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.
We Are Legion
Nox Arcana Lyrics
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We are the denizens of the dark,
cloaked in blackest shadow.
We are the fallen angels,
soaring through ebony skies upon raven's wings.
We are the wolves that prowl the midnight hours
to prey upon the heartless.
We are the descendants of the dragon's blood,
We are the chosen ones who dare to explore
the mysteries of the unseen realms.
We are legion, for we are many,
and united, we cannot be vanquished.
The lyrics to Nox Arcana's song We Are Legion paint a picture of a mysterious and powerful group of beings who prowl the night and revel in darkness. The first two lines establish the group's identity as "children of the night" and "denizens of the dark," both of which suggest a connection to the unseen and mysterious realms that exist beyond the daylight hours. As the lyrics progress, the group is further described as "fallen angels" who soar through the skies, "wolves" who hunt in the midnight hours, and "descendants of the dragon's blood" who are tasked with guarding ancient knowledge and power.
What becomes clear throughout the song is that this group of beings is powerful, formidable, and united - the repeated use of "we are" and "we are legion" drive home the idea that they are a force to be reckoned with. The lyrics also suggest that there is a sense of community and purpose among this group - they are not just a collection of individuals, but rather a united force with a shared goal.
Overall, the lyrics to We Are Legion are a powerful and evocative invocation of a group of beings who exist at the fringes of human understanding and experience. The imagery and language used throughout the song suggest a sense of mystery, power, and otherworldliness that is sure to captivate listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
We are the children of the night.
We are those who thrive in the darkness, finding solace and strength in the shadows.
We are the denizens of the dark,
We are the inhabitants of the unknown, with secrets concealed within the depths of our hearts.
cloaked in blackest shadow.
We are draped in the darkest of shrouds, hiding our true nature from the world outside.
We are the fallen angels,
We are ones who have strayed from the light, standing on the precipice of damnation.
soaring through ebony skies upon raven's wings.
We are those who glide through the night with unholy grace, embodying the dark nature of the raven.
We are the wolves that prowl the midnight hours
We are those who hunt in the dead of night, stalking those who are ignorant to the dangers around them.
to prey upon the heartless.
We focus our wrath on those who are cruel, selfish and without compassion.
We are the descendants of the dragon's blood,
We are the inheritors of an ancient legacy imbued with the essence of mythical dragons.
the keepers of the ancient flame.
We are protectors of the sacred knowledge passed down from our ancestors, keeping the flame of tradition alive.
We are the chosen ones who dare to explore
We are the ones who have been selected to delve into the mysteries of the unknown, to seek out hidden knowledge.
the mysteries of the unseen realms.
We seek out the unknown and uncharted territories of the spiritual, metaphysical and paranormal world.
We are legion, for we are many,
We are a multitude of individuals bonded together by our collective purpose and shared entity.
and united, we cannot be vanquished.
Our union is our strength, and we cannot be defeated when we stand together in a united front.
Contributed by Aaron O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@helel8617
We are the children of the night.
We are the denizens of the dark
Cloaked in blackest shadow.
We are the fallen angels,
Soaring through evon skies
Upon ravens wings.
We are the wolves
That pront the midnight hours
To prey upon the heartless.
We are the descendants
Of the dragons blood,
The keepers of the ancient flame.
We are the chosen ones
Who dare to explore the
Mysteries of the inseen realms.
We are legion
For we are many,
And united
We cannot be vanquished
@avalinaowlsong5027
He has an amazing speaking voice! I could listen to it all day.
@waynem1140
I step out from the shadows My eyes reflect the dim light I grin in approval Then return back into the night
@warhound1161
Beautiful
@viniachobax828
That mantra is darn damn darn mantical naga nigga!
@Bleachfan872
I am always soothed to the soul by the music produced by Nox Arcana... it's been a great motivation for my horror stories and for my supernatural characters.
@mythloverb5931
Same. Sometimes when I need to take a break I'll listen to some of their music, and a few minutes later I'm writing again.
@Bleachfan872
Mythlover B I'm an unpublished Author because I can never finish a book, but I have plenty of people who encourage me to try and finish one. Too bad I think in Images, not words.
@mythloverb5931
+BloodGamer If you really do like the plot lines and characters and setting and the story's tone, then you can definitely find a way to finish it. I will keep notebooks full of ideas for the things I write. I've got character lists, scenes I'll add in, who might live and who might die, etc. Don't be afraid to turn away from something for a little bit, and if you come back to it and decide you like it just as much as you did before, then continue. If you decide you don't, then you can push it to the side and perfect it later, or don't come back at all. I'm sure whatever it is you're working on will turn out great.
@Bleachfan872
Mythlover B I have a similar structure going. Before I even put my pen to paper, I figure out characters, backgrounds, places, history, and how I want the story to proceed. But since I only think in images, finding the words to describe whats in my head... that's difficult.
I tried drawing, but I lack the ability to move the pencil how I want to, I tried animation, the tech goes right over my head. I'm lucky I can write as much as I can already... without that, I'd probably have gone crazy.
@jungemitherz4138
you mean your stupid anime movies..