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'''''Death & Legacy''''' is the third full-length studio album by [[symphonic metal]] band [[Serenity (band)|Serenity]] released on February 25, 2011 through Napalm Records. ''Death & Legacy'' is a concept album based on people of the past with historical impacts including [[Joan of Arc]], [[Galileo]], and [[Marco Polo]].<ref>Stryker, Robin. [http://www.soniccathedral.com/webzine/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=617&Itemid=36 Serenity Interview] soniccathedral.com. 19 September 2011. Retrieved on 21 January 2012.</ref> The album's two singles are 'The Chevalier' and 'When the Canvas Burns.'
'''''Death & Legacy''''' is the third full-length studio album by [[symphonic metal]] band [[Serenity (band)|Serenity]] released on February 25, 2011 through Napalm Records. ''Death & Legacy'' is a concept album based on people of the past with historical impacts including [[Joan of Arc]], [[Galileo]], and [[Marco Polo]].<ref>Stryker, Robin. [http://www.soniccathedral.com/webzine/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=617&Itemid=36 Serenity Interview] soniccathedral.com. 19 September 2011. Retrieved on 21 January 2012.</ref> The album's two singles are "The Chevalier" and "When the Canvas Burns."


All photos & artworks were done by Stefan Heilemann, based on a concept by Thomas Buchberger & [[Georg Neuhauser]].
All photos & artworks were done by Stefan Heilemann, based on a concept by Thomas Buchberger & [[Georg Neuhauser]].
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The Dutch review website Kwadratuur rated the album 3.5 stars out of 5, concluding that ''Death & Legacy'' is a very entertaining album with undeniable craftsmanship. The album has a common thread in that each song is hung on a historical figure, performed with conviction, holding the listener's attention by their variety.<ref>[http://www.kwadratuur.be/cdbesprekingen/detail/serenity_-_death_legacy/ Review], Kwadratuur, 17 May 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2011. {{nl icon}}</ref>
The Dutch review website Kwadratuur rated the album 3.5 stars out of 5, concluding that 'Death & Legacy' is a very entertaining album with undeniable craftsmanship. The album has a common thread in that each song is hung on a historical figure, performed with conviction, holding the listener's attention by their variety.<ref>[http://www.kwadratuur.be/cdbesprekingen/detail/serenity_-_death_legacy/ Review], Kwadratuur, 17 May 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2011. {{nl icon}}</ref>


The Golden Bird rates the album an A-, stating "Overall, 'Death & Legacy' is a fine album. It is everything that symphonic power metal represents taken to its outermost limits.".<ref>[http://thegoldenbird.wordpress.com/2011/02/27/serenity-death-legacy-review/], Serenity – Death & Legacy: Review, February 27, 2011.
The Golden Bird rates the album an A-, stating "Overall, 'Death & Legacy' is a fine album. It is everything that symphonic power metal represents taken to its outermost limits.".<ref>[http://thegoldenbird.wordpress.com/2011/02/27/serenity-death-legacy-review/], Serenity – Death & Legacy: Review, February 27, 2011.
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==Music Video and Singles==
==Music Video and Singles==


A music video was made for 'The Chevalier', the album's lead single. It was shot in [[Schloss Matzen]] castle, which is located in the west part of [[Austria]]. The video was shot during winter in an old manor, in the style and fashion of the second half of 18th century, during the [[Rococo]] and early [[Romanticism]] periods. Georg is seen riding a black horse and carrying a falcon, mixed with scenes where women with masks attempt to seduce him. Ailyn is then seen in a room with Georg, both looking at the mirror. She then walks between trees and lake in the park, and sings alone in the manor. Clips of horse and falcon are also shown, along with scenes in which Georg and Ailyn are sitting around the table with other band members. The video ends with them singing together outside, as the sun illuminates them. The song was dedicated to [[Giacomo Casanova]].
The albums two singels are "The Chevalier" and "When Canvas Starts To Burn." A music video was shot for "The Chevalier", the album's lead single. The video was shot in [[Schloss Matzen]] castle, which is located in the west part of [[Austria]]. The video was shot during winter in the old manor, in the style and fashion of the second half of 18th century, during the [[Rococo]] and early [[Romanticism]] periods. Georg is seen riding a black horse and carrying a falcon, mixed with scenes where women with masks attempt to seduce him. Ailyn is then seen in a room with Georg, both looking at the mirror. She then walks between trees and lake in the park, and sings alone in the manor. Clips of horse and falcon are also shown, along with scenes in which Georg and Ailyn are sitting around the table with other band members. The video ends with them singing together outside, as the sun illuminates them. The song was dedicated to [[Giacomo Casanova]]. The video was release on January 25th, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.serenity-band.com/index.php/newsarticle/items/the-chevalier-music-video-revealed.html |title="The Chevalier" Music Video Revealed}}</ref>


The second single was 'When Canvas Starts To Burn', and it also has an accompanying music video. It was shot in a studio, with band members playing and singing the song during a storm. It's mixed with scenes of girls playing the violin and posing on a red velvet bed. The song and video were dedicated to [[Albrecht Dürer]], a northern [[renaissance]] painter on whom the lyrics are based.
The second single was "When Canvas Starts To Burn", and it also has an accompanying music video. It was shot in a studio, with band members playing and singing the song during a storm. It's mixed with scenes of girls playing the violin and posing on a red velvet bed. The song and video were dedicated to [[Albrecht Dürer]], a northern [[renaissance]] painter on whom the lyrics are based.


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
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| title6 = Prayer
| title6 = Prayer
| length6 = 1:22
| length6 = 1:22
| note6 = interlude
| note6 = interlude featuring featuring [[Ailyn]]
| title7 = State of Siege
| title7 = State of Siege
| length7 = 6:48
| length7 = 6:48
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| title12 = Below Eastern Skies
| title12 = Below Eastern Skies
| length12 = 1:35
| length12 = 1:35
| note12 = interlude
| note12 = instrumental interlude
| title13 = Beyond Desert Sands
| title13 = Beyond Desert Sands
| length13 = 4:54
| length13 = 4:54
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| note14 = instrumental, limited edition bonus track
| note14 = instrumental, limited edition bonus track
| title15 = Lament
| title15 = Lament
| note15 = interlude
| note15 = interlude featuring Fabio D’Amore
| length15 = 0:40
| length15 = 0:40
| title16 = My Legacy
| title16 = My Legacy
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*Guitar & bass recordings, drum editing, additional editing & preproduction by Thomas Buchberger
*Guitar & bass recordings, drum editing, additional editing & preproduction by Thomas Buchberger
*Female vocals on "The Chevalier" & "Prayer" by [[Ailyn]] ([[Sirenia (band)|Sirenia]])
*Female vocals on "The Chevalier" & "Prayer" by [[Ailyn]] ([[Sirenia (band)|Sirenia]])
*Female vocals on "Changing Fate" by [[Amanda Somerville]]
*Female vocals on "Changing Fate" by [[Amanda Somerville]] ([[Avantasia and [[Epica]])
*Female vocals on "Serenade of Flames" by [[Charlotte Wessels]] ([[Delain]])
*Female vocals on "Serenade of Flames" by [[Charlotte Wessels]] ([[Delain]])
*"Lament" translated by Domenica Barbaro, performed by Fabio D’Amore
*"Lament" translated by Domenica Barbaro and performed by Fabio D’Amore


==References==
==References==

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Death & Legacy is the third full-length studio album by symphonic metal band Serenity released on February 25, 2011 through Napalm Records. Death & Legacy is a concept album based on people of the past with historical impacts including Joan of Arc, Galileo, and Marco Polo.[1] The album's two singles are "The Chevalier" and "When the Canvas Burns."

All photos & artworks were done by Stefan Heilemann, based on a concept by Thomas Buchberger & Georg Neuhauser.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]
About.com
Sputnik Music
Metalstorm.net
The Metal Crypt[3]

The Dutch review website Kwadratuur rated the album 3.5 stars out of 5, concluding that 'Death & Legacy' is a very entertaining album with undeniable craftsmanship. The album has a common thread in that each song is hung on a historical figure, performed with conviction, holding the listener's attention by their variety.[4]

The Golden Bird rates the album an A-, stating "Overall, 'Death & Legacy' is a fine album. It is everything that symphonic power metal represents taken to its outermost limits.".[5]

Music Video and Singles

The albums two singels are "The Chevalier" and "When Canvas Starts To Burn." A music video was shot for "The Chevalier", the album's lead single. The video was shot in Schloss Matzen castle, which is located in the west part of Austria. The video was shot during winter in the old manor, in the style and fashion of the second half of 18th century, during the Rococo and early Romanticism periods. Georg is seen riding a black horse and carrying a falcon, mixed with scenes where women with masks attempt to seduce him. Ailyn is then seen in a room with Georg, both looking at the mirror. She then walks between trees and lake in the park, and sings alone in the manor. Clips of horse and falcon are also shown, along with scenes in which Georg and Ailyn are sitting around the table with other band members. The video ends with them singing together outside, as the sun illuminates them. The song was dedicated to Giacomo Casanova. The video was release on January 25th, 2011.[6]

The second single was "When Canvas Starts To Burn", and it also has an accompanying music video. It was shot in a studio, with band members playing and singing the song during a storm. It's mixed with scenes of girls playing the violin and posing on a red velvet bed. The song and video were dedicated to Albrecht Dürer, a northern renaissance painter on whom the lyrics are based.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Set Sail To…" (instrumental intro)0:26
2."New Horizons"6:49
3."The Chevalier" (featuring Ailyn)5:32
4."Far from Home"4:48
5."Heavenly Mission"5:24
6."Prayer" (interlude featuring featuring Ailyn)1:22
7."State of Siege"6:48
8."Changing Fate" (featuring Amanda Somerville)5:42
9."When Canvas Starts to Burn"4:48
10."Serenade of Flames" (featuring Charlotte Wessels)4:55
11."Youngest of Widows" (limited edition bonus track)4:08
12."Below Eastern Skies" (instrumental interlude)1:35
13."Beyond Desert Sands"4:54
14."To India’s Shores" (instrumental, limited edition bonus track)4:34
15."Lament" (interlude featuring Fabio D’Amore)0:40
16."My Legacy"4:45

Personnel

  • All songs written by Thomas Buchberger, Mario Hirzinger and Georg Neuhauser, except "Below Eastern Skies" written and performed by Lanvall.
  • Arranged by Serenity, Jan Vacik and Oliver Philipps
  • Orchestration and additional keyboards/pianos by Oliver Philipps
  • All backing vocals & choirs performed by Georg Neuhauser
  • All bass guitars performed by Thomas Buchberger
  • Drum recordings by Jan Vacik
  • Choir arrangements and recordings by Lanvall
  • Lead vocal recordings by Oliver Phillips and Lanvall
  • Guitar & bass recordings, drum editing, additional editing & preproduction by Thomas Buchberger
  • Female vocals on "The Chevalier" & "Prayer" by Ailyn (Sirenia)
  • Female vocals on "Changing Fate" by Amanda Somerville ([[Avantasia and Epica)
  • Female vocals on "Serenade of Flames" by Charlotte Wessels (Delain)
  • "Lament" translated by Domenica Barbaro and performed by Fabio D’Amore

References

  1. ^ Stryker, Robin. Serenity Interview soniccathedral.com. 19 September 2011. Retrieved on 21 January 2012.
  2. ^ "All Music: Serenity Review - Death & Legacy".
  3. ^ "The Metal Crypt Review".
  4. ^ Review, Kwadratuur, 17 May 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2011. Template:Nl icon
  5. ^ [1], Serenity – Death & Legacy: Review, February 27, 2011. Template:Nl icon
  6. ^ ""The Chevalier" Music Video Revealed".
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