Agalloch - In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion (Solo Guitar Cover)

Agalloch - In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion (Solo Guitar Cover)
Arranged and Performed by Nathanael Larochette

Engineered by Simon Larochette at OIART
Mixed by Simon and Nathanael Larochette at The Sugar Shack
Mastered by Phil Bova
Photography by Curtis Perry

Anyone who knows Agalloch's music can agree that In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion is one of their most iconic songs. When I first heard it back in 2003 it completely blew me away, just as it has for fans around the world since its release. When someone suggested I do a solo arrangement from The Mantle I casually began playing around with this piece, not really believing a song this layered and epic could work on a solo instrument. However, as the arrangement took shape its true magic was revealed because even in its starkest form, the progressions and melodies retained all of their majesty and wonder. When the arrangement was complete, I realized that the song's deep feelings of solitude translated beautifully to solo guitar. At its core, it's a piece about wandering alone, with the notes of the classical guitar at times feeling like solemn, weary footsteps. It still amazes me that 20 years since discovering it this song has lost none of its beauty and I sincerely hope that fans of the band will enjoy my interpretation of this legendary composition.

As the pacing of the arrangement made the piece longer than the original, it felt right to divide it into movements because I believe this song is not just a grand composition for the world of metal, but for all of music.

In the Shadow of Our Pale Companion (For Solo Guitar)

I) Through Vast Valleys (0:00)
II) Here is the Landscape (4:53)
III) A Wound of Spirit (8:48)
IV) Into the Sea (13:50)
V) At the Edge of the Earth (16:48)

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