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The opening instrumental "Ceremony" is taken from the delay-based wall of sound school, as are "An Orange and a Blue". "Woodland Hunter, Part 1**** is simply anthemic, contrasting vocals recorded as if from a distance over noise and feedback up front, while "A Fate Delivered"**** is similar but less happy. "Here We Are"**** is as melodic but more immediate. "Silas' Knife" builds from slow acoustic to the delay-heavy finale. "Mountain Halo" is based on a couple new wave keyboard riffs. Like most songs "Sunlit and Ascending" is the earnest and immediate sound of indie emo. "February"**** is another with an 80's feel, this one more The Cure. "Woodland Hunter, Part 2" is more a subdued variation with busier drums. The song cycle ends how it began with a wall of sound instrumental.
The opening instrumental "Ceremony" is taken from the delay-based wall of sound school, as are "An Orange and a Blue". "Woodland Hunter, Part 1**** is simply anthemic, contrasting vocals recorded as if from a distance over noise and feedback up front, while "A Fate Delivered"**** is similar but less happy. "Here We Are"**** is as melodic but more immediate. "Silas' Knife" builds from slow acoustic to the delay-heavy finale. "Mountain Halo" is based on a couple new wave keyboard riffs. Like most songs "Sunlit and Ascending" is the earnest and immediate sound of indie emo. "February"**** is another with an 80's feel, this one more The Cure. "Woodland Hunter, Part 2" is more a subdued variation with busier drums. The song cycle ends how it began with a wall of sound instrumental.
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