The Black Codex

Artwork – Gregory Fromenteau
Bass Clarinet – Ken Kunita (5-1 to 6-6)
Cello – Ruben van Kruistum
Clarinet – Simon Dubbeld (5-1 to 6-6)
Concept By, Music By, Lyrics By, Illustration [Drawings By], Keyboards, Drums, Guitar [Guitars], Bass, Percussion, Vocals, Mixed By, Mastered By – Christiaan Bruin
Flugelhorn, Trumpet, Trumpet [Bass Trumpet] – Rik van Honk (1-1 to 4-6, 7-1 to 8-6)
Flute – Federico Dalpra (1-1 to 4-6, 7-1 to 8-6)
Guitar – Bas Immerzeel (7-1 to 8-6)
Guitar – Sebas Honing (7-1 to 8-6)
Guitar – Tom Luchies (5-1 to 6-6)
Illustration [Additional Drawings By] – Maartje Dekker
Illustration [Additional Drawings By] – Yaroslav Gerzhedovich
Trombone – Joey Van Doesburg (3-1 to 4-6)
Trumpet – Peter Bruin (1-1 to 2-7)
Violin – Annelies Rijk (1-1 to 6-6)
Violin – Laura Ten Voorde (7-1 to 8-6)

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 [a2390126] ([a2388362], [a3860771], [a2404725], [a3602774], 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

Barcode (THORBOX1: Scanned) – 8718858190775
Barcode (THORBOX1: Text) – 8 718858 190775 >
Barcode (THOR 14 CD: Scanned) – 8718858190270
Barcode (THOR 14 CD: Text) – 8 718858 190270 >
Barcode (THOR 17 CD: Scanned) – 8718858190355
Barcode (THOR 17 CD: Text) – 8 718858 190355 >
Barcode (THOR 21 CD: Scanned) – 8718858190591
Barcode (THOR 21 CD: Text) – 8 718858 190591 >
Barcode (THOR 26 CD: Scanned) – 8718858190768
Barcode (THOR 26 CD: Text) – 8 718858 190768 >
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