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Title: The Thief - 2007

Description: Since March 2007 we have now finalised our new Fantasy story - a breathtaking adventure of - the godess of light and Arkana. At least we think that this story is by far the best Episode we have ever written for a record. About 16 new songs will make it on the record - we have composed more than 40 for the album in total but we wanted to only take the best of the best. We are right now finishing the overdubs and vocal parts. Again we will have a couple of great guest musicians on the album. "Der Dieb" (the thief) will become our starter song and is not mixed now. Enjoy our quality for you ! Have fun! We hope you enjoy your stay !

Title: Endless River - 2005

Description: F.B. still use their unique take on progressive rock, and employ modern instrumentation. The album ‘Black Sun’ opens with a two minute narration which leads to the fantastic instrumental ‘Journey Into Light’. Groups new member DJ-Claas (MI7 - Claasvader) brings new beats that have a techno feel. 'Endless river' has that retro hip feel that all the cool DJ’s are striving to create for their lounge/club acts and finishs ‘Chapter 1’ in fine fashion with some great lounge-like modern instrumentals. 2 CD Box with english and german spoken versions and lots of pix and vids. Thomas Hayes wrote: "I wish the group had sent me the German version, as I appreciate the native tongue much more (plus the German language adds an air of mystery to non-speakers)".

Title: African Dreams - 1996

Description: This song is another part of the groups long journey into the kingdom of fantasy to the godess of light. Close your eyes, feel and see our "mindmovies". The record is called "Fata Morgana" and available as a special edition on CD.

Title: Mythos - 1981

Description: After the big success of "Tanz der Goetter" we signed a contract with Polydor - one of the big German Labels ever. The record is called "Verlorene Welt" (Lost world) and today available on CD with bonus tracks and vids. Mythos is the first song from this album and managed to stay 8 weeks in the Top 10 Charts. One of the best Guitarplayers from our scene and since this time my close friend Achim (MI7 - Mindmovie) appears for his first record debut and became a band member with big influence in future.

Title: Tanz der Goetter - 1979

Description: Tanz der Goetter is the group's debut album - this is the instrumental title song. For 16 weeks it was in the German Top 10 Charts and went up to No.2. Only Pink Floyds "The wall" was No.1 at this time. Flaming Bess was a trio of keyboards, drums and bass/guitar, aided by a number of guests on spoken word and other instruments. There were bunches of independent artists in Germany in the late 70s/early 80s creating music of a symphonic/progressive rock nature. Flaming Bess are perhaps one of the most obscure of this school of music, and this, their debut, is available on CD format nowadays. This is definitely one for fans of Camel and Piktors-period Anyone's Daughter and remains one of the better albums of the style and era.

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in the 60s it was the german "beat club" tv-series with lots of good groups mostly from england. zappa, family, pink floyd, genesis, manfred mann, camel and many other have been our top bands during the 70s. nowadays i am open to every kind of music. massive attack, kruder dorfmeister etc. and at the moment porcupine tree concerts take me back to my prog-rock roots again.

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Helen | about 1 month ago

Kia ora from New Zealand!

I have two pieces in the latest competition. Synchronicity and East/West. Vote if you feel like it.
First time so please be gentle with me? :)))
Helen x

arti31023 | 6 months ago

Hey, Arkana.
Waechter Des Lichts arrived yesterday morning. Had it on headphones ever since. Congratulations. Nice job, my man. It is a complex piece of music and I know I'll be spending a lot more time with "you" in the 'phones over the coming month. 8—) Thanks. Artie Q

Mats Paulsen | 10 months ago

Now I'm here again listening to "The thief" :) I like it. It's mystical and very good. I wrote earlier that progressive rock isn't among my favourite music genres, but I've changed my mind. I like this track very much. Great work!

Gentle Griffins | 10 months ago

Dear Arkana, thanks for the beautiful music.

Great artist you are.. Inspiring waves....

A very Happy New Year und schöne Gruesse aus Holland!

Mugen Diver | 12 months ago

Hi Arkana,
I voted "Tanz der Götter", it is so nice.
Good luck from Japan.

Mugen Diver

juan david | 12 months ago

HEY¡ CHECK MY NEW TWO SONGS "AMANTE" AND "SE SU NOMBRE" FOR MY FIRST ALBUM (IN

PREPRODUCTION) AND COMMENT TNX

aeronaut | about 1 year ago

Hi Arkana,

came over to wish you a nice weekend!
You already know Flaming Bess is my favourite band on mi7!

jef

Noritaka | about 1 year ago

Hi,
your beat making is awesome!
I like the whole movement on Endless River.

Best Wishes,

Noritaka

HUMANOISE | about 1 year ago

Hi, arkanan! Nice yo meet you again!
I feel very freedom with listening to your music!!!!!
Thank you very much again!!
I feel art music is the best!
Wish your luck!
Seeyaa
by HUMANOISE.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... .. .

Scotoma | about 1 year ago

Hi
Thanks for your friendship!
Greetings from Norway,

Craig

Drone | about 1 year ago

So do you know King Crimson?

electronic | about 1 year ago

Hi Arkana, I liked "Tanz der Götter", but what I miss from todays point of view is a bit more bass in bass guitar and stronger bit. But any way I liked very much.

Greetings from Potsdam ;-)

Mats Paulsen | about 1 year ago

Hi Arkana, I've checked the tracks you've uploaded. Progressive rock is not among my favourite music genres, but that's no hindrance to give comments. According to me, your work toghether in the group is very very good. Good levels and amounts of the leading instruments and nice rythms. I especially like the beginning of the track "The thief".
Good work!

Have a nice day and take care

Mats

mich56341 | about 1 year ago

Hi Arkana how are you?
Love your stuff ,alot of feeling in it and great sounds and production.
You have my vote

Cheers

Mike

Mats Paulsen | about 1 year ago

Hi there Arkana. Thank you for the friend invitation you sent me. I hope all things are well with you today. I'll listen to your tracks soon. Have a very nice day today!

Kind regards,
Mats

PEACH OF A TIME | about 1 year ago

HI really strong
i like you sound very much

Jon BB
PEACH OF A TIME

kelli | about 1 year ago

Powerful stuff - love the intensity and the "Thickness" of the guitars on top of all that percussion (in The Thief) - dug the beats in Endless River too -

pietgeluk | about 1 year ago

hoi arkana,
weil ich wein drinke mit beine auf dem tisch hier im nacht, denke ich, ja, die goetter gehen tanzen. gut dich kennen zu lernen;
groeten van piet

iceboxguru | about 1 year ago

...die f-taste ist abgebrochen und hängt.sooory,fantasivoll!

iceboxguru | about 1 year ago

hey arkana. also in düsseldorf scheint es ja viele künstler zu geben.deine musik ist sehr gut! liebe zum detail ist nicht zu überhören. sehr antasievoll... der roland. :)

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