Yeah, backstage passes, too! He's actually pretty cool. I met him at BB King's during an Emperor reunion tour. A dude had a frickin seizure in the pit there next to me when I saw them! He's great live, BTW if anyone's considering seeing him perform. Just think he's doing vox while hammering out the guitar stuff!💯
I see you, Ihsahn. I know intoxication forest, i know mundane city-life reality. I see the struggle, the shift between the two. Newborn alcoholic here, i see the symbolism in my birth, but i know my admittance to my birth has to mean something. The witch is so tempting, and always there regardless of the forest or city. Always beckoning. I want her. She wants me. It would appear a perfect match on paper. Of the three videos, one being sober falling into the forest, this one being actual intoxication, the third leaving a question mark at the end. I also grasp "out of place," quite relatable. Thank you my friend. And while i know youre under contract to write exclusively about my life and its turmoils and obligations, youve more than upheld your end of the contract we swore. Happy birthday to me, this monday. Ill try and stay sober. Its been hard.
Stay strong! If you want to explore the themes of the album on a deeper level, I encourage you to read about Dionysus, the "twice-born" Greek god. His mother was a mortal woman, but when his father Zeus revealed his divine nature to her, she was, as a mortal being, unable to withstand his presence and consumed by flames. Zeus saved the unborn Dionysus by sewing him into his thigh where he grew to fetal maturity. Dionysus is the god of wine-making, orchards and fruit, vegetation, fertility, festivity, insanity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, and theatre, according to wikipedia. Dionysus was raised in secret to protect him from Zeus jealous wife, at first unaware of his ancestry. I see in these videos a modern-day Dionysus plagued by visions, awakening.
The protagonist is a modern Dionysus, the "twice-born" greek god. A strong hint of this is also dropped in the "Maenads" line in "Pilgrimage to Oblivion" (Maenads were female followers of Dionysus, often described as wearing fawn skins). If you are interested in understanding the themes of this masterpiece of an album, I recommend reading about Dionysus.
Said it well over a decade ago before, but imo Ishan is one of the greatest musical composers of the last 30 some years, regardless of any musical genre. ...Well, the genre if there was one to be attached it is Avant Garde. And that "genre" has elements from all corners of the earth or moment in time, and in any style, top tier sht.
I haven't heard his solo stuff in years and this is pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good. I like the pitch variation in the brutal vocals a lot. Hope he still sings though. His clean voice rocks pretty hard.
He does indeed, check out "South Winds" I think it showcases both of his vocal styles really well: ruclips.net/video/63xA-dJ5lVg/видео.htmlsi=0FTFu7MjqKlqQc3d
This is insanely good!! Really great use of the orchestral parts to make it sound even more evil and heavy. Most symphonic black metal sounds too nice and happy but this is genuinely icy and twisted sounding.
Amazing! Feels like Ihsahn is taking the listener on a mysterious musical journey, it already feels very conceptual and I'm sure there will be a lot of stuff to dig deep into and this is just awesome!!!
I'm sure there's something profound one could say about how one of my first experiences with Ihsahn was watching the music video for The Loss and Curse of Reverence where he was doing stuff in a forest and, here I am, like, a quarter-century later, watching an Ihsahn video with yet another guy doing stuff in a forest. It may be the same forest, even. But I am no poet nor tree... science... guy...? I'm not smart or creative enough to figure out what that is. That's my point. I think.
i have an unusual request: having Closed Captions, AKA subtitles for the lyrics of the songs to be put in the videos, be it Celine Dion or Cannibal Corps i never hear the lyrics. (spoken dyslexia?) since this is story driven, it would be a perfect addition. also i still wonder what you are saying in the background from 4:54 to 5:14 of the song "The Loss and Curse of Reverence"... i can only make out "From an Other World" at 5:11... i guess the only one who knows is you but anyhow... that new stuff is scratching an itch that was nearing decades!
GREAT ! Ihsahn rulez. Is better and better ,looking to new album !" Again - strongly recommended listening -Yeah,yeah die,die- Death metal opera in Deep C - from Waltari. This song is a nature continue of their album ...instantly classic !
I feel like it fits the vibe of the song, and gives it almost like a march feeling, which grounds the dissonance of the other instruments. since these videos are connected, I'll wait for the full album to pass final judgment on how well it fits into the album/story and if it plays its role well edit: this might be one of the tracks with his son on drums, in which case, it's impressive to be ripping this one out at his age
If the Simpsons were Metal Heads
So i'm not the only one who think this
All I wanted for Christmas was a new Ihsahn album. 🎄
All I want for Christmas is a new Emperor album!!😂
I'll settle for a new Ihsahn album though.
Yeah, backstage passes, too! He's actually pretty cool. I met him at BB King's during an Emperor reunion tour. A dude had a frickin seizure in the pit there next to me when I saw them! He's great live, BTW if anyone's considering seeing him perform. Just think he's doing vox while hammering out the guitar stuff!💯
Well it's actually two albums so that's even better right? 😎
I see you, Ihsahn. I know intoxication forest, i know mundane city-life reality. I see the struggle, the shift between the two. Newborn alcoholic here, i see the symbolism in my birth, but i know my admittance to my birth has to mean something.
The witch is so tempting, and always there regardless of the forest or city. Always beckoning. I want her. She wants me. It would appear a perfect match on paper.
Of the three videos, one being sober falling into the forest, this one being actual intoxication, the third leaving a question mark at the end. I also grasp "out of place," quite relatable.
Thank you my friend. And while i know youre under contract to write exclusively about my life and its turmoils and obligations, youve more than upheld your end of the contract we swore.
Happy birthday to me, this monday. Ill try and stay sober. Its been hard.
Stay strong! If you want to explore the themes of the album on a deeper level, I encourage you to read about Dionysus, the "twice-born" Greek god. His mother was a mortal woman, but when his father Zeus revealed his divine nature to her, she was, as a mortal being, unable to withstand his presence and consumed by flames. Zeus saved the unborn Dionysus by sewing him into his thigh where he grew to fetal maturity. Dionysus is the god of wine-making, orchards and fruit, vegetation, fertility, festivity, insanity, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, and theatre, according to wikipedia. Dionysus was raised in secret to protect him from Zeus jealous wife, at first unaware of his ancestry. I see in these videos a modern-day Dionysus plagued by visions, awakening.
Stay strong!
Ihsahn has always been so effective in creating tension with his mix of metal & orchestral arrangements. That opening is palpable dread.
Huge sound. Cinematic, almost.
IX Equilibrium Atmosphere😮🔥
The protagonist is a modern Dionysus, the "twice-born" greek god. A strong hint of this is also dropped in the "Maenads" line in "Pilgrimage to Oblivion" (Maenads were female followers of Dionysus, often described as wearing fawn skins). If you are interested in understanding the themes of this masterpiece of an album, I recommend reading about Dionysus.
Isahn finally embraced his inner Devin Townsend
Finally? He started doing arrangements exactly like this on Prometheus and even in some parts of ix and before.
@@DeffoZappo "exactly"
Funny
Reminds me musically of a cross between Voivod and early Mr Bungle
These songs are INSANEEEEEEE🔥
Ihsaneeeeee!
Said it well over a decade ago before, but imo Ishan is one of the greatest musical composers of the last 30 some years, regardless of any musical genre. ...Well, the genre if there was one to be attached it is Avant Garde. And that "genre" has elements from all corners of the earth or moment in time, and in any style, top tier sht.
Sounds like a Danny Elfman + Ihsahn collaboration and I love it.
Always thought that.
Emperor sounds like a black metal version of Tim Burton's Batman soundtrack. It's a very interesting music.
This is exactly how I explained this album to my wife lol
Kinda reminds me of Enslaved a little. Absolutely fantastic Ihsahn.
wooowww.. it's crazy, Ihsahn music writing become wild and this good 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Late to the ihsahn party. Home page recommended and loving this. 😊
I cant not hear The Simpsons in the preverse
This music video series is the best I've seen for a long time, A M A Z I NG work.
Damn! This will take some listening. Love it! Thanks!
Absolute perfection !..! !..!
Really like this one, and i belive we really needed this.
I haven't heard his solo stuff in years and this is pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good. I like the pitch variation in the brutal vocals a lot. Hope he still sings though. His clean voice rocks pretty hard.
He does indeed, check out "South Winds" I think it showcases both of his vocal styles really well:
ruclips.net/video/63xA-dJ5lVg/видео.htmlsi=0FTFu7MjqKlqQc3d
Not sure on this album, but he has sang on all his solo albums.
This is absolutely nothing compared to his earlier masterpieces like After and Eremita.
This is insanely good!! Really great use of the orchestral parts to make it sound even more evil and heavy. Most symphonic black metal sounds too nice and happy but this is genuinely icy and twisted sounding.
Fantastic song
THE ORCHESTRATION 🤯
PURE DARK ART 💀🙌🏻
Great
this has a very theatrical, bombastic vibe to it, really cool!
I had to look up "Bombastic" to understand what you meant!!😂😂😂
This is the feeling..🙌❤️
Amazing! Feels like Ihsahn is taking the listener on a mysterious musical journey, it already feels very conceptual and I'm sure there will be a lot of stuff to dig deep into and this is just awesome!!!
sounds great 🎉
Oh I am loving the feel of this. Absolutely killer.
Ayy, new Simpsons theme goes HARD!
Lol, but for real, though, Ihsahn kicks major ass!
Ihsahn sounds as good as ever, thanks Ihsahn, rock on!!!
😮😮😮Out of nowhere, new Ihsahn!!!
This is insanely great🤟🏻
This is super interesting. Really digging it. Can't wait to listen to the rest of it.
Awesome stuff!
Intense, epic and conceptual
I was not expecting to have my ass kicked like this today but this is fantastic!
misreaded
Oh hell yeah, new Ihsahn music is a perfect early Christmas gift 🤘
I beg you, make new album!
🤘🔥🤘Masterpiece!
Devin Townsend vibe
Holy F... That's intense
Just checking the Arctangent line up.
I'm sure there's something profound one could say about how one of my first experiences with Ihsahn was watching the music video for The Loss and Curse of Reverence where he was doing stuff in a forest and, here I am, like, a quarter-century later, watching an Ihsahn video with yet another guy doing stuff in a forest. It may be the same forest, even. But I am no poet nor tree... science... guy...?
I'm not smart or creative enough to figure out what that is. That's my point. I think.
KILLER MAN,killer song,Emperor would be also if you consider recording new album
Greath song 🤘🤩🤘
Excelent song
Excellent
THIS GUY ALWAYS DELIVERS👹
Ow my. can't wait for the new album! :D
I see Ihsahn, I press like
Ihsahn feat. Jens Bogren is the perfect metal solution!
The Best🖤
Gorgeous
SUPERB. SEEN EMPEROR AT THE END OF JULY, IN SIBIU.
the emperor just continues to do his thing, and to do it awesomely. more of this please. 😋
TO BE IHSAHN . . .
awesome
Cool song. Understand what people mean when they say the intro sounds like the Simpsons though 🎉
🔥Epic🔥
Ihsahn is genius!
Very nice!
Brilliant....
00:24 The Simpsons😉
AHAHAHA i can't unhear that lol
I can't unhear now ahah
Sounds like we’re a year off from a full-length Emperor album?
They're not doing any more albums
☠️cool☠️emperor😁
Огнище 🔥
Dark as a Black as a Rivet. This Man it's sinonime of all Dark it's matter about ......
Veigard hold the line!🤘
As it should be.🖤
😮 Nice
🔥🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
IHHHNNSAAHHHNE!
Готино парче. Жалко, че е толкова кратко ❤
Am I listening to Ihsahn or Septicflesh? :D Great song though!
Πολύ καλό!
Οντως
❤
It remind me Devin Townsend
🤘🔥
i have an unusual request: having Closed Captions, AKA subtitles for the lyrics of the songs to be put in the videos, be it Celine Dion or Cannibal Corps i never hear the lyrics. (spoken dyslexia?) since this is story driven, it would be a perfect addition. also i still wonder what you are saying in the background from 4:54 to 5:14 of the song "The Loss and Curse of Reverence"... i can only make out "From an Other World" at 5:11... i guess the only one who knows is you but anyhow... that new stuff is scratching an itch that was nearing decades!
✨💜🤘
çok iyi
🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
does this mean tourdates are coming?
Fucking Genius
Why is Jason Newsted drinking in the woods?
All I wanted for Christmas is YOU (in Ihsahn death voice)
31€ to ship the Boxset (orchestral and normal version) to Germany? No thanks!
🤘⸸⛧⸸🤘
Simpsons ahh beat
GREAT !
Ihsahn rulez. Is better and better ,looking to new album !"
Again - strongly recommended listening -Yeah,yeah die,die- Death metal opera in Deep C - from Waltari.
This song is a nature continue of their album ...instantly classic !
Simpsonscore
Why do I stupidly think it's gonna sound like emperor
Pretty cool. Still not close to his creative peak in the mid-late nineties, but the orchestral elements add a welcome degree of intricacy.
Meh.
The drumming is terribly simple. This would have been perfect with Asgeir Mickelson.
I feel like it fits the vibe of the song, and gives it almost like a march feeling, which grounds the dissonance of the other instruments. since these videos are connected, I'll wait for the full album to pass final judgment on how well it fits into the album/story and if it plays its role well
edit: this might be one of the tracks with his son on drums, in which case, it's impressive to be ripping this one out at his age
Besides the vocals the music reminds me of some type of Cartoons music lol. Wtf am I listening to???
Because this is what soundtrack music sounds like. 😢
Yeah I feel it in several songs of Ihsahn 😂