The Black Codex (limited edition)

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Annotation

Composed and Recorded between November 2013 and December 2014.

The Black Codex is a musical series in 52 episodes conceived by multi-instrumentalist, composer & producer Christiaan Bruin (Sky Architect, Adeia, Nine Stones Close, Mayra Orchestra, Chris). Originally released on a subscription basis where one new episode, with lyrics and artwork in PDF format, was released every week during 2014.
In the course of 2014 physical editions were announced and eventually the whole series was released on 4 double CD’s packaged in a mini-album sleeve. Subsequently the four double CD sets where released as one package in this boxset with the addition of a 68 page booklet with all the lyrics and artwork created for this project.

The Black Codex tells the story of a young man (Ezio) who sets out to draw a map of the world, from a wooden flying machine. However, from the moment he meets Lev, his plans go completely awry. Lev has a mysterious insight in the patterns in which people behave and is a master of secret plans and schemes. Lev involves Ezio in his quest for an ancient book called The Black Codex.

℗ & © 2014

Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (CD 1): 749.744.A mediadub #1
Matrix / Runout (CD 2): 749.744.B mediadub #1
Matrix / Runout (CD 3): 753.003.A mediadub #1
Matrix / Runout (CD 4): 753.003.B mediadub #1
Matrix / Runout (CD 5): 757.473.A mediadub #1
Matrix / Runout (CD 6): 757.473.B mediadub #1
Matrix / Runout (CD 7): 760.901.A mediadub #1
Matrix / Runout (CD 8): 760.901.B mediadub #1
Mastering SID Code (CD 1 & 2 & 7 & 8): IFPI LP57
Mastering SID Code (CD 3 & 4 & 5 & 6): IFPI L173
Mould SID Code (CD 1): IFPI 3086
Mould SID Code (CD 2): IFPI 3060
Mould SID Code (CD 3): IFPI 3051
Mould SID Code (CD4 & 5 & 6): IFPI 3053
Mould SID Code (CD 7 & 8): IFPI 3052
Other (No. on Disc Surface): THOR 14 CD-1
Other (No. on Disc Surface): THOR 14 CD-2
Other (No. on Disc Surface): THOR 17 CD-1
Other (No. on Disc Surface): THOR 17 CD-2
Other (No. on Disc Surface): THOR 21 CD-1
Other (No. on Disc Surface): THOR 21 CD-2
Other (No. on Disc Surface): THOR 26 CD-1
Other (No. on Disc Surface): THOR 26 CD-2

Annotation last modified on 2025-03-24 17:30 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD: The Black Codex: Episodes 1 - 13
2▼CD: The Black Codex: Episodes 1 - 13
#TitleRatingLength
1Beneath the Surface
flugelhorn and trumpet [bass trumpet]:
Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
flute:
Federico Dalpra
trumpet:
Peter Bruin (trumpetist) and Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
violin:
Annelies Rijk (Dutch violin player)
7:07
2Flight of Columbo
flugelhorn and trumpet [bass trumpet]:
Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
flute:
Federico Dalpra
trumpet:
Peter Bruin (trumpetist) and Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
violin:
Annelies Rijk (Dutch violin player)
6:55
3House Behind the Hedge / Trapped in Time
flugelhorn and trumpet [bass trumpet]:
Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
flute:
Federico Dalpra
trumpet:
Peter Bruin (trumpetist) and Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
violin:
Annelies Rijk (Dutch violin player)
6:40
4The City of Ark (From Above)
flugelhorn and trumpet [bass trumpet]:
Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
flute:
Federico Dalpra
trumpet:
Peter Bruin (trumpetist) and Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
violin:
Annelies Rijk (Dutch violin player)
7:07
5One and the Many
flugelhorn and trumpet [bass trumpet]:
Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
flute:
Federico Dalpra
trumpet:
Peter Bruin (trumpetist) and Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
violin:
Annelies Rijk (Dutch violin player)
7:54
6The Key
flugelhorn and trumpet [bass trumpet]:
Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
flute:
Federico Dalpra
trumpet:
Peter Bruin (trumpetist) and Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
violin:
Annelies Rijk (Dutch violin player)
7:16
7Thoughtcrime and Burglary
flugelhorn and trumpet [bass trumpet]:
Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
flute:
Federico Dalpra
trumpet:
Peter Bruin (trumpetist) and Rik van Honk (Dutch keyboards, trumpet and accordion player)
violin:
Annelies Rijk (Dutch violin player)
6:58
3▶CD: The Black Codex: Episodes 14 - 26
4▶CD: The Black Codex: Episodes 14 - 26
5▶CD: The Black Codex: Episodes 27 - 39
6▶CD: The Black Codex: Episodes 27 - 39
7▶CD: The Black Codex: Episodes 40 - 52
8▶CD: The Black Codex: Episodes 40 - 52

Credits

Release

mixer, mastering and illustration:Christiaan Bruin (Dutch musician, composer and producer, whose solo projects are called Chris, Inventions and The Black Codex)
bass, drums (drum set), guitar [guitars], keyboard, percussion and vocal:Christiaan Bruin (Dutch musician, composer and producer, whose solo projects are called Chris, Inventions and The Black Codex)
cello:Ruben van Kruistum (Dutch cello player; member of Mayra Orchestra, Adeia)
composer and lyricist:Christiaan Bruin (Dutch musician, composer and producer, whose solo projects are called Chris, Inventions and The Black Codex)
additional illustration:Maartje Dekker (main songwriter and creative director of Mayra Orchestra)
Yaroslav Gerzhedovich
artwork:Gregory Fromenteau (visual artist)
manufactured by:Mediadub
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Freia Music
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/7097479 [info]

Release group

creative direction:Christiaan Bruin (Dutch musician, composer and producer, whose solo projects are called Chris, Inventions and The Black Codex)