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Tonight on Night Gallery, some art history references that layer characters and plot…
Adapting the H.P. Lovecraft story Pickman’s Model, the two characters recount the tale of the mysterious artist Pickman who exhibited the same misanthropic tendencies as the real Lovecraft did in his lifetime.
Went on vacation
Enjoy some posts of artwork I have put in as it comes up automatically each day on my blog while I’m gone.
Saint Francis and Brother Rufus
Art History and Music-El Greco Movement 10 by Vangelis
The last song. While not as strong as the previous tracks, it still makes a good end song for this epic tribute to the Baroque artist. If you want to know the background story behind this soundtrack, click on this link.
Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, 1585
Art History and Music-El Greco Movement 9 by Vangelis
A nice hypnotic song. I feel so relaxed as I listen to this. However, near the end of the song, it does go in a creepy direction. This come from this faint mechanical whirring noise. On the other hand, Vangelis does add a small uplifting crescendo at the end. Maybe he thought the same thing too.
Saint Veronica Holding The Veil, 1580
Art History and Music: El Greco Movement 8 by Vangelis
A gorgeous and uplifting track. Almost transcendental. Also, I hear a Middle East flavor coming out of this song.
The Resurrection
Art History and Music-El Greco Movement 7 by Vangelis
A rather lackluster track.
Agony in the Garden
Art History and Music-El Greco Movement 6 by Vangelis
More guest vocalists for this movement. Has a nice harsh and creepy quality to it.
The Burial of Count Orgaz
Art History and Music-El Greco Movement 5 by Vangelis
One of liveliest songs in the collections so far. In this song, Vangelis created complex melodies. Also, very playful and whimsical as well.
Angelic Concert, 1610
Art History and Music: El Greco Movement 4 by Vangelis
An okay song. Guest vocalist Montserrat Caballe does a good job. However, the song does pick up in quality near the end.
Saint Mary Magdalene
Art History and Music: El Greco Movement 3 by Vangelis
So far, I consider this my favorite. It feels so lighthearted and whimsical. At the same time, it feels very relaxing. Of course, the mandolin used in this song helps.
-1570-72-normal.jpg "Boy Blowing on an Ember to Light a Candle aka Soplón 1570-1572")
Boy Blowing on an Ember to light a Candle aka Soplón 1570-1572
