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The final 1/3 or so becomes very hypnotic and transcendental. Good for quieting the mind and contemplation. Ultra minimal music for rituals, to used when exploring the deepest chasms of the self. This is the kind of album that would immensely benefit from accompanying visuals/movie/projections. It's a powerful mixture of entrancing droning, subtle vocals, and various formless sounds that speak to the listener on a subconscious level. Honestly, it's a bit too slow for me as it doesn't start getting more interesting until about halfway through, but the final portion of it is very well done and interesting. Over the 48 minute run time, the album ever so slowly creeps forth and builds energy. The listener needs to put this on somewhat loudly with no other distractions and it will absolutely reach out, enshroud you, and suck you in to it's vortex. It feels like walking through a vast, barren desert of black sand searching for buried artifacts containing ancient, arcane knowledge. This is music for small, darkened spaces detached from the world, lit only by a single candle - beyond it hangs the black shapelessness of the shadow realm. Definitely music for exploring the more shadowy aspects of the self and the universe. It reminds me of Tibetan buddhist ceremonies, though darker and more unsettling. There are long stretches of a single sound or drone, occasionally punctuated with louder organic sounds which rise and quickly fall. This is immediately evident as the album is incredibly minimal.

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Again, it is important to stress that this 'album' is a companion to esoteric research, so it must be remembered that this is only part of the full equation.ДЄs the liner notes point out, this album takes the collection of instruments and aural elements used and strips them to their most bare and subtle core. The title comes from the fact that this album is withdrawn and latent, similar to a scorpion's sting (apparently). As they put it: 'a lone candle bearer who responds to no call but silence itself'.

However, they describe Scorpion Milk as being considerably more minimal and focused. Since the beginning, the group has enjoyed a great rapport from outside the music scene, with many independent researchers confirming or augmenting their observations.ДЄccording to the liner notes, this album is meant to be a companion to their first album Mirrorion (which, unfortunately, I have not heard). Arktau Eos did not begin as a вЂbandвЂ™ and certainly not as a вЂprojectвЂ™ behind the scenes, it is more akin to an esoteric exploration unit, a vessel of initiation.

The press release and liner notes do a better job than I could, so:ДЄrktau Eos have never considered themselves a вЂbandвЂ™ in the usual sense of the word, although their experience in many bands has certainly lent them an edge in working with sound as a transmitting medium. That being said, the concept behind the band should be delved into before getting into the music itself as it is critically important in understanding the audio works of this project. The music is seemingly a byproduct and/or accompaniment of/to this. Now, I should begin with saying that Arktau Eos isn't so much of a music group as it is a ritual/occult group. It was originally released in a very limited quantity in 2006, and has been re-released with new packaging (which looks exquisite). Scorpion Milk is the newest release from Aural Hypnox act Arktau Eos.

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