@@tore_ostbyIt was far more than nice. Thank you for sharing and thank you for creating such incredible music; it has accompanied me for so long and given me so much. I owe you.
Yes (to a lot of comments) this is the ultimate prog and it won't be replicated, ever. That's part of the magic called music. They made this, and it will stand the test of time. Jorn at his prime! From the bottom of my (and I guess ours) heart, Thank You Ark!
Thank you so much for this, i was at this show with a friend. Never thought I would see this again. It was unbelievable then and still it is now. ARK forever rules, the music you have created together still sounds so fresh and intense. Would have love a follow up to Burn the Sun, let's take a time machine and make it possible !
What an amazing footage!, i neved imagined something like ever existed, until now! ❤ Already sharing this piece of history with my friends here in Chile. They're gonna have the most beatiful hangover ever!
Jesus, Tore. This is absolute magic, thank you so much. Recording quality is surprisingly good for its time. You guys are doing a great job with just the three-piece, and Jorn, I cant even...his absolute prime. I really appreciate you posting this!
How i fcking wish i could have seen this live back then. Burn the sun, is, just in my opinion, one of the best prog albums ever made.. My personal No1. As a HUGE Symphony X, Michael Romeo, and Riot fan it would be amazing to see Macaluso doing this live. We can only hope and pray.. that one day...... though it will never be same.. It would also be an amazing tribute to those who we have lost..
@@tore_ostby I know, I was really happy when I read your email. It'll be difficult but I'm trying to get day-off at job to assist. I'll keep you informed via e-mail. Thanks maestro
@@tore_ostby that sounds promising! Do you have a singer already? 😏 I can sing the "Ark style". I saw this and thought it was the best live performance of Jorn I have seen
This record is SPECTACULAR! Ark is an unprecedented band in Prog Metal and Burn The Sun is a masterpiece of the style, the true synthesis of what the genre represents. This acoustic is exciting not only because of the recording, but because it demonstrates the genius and representation that Ark has (or should have) for Prog Metal. Listening to and seeing this record reminds me of wonderful times when I had a Prog Metal band with my best friend, Ricca Dias (we're from here in Brazil) From the bottom of my heart, thank you for posting this record! Ricca and I really appreciate it!
this is amazing. Thanks for this gold. I LOVE ARK, maybe my favourite progressive band of all times. sOs underrated that it hurts...but so special that heals and elevates my soul. This proves me that the truth in this world is not about big numbers..is about love and I LOVE ARK. THANKS.
Ark foi o maior projeto de Prog Metal já criado após Dream Theater.... Com potencial de superar, uma pena terem gravado somente dois álbuns. A genialidade de composição rítmica, melódica, harmônica, técnica e letra tudo convergindo para música comunicar uma mensagem.... único, nunca visto....
It is too cliché of asking/wishing for a reunion? (ist happened with Conception after all, and that was also really unimaginable a couple years back). Ark is among my very favorite bands. Both albums are desert island level albums to me. Love them, thank you man, sending my love from Argentina to Norway.
Hey, Tore! Great to see this! Your flamenco influence was the first thing that hit me when I first listened to the first album back in 2002. BTW: are there any interviews with the band? Also, how did Ark start and what made you guys split up? R.I.P. Mats and Randy
Well, the recordings was demos, never supposed to be released, and we had to record it generation by generation to have enough tracks, as it was all done on an 8 track recorder. So first one track click, 7 tracks drums, bounced down to a stereo track. Next was stereo track drums with six tracks for guitars and bass, then another stereo track with drums, guitars and bass to add six tracks of keyboards, saxophone and other overdubs. Then the vocals was recorded in a 24 track studio some years later. Been going through some of my old tapes, but still not found these generations, but hoping that separation technology will better so it’s possible to remix that way ;)
Just two albums is torture for a soul who loves them. I dream of seeing them come back!
Thanks for keeping these two albums alive! 🤘
I'd love to see that, too... I always have... Too bad it's impossible, now...
@@tore_ostby you're a legend man, such amazing sonic art you guys created!
OMG 😍 this is sooo amazing, please come back and give us your music! 🤘☺❤ Both albums are forever in my Top 10 Proglist.
Wow. Been waiting 23 years for this, even though I didn't know it existed.
It surely was nice to see this after all these years 🤘
@@tore_ostbyIt was far more than nice. Thank you for sharing and thank you for creating such incredible music; it has accompanied me for so long and given me so much. I owe you.
Ark is still chillin'. Huge luck I saw them in Vienna
Huge Ark admirer here, this is just a pearl in the middle of a dirty ocean!
Thanks for your kind words Carolus!
Amazing, all of it. I understand that sometimes things are better left in the past, but this is timeless.
Jorn is so good, it's unreal ❤ This band would have been a legend worldwide... You are a legend in the eyes of the lucky few 🤘🤘
00:54 Singers At The World's Dawn
06:26 Waking Hour
10:46 Absolute Zero
15:44 Resurrection
20:34 Where The Winds Blow
26:05 Just A Little
AMAZING SURPRISE!!!!!! I LOVE ARK, and Miss a lot this 3 Musicians making Magic Things..... (R.I.P. Randy and Mats) 😟
It was a very intense and creative collaboration! Nice of you to think of Randy and Mats!
Yes (to a lot of comments) this is the ultimate prog and it won't be replicated, ever. That's part of the magic called music. They made this, and it will stand the test of time. Jorn at his prime! From the bottom of my (and I guess ours) heart, Thank You Ark!
Ark was special! Definitely a band that deserved the top of the world. Thanks again for showing this to us! 👏👏🤘
Thanks for your kind words! 🤘
Thank you so much for this, i was at this show with a friend. Never thought I would see this again. It was unbelievable then and still it is now. ARK forever rules, the music you have created together still sounds so fresh and intense. Would have love a follow up to Burn the Sun, let's take a time machine and make it possible !
Thank you for this gift Tore!
Thank you!
What an amazing footage!, i neved imagined something like ever existed, until now! ❤
Already sharing this piece of history with my friends here in Chile. They're gonna have the most beatiful hangover ever!
Thanks a lot Flavio! 🤘
MAGIC !!!
Incredible footage!!!! Years hoping such a thing existed, thank you for not forgetting about ARK fans, Tore ❤
Thank you for keeping the music alive! 🤘
What a gem! I love Ark, this is just beautiful to see. Nothing can ever top those 2 albums you guys made.
Some of the new tracks I am working on is taking the style of ARK further 😉
@@tore_ostby ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🤘🤘
Jesus, Tore. This is absolute magic, thank you so much. Recording quality is surprisingly good for its time. You guys are doing a great job with just the three-piece, and Jorn, I cant even...his absolute prime. I really appreciate you posting this!
Wow ! What a guitar work Tore! I wonder how it would have been also with Randy Coven and an acoustic bass!!
Thanks a lot! Having had Randy there would definitely have made my job a little easier 😅
Watching this with a great big smile on my face.... Awesome !!
Thanks, now I have a big smile on my face!
Wow this is awesome! thank you for sharing this Tore! Huge ARK fan here!
Thanks Caio!
Goosebumps all the time
Nice 🤘
Make a reunion...you created an ultimate album 🤘🏼...forgive me but that won't happen again..!
I am proud of what we did, but happy it belongs to the past 😉
23:16 Jorn really goes into another level in this section, gave me goosebumps ☠️
One of my all time favourite bands no doubt. Two masterpieces. Thank you Tore for the music and for this amazing upload, this is pure gold!!!
I really dig this. "Burn the sun" is bloody great album. Thank you Tore!
Thanks a lot!
This is beautiful. Wish I could have seen these guys playing live.
Thanks Eduardo!
This was such a good thing to happen to my monday! Thank you! This has been soul fulfilling!
Happy to hear that! 🤘
How i fcking wish i could have seen this live back then. Burn the sun, is, just in my opinion, one of the best prog albums ever made.. My personal No1. As a HUGE Symphony X, Michael Romeo, and Riot fan it would be amazing to see Macaluso doing this live. We can only hope and pray.. that one day...... though it will never be same.. It would also be an amazing tribute to those who we have lost..
Holy shit this is the best gift ever
What a magnificent and unexpected gift to us the fans. Thanks a lot!
Cheers from Spain
Thanks Diego! I am going to Burgos to headline a festival with Conception. We are also doing an acoustic set - maybe I’ll see you there?
@@tore_ostby I know, I was really happy when I read your email. It'll be difficult but I'm trying to get day-off at job to assist. I'll keep you informed via e-mail. Thanks maestro
Such a masterpiece and really rare recording, Jorn, Tory, John, still the best in genre!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
That voice comes from another world
too much awesome, went straight to A little crazy first and was fantastic, then went back to start and blown away listening the full way through.
Thank you very much for posting this, incredible.
Thanks 🤘
Hello Tore!
What a magical surprise to watch this performance!
Thanks! It was a magical night!
Great sound for a fan video.
Yes, I was surprised too!
Ressurection and Just a little melt my heart since always! I’m so happy to see this 🥲 TAKK!
E Waking Hour! 🖤
mny thnks, Tore!! You guys rules!! I dream a day see more of this.
Thanks a lot! ARK belongs to the past, but I am working on some new tracks that takes this style further 😉
@@tore_ostby that sounds promising! Do you have a singer already? 😏 I can sing the "Ark style". I saw this and thought it was the best live performance of Jorn I have seen
This record is SPECTACULAR! Ark is an unprecedented band in Prog Metal and Burn The Sun is a masterpiece of the style, the true synthesis of what the genre represents. This acoustic is exciting not only because of the recording, but because it demonstrates the genius and representation that Ark has (or should have) for Prog Metal. Listening to and seeing this record reminds me of wonderful times when I had a Prog Metal band with my best friend, Ricca Dias (we're from here in Brazil)
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for posting this record! Ricca and I really appreciate it!
It would be nice to see Ark reunited, with maybe Lars K. Norberg on bass in place of great late Randy Coven.
Larsssss 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
Some things better remain in the past 😉
this is amazing. Thanks for this gold. I LOVE ARK, maybe my favourite progressive band of all times. sOs underrated that it hurts...but so special that heals and elevates my soul. This proves me that the truth in this world is not about big numbers..is about love and I LOVE ARK. THANKS.
This goes straight through my heart. Thank you.
That warms my heart!
where the winds blow for real? cuz It just brought a speck to my eyes 🥲
I was in the audience :) Thanks for sharing
I was on stage. Thanks for reaching out!
me too I was there, great memory 🎶
we need the albums on vinyls. i hope to make another one
Ark foi o maior projeto de Prog Metal já criado após Dream Theater.... Com potencial de superar, uma pena terem gravado somente dois álbuns. A genialidade de composição rítmica, melódica, harmônica, técnica e letra tudo convergindo para música comunicar uma mensagem.... único, nunca visto....
It is too cliché of asking/wishing for a reunion? (ist happened with Conception after all, and that was also really unimaginable a couple years back). Ark is among my very favorite bands. Both albums are desert island level albums to me. Love them, thank you man, sending my love from Argentina to Norway.
❤
Legendary singer, legendary band!
Buenisimo
Thank you so much!
spectacular! Thanks for sharing these gems
Thanks Felipe!
YEEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!! OMFG Soooo nice! AMAZING
Maravilloso
Hey, Tore! Great to see this! Your flamenco influence was the first thing that hit me when I first listened to the first album back in 2002. BTW: are there any interviews with the band? Also, how did Ark start and what made you guys split up?
R.I.P. Mats and Randy
I was there, it was great ❤
😍😍😍😍😍😍
Så fantastiskt bra!
esta pérola estava escondida? 🤔😱
Yes, resurfaced recently 🤘
muito bom!
Thanks!
Alright Tore, big fan here... are we ever going to get a proper mix of the first album? Are those raw tracks sitting on ADAT somewhere?
Well, the recordings was demos, never supposed to be released, and we had to record it generation by generation to have enough tracks, as it was all done on an 8 track recorder. So first one track click, 7 tracks drums, bounced down to a stereo track. Next was stereo track drums with six tracks for guitars and bass, then another stereo track with drums, guitars and bass to add six tracks of keyboards, saxophone and other overdubs. Then the vocals was recorded in a 24 track studio some years later. Been going through some of my old tapes, but still not found these generations, but hoping that separation technology will better so it’s possible to remix that way ;)