Nox Arcana's debut album, Darklore Manor, was featured as the musical score for the WB's televised special of the 1922 silent film classic, Nosferatu, and has spawned a book of original horror stories, The Legend of Darklore Manor and Other Tales of Terror. Their haunting Gothic soundtracks have also been used in theatrical productions of Bram Stokers' Dracula, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and Lewis Carrol's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. During the Halloween season the music of Nox Arcana can be heard throughout haunted attractions and theme parks around the world, including Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Six Flags, and Knott’s Berry Farm.
In keeping with Vargo's literary interests, several concept albums pay tribute to many of his favorite authors. The darkly seductive album, Transylvania, ventures into the land of vampires, musically expounding upon Bram Stoker's Dracula. The sinister Necronomicon is brought to life in Nox Arcana's homage to H.P. Lovecraft. And the unsettling Blackthorn Asylum explores the horrors of a forsaken 19th century sanitarium with an original storyline that expands upon Lovecraft's "From Beyond." Carnival of Lost Souls takes listeners inside an old-fashioned traveling circus that harbors living nightmares and sinister secrets, in the tradition of Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes." The morbid and melancholy Shadow of the Raven pays tribute to the great Edgar Allan Poe, and the darkly enchanting Grimm Tales album brings the childhood nightmares of the Brothers Grimm to life. Theater of Illusion conjures a realm of mystery and dark magic, set in an old Vaudeville theater, hidden from the outside world, where master magicians gather to display their talents every Halloween night. The Dark Tower is a sinister symphony based on Joseph Vargo's original book series, Tales From The Dark Tower, and its sequel, Beyond The Dark Tower, which follows an epic saga of the vampire Lord Brom and his quest to solve the ancient mysteries of the accursed keep.
Nox Arcana also delves into the realms of fantasy with the medieval sword and sorcery epic, Blood of the Dragon, which stormed in at #4 on Amazon's New Age chart, and Phantoms of the High Seas, a ghostly adventure steeped in pirate lore that explores mysteries of the deep. The gothic-Christmas release Winter's Knight peaked at #8 on the Billboard Music Chart for Best Holiday Album in 2006. Winter's Eve continued the celebration of the magic and wonder of the winter season. Nox Arcana returned to the wintery realm of Ebonshire forest with Winter's Majesty, marking the third and final installment of winter-holiday albums.
Since the early stages of Blackthorn Asylum, Nox Arcana has been the solo project of Joseph Vargo, who has been the sole composer and musician on all subsequent albums, including Winter's Eve, Theater of Illusion, The Dark Tower, Winter's Majesty, Legion Of Shadows and Ebonshire. Vargo has also composed the music for two Buzz-Works CDs (Zombie Influx and House of Nightmares), as well as the musical scores for the cable series Eerie America and the upcoming computer game The Cabinets of Doctor Arcana.
As with all of Nox Arcana’s albums, the concepts and themes are of personal interest to Joseph Vargo, who also creates the lavish artwork, captivating storylines and hidden puzzles that accompany each CD. The section called The Arcanum offers entertaining information about Nox Arcana's favorite authors and arcane subjects.
Over the past decade, Nox Arcana has released a total of 18 full-length albums, comprising more than 380 compositions, and have never re-released any of their material on other albums. The latest release, Legion of Shadows, marks the band's 10 year anniversary, with 21 all new instrumental tracks dedicated to Nox Arcana's fans and all creatures of the night.
Resurrected
Nox Arcana Lyrics
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Ad Aeternum
E Corpus
Rex Malorum
Vae Mortem
Ad Aeternum
E Corpus
Rex Malorum
Vae Mortem
Woe befalls all who dwell within Darklore Manor
For those who have met their fate within this blighted place
Are cursed to forever wander its unhallowed halls
Within this sanctuary of shadows
The restless dead can find no surcease from their eternal suffering
I have brought this curse upon myself
As did my ancestors before me
I hereby confess my guilt
For I have conspired in blasphemous acts
And have committed grievous and ghastly deeds
And though I be the last of the Darklore bloodline
This curse shall not end with my death
For we have awakened a great darkness
And its hungers cannot be quenched
The lyrics to Nox Arcana's song "Resurrected" paint a grim and haunting picture of a cursed place known as Darklore Manor. The opening lines, "Vae Mortem, Ad Aeternum, E Corpus, Rex Malorum," which can be translated to "Woe to death, forever, the body, king of evil," set the ominous tone of the song. The repetition of these lines reinforces the sense of impending doom and the inescapable nature of the curse.
The singer describes Darklore Manor as a place where those who have met their fate are condemned to roam the unhallowed halls for eternity. It is a sanctuary of shadows where the restless souls cannot find relief from their eternal suffering. The lyrics suggest that the curse was brought upon the singer by their own actions, as well as the sins committed by their ancestors. This confession of guilt implies that the curse is a result of their involvement in blasphemous and horrendous deeds.
Furthermore, the lyrics imply that even in death, the curse will not be lifted. The singer claims to be the last of the Darklore bloodline, but acknowledges that the curse will continue to torment future generations. The mention of a "great darkness" that has been awakened suggests that the curse has unleashed a malevolent force with insatiable desires, unable to be satisfied. This ending reinforces the idea that the consequences of their actions can never truly be escaped.
Overall, "Resurrected" delves into themes of guilt, ancestral sins, and the everlasting consequences of one's actions. It creates a chilling atmosphere that captures the despair and hopelessness of the cursed souls trapped within Darklore Manor.
Line by Line Meaning
Woe befalls all who dwell within Darklore Manor
Misfortune and sorrow befall anyone who lives in Darklore Manor
For those who have met their fate within this blighted place
Those who have died in this cursed location
Are cursed to forever wander its unhallowed halls
They are condemned to roam the unholy corridors indefinitely
Within this sanctuary of shadows
Inside this place filled with darkness and evil
The restless dead can find no surcease from their eternal suffering
The deceased souls find no relief from their everlasting torment
I have brought this curse upon myself
I have willingly invited this curse upon my own life
As did my ancestors before me
Just like my predecessors did in the past
I hereby confess my guilt
I openly admit my wrongdoing
For I have conspired in blasphemous acts
Because I have collaborated in sacrilegious deeds
And have committed grievous and ghastly deeds
And have performed atrocious and horrifying actions
And though I be the last of the Darklore bloodline
Even though I am the sole remaining descendant of the Darklore family
This curse shall not end with my death
The curse will continue even after my demise
For we have awakened a great darkness
Because we have brought forth a powerful malevolent force
And its hungers cannot be quenched
And its insatiable desires cannot be satisfied
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Joseph Vargo
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