Into the waves alcest10/30/2022 ![]() ![]() Limited to 500 copies and available for Prophecy club members and in Prophecy's online shop only. real handpicked leaves of ivy and an excerpt of the "Le Secret" lyrics handwritten by Neige. Content of the case: the limited Digibook CD of "Le Secret". Strictly limited wooden case (size: 24x16x5 cm) including a replica of the key on the front cover sunk in the top of the case. Linen bound and coming in a cardboard slipcase. Limited Digibook CD with enhanced booklet. the original recordings from 2005 are an equal part of this re-release. Neige has realised his dream of many years to re-record these tracks which are so meaningful to him personally and so fundamental to Alcest and to adjust them to his matured demands. "Le Secret" isn't just re-released in its original form. this EP sets out the framework that is essential for all other works of Alcest: music and lyrics are used here by Neige as a medium to channel and communicate the esoteric experiences of his early childhood. it isn't this fact that constitutes the importance of "Le Secret." It's the music of the release which laid the groundwork for all future Alcest compositions with its epic tracks alternating between euphoric and nostalgic moods. thus becoming a sought-after collector's item. It was originally released back in 2005 in an edition of just 1.000 copies which sold out before the release of "Souvenirs d'un Autre Monde" (2007). but the debut EP from the incomparable project from France. "Le Secret" is not a new album by Alcest. 18x27cm) (silver-black marble vinyl 500 copies)īonus CD/ Bonus 7" of the deluxe editions: poster, bonus CD in paper sleeve with bonus track "Into The Waves", bonus 7" with bonus track "Into The Waves" and etching on B-side, bonus DVD in paper sleeve with "Opale" video clip, 24 page LP-sized softcover book with liner notes and English translations of the lyrics, 48 page hardcover photobook in wide format and signed art print (ca. "Complete Shelter Box": CD in Digisleeve, gatefold LP incl. gatefold LP with poster, bonus 7" with bonus track "Into The Waves" and etching on B-side and 48 page hardcover photobook in wide format (first 500 copies with golden vinyl, second 500 copies with silver vinyl) bonus CD with bonus track "Into The Waves" (3.000 copies) 2CD hardcover book (48 pages with lyrics, liner notes, translations of the lyrics, ca. ![]() Neige's own shelter turned out to be the sea, as well as the tracks of this album, all inspired by and dedicated to it. The record is about the concept of shelter as a safe place that allows everybody to escape reality for an instant, to reunite with what we really are, deep down. The album which features guest appearances from Slowdive's Neil Halstead (lead vocals on the song "Away"), Sweden's Promise And The Monster’s Billie Lindahl and Amiina's strings sections was recorded at Sundlaugin Studio, Iceland, with Sigur Rós producer Birgir Jón Birgisson who masterfully gave "Shelter" its light and ethereal sound.Ĭonceptually, the title of the album "Shelter" says it all. More than ever the French outfit consisting of mastermind and multi-instrumentalist Neige and drummer Winterhalter embraces the dreamy guitar textures of shoegaze and blends it with the sweetness of british band Cocteau Twins - dream pop pioneers of the mid to late 80's era - epic, soundtrack-like melodies and progressive song structures. Alcest's destination of a long musical journey§§§"Shelter" is the fourth album by contemporary shoegazers Alcest, the destination of a long creative musical journey into vast new territories. ![]()
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