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Opus Paracelsum

by Silence & Strength

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This is the second full-length album composed by Silence & Strength. This esoteric, dark ambient, alchemical, experimental opus is inspired by Paracelsus, medieval Swiss physician, chemist, alchemist, one of the fathers of modern medicine, a rebellious thinker, who developed his own system of medicine and philosophy.

A musical allegory of life and works of Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, Doctor of Both Medicines and Doctor of Arts, Propagator of Philosophy, Professor of Theology, Prince of the Humanists, Gold-Maker, Pioneer of Chemistry, Magus and Genius.

Opus Paracelsum was composed as a realization of an old childhood dream, which evolved from an early interest in chemistry and alchemy, long before they start teaching chemistry at school, from an honest fascination with Paracelsus and his writings.

The album was written while experimenting with alternate mind states and various psychotropic substances in June 2006.

The tracks are all named after the writings of Paracelsus, except for the last one - Elegy, which is a sort of meditation upon the death of a great man.

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released September 24, 2006

All music by Stephan Friedman
Vocal samples by Mary Kelley, Nelly Magit and Stephan Friedman
Mastered by Ishai Hamami at Discord Studio
Design by Philip Blau
Released by The Eastern Front - Front 006

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Silence & Strength Tel Aviv Yafo, Israel

In 2004, driven by a fascination with the occult, Israeli musician Stephan Friedman embarked on a quest to channel mysticism's essence through music. Mixing dark folk, ambient, industrial and electronica within conceptual albums, he aimed to transport listeners to realms beyond the ordinary, birthing Silence & Strength—the name inspired by Liber AL vel Legis. ... more

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