ESOTERICA
by KING STEPHEN
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ESOTERICA is truly the work of mad genius. everything you know and love is accounted for; pulse pounding rhythms, mesmerizing synth leads, that epic and orchestral gritty cyberpunk vibe, but now deftly layered with flamenco guitars and classical oddities to create one of the most unique perspectives in the genre. this is the sound of your hermetic society initiation after-party.
Favorite track: POETICA.
NeonLizard
NeonLizard
Once again the King delivers. Perhaps musically his most introspective work to date, but then you'd have to ask him about that. The subtleties are nothing short of magical and the genre-bending has never been more prevalent than on this album. Top work King, as always.
Favorite track: CANTATA HERETICA.
Spirit of Infernum
Spirit of Infernum
This time, the raving synth demons are extra flamboyant with the elegant Spanish guitar. The album is the usual greatness I've grown to expect from King with some extra unique spices.
Favorite track: INVOCATIO.
houseuse
houseuse
There's a favorite track selector, but it would be a crime to use it. Every tale is a MASTERPIECE in its own right. Heed this, for there's genius in every tune, and rejoice in the long-awaited arrival of the King!
palehorse666
palehorse666
here we are yet again. King Stephen returns with another masterclass in dark symphonic synthwave. now featuring baroque music and SPANISH FLAMENCO GUITARS. 😫 every new release has some new experimentation going on, and it always passes with flying colors. filled with a devastating evil energy that hypes you up every time. this name has become synonymous with and a solid mainstay in this genre.
Favorite track: CANTATA HERETICA.
tempererror
tempererror
KING STEPHEN proves again how you can mix instruments with darksynth and absolutely nail it. What could be the next winner to go with this genre after flamenco guitar?
Favorite track: POETICA.
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PROEM - ABRAXIAN SONATA
02:30
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CONFLAGRATIO
06:50
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EMPYRICA
04:53
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LITVRGICA
05:24
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POETICA
06:07
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CANTATA HERETICA
05:42
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ALCHIMIA
05:05
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INVOCATIO
06:31
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SOPHIA DOLOROSA
04:18
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TITANOMAQUIA
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about
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'ESOTERICA' was born from the desire for experimentation.
The desire of mixing styles and instruments often alien or not present often enough in electronic music. From Spanish Guitars to Bulgarian choirs, from flamenco to classical and baroque music.
The mix of this eclectic selection of ideas and elements blended with heavy electronic sounds with hyper melodic synth leads and dramatic and cinematic orchestration, but at the same time danceable and fun.
Primarily inspired by Spanish Guitars, this beautiful instrument and its sound, compeld me to seek a way to incorporate it front and center in my productions, making it the foundation and the protagonist of this record. A chanllenge that took a little more than two years.
With this album It was my desire to see how far can I push my production abilities and creativity by adding and expanding them with new sounds and colors, all framed within this concept and my interpretation of esoteric knowledge with classical and electronic music, things that have always facinated me.
I hope you find something here that speaks to you and find enjoyment within this tracks.
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'ESOTERICA' was born from the desire for experimentation.
The desire of mixing styles and instruments often alien or not present often enough in electronic music. From Spanish Guitars to Bulgarian choirs, from flamenco to classical and baroque music.
The mix of this eclectic selection of ideas and elements blended with heavy electronic sounds with hyper melodic synth leads and dramatic and cinematic orchestration, but at the same time danceable and fun.
Primarily inspired by Spanish Guitars, this beautiful instrument and its sound, compeld me to seek a way to incorporate it front and center in my productions, making it the foundation and the protagonist of this record. A chanllenge that took a little more than two years.
With this album It was my desire to see how far can I push my production abilities and creativity by adding and expanding them with new sounds and colors, all framed within this concept and my interpretation of esoteric knowledge with classical and electronic music, things that have always facinated me.
I hope you find something here that speaks to you and find enjoyment within this tracks.
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credits
released March 1, 2025
All Original Music production and Art Design by
KING STEPHEN
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Many thanks to everyone that has continuously showing your incredible support to my work and art. Thank you.
All Original Music production and Art Design by
KING STEPHEN
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Many thanks to everyone that has continuously showing your incredible support to my work and art. Thank you.
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Oct 2025
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Mar 2025
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Dec 2022
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Dec 2020
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