Dark Model’s New album “Saga” has finally been released today (except Japan). We have already received a lot of great reviews from music and culture websites. Here is the list of the excerpts from the articles. We would like to thank these journalists and critics for choosing “Saga” and writing on Dark Model’s music.
Album “Saga” page on Model Electronic website
“With a rhythm section entrenched in the electronic spectrum, soaring and anthemic strings and classical-inspired organ lines comprise the lead melodic force. The blare of brass around 02:20 signals a melodic shift, into mariachi-like territory — before reverting back into symphonic anthemic bliss around the three-minute mark. Never dull, “Survivors” and fellow recent release “Storm Goddess” show Oe’s production-based power well.”
“What a clash on differences yet when you finally listen to the finish product, boy, you cannot help but be blown away at how beautifully he can make it work.”
“‘Survivors’ is one of Saga’s lead singles and features a compelling cross between electronic and classical music to create a world around Oe’s aural landscape. It’s a scintillating movement capable of weaving characters and a setting into place within the mind’s eye as you listen.”
“Oe merges the dramatic and cinematic sweep of orchestral music with the enthusiastically rhythmic and dancy effusion of electronica on the 13 robust and rousing tracks that comprise Saga. The single Survivors showcases Oe’s adept merging of these two supposedly disparate genres into one entrancing whole.”
“Powerful and engaging, Dark Model has fastened a makeshift of fantastical elements, providing both real and unreal details into this sweeping and highly charged conceptual album.”
“Picture yourself with a bag of skittles and you pour every single color inside of your mouth so that you can taste the rainbow. This is the same thing but happening through your speakers.”
“We immediately sense a new different sound from award-winning music producer Tatsuya Oe as he states this album focuses more on epic, emotional, and beat-oriented orchestral electronic music.”
“Dark Model’s music will make you want to suit up for some form of ultimate fantasy battle with orcs and wizards and hordes of dark elves.”
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CD Store Links (Virtual/Online)
(As for availability of local record shops in the US, please check the list at the bottom of this page.)
Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2kHo650
Amazon.co.jp: http://amzn.to/2klMckL
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saga-Dark-Model/dp/B01MUBHPB9/
Amazon France https://www.amazon.fr/Saga-Dark-Model/dp/B01MUBHPB9/
Amazon Italy https://www.amazon.it/Saga-Dark-Model/dp/B01MUBHPB9/
Amazon Germany https://www.amazon.de/Saga-Dark-Model/dp/B01MUBHPB9/
f.y.e (US): https://www.fye.com/s/product/4694124/Dark-Model-Saga
CD Universe
CD Baby: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/darkmodel2
Music Stack (Artist Page): http://www.musicstack.com/records-cds/dark%20model
Import CDs: http://www.importcds.com/saga/888295548816
MP3 Downloads
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/saga/id1199104436
Amazon US MP3: http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Model/dp/B00JK41L1E/
Amazon JP MP3: TBA
Amazon UK MP3: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01NAX0DDA/
Amazon France MP3: https://www.amazon.fr/Saga-Dark-Model/dp/B01NBYKPFR/
Amazon Italy MP3: https://www.amazon.it/Saga-Dark-Model/dp/B01MYC1L3P/
Amazon Germany MP3: https://www.amazon.de/Saga-Dark-Model/dp/B01N6UQTDT/
Rhapsody/Napster: http://us.napster.com/artist/dark-model/album/saga
Bandcamp: https://darkmodel.bandcamp.com/album/saga
Streaming Services / Music Apps
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1iyGhQW83VLSfv20ebjqsO
Tidal: https://tidal.com/album/69729018
Pandora (Artist Page): https://www.pandora.com/dark-model
Last.fm (Artist Page): http://www.last.fm/music/Dark+Model
Slacker Radio (Artist Page): http://www.slacker.com/artist/dark-model
iHeartRadio (Artist Page): http://www.iheart.com/artist/dark-model-30386131/
Shazam (Artist Page): https://www.shazam.com/artist/44444686/dark-model
US Independent / Local Record Stores
Rasputin Music (CA): https://shop.rasputinmusic.com/saga/888295548816
Silver Platters (WA): http://www.silverplatters.com/p/21839163/dark-model-saga
Tunes (NJ): https://www.tunesonline.net/UPC/888295548816/Dark-Model_Saga
Independent Records & Video (CO): http://www.beindependent.com/p/18503987/dark-model-saga
BK Music (VA): http://www.bkmusiconline.com/Artist/3017527/Dark-Model
Plan 9 Records (VA): https://www.plan9music.com/Artist/3017527/Dark-Model
Dearborn Music (MI): https://dearbornmusic.net/Artist/3017527/Dark-Model
Easy Street Records (WA): http://easystreetonline.com/Artist/3017527/Dark-Model
Electric Fetus (MN): http://www.electricfetus.com/Artist/3017527/Dark-Model
Gallery of Sound (PA): https://www.galleryofsound.com/Artist/3017527/Dark-Model
Omega Music (OH): https://www.omegamusicdayton.com/Artist/3017527/Dark-Model
Waterloo Records (TX): https://www.waterloorecords.com/Artist/3017527/Dark-Model
Monster Music (SC): https://www.monstermusicsc.com/Artist/3017527/Dark-Model
Bull Moose (ME): http://www.bullmoose.com/search/artistid/24596797
Magnolia Thunderpussy (IN): http://www.thunderpussy.com/Artist/3017527/Dark-Model
Ignition Music (IN): https://ignitionmusic.net/Artist/3017527/Dark-Model
Graywhale (UT): http://www.graywhaleslc.com/search/artistid/20149069
Music Millennium (OR): http://www.musicmillennium.com/Artist/3017527/Dark-Model
Zia Records (NV, AZ): http://www.ziarecords.com/search/artistid/6361418