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| Getting into dungeon synth?
I put a few albums together to represent different styles within the genre. Hopefully this could be a good start for those who might be interested but still unsure where to start. | | 1 |  | Mortiis
Født til å Herske
CLASSIC OLD-SCHOOL // The basics.
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1.)
Of course there is no start without Mortiis. Kicked out from Emperor, the hag-nosed creep created enchanting melodies on a synth. One of the greatest inpsiration for artists later. | | 2 |  | Burzum
Hlidskjalf
2.)
Other than the other essential ambient tracks on the famous black metal albums, the prison-era albums were also a huge influence for the genre. The album behind the unspeakable title is an interesting one, but it represents *that* certain atmosphere very well.
"Don't be turned off by this album because of his previous ambient effort, Hlidskalf is a relaxing, awe inspiring piece of ambient art, and is perfect for sleeping or just chilling out." - Angmar | | 3 |  | Depressive Silence
Depressive Silence II
3.)
Also known as "Mourning", the German duo's material is probably the most well-respected and admired discography within the genre. If there is an album I want to give a 6/5 rating, then this is the one. | | 4 |  | Lamentation
As Shadow Kingdom Comes To My Sight
NEOCLASSICAL
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The very source of it: Lamentation. Church organ and piano - the Greek duo's very simplistic yet effective approach is still unmatched, and there is no other music which could create such a grim and mysterious aura like theirs. A Halloween essential. | | 5 |  | Vaa
Ur sägen och hävd
2.)
If Howard Shore would write dungeon synth...
"It's gorgeous, triumphant DS. It's like the soundtrack of an old epic tale." - dedex
"Yeah this is clearly some of the best DS-type music I've heard. Wonderfully cinematic, and knows to keep things short." - Bedex | | 6 |  | Splendorius
From the Ashes
3.)
When neoclassical dungeon synth reaches a certain point where it is barely distinguishable from "real" classical music... If you like epic cinematic soundtracks, you'll like this. | | 7 |  | Fief
III
MEDIEVAL AMBIENT
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1.)
Lively, mellow melodies to lift your spirit. Fief is a personal favourite of mine, embodies the escapism I adore. If you liked the Witcher's soundtrack, you'd very probably love this too.
"...a very dreamy atmosphere which makes it a perfect companion while looking outside your window." - manosg | | 8 |  | DIM (CA)
Compendium I
2.)
Basically the same as Fief, but a bit more "serious". DIM expresses more feelings and different moods still operating whilst re-imaging old medieval melodies. Oh: sometimes with enchanting vocals. | | 9 |  | Borg
The Sacred Mound
3.)
100% medieval / renaissance music. You don't hear such thing very often: the Swede bard re-creates the medieval feeling with the most "real" way. In like 90% of the time you hear real instruments in this project, where the synths stand only as the "spine" of the music. | | 10 |  | Jim Kirkwood
Where Shadows Lie
BERLIN-SCHOOL ELECTRONICS
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The very retro vibes and the ever-flowing music of Jim Kirkwood is legendary. This might be a good start for those who favor electronic music over ambient. (Lame use of words, I know, but it is the best way to present it.) | | 11 |  | Mycologia
Assorted Mushrooms of New England
2.)
An entire album dedicated to mushrooms? Yes. The atmosphere of this release feels unreal... magical! | | 12 |  | Fen Walker
Sojourns in the Realm of the Undermoon
3.)
A bit more mixed in style (folk, droney soundscapes and metal here and there, for example), but it represents very well the fact that Berlin-school electronic music can be mixed with almost anything. | | 13 |  | Malfet
Alban Arthan
MODERN DUNGEON SYNTH
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1.)
Back to the roots, but with a modern edge: basically combining the old-school synth sounds with some neoclassical in an uplifting and relaxing way. Malfet might be sput's most favourite dungeon synth artist, and there is a good reason behind it. | | 14 |  | Umbria
The Sleeping Wizard
2.)
The very same as Malfet. | | 15 |  | Old Sorcery
Realms of Magickal Sorrow
3.)
A more mixed style, with hints of Berlin-school and other electronic genres, meanwhile staying respectful towards the old-school ways. Old Sorcery is one of a kind artist, but definitely an artist I can highly recommend to anyone. | | 16 |  | Emyn Muil
Afar Angathfark
SUMMONING WORSHIP
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The tag says it all: if you want something epic and close to atmoblack, this might be the style you may want to check. | | 17 |  | Ancient Boreal Forest
Where Dragons Dream
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Percussions are most importante. | | 18 |  | Dwalin
Sorcery & Might
3.)
...and Tolkien references are mandatory. | | 19 |  | Basic Dungeon
Perils in the slums scenario 1: the orcs commune
8-BIT, CHIPTUNE
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If you want to go... really retro, loving the old arcade videogames and such, these are tempting options! | | 20 |  | Quest Master
The Twelve Castles
2.)
A more "ethereal" style, but still delivers the "glitchy" sounds accompanied by fine reverb and more complex sound. | | 21 |  | Ice Golem
Quest To The Ice Castle
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Do you still love your old dusty Game Boy Color? | | 22 |  | Diplodocus
Slow And Heavy
Bonus: DINO SYNTH
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Just because... | | 23 |  | Synthosaurus
Gigantic Throne
2.)
...who doesn't like dinos?! | |
garas
11.18.20 | It's more than "Runescape music". | DDDeftoneDDD
11.18.20 | cool...a whole new genre to explore. Handy list garas m/ maybe I check one or two | dedex
11.18.20 | bookmarked!
still need to get on that Malfet record | botb
11.18.20 | Commenting to follow for my d&d campaign | 0xME
11.18.20 | hell yea man! this looks like an easily digestible list for newcomers with a very solid spread of styles for those who know the genre but maybe haven't explored a lot of it. Great job! | combustion07
11.18.20 | Bookmarked. One of those whose been looking for a good breakdown. Seems like something I'd dig | someone
11.18.20 | List needs more dinosaur synth. | garas
11.18.20 | Thanks guys!
> List needs more dinosaur synth.
Fixed it!! | garas
11.18.20 | And thanks for the feature! 🤍 | someone
11.18.20 | Attaboy | ZippaThaRippa
11.18.20 | Skarpesian - Skgge Slottet | ZippaThaRippa
11.18.20 | Tyrannus - The Warden | Sharenge
11.18.20 | "...who doesn't like dinos?!" | AsleepInTheBack
11.18.20 | yaaas, larvly list
"It's more than "Runescape music"."
agreed, although those two runescape.wav dungeon synth tapes are bliss | farmerobama
11.18.20 | Dino Synth made me spill out my drink. Fucking lol, have to check | Pangea
11.18.20 | great list garas! | Get Low
11.18.20 | Loving this Dino synth | Bedex
11.18.20 | very much a list that sput needed m/ great job garasbro, will check the (many) albums I havent heard here | Sharenge
11.18.20 | Dauði Baldrs | ArsMoriendi
11.18.20 | So does dino synth sound specifically dinosaurish or is it just called that because of the artist names? | Divaman
11.18.20 | Bookmarked. I'm interested in exploring this genre further. You know I like both Borg and Malfet. | Sharenge
11.18.20 | it's supposed to evoke the feeling of walking in the forest with Brontosaurus | Keyblade
11.18.20 | awesome list. didnt know 16 had a new album | heyadam
11.18.20 | need to check some of these as well | Bedex
11.18.20 | jamming 22 rn | garas
11.18.20 | > does dino synth sound specifically dinosaurish
Yes, it does!! Slower, "tribal" percussions, samples and such for the vibe. | loveisamixtape
11.18.20 | some rly cool lists coming out lately hell ya gonna go through this as i am not fluent in this realm | aydross121
11.19.20 | Freaking awesome list. I really like the genre but have only heard like the most popular ones.
I remember liking Wongraven a bit, not sure if it's ds or like just medieval | Flugmorph
11.19.20 | did you ask ovrot if you could make this list? | 0xME
11.19.20 | garas is the confirmed sput DS grandmaester tho | Flugmorph
11.19.20 | hmmm | Pho3nix
11.23.20 | Ah, just noticed this! glad to see you included dino synth as a bonus :) also special mention to Mycologia... it truly is amazing. Just for kicks, maybe 'Grandma's Cottage' should be included too? it has attained almost a cult status by this point.
'Vää' is very cinematic, but I find myself gravitating toward more traditional DS most of the time. | farmerobama
11.23.20 | T-Rex is the first Dino Synth band, change my mind | Sharenge
11.23.20 | this track always gave me 'dungeon synth' vibes for some reason... one of my favorite Final tracks
Final - Death/Love Dealer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Asb820iJOB4 | osmark86
11.23.20 | as much as I enjoy ambient genres, dungeon synth is...special | Keyblade
11.24.20 | man 16 has improved a lot since their debut | garas
11.24.20 | > maybe 'Grandma's Cottage' should be included too?
Good question. Howeve, I have mixed feelings about it. This whole "comfy synth" thing is not really my thing, and I don't really know what should I think/say about it, tbh.
> Final - Death/Love Dealer
Man, it has a really DS-ish sound, for real!
> man 16 has improved a lot since their debut
Yeah, I can totally second that! | porcupinetheater
11.24.20 | How you feel about Abadoned Places? | garas
11.24.20 | > How you feel about Abadoned Places?
I've only heard their last LP, but it was great! | Keyblade
11.24.20 | they've also perfected the summoning worship. they even use the same samples lmao | Keyblade
11.24.20 | Heading Eastward is literally South Away or something off LMHSYF |
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