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Argonauta EP

by Argonauta

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1.
INTRO 01:12
"In Iolcus, in Thessaly, the northern boundary of Greece, reigned King Aeson. But the cares of the kingdom hung heavy on him, and at length he retired, giving up the throne to his son Jason. The lad was still very young, therefore Pelias, the half-brother of Aeson, governed for him; but so much did he like the power he held that he determined, if possible, to retain it."
2.
Mar de Crono 02:44
"When the oath had been administered to all, the Argonauts stepped on board the vessel, and after laying their arms under the seats, grasped the oars. Hera sent a favourable wind, and the Argo flew on her way"
3.
MIDNIGHT 04:45
"But at midnight, whilst he was asleep, Athene appeared to him, and commanded him and his companions to go on shore, and offer up a death sacrifice in honour of their dead host, as well as other offerings to the gods of the Underworld. Then would Rhea, the mother of all, pardon them"
4.
Passage 00:34
"Chiron was lost in wonder at the beauty of the song, and now, as Orpheus concluded, Tiphys came in and exhorted them to depart, so they hastily took up their weapons. But before he left, brave Peleus raised his son in his arms, and with tears in his eyes, pressed a kiss on his brow, and bade him farewell"
5.
"Then Orpheus slew three young black dogs, mixed their blood with the magic herbs, and laid them on the pile. Then over all he poured oil and water, and wrapping himself in black garments, sacrificed to the gods of the Underworld. Suddenly the ground opened, and Tisiphone, Alecto, and Megaera, the dread Erinyes, rose from the depths of Tartarus, and the sacrifice fiercely glowed and burned, while a thick black smoke ascended to heaven. Now in the midst of the flames appeared other beings from the Underworld, of fierce and terrible aspect. Iron Pandora, well known in Pluto's dark kingdom, and Hekate, stern and solemn, having three heads: on her left shoulder a thickly-maned horse's head, on her right a hind's, and in the centre a fierce wild lion, while in her hands she held two gleaming swords. Pandora passed slowly round and round the trench in which was the sacrifice, and Hekate joined the Furies in a magic ring."
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"Glaucus surrounded by dolphins, and fair foam-bom Amphitrite; Proteus also and Phorcus, and the all-powerful Triton! Restless swift-coursing winds, and golden-hued dawn of the morning, Star-spangled ether above, and dark shrouded daughter of evening. "
7.
"Now with renewed vigour the heroes again grasped their oars, the stormy wind filled the sails, and with arrow-like speed they flew over the Atlantic Ocean, not knowing whither they were going."
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IMPROVISATION RECORDED ON DECEMBER 18 2011 DEMO

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released August 31, 2011

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Argonauta Monterrey, Mexico

Artist born in Mexico City.
Resides in Monterrey, Mexico.
All instruments performed and music written by Argonauta.
DIY.
The future is unwritten.

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