Switchblade Symphony: Phantom of the Opera

From the moment of original release in 1925, The Phantom of the Opera has been considered among the most classic movies of all time.The extreme, expressive acting and state of the art character makeup of the legendary Lon Chaney, the multitude of cuts, remade endings and restorations, the fantastic sets and filming techniques, all coalesce to create the mysterious aura that will forever fuel this masterpiece.While several versions of Phantom exist, this is perhaps the most unique and relevant to the darkwave subculture spawned by such art.Much the same way the fervor stirred by Gaston Leroux's original tale of obsession and revenge charged a burgeoning film industry in the 1920's, Switchblade Symphony managed to reinvigorate a faction of the dark electronic music industry in the 1990's.The haunting operatic voices and mesmerizing keyboard loops provided the perfect soundscape this once silent, gothic love story.Turn down the lights, ignite the candles and prepare to enter a world of dark fantasy where surprise lurks around every corridor.Beware!