The Ghosts of Ancient Kings

by Skeld

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reb1138 An exercise in minimalism. An underrated gem in the dungeon synth community.

5/5 Favorite track: Dream Halls.

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1.	Black Rider 04:48	buy track
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3.	Silent Specter 02:00	buy track
4.	Dream Halls 03:31	buy track
5.	Simulacrum 03:10	buy track
6.	Ancient Kings 02:18	buy track
7.	Astral Slide 01:55	buy track
8.	A Light in the Ruins 02:22	buy track

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Mostly analogue/hardware-based, minimalistic improvised recordings hand-dubbed to tape.

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released June 25, 2021

All Artworks by S.C.

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Skeld Germany

Dungeon Synth, Dark Ambient

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