Explosively fast-paced operatic metal meets with electronic design, Faith, and progressive storytelling – Arcane Sage captures the sense of epic adventure implied by the name, as we dive into the complex layers and performative passion of Celestial Desire.
Creatively intertwining a rather anthemic, all-together-now world-music flavour in that resounding hook, Celestial Desire is a huge alternative anthem, built around programmed vocals but with just enough character to gift the sound an intriguing sense of personal intention and dedication to a higher power.
The lyrics follow a similar pathway of carefully intertwining mysterious and distinct references. Lines like ‘the earth it shakes’ and ‘I breathe you in’ feel all at once familiar and relatable, helping bridge the gap between these changing moments and languages, which make up the soaring landscape of this near five-minute composition and song.
From moments of quiet contemplation to those that inject a fast-fingered progressive metal immensity, Celestial Desire is a modern ode to operatic metal and theatrical passion, and offers a multitude of original qualities, from the vocal accent to the story and variety of genre influences. This versatility allows the song to stand out from the crowd, and to speak boldly upon the essence of all things Arcane Sage.
