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Arcana - The Shadow Within

A cinematic metal opera of darkness, fire, and rebirth. ARCANA unleashes soaring vocals, epic orchestration, and raw emotion on an 8-track journey from despair to triumph. ⚔️🔥🌩️
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8 songs
5:54Song Image
Craft a sweeping, cinematic symphonic-metal piece with intense dramatic arcs and a strong storytelling pulse, Begin with haunting atmospheric synths, distant choirs, and a slow, emotional piano motif that feels like the opening of a dark film score, Let the verses stay moody and spacious, driven by soft strings, low brass, and subtle rhythmic tension, Build toward massive, heroic choruses with soaring female vocals, layered harmonies, and unforgettable melodic hooks, Guitars should be clean but powerful, with expressive lead lines woven through a tight, energetic rhythm section and controlled double-kick drums, Use deep orchestral swells, sudden drops, and explosive crescendos to create a metal opera feel—grand, emotional, and full of cinematic intensity
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A slow-building, cinematic symphonic-metal ballad with deep emotional weight, Soft piano and celeste open the song with a cold, sorrowful atmosphere, Gentle strings and distant choirs create a fragile, gothic tension, Female lead vocals are intimate, trembling, and expressive, gradually rising into powerful, soaring high notes, Add subtle male backing whispers for dramatic emphasis, Verses should feel delicate and mournful; pre-choruses build with orchestral swells and rising strings, Choruses become huge and emotional with full choir harmonies, warm brass, and wide, cinematic drums, Use clean, melodic electric guitars that enter gradually—lyrical leads and a highly emotive mid-tempo solo with long bends and vibrato, Overall mood: tragic, orchestral, and theatrical, Blending sorrowful piano (rock-opera style), gothic synth ambience, cinematic string arrangements, and polished melodic-power-metal production, Ends with a soft, haunting piano outro and a single lingering choir note
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Create a dark, theatrical symphonic-metal track driven by aggressive staccato orchestration, harpsichord accents, and sharp, fast power-metal riffs, Open with haunting piano and harpsichord before transitioning into tight, palm-muted guitar rhythms with gothic choirs hovering underneath, Verses should feel tense, dramatic, and claustrophobic, with whispered or half-spoken vocals layered Verses should feel delicate and mournful; pre-choruses build with orchestral swells and rising strings, Choruses become huge and emotional with full choir harmonies, warm brass, and wide, cinematic drums, Use clean, melodic electric guitars that enter gradually—lyrical leads and a highly emotive mid-tempo solo with long bends and vibrato, Overall mood: tragic, orchestral, and theatrical, Blending sorrowful piano (rock-opera style), gothic synth ambience, cinematic string arrangements, and polished melodic-power-metal production, Ends with a soft, haunting piano outro and a single lingering choir note
6:21Song Image
Create a haunting, cinematic symphonic-metal ballad with a mystical, dreamlike atmosphere, Begin with soft piano, harp, and distant choirs, wrapped in cold, gothic synth pads, Female lead vocals should be ethereal, delicate, and sorrowful, drifting like a voice inside a dream, Verses must feel weightless and introspective, with whispered harmonies and subtle orchestral textures, Pre-chorVerses should feel delicate and mournful; pre-choruses build with orchestral swells and rising strings, Choruses become huge and emotional with full choir harmonies, warm brass, and wide, cinematic drums, Use clean, melodic electric guitars that enter gradually—lyrical leads and a highly emotive mid-tempo solo with long bends and vibrato, Overall mood: tragic, orchestral, and theatrical, Blending sorrowful piano (rock-opera style), gothic synth ambience, cinematic string arrangements, and polished melodic-power-metal production, Ends with a soft, haunting piano outro and a single lingering choir note
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“Create a fast, epic symphonic-metal track with a storm-charged, battle-ready feel, Begin with thunder, wind, pounding toms, and dark orchestral hits, Launch into rapid double-kick drums and tight, aggressive rhythm guitars, Use soaring strings, sharp staccato accents, and bold brass to build tension, Verses should feel urgent and energetic, with driving riffs and intense vocals, Pre-choruses rise with swelling orchestration and widening choirs, The chorus must explode into a huge, melodic hook with powerful female lead vocals and harmonized guitars, Include a fast neoclassical guitar solo followed by a second soaring, emotional solo, Add a short dramatic keyboard break with organ and cinematic synths, Overall mood: triumphant, intense, and empowering—blending fast power-metal energy, dramatic orchestration, stormy atmospheres, and heroic melodic themes
5:28Song Image
Create a cinematic, emotional symphonic-metal ballad with soft piano, delicate harp, and distant choirs forming a calm, sorrowful atmosphere, Female lead vocals should be intimate and trembling, growing warmer and more hopeful through the song, a cracked raspy male vocals add depth, Use gentle strings, light brass swells, and airy synth pads to create a sense of revelation, Add a melancholy solo violin early on, followed by a reflective piano-and-clean-guitar duet that feels fragile and healing, Later include a soaring electric-guitar solo that blends emotional bends with brief neoclassical runs, Choruses should feel wide, uplifting, and luminous, with full choir support but not aggressive, Overall mood: tender, introspective, and quietly triumphant—blending gothic ambience, cinematic orchestration, emotional vocals, and melodic metal elements in a gentle rising arc
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Create a fast, triumphant symphonic-metal track with bright, heroic energy, Start with soaring strings, bold brass, and a rising choir, then launch into rapid double-kick drums and uplifting power-metal guitar riffs, Verses should be energetic and melodic, driven by galloping rhythm guitars and high-spirited vocals, Pre-choruses build with ascending orchestral lines and widening choirs, The chorus must explode into a victorious, anthemic hook with powerful female lead vocals, harmonized guitars, and full cinematic orchestration, Include two solos: a fast neoclassical guitar solo followed by a soaring melodic guitar solo supported by strings, Overall mood: triumphant, uplifting, fiery, and empowering — blending fast power-metal momentum, cinematic orchestration, heroic choirs, and bright melodic themes
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Create a dramatic, heavy keyboard driven cinematic gothic symphonic-metal piece shaped by powerful piano-driven storytelling, emotional vocal phrasing, and theatrical dynamic shifts, Use bold, expressive piano themes and soaring, heartfelt melodies that rise with operatic intensity, Layer atmospheric synths with lush strings, dark brass, and subtle choirs to build tension and depth, Guitars should be clean yet forceful, with lyrical lead lines and harmonized passages woven through a tight, polished rhythm section, Verses are intimate and moody; choruses explode with sweeping melodic hooks and layered harmonies, Production should feel grand, precise, and emotionally charged—combining rock-opera weight, cinematic orchestration, and melodic metal elegance