Mythos

Mythos (New Age) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 11, 2009)
• Original Release Date: October 20, 1998
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Adagio Music Inc
• ASIN: B00000DCIT
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,855 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth New Age/Electronica, January 3, 2002

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Gwen Kramer "gwenhwyvar" (Sunny and not-so-sunny California) - See all my reviews

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I am not a particularly big fan of Deep Forest though I do enjoy a bit of Enigma. I found Mythos to be smooth and relaxing with a very slight touch of darkness. What is really most impressive is the sheer technical skill of the group. The guitar is flawless and the electronic soundscapes are imaginative. My only complaint is that occassionally the vocals interfere with the mood.

My favorite tracks on this album are the darkly spectral ones like "Sirens" and "the Odessy" and the simple yet haunting ones like "Introspection"

It took a few sessions in my CD player to absorb the delicious layers of music but it is now one of my favorite albums and I highly recommend it.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice relaxing backround music, February 28, 2000

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This review is from: Mythos (Audio CD)

Someone actually gave me a copy of this cd that didn't have the "similar to Enigma/Delerium/Deep Forest" sticker on it that I later saw attributed to it. I'd say it's the closest in sound to Delerium as both bands are Canadian, except I like Mythos *much* more than Delerium (although I still prefer Enigma to any of them, ranking Mythos to the same liking as Deep Forest). It has a more classical and gypsy feel to it with beautifully blended exotic vocals - nice atmospheric but not very intense music.

Mythos however, is perfect backround music for reading, taking a bubble bath, a romantic dinner, or meditating as a opposed to more energizing activities like Deep Forest is more appropriate for.

Highley reccommended!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Liberating New Age Music, October 4, 2002

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Clarissa "MoonGoddess" (Ontario, California) - See all my reviews
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The two Vancouver born musicians behind the group Mythos, keyboardist/pianist Bob D'Eith and guitarist Paul Schmidt, have created an album of puuuuuure bliss! Sure it might be mellow new age music but its got more of a melodic intent than similar groups like Amethystium, Tangerine Dream and Mehdi. It's mellow enough to sleep to, yes, but it's also something you can blare your stereo to with some heavy bass and percussion parts. I think that this album is wonderfully balanced between smooth instrumentals and lush, aural soundscapes that commonly feature mind-blowing vocal performanes by soprano/alto singers Annette Ducharme, Christine Duncan and Jennifer Scott. Paul Schmidt plays the guitar on songs like "La Cathedral" while Bob D'Eith plays the keyboard/piano on songs like "Motif" and "Introspection", which gives the album a classical yet sensual feel. It's on songs like "November" and, especially for me, the breathtaking "Planinata" that Mythos displays the true force of their talents. "The Odyssey" even gives the album a touch of the gothique with spanish guitar strumming and Gregorian/Mors Syphilitica-style singing. Towards the middle of the song, however, the vibe turns entirely into something you'd hear from Tangerine Dream.

Another stunning track is "Sirens", which sounds awfully alike to the song "Siren's Whispering" by Vangelis, with gorgeous, spine-tingling operatic vocals that soar over a hypnotic yet chilling classical beat. Another personal favorite is "The Nile", which has a slight Egyptian world edge to it... I also like the subtle female cooing on the closing track, "Paradox".

Mythos may not be as effectively dynamic or as rememberable as Enigma or Govinda but they're certainly a joy to listen to.

I highly recommend this to euphoric new age fans.