1. No Dreams Breed in Breathless Sleep -
DissectionClosing track on
Storm of the Light's Bane. It's a short, minor key piano track.
2. Concerto -
CacophonyTrack #4 on their 1988 album,
Speed Metal Symphony. Largely neoclassical guitar with standard heavy metal rhythm.
3. Arc-Lite -
CoronerThis one might be a bit out of your style, as Coroner was a thrash band, but whatever. It's from their 1988 album,
Punishment for Decadence.
4. Dialogue With the Stars -
In FlamesKickass, catchy track from
Whoracle (1997). Another good one from In Flames is Man Made God.
5. Fejee Mermaid -
Spiritual BeggarsA slow, reflective guitar and keyboard piece from 2002's
On Fire.
6. Ending Credits -
OpethA sad, bluesy song from Opeth's 'soft' album,
Damnation.
7. Moondance -
NightwishThe early Nightwish signature style in instrumental form. Triumphant keyboard and beautiful flutes This one's from
Oceanborn, which is regarded by many as their best album.
8. Joseph Merrick -
MastodonThe ethereal closing track to their kickass 2004 album,
Leviathan. Acoustic guitar and washed out keyboard.
9. Idiot Prayer -
Porcupine TreeA dark, psychotic journey is all I can describe this song as. Track 8 on
Signify.
10. Textures -
CynicA light, jazzy, and amazing piece by the one-album death metal wonder, Cynic.
Focus, 1993.
That should do you for now
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