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HAPPY HALLOWEEN ~ 2011

MONSTERS OF MAYHEM ~ your Limited Edition copies have arrived!
 
 
Comte MoriVond's spoken-word CD is now available at $10+3 shipping (Priority US) via PayPal to
crimsoneliteproductions@gmail.com (signed upon request).
 

OCTOBER 2011

Join CE and Count MoriVond on the 20th in NYC for his official Spoken-Work CD Launch Party!

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

On the eve of Camping's 'corrected' rapture date, join Sinners n' Saints

for an evening of delightful striptease, comedy and burlesque!

"A Romantic Comedy In An Unfree Society"

STOCKHOLM

A struggling and not-so-young advertising creative meets an up and coming actress working on his new campaign, and accidently makes her famous.

Dances of Vice ~ "Secret Garden Spring Ball": Baroque Dinner Theatre & Masquerade

To celebrate the glory of Spring, dine under the Gothic arches and stained glass windowns of the historic Morningside Castle in New York City!

DOV - Spring Ball

Dr. Louis La Caze

Dedicated medical researcher with a love of oil paintings from the Rococo era.  For donating that enormous personal collection to the musée du Louvre, we raise Our glass.

LA CAZE

Dances of Vice ~ "Viper's Dream": Jive Jazz and Reefer Blues of the 1920s and 30s

It's time to put the "VICE" back into Dances of Vice on Friday, April 29th at Le Poisson Rouge (NYC)

DOV - VIPER

Francesca Caccini (1587-1641)  

~Last in the Women of Significance Series (and by no means was this even a small portion of them!)~

As one of the best-known female composers and performers of the Baroque era, she is the first woman known to have written an opera. She could sing and play keyboard, guitar and harp, and learned Latin and studied literature after serving in the Medici Court (in Florence), composing music for court spectacles.

Francesca

Margaret (Lucas) Cavendish ~ Duchess of Newcastle (1623-1673)

~Women of Significance Series~

As the daughter of a well-known knight of King James I's court, Margaret grew up with an overwhelming desire to become a rapier wit and beauty. She ultimately became a woman of firsts and excelled in the realm of science and science fiction.  Margaret published 22 works during her lifetime.

Cavendish

Woman of A Thousand Voices!

The Countesss is back - and now accepting scripts for voice talent projects.  With decades of experience as an expert character and dialect actor, Countesss MoriVond's resume and samples can be found here:  http://voice123.com/countesssmorivond. Feel free to contact her directly for additional information at countesss.morivond@gmail.com.

COUNTESSS

Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 - 1653)

~Women of Significance Series~

Daughter of well-known Roman artist, Orazio Gentileschi (1563 - 1639), Artemisia was one of the first women artists to achieve recognition in the male-dominated world of post-Renaissance art. In an era when female artists were limited to portrait painting and imitative poses, she was the first woman to paint major historical scenarios.

ARTEMISIA

IN NEED OF YOUR ASSISTANCE!

We are looking to put you on a television show that will be filming soon and that Crimson Elite will be featured on. If you are (or know of) any antique or vintage shop owners/associates anywhere within a 100-mile radius of New York City who has a torture/dungeon item in their personal or shop collection - no matter how big or small and from the era between 1600-1780 - contact me immediately, please! 

Examples include; a 'pear', manacles, stocks, finger clamps, etc. Please contact Countesss MoriVond soonest at 917-763-9974 or crimsoneliteproductions@gmail.com!

PEAR

Eleanor "Nell"Gwyn ~ aka 'The Protestant Whore' (1650-1687)

~Women of Significance Series~

Pretty, witty Nell, labeled as such by Samuel Pepys and most famous for being one of many  mistresses of King Charles II,  was one of the first actresses in British theatre where she met His Majesty. She became his favorite concubine and was most beloved amongst the commonry, bearing two of his children, one of which became the Duke of St. Albans.

NELL GWYN

Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689)

~Women of Significance Series~

After ascending the throne at age 18, Christina created the 'Court of Learning', turning her attentions to literature and science. She also sponsored many artists and musicians, and financed the majority of theatrical and operatic productions in the country.

QUEEN CHRISTINA

Marie-Louise-Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun (1755-1842)

Vigee-Lebrun was the most famous female painter of the 18th century. This prolific artist painted almost 700 portraits in the span of nearly 45 years.

Vigee-LeBrun

WOMEN OF SIGNIFICANCE (a series):

Gabrielle-Emilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, Marquise du Chatelet-Lomont (1706-1749)  

French mathematician, physicist, and author during the Age of Enlightenment, her crowning achievement was considered to be the translation and commentary on Isaac Newton's work 'Principia Mathematica'; published in 1759. Voltaire, one of her lovers, declared that du Chatelet was "a great man whose only fault was being a woman."

EMILIE

DECEMBER

How To Make An 18th c. Jabot

Quite simply the easiest instructions we've found to make a jabot, stock or cravat from this era. We used antique lace (vs. broadcloth or linen) and decorated it with a teardrop pearl and cameo pin.

JABOT

A New Year Draws Near... and as we continue to forward through a new decade of a new millennium, the time for change is fast upon us and Crimson Elite wishes to redefine itself.

The Crimson Elite website will be expanded to now serve a duel function in both promotion and public education. You will still be able to find information on your favourite CE Artistes with links to their products, other net spaces and contact information. In addition, the Crimson Elite website will now endeavour to serve as a resource page for dark-romantic and decadent aesthetics based primarily in 17th century (Baroque) and 18th century (Rococo) Europe. Throughout the coming months we'll be including information on various subjects pertaining to these eras from philosophical (particularly the darker, more Satanic aspects), cultural (of the higher classes, of course) and artistic perspectives to more personal and practical information as in: where to find (and or make) historically accurate period garb and where and when is that next historical themed event happening near you.

So please, feel free to meander through our crimson halls and allow yourself to be transported to a time of royal hedonism and debauch. New features include diary entries  from Samuel Pepys , George Etheridge's "The Man of Mode " and the infamous Earl of Rochester's "The Quintessence of Debauchery "! Also, there is a new poetry section featuring some of the most erotic works of the past four centuries... with some original works from our resident libertine: Count MoriVond!

So here’s to the ignoble, licentious libertinage of the anachronistic epicurean few. To such heathen pleasures we un-repentantly pledge. A happy post Samhain season to all!

               OVERVIEW OF ENGLISH LITERATURE

THE 17TH CENTURY

    1. TIMELINE
    2. KING CHARLES II
    3. THE RESTORATION 
    4. SAMUEL PEPYS
    5. THOMAS HOBBES
    6. 1666 PART I
    7. 1666 PART 2  
    8. PLAYWRIGHTS & PLAYS
    9. POETS & POETRY

NOVEMBER

As we fast approach Winter Solstice and the eve upon which the beloved Krampus stalks the night, CE shall be thus reborn ~

Harvesting new ideas and the aesthetic of olde, We are entirely reVamping our Web site. A new year draws near and Dreams follow anew.  Time for change...  


Stonehenge

Your comments are welcome at crimsoneliteproductions@gmail.com.

SEPTEMBER

Crimson Elite Meets with 'Silent Partners' at West Wycombe's Hellfire Caves. Thank you again, Sir Dashwood, for your Infinite and Gracious Hospitality...

  

JULY

Uskaru CDs now available directly from the artiste at uskaru.6@gmail.com. Get your copy of this first release before they're all gone!

USKARU

MAY

Join us online for updates and offers!

MARCH

'Tis Spring Equinox that's upon Us and hence, Spring Cleaning! Take advantage of the season's FREE SHIPPING on all CDs in addition to The Keep's 50% discount on our music inventory! Order from us directly via crimsoneliteproductions@gmail.com

Vernal

JANUARY 2010

Back by popular demand ~ The Keep's 50% discount on all CDs in stock! Order from us directly via crimsoneliteproductions@gmail.com and we will give you 1/2 off your order before shipping!

DECEMBER 2009

A Happy Winter Solstice to all of 'The Keep's' Family & Fiends!

Hail Krampus!

Nick & Krampus

While Saint Nicholas gives gifts to good children, the Krampus warns and punishes bad children.

OCTOBER

Crimson Elite is offering 1/2 off all CDS - add these powerful ritual CDs to your collection for Winter Solstice! Only $7.95 each ~ mention you saw it here and we'll send you a free gift as well!

 

USKARU

JUNE

'The Keep' will be closing it's eBay shop on June 30th, as we've simply gotten too big for it's capacity as a storefront! Buy our products out now and don't delay ~~~ Ignore the listed prices you see ~~~ No reasonable offer will be refused!

MAY

Izazel Von Izykowski , composer of "I:Volumes III/V" and the film score to "Flesh: The Film", is featured in a recent podcast of "The Devil's Trill" on Radio Free Satan.

The special show features not only Izazel's lush and dark ambient tracks, but also includes well-known CoS artists and classical composers; Lerue DeLashay, Warlock and host of "The Devil's Trill": Sonny Bellavance and even work from the inconoclastic CoS Magus himself: Peter H. Gilmore.

This new show on Radio Free Satan highlights Sorcerer Bellavance's successful efforts in bringing back RFS' classical programming, which Crimson Elite is proud to support.

To listen to THE DEVIL'S TRILL click the image below.



At present, Izazel is composing music for a joint album release featuring Vampire composer Annunaki. The collaboration is entitled "Feast of the Wolves: Volume One" and is set for release later this year. For the latest news and developments concerning this project, visit the Feast of the Wolves' Myspace page.

APRIL

We're clearing our shelves to make room for new products! Take advantage of our 'Spring Fever' and add to your collection.

On sale now, all re-sale literary works and DVDs on
Crimson Elite's eBay Storefront! Literary works are slashed 50% and all DVDs on auction at $1.99!


MARCH

 Join us March 21st at the Montauk Club at 25 Eighth Avenue in Brooklyn (7pm-Midnight) where Crimson Elite Productions will be in attendance at "Le Sacre du Printemps" hosted by Dances of Vice! Visit http://www.dancesofvice.com for additional details!

Don't miss it; on sale will be the latest musical releases from Uskaru and Izazel; dark ambient music to celebrate a Dark Renaissance. Appearing at the venue will be Count MoriVond who will be personally signing copies of his latest literary release, "The Devil's Troubadour". 

FEBRUARY

Now you can purchase any CD by artistes Izazel von Izykowski or USKARU and/or a copy of Count MoriVond's literary work and you will receive FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the U.S. when using the "Google Checkout" option!

See individual artiste profile pages for more information...

http://www.crimsoneliteproductions.com/IZAZEL.html

http://www.crimsoneliteproductions.com/USKARU.html

CANCELLED APPEARANCE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER IN NYC!

WATCH FOR CE AT THE NEXT DANCES OF VICE EVENT!

JANUARY 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Join us on January 10th at the Montauk Club in NYC where Crimson Elite Productions will be in attendance at "Visions Of Weimar" hosted by Dances of Vice!

Don't miss it; on sale will be the latest musical releases from Uskaru and Izazel von Izykowski. Appearing at the venue will be Count MoriVond who will be personally signing copies of his latest literary release, "The Devil's Troubadour".

Stop by and visit us in NYC at the Montauk Club!

DECEMBER 2008

So begins a new chapter in the life of 'The Keep'. We have moved our offices to the heart of NYC. Please note in your address files and forward all correspondence to:

Crimson Elite Productions, LLC

36 Endor Avenue

New York, New York  10301

SEPTEMBER 2008

10 DAYS REMAINING ON MAJORITY OF AUCTIONS

Click the image above and check out the latest products from CE eBay for both sale and auction. Some items include products from our Crimson Elite artists as well as personal items to make space for more CE inventory. Old and new movies, videogames, books & more. Check in regularly and happy shopping! 

... AND NEW FROM CRIMSON ELITE CAFE PRESS

 

AUGUST 2008

Now available at CD Baby, the full-length CDs of "I: Vols. III/V" by Izazel von Izykowski, I and "Emergence", composed by USKARU, for downloads in MP3 format.

"I": Vols III/V - Experience an unprecedented dual release from this modern classical composer with musical compositions created 'behind the veil' for ritual and meditative use; a ‘must-have’ in your ambient collection. You can download the full CD for a discounted price
HERE. 

IZAZEL VON IZYKOWSKI, I: "I": Volumes III/V

"Emergence" - Prepare yourself for a musical experience that spans alternate planes of dark ambient soundscapes in these classic ritualistic compositions, utilizing unusual instruments to create a priceless addition to any collection. The rare musical offering is more than useful to the ritual practitioner as an implement one cannot be without.  You can download the full CD for a discounted price HERE. 

Peruse the pages and feel free to leave your reviews of these magnificent works!

JULY 2008

Crimson Elite Productions will be in attendance at the Monster Mania convention 22-24 August!

Don't miss it; on sale will be the latest musical releases from Uskaru and Izazel von Izykowski as well as the latest literary release from Count MoriVond, who will be personally signing copies of his book.

Stop by and visit us in Cherry Hill, NJ!

 

JUNE 2008

Congratulations to the winner of 'The Devil's Troubadour' Contest!

Our anonymous winner took home this personally- signed poster print by Count MoriVond, for collecting the most business cards from book sellers during his travels:

"ASCENSION OF BAPHOMET"

Ascension of Baphomet

MAY 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Your Wait is Over ~ "Emergence" is Now On Sale!

Now is the time to set a precedent with this dark experimentally-ambient CD by including it in your eclectic library of music. This 'must-have' musical comepndium by USKARU openly celebrates the ritual soundscapes from which it was produced. Listen to what early reviewers are saying:

"This is mood music to raise the hair on the back of your neck. This album is steeped in a surreal world of introspection and reflection. Be sure to listen to this album with the lights off and the candles lit!"

"I can describe this CD in two words; 'Distilled Passion'. The emotion which USKARU puts into their art is more than evident to those who listen, and their ability to do so is unmatched! I highly suggest that you treat yourself to this experience if you have not done so already."

Uskaru's newest musical release is now available here!

NEW! From CrimsonElite Cafepress: THE TIAMAT BANNER

The stone image of the Great Dragon Goddesss in an impressive 44" x 30" banner. Made in a flexible weather-resistant vinyl, with four sturdy metal grommets for outdoor use as well as in. Dare purchase today, this haunting and most ancient symbol of chaos and creation. Available ONLY at the Crimson Elite Cafepress Store.

The CE Dragon Women's Track Suit  (for the most elite morning work-out.)  

JANUARY 2008

In the soft, violet sky, the haunting course of astral bodies waft forthwith and back, to the pulse of an eternal night. Illuminated by a crescent moon, here the ghosts of the breadth-less still breathe and the music from their chambers, continues to reverberate.

Within vibrations lay voices...

From AZTALAN, the translators have come

This 2008 Crimson Elite Productions celebrates the New Year by officially welcoming  USKARU ; a ritual ambiance ensemble, that must be experienced to be truly understood.

Their forthcoming debut: EMERGENCE is a priceless addition to any collector of this rare musical genre and its usefullness for the ritual practitioner, makes this soon-to-be release, an implement he shall not wish to be without. Check in regularly for updates.

HAIL TIAMAT! 

RAISE THE USKARU!

THE  "DEVIL'S TROUBADOUR"  CONTEST

Win a personally signed poster-print of:

"ASCENSION OF BAPHOMET"

(for details click the above image)

Help us spread the word and gather the most business cards from individual book stores to win this personally-signed poster print of "Ascension of Baphomet" (valued at more than $55) by Count MoriVond!

Any time you pass by a book store (whether individually owned or a big chain such as Borders, Barnes & Nobles, Books A Million, etc.), ask a customer service representative if they stock Count MoriVond’s book, “The Devil’s Troubadour".

There is no need to purchase anything! Just pick up one of their business cards and collect as many as you can. Send them to Crimson Elite Productions (95 Cedar Lane - Suite A12, Florence, NJ  08518) for a chance to win a personally-signed 24x36" poster print of "Ascension of Baphomet" from the author's exclusive 'Gods & Monsters' gallery collection.

He/she who mails in the most business cards (no duplicates) wins. In case of a 'tie', both will win!

Contest begins January 1st, 2008 and ends at Midnight - April 1st, 2008... No fooling! 

New! Occult wall art from "the Keep"

Available through Cafepress for a limited time only.

Enjoy now this 19" x 11" black framed matted print for Your business, home or chamber!

 

 

WALL ART     RECTANGLE MAGNET

DECEMBER 21st, 2007

On this, the darkest day of 2007, pre-orders for Baron Izazel Von Izykowski's newest musical release are now being accepted via the Crimson Elite Productions website. To reserve an advanced copy of his newest CD, write to us at the e-mail address listed below.

Experience an unprecedented dual release from this modern classical composer with "I": Vols. III/V, musical compositions created 'Behind the Veil' for ritual and meditative use. CE Productions celebrates the artiste's launch of this most recent work of musical art with this exclusive offer. Pre-order this limited-edition CD at $15.95 before January 1st, 2008 and receive free shipping anywhere in the U.S.!

Not only is this more than enough incentive to include this ritualistic tour-de-force in your collection, but Baron Izazel is also offering a limited-time only sale of his poster print artwork in celebration of this launch, at an additional 20% (from $99 to $79) for:

"Monolith"
"The Grand Trapezohedron"
"Izazel Tastes the Adeptress"
"Izazel Meets Lilith"
"Engraved"
"Forest God"

A track from the upcoming release is now available on Radio Free Satan for your perusal. For a brief and tantalizing taste of what this Dark Renaissance composer is capable of, tune in at
www.radiofreesatan.com and click on "Deep Six Radio".

For additional information or to pre-order your copy today, contact us at:
crimsoneliteproductions@gmail.com

A Merry and DARK Winter Solstice to You, from your Friends at Crimson Elite!

 

Crimson Elite's New E-Bay Storefront ~ Now Online!

Join us in celebrating the opening of CE's newest venture at ebay.com with limited-edition offerings from our exclusive clientele of signed canvas, poster prints, books and more!

Inventory is being added frequently, so be sure to check back often.


 
OCTOBER 2007
Media Advisory ~ For Immediate Release

"The ‘Devil’s Troubadour’ ignites Dark Renaissance during Samhain season"

Villainous, sacrilegious and darkly decadent… that is the unholy trinity that author Count MoriVond brings to the world Oct. 31, with his newest compilation of anachronistic poetry, via
Author House.com.

This published author brazenly serves up his first book of poetry flavored with absinthe-induced visits to 19th-Century brothels and esoteric trips to a world of insanity in ‘The Devil’s Troubadour, A Compendium of Poetical Works’ (106 pp., hc/pb, $13.99/$8.99 – AuthorHouse.com). This collection of lyrical musings and darkly-imagined depravity is guaranteed to set the literary world on its ear. MoriVond, a published writer for several publications under various pseudonyms, promises to disgust and delight fans with these corrupted offerings.

The Devil’s Troubadour covers a range of disturbing territory from the calculated sado-masochism in “The Sadist’s Plate” to the ravenous defloration of a young maiden in "Christine,” as well as a host of other dream-like poems, featuring a cast of witches, drunks, fairies, prostitutes, incubi and satyrs. Interspersed throughout the book are random thoughts and wanton witticisms that give further insight into the author's truly vitiated nature.

Count MoriVond, a self-proclaimed heretic and devote Bacchanalian, is the premiere artist/author for Crimson Elite Productions, LLC. His digital and organic artwork can be seen on MySpace or on Crimson Elite’s home page. He is currently working on his second novel and in the studio recording vocals for various spoken word and musical projects.

ISBN Hardcover - 9781425951795

ISBN Paperback – 9781425946821

To place orders for the book, click here at AuthorHouse.com 

To arrange a book signing or interview with Count MoriVond, contact Ms. Christine Sullivan/PR Dept.:

Crimson Elite Productions, LLC
95 Cedar Lane, Suite #A12
Florence, NJ 08518
Phone: (850) 774-4723
e-mail:
crimsoneliteproductions@gmail.com
URL:
Crimson Elite Productions home page


JULY - SEPT 2007

Crimson Elite Productions has joined forces with the folks at Cafepress and is proud to announce the CE Cafepress Store!

At the Crimson Elite Cafepress Store you will find the same quality service and merchandise expected of Cafepress with newly available offerings from your friends at the Imperial Crimson.

Available now! New Crimson Elite apparel.




Show your support of the 'V' Renaissance by donning the Crimson Elite's Shield on any number of sports and leisure wear.
T-shirts, longsleeve men, longsleeve women, and more...

New artwork at the CE Cafepress store!

"THE BLACK MADONNA"

Exclusively through Cafepress and for a limited time only, "The Black Madonna" makes the perfect gift this Halloween season!

 

FEBRUARY - MARCH 2007

Crimson Elite Productions is proud to announce its official merging with Black Room Records; the recording studio and independent record label of classical/ambiance composer and visual artist, Izazel Von Izykowski.
Literally a black, four-walled enclosure, the Black Room is the artist's personal "intellectual decompression chamber" and is the birthplace of many dark creations, including the ritual ambiance project "I" and its breakthrough series Volumes I through V, available soon.
Check in regularly for updates on this and the forthcoming release of I Volume V, which is the second installment in this unique, meditative and "lucid dream" inducing series.




Count MoriVond and Izazel at CE conference in New York City

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JANUARY 2007

HAPPY NEW YEAR!


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DECEMBER 2006

In the northern hemisphere, the Winter Solstice (December 22) is the day when the sun is farthest south, providing us all with the longest night of the year.
The Winter Solstice marks the first day of winter and with it, a magical time for artistic creativity and expression.
This night, the Crimson Elite's own; Count MoriVond embarks on another artistic journey of nightmarish and disturbing visuals. In the works are a series of chilling black and white (think the film BEGOTTEN) poster prints and postcards that should be complete by the end of the season.
Check in regularly for availability and don't forget... to have yourselves a safe and wonderful Winter Solstice!

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NOVEMBER 2006

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OCTOBER 2006

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The perfect complement for your sinister Halloween rituals and dark traditions is here.
Crimson Elite Productions is proud to offer the final 13 copies in a limited edition of 100 copies by Master Composer Izazel!
"I: Volume I" is available to you on compact disc for only $13 (free shipping and handling included).
This first pressing is soon to be sold out and only available on a first come ~ first served basis. There are no reserves! Available now for a limited time ~ only one CD per customer.
Add this exclusive offering to your eclectic collection!
Secure online payment can be made via PayPal to locustpope@yahoo.com.
Order now and get yours in time for Halloween!