
Mariusz found his inspiration for the album from his childhood home, an area of Poland known for its forests and lakes, "I think I have always wanted to create an album steeped in nature and woodlands. Following the heavily electronic soundscapes of previous albums Fractured and Under the Fragmented Sky, Through Shaded Woods is completely devoid of electronics and is the first album in Duda’s back catalogue on which he plays all instruments. On album number seven Duda extends his musical explorations to include dark Scandinavian and Slavic folk, referencing bands like Heilung or Wardruna.

Through Shaded Woods is a new opening for Lunatic Soul, with it not only being considered the most refined and richest sounding album, but also the brightest and most positive in their discography to date.

Lunatic Soul is the solo studio music project of the multi-talented creator, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mariusz Duda.Īs the lead singer of the hugely popular prog-rock band Riverside, Lunatic Soul was created in 2008 as an opportunity for Duda to explore musical territories outside the rock domain. LUNATIC SOUL EXPLORES THE DARKNESS OF SLAVIC AND SCANDINAVIAN FOLK WITH NEW SEVENTH ALBUM
