Composer Valery Bak, under the name “ChessWood“, presents a large-scale musical release: the double album “Daedric Album“, dedicated to the cult universe of The Elder Scrolls. This is a unique journey through the cold shores of Skyrim, the tombs of Morrowind, and the golden fields of Cyrodiil, reinterpreted through the sound of a symphony orchestra and atmospheric ambient.
The album is divided into two chapters, each of which is released one week apart:
- The first chapter will be released on March 13, 2026.
- The second chapter will be available on March 20th, 2026.
Each chapter includes 36 tracks, for a total of 72. This is the result of over eight years of work, an attempt to convey not only the very spirit and epic moments of the universe, but also to tell through music about various corners of Tamriel.
The album belongs to the Modern Classics, Ambient, and Soundtrack genres.
“Most of the time, I chose the theme that I wanted to embody in music, but sometimes the theme chose me. Like an element, she captured me in her net, not letting go until the work on her was completed. I hope that the listener will be able to feel the emotions and colors that were embedded in the works. And through music, take a fresh look at the universe of the Elder Scrolls.”
Valery Bak
Daedric Album – Chapter One is a Storyline
The first chapter of the album is dedicated to the theme of the Daedra and the Hero. A common thread throughout this part is the plot of the confrontation between Molag Bal and the Hero resisting him during the War of the Alliances.
- Soulless 01:38
- And the World Was Saved 02:41
- The Battle with the God of Schemes 03:03
- The Last Hope 02:16
- Tamriel 04:55
- Nirn 04:06
- Meridia 03:08
- Hermaeus Mora 05:08
- Mistress of Many Paths 04:51
- Jyggalag 03:39
- Hircine’s Hunting Grounds 04:55
- Nocturnal 04:16
- Clavicus Vile 03:25
- Sheogorath 03:53
- Namira 04:59
- Sam Guevenne 04:22
- Boethiah 05:47
- Mehrunes Dagon 04:20
- Peryite 04:32
- Malacath 04:54
- Brush of Truepaint 03:36
- Vaermina 03:22
- Mephala 03:35
- Azura’s Star 02:17
- The Gifts of Magnus 04:03
- A Glance from Heaven 07:00
- The Inevitability of Fate 03:00
- Slaves of Molaga Bala 03:04
- Burning Heart 04:03
- The Prophet 03:27
- A Random Hero 02:52
- The Path to the Abyss 04:00
- Invasion 04:30
- Blood and Fire 03:56
- Coldharbour 02:39
- Betrayal 03:22
Daedric Album – Chapter Two is Atmospheric
The second chapter of the album is devoted to various aspects of the world of the Elder Scrolls. It contains plots and stories of individual characters, and each of the provinces of Tamriel is given its own attention.
- Pilgrim 01:17
- Naryu Virian 02:33
- The Wolf Queen 03:51
- Wild Hunt 05:02
- Night Mother 03:15
- Pelinal Whitestrake 04:15
- Mara 02:40
- Tribunal 03:24
- Umaril the Unfeathered 04:59
- The Last King of the Kothrings 02:38
- Lucien Lachance 04:29
- Reachmen 04:10
- Snow Elf 04:23
- Ysgramor 05:48
- Ra Gada 02:53
- Talos 03:59
- Miraak 03:23
- Barenziah 03:47
- Reman 03:29
- Daughters of Coldharbour 03:49
- Magna Ge 03:33
- Heart of Lorkhan 02:11
- Imperial City 04:20
- Evergloam 03:05
- Iliac Bay 05:06
- Summerset 03:56
- Morrowind 03:35
- The Jarls of the North 03:12
- Hist 04:32
- Valenwood 04:41
- Jone and Jode 04:19
- West Weald 04:09
- Cyrodiil 04:18
- Aldmeris 04:48
- Hammerfell 04:01
- Anu and Padomai 04:13
Belarusian-Russian composer Valery Bak, who produces instrumental music under the pseudonym “ ChessWood”. In his work, he does not adhere to genre boundaries, constantly experimenting, relying entirely on the boundless freedom of the inner world. He has a special passion for atmospheric music, capable of enveloping the listener, taking them to unknown worlds. And he tries to embody this atmosphere in various forms. Being a historian by training, he tries to pay due attention to the plot and imagery in each of his works, so that the listener has an idea of a certain story, with its causes and consequences, which he hears through the language of music.
Valery’s music is accessible via Spotify, iTunes, Yandex, and YouTube.
