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The Die Is Cast (EP)

by Minutes to Midnight + Antiquity

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Silvia Maggi
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Silvia Maggi Land of Kings and Papillon have now become the soundtrack of two painful moments in history and my life: the murder of Jo Cox, and the UK voting to leave the EU.

I still feel the disillusion, nostalgia, and disconnection felt during what I remember as a chilly June. Fortunately, they're beautiful songs: I've already listened to them multiple times.

When Simone, Dan and Gerald work together, you know the result is going to be amazing. I'm looking forward to the rest of the album! Favorite track: Land Of Kings (remix).
giulygran
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giulygran Minutes to Midnight is back! Again inspiration is from somewhere deep and personal, as for After 1989; Brexit, the tragic assassination of Jo Cox, the personal experience of living in the UK in such difficult times.
The melody is beautiful and poignant, the sounds suggesting quiet desperation, to quote Pink Floyd who have been a relevant part of the artist musical inspiration. A very pleasant and inspirational listen while waiting for the full album release, highly recommended Favorite track: Papillon (remix).
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This was a land fit for Kings Well, I say ‘was’, we still stand To sing our songs of victory But I’d collapsed into your arms And like a child safe from harm I turned away Protected from the cruel and bitter winter We only sensed a momentary premonition
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We break butterflies on the wheel For fear they may return Vengeful in colour We break dreamers and schemers and seers For fear they may return As armies in number We break butterflies on the wheel For fear they may inspire And lost in the beating of wings – a life. Everybody says it’s the will, it’s the way But how could we be so wrong? Everybody says the die is cast.

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Remixes of two songs written in 2018, referencing the painful process of living in England through Brexit. I had been living in the UK for five years when it happened. The night of the referendum I was up in front of the TV, watching my idea of the UK, England in particular, crumble before my eyes.
—Simone Silvestroni

A full account of the production is at: minutestomidnight.co.uk/blog/the-die-is-cast/

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released June 3, 2021



MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT & ANTIQUITY

Simone Silvestroni
bass, synth, keyboards, drums, sound effects

Gerald Duchene
flugel horn, trumpet, guitar, synth, percussion, synth vocals


GUESTS

Dan Ecclestone
vocals, mellotron, distorted guitar

Romy Gensale
background vocals



Produced by Simone Silvestroni of Minutes to Midnight, co-produced by Gerald Duchene of Antiquity.

Recorded in England, United States and Italy
Mixed and mastered by Simone Silvestroni of minutestomidnight.co.uk

℗ 2021 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Minutes to Midnight and Antiquity.
© 2018 Music and lyrics Dan Ecclestone.

Official website: minutestomidnight.co.uk

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Minutes to Midnight Cambridge, UK

Sound designer, bass player and music producer. Game audio pioneer.

Storytelling has always been a huge magnet, hence why the concept album is my favorite medium.

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