft! It is stunningly executed, and leads the listener
into an otherworldly realm that is far beyond all ordinary parameters!
The stars are indeed right!
Best Regards,
Michael Fontes
Hello. I just recently found out how awesome your music is! My mother
bought me Joseph Vargo's "Born of the Night" 2005 Calendar
and I love his artwork! I'm very interested and excited about learning
more about your band!And Joseph, I'm very interested in learning more
about you! You have an amazing talent and as a writer myself, I look
forward to reading more of your stories! Keep up the good work! You have
given me some awesome inspiration!
Christine Nicole Hutten - 12.30.04
I just wanted to send you a note to tell you how incredibly haunting & melodic
this cd is. My wife, Anna, and I are enjoying the Necronomicon cd
so much. It is great talent that brings this dark music to us and it
sets the atmosphere, always. Thank you for another phenominal recording.
We have listened to it many times.
Thank you,
Eric & Anna - 12.14.04
I found your website through a business contact of mine, and listened to some
of your pieces. And I must say, yours is some of the most beautiful, inspiring,
stirring, and chilling compositions and performances I have ever heard. You are
extraordinary artists and I hope to hear more in the future. You have a fan for
life, death and rebirth.
Sincerely,
Michael Sherman - 12.10.04
One word...Incredible. I listen to the music and I view the art and
I am taken away from the everyday chaos called reality, for that I thank
you.
Raven - 12.04.04
Good eve, I wanted to wish you a good Hallows Eve and simply say that Necronomicon is "tres
magnificent." As always, any music you produce is soul stirring and thought
provoking. I wish you continued success in all future endeavors.
Angie Pennington - 11.02.04
You are too amazing for words! I can't find the words to say what is embodied
in your wonderful music. Throughout the day my head is in a million and one places,
yet at night when I listen to Darklore Manor all my thoughts and ideas
are melded into one and I can finally relax and concentrate on the beatiful sounds
floating around my room. Thank you for that! I can't wait to hear the next cd!
Kali Coughlin - 09.28.04
Darklore Manor is the essence of Goth... Darklore Manor is the absolute
essence of the mystery of the night, of those things that we don't want to believe
go bump in the night. Darklore Manor gives the scary music atmosphere of a haunted
house, yet makes it strangely inviting too... Joseph Vargo is definitely the
master of this dark lullaby.
Dana Riebl - 09.27.04
I purchased the Darklore Manor CD and just wanted to let you know how
terrific I think it is! From the packaging, to the artwork (always wonderful)
to the songs, its wonderful! Words are not my strong point, so its difficult
to convey how I feel about the music. All I can say is the songs touch those
sublime dark recesses of my soul. Congratulations to all involved in the project!!!
Hope the next CD from Nox Arcana will be out soon.
Blessed dreams of the dark variety to all.
Adele Palombi - 07.08.04
Amazing website... Amazing music... Give us more! Can't wait to hear your new
release!
Maria
I am emailing you to let you know that I have received the Darklore
Manor cd today. Thankyou for the high level of service and also for
the great music, that just for some reason cannot be found here in the
UK. Take care and have fun.
Patrick Harnett, United Kingdom
Greetings. I love your website—entrancing, darkly delectable
and sensually exquisite. Nox Arcana's music proves lush, enchanting,
deeply and darkly satisfying. Thank you for producing it. Please subscribe
me to your fan newsletter. I am honored.
Marcella
I mailed in an order for your catalog and CD, and with great delight...
I just wanted to send you an email expressing my gratitude for such a
prompt delivery and quality items. I'm immensely enjoying what I've ordered
and, without a doubt, I shall order from you again in the near future.
Again, thank you ever so much and keep up the wonderful work and service!!
Kindest regards,
Amanda Hamilton
I
am so pleased with the Nox Arcana CD... stunning music! It sounds
so beautiful. Now I want a t-shirt.
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