I'VE EVER SAID THAT IN OUR METAL MUSIC WE EVER FIND A STYLE FOR EVERY FEELING, FOR EVERY SITUATION... anger, sadness, happiness, optimism, or whatever...
BUT I FINALLY FOUND A STYLE FOR FUCK =D ooh that sax! xD masterpieces
you can really hear how much he matured, the music and lyrics are much deeper then what he did with emperor, i can really feel that this music is him. his soul essence in the 7 tone cage.
I just bought this album last week, and I love it. One of my favorite things about this album is that even though the saxophone is nearly unheard of in todays music, especially in black metal, it's not a gimmick. The saxophone is treated with respect, and used well. The leitmotif really ties the album together.
I think he's the most innovative artist of this genre -if this record qualifies for any particular genre :)- . Mixing black metal with saxophones , fretless basses and ambient / atmospheric parts is quite a brave attempt to say the least........I really really like this record for the amount of talent it oozes.
Such beautiful, heartfelt, INTENSE music. Ihsahn has accomplished what he's been working towards for the last few years. I love Emperor, but it in NO way compares to this music. I fucking love it!
I love the way he sings on this. More melodic and emotive than in his Emperor days where his clean vocals where more of power metal roar. Beautiful stuff.
Now, I never use the word 'masterpiece' to describe a song as I believe it's overused these days, but I think this song needs to be called it. Ihsahn is a musical genius and this song is indeed a masterpiece. I
Ihsahn's solo albums are amazing, and this one is insane. I love the saxophone work; it's so different than what everybody else is doing but it works so well and adds so much. And yes, this should have a million views.
ihsahn is a genius, very innovative and creative. all i get to hear in the states is lady gaga and kesha, luckily ihsahn and bands like emperor and wolves in the throne room give me some good stuff
This is perhaps the best song that Ihsahn has penned since he ended the mighty Emperor. Fantastic. It's easily the album he has made since Emperor. That's for sure.
@mrtonykicks I would say that the last emperor album is like this album musically in many ways, but this album definately blows that out the water. In my opinion this is one of the best albums ever made, by one of the best musicians in Metal.
@joe15rock Ihsahn is definitely one of the best musicians in metal; but Prometheus is far more musically advanced than this album. Ihsahn's solo albums i think are much more personal to him, while the whole of Emperor was a grand artistic statement; with Prometheus being his crowning achievement.
@xanthofficial Everyone seems to have a different opinion on the matter. This black metal website says their first demos and albums are the best, others will say that that Promethus is awesome (my feelings), and others will say that his solo albums are his magnum opi.
@h3rsh3y94 i'll tell you my opinion. i think ALL ihsahn's musical efforts are amazing. that includes all four emperor albums and all 3 of his solo albums. he's in a special class for me.
One of the most beautifully written and performed songs I have had the priviledge of listening to. I have been a fan of Ihsahn's work for over a decade, but he is truly at the apex of his talent on this album. Not to downplay his other work, but everything comes together so well on this one. Too bad there are no lyrics available...
Is it just me, or at around 1:25, is there a faint Windows beep/chirp sound, the "exclamation" one? haha. This song is one of my faves off the album, btw.
@deadhektor I've thought this for the longest. It's even made me double check my computer if I'm listening to it while browsing or some such. Great album. Great song.
@deadhektor LOL oh man..I noticed this too around a year ago, but never bothered to look it up to see if it was just my cd or if it was everyones. But yeah, Ihsahn uses windows? lmao :)
@deadhektor LOL oh man..I noticed this too around a year ago, but never bothered to look it up to see if it was just my cd or if it was everyones. But yeah, Ihsahn uses windows? lmao :)
@uloveme2nv No clue, it definitely should though. This album is simply a masterpiece and far more people need to check it out regardless of their specific musical preference, you should check out his angL album too, its pretty good but not quite on this level.
@FunnyTwistedGuy This album is tied for my 1st place with cynics" traced in air", the juxtaposition is astounding and in that regard i feel that they are of two concepts of the same philosophy, however, they are at different ends of the spectrum if you will, but still joined together no matter what that distance may be.
@FunnyTwistedGuy there is something called "gaussian distribution" that can very well be applied in this case. Something extremely crappy has very little views, your average crap has the most views, and excellent material has also very little views. The masses can keep their crap, you be glad there are still jewels like this song out-there!
@uloveme2nv mainstream musiclisteners gave Lady Gaga 200 000 000 views or so. sad to see that bands like Opeth dont become more popular when it might be the best band in the world. forexample the song Ghost of Perdition.
Toward the end this vid stuttered and then started at the beginning. I guess this song was so epic youtube had to replay it for me :D.
leprouskoala 6 days ago
I'VE EVER SAID THAT IN OUR METAL MUSIC WE EVER FIND A STYLE FOR EVERY FEELING, FOR EVERY SITUATION... anger, sadness, happiness, optimism, or whatever...
BUT I FINALLY FOUND A STYLE FOR FUCK =D ooh that sax! xD masterpieces
marveldeath87 1 month ago
you can really hear how much he matured, the music and lyrics are much deeper then what he did with emperor, i can really feel that this music is him. his soul essence in the 7 tone cage.
WishingBones 1 month ago
Damnit Ihsahn, I bought the album just so I could finally see the lyrics, and there's no freaking lyrics.
antonio610 2 months ago
Great album
mhall47685 4 months ago
A Bon Jovi intro but definitely not a BJ tune. Maybe a tune to get a BJ to, mind you ;) ;)
Seanus32 5 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Ihsahn
Listening to this, I want to cry.
KillKeymo 7 months ago
I just bought this album last week, and I love it. One of my favorite things about this album is that even though the saxophone is nearly unheard of in todays music, especially in black metal, it's not a gimmick. The saxophone is treated with respect, and used well. The leitmotif really ties the album together.
EnochMetatron 8 months ago
ihsahn es un genio
MrElpelos666 8 months ago
Ishahn has influenced my musicianship ever since I first Emperor, and this takes it to a new level. I am never dissapointed
Gnarlow87 9 months ago
why its fuckin slow, I5san , good one anyway
A6A6EL 10 months ago
I think he's the most innovative artist of this genre -if this record qualifies for any particular genre :)- . Mixing black metal with saxophones , fretless basses and ambient / atmospheric parts is quite a brave attempt to say the least........I really really like this record for the amount of talent it oozes.
MalcaratMartinez 11 months ago
Seeing Ihsahn at Bloodstock, so fucking excited!
WraithThorns 11 months ago 2
i think shining is the band of the saxophone player
themistoklas 1 year ago
"Like glass until it breaks...."
Such beautiful, heartfelt, INTENSE music. Ihsahn has accomplished what he's been working towards for the last few years. I love Emperor, but it in NO way compares to this music. I fucking love it!
Modern day classical, right here.
enviternal 1 year ago
I love the way he sings on this. More melodic and emotive than in his Emperor days where his clean vocals where more of power metal roar. Beautiful stuff.
Socialdem18 1 year ago
I think it´s very good.. Some new elements and the final mix sounds great. Utrolig.
murcia1975 1 year ago
anyone else hear it's my life by bon jovi at the beginning? that being said, kickass song!!
TheHuggles09 1 year ago
@TheHuggles09 Commenting about Bon Jovi? on an Ihshan track, Blasphemer! lol :-)
1978Borderline 8 months ago
Now, I never use the word 'masterpiece' to describe a song as I believe it's overused these days, but I think this song needs to be called it. Ihsahn is a musical genius and this song is indeed a masterpiece. I
AtTheApostasy 1 year ago
thumbs up if you think that 4.16 part it's one of the most beautifull things you have ever heard in your whole life
mak666fuck 1 year ago 5
@mak666fuck I think the part at 7:30 is actually the most beautiful thing I've ever heard, but the entire song is goddamn awesome
IzzeeOrNot 1 year ago
Haha, i clicked this video thinking it was gonna be Trance.. and suddenly my ears were filled with glorious metal!!! Love it!
Mazer285 1 year ago
Ihsahn's solo albums are amazing, and this one is insane. I love the saxophone work; it's so different than what everybody else is doing but it works so well and adds so much. And yes, this should have a million views.
DesecrationSmile52 1 year ago
One word to describe this: EPIC!
Love the use of the sax too.
UptownYardy 1 year ago
ihsahn is a genius, very innovative and creative. all i get to hear in the states is lady gaga and kesha, luckily ihsahn and bands like emperor and wolves in the throne room give me some good stuff
fullMetaLxMantis 1 year ago
A fantastic song spanning a fantastic album.
mattforge 1 year ago
This is perhaps the best song that Ihsahn has penned since he ended the mighty Emperor. Fantastic. It's easily the album he has made since Emperor. That's for sure.
Watchmaker9 1 year ago
@Watchmaker9 Call me a fucking heretic, if you want, but in my own personal opinion, After is better then any Emperor album.
Here come the haters.
Vladekanon 1 year ago 5
@Vladekanon Well it's a different genre, but I do prefer this.
I still love Emperor though.
metalheadman666 1 year ago
@metalheadman666 Oh, don't get me wrong, I love Emperor too. Just that I prefer this.
Vladekanon 1 year ago
This is not Emperor, this is only Ihsahn
andreidanciu7 1 year ago
@Vladekanon I'm with you. Ihsahn has only learned more about music since Emperor....
mrtonykicks 1 year ago
@mrtonykicks I would say that the last emperor album is like this album musically in many ways, but this album definately blows that out the water. In my opinion this is one of the best albums ever made, by one of the best musicians in Metal.
joe15rock 1 year ago
@joe15rock Ihsahn is definitely one of the best musicians in metal; but Prometheus is far more musically advanced than this album. Ihsahn's solo albums i think are much more personal to him, while the whole of Emperor was a grand artistic statement; with Prometheus being his crowning achievement.
xanthofficial 1 year ago
@xanthofficial Everyone seems to have a different opinion on the matter. This black metal website says their first demos and albums are the best, others will say that that Promethus is awesome (my feelings), and others will say that his solo albums are his magnum opi.
h3rsh3y94 1 year ago
@h3rsh3y94 i'll tell you my opinion. i think ALL ihsahn's musical efforts are amazing. that includes all four emperor albums and all 3 of his solo albums. he's in a special class for me.
chiaromontestephen 11 months ago
@Vladekanon I / we agree
FallenDivineTV 1 year ago
This is amazing!! he sounds different in every record!! so original!
AmorandPsique 1 year ago
no description available? it should be this song just plain kicks ass.
satanfuksgodintheass 1 year ago
That saxophone makes me tingly inside.
Vladekanon 1 year ago
@noordwinter the songs On The Shores and The Barren Lands from the same album is even greater!!
JokerHimself 1 year ago
love the album after. the songs "On the Shores", "Undercurrent" and "The Barren Lands" are insane!!
JokerHimself 1 year ago
At least he writes Post Rock Songs.... this is really pitiable.
ornimuff 1 year ago
One of the most beautifully written and performed songs I have had the priviledge of listening to. I have been a fan of Ihsahn's work for over a decade, but he is truly at the apex of his talent on this album. Not to downplay his other work, but everything comes together so well on this one. Too bad there are no lyrics available...
vtwitch 1 year ago
@vtwitch metal-archives . com
Most of metals lyrics can be found there.
Stay brutal man.
mbloome 1 year ago
@mbloome Brutality always, brother.
vtwitch 4 months ago
I absolutely adore this song... so well done
Raxisabominae 1 year ago
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Pimprlas 1 year ago
what's up with the windows warning sound right after he says "mirror", around the 1:26 mark?
oddmanero 1 year ago
@oddmanero could be an audio water mark,i had an advance leaked copy with the same sound
harrymanbach 1 year ago
Masterpiece
Bigbeardcro 1 year ago
Is it just me, or at around 1:25, is there a faint Windows beep/chirp sound, the "exclamation" one? haha. This song is one of my faves off the album, btw.
deadhektor 1 year ago 35
@deadhektor haha, it does sound like it. like if you finished downloading something.
wolftastic 1 year ago
@deadhektor Yeah, what the hell is with that?
imperiumdiaboli 1 year ago
@deadhektor I've thought this for the longest. It's even made me double check my computer if I'm listening to it while browsing or some such. Great album. Great song.
eyeinthepalantir 1 year ago
@deadhektor Ha! I heard it.
pirateboy16 1 year ago
@deadhektor evry time i come across the 1:25 in the way to work , i look for my laptop
CrowOpeth 10 months ago
@deadhektor Fuck and I thought it was me...
theosiris20011021 6 months ago
@deadhektor LOL oh man..I noticed this too around a year ago, but never bothered to look it up to see if it was just my cd or if it was everyones. But yeah, Ihsahn uses windows? lmao :)
d0r1705 1 month ago
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@deadhektor LOL oh man..I noticed this too around a year ago, but never bothered to look it up to see if it was just my cd or if it was everyones. But yeah, Ihsahn uses windows? lmao :)
d0r1705 1 month ago
how does this song not have a million views? this is one of the best artists i've ever come across in metal.
a one man wrecking machine, if you will.
uloveme2nv 1 year ago 53
@uloveme2nv No clue, it definitely should though. This album is simply a masterpiece and far more people need to check it out regardless of their specific musical preference, you should check out his angL album too, its pretty good but not quite on this level.
FunnyTwistedGuy 1 year ago 17
@FunnyTwistedGuy i have angL as well, but haven't had much of a listen to it. once i came across this there was really no turning back. it's genius.
uloveme2nv 1 year ago
@FunnyTwistedGuy i have angL as well, but haven't had much of a listen to it. once i came across this there was really no turning back. it's genius.
uloveme2nv 1 year ago
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@FunnyTwistedGuy i have angL as well, but haven't had much of a listen to it. once i came across this there was really no turning back. it's genius.
uloveme2nv 1 year ago
@FunnyTwistedGuy This album is tied for my 1st place with cynics" traced in air", the juxtaposition is astounding and in that regard i feel that they are of two concepts of the same philosophy, however, they are at different ends of the spectrum if you will, but still joined together no matter what that distance may be.
Aliofdeath 6 months ago in playlist ihsahn
@FunnyTwistedGuy there is something called "gaussian distribution" that can very well be applied in this case. Something extremely crappy has very little views, your average crap has the most views, and excellent material has also very little views. The masses can keep their crap, you be glad there are still jewels like this song out-there!
animezup 3 weeks ago
@uloveme2nv mainstream musiclisteners gave Lady Gaga 200 000 000 views or so. sad to see that bands like Opeth dont become more popular when it might be the best band in the world. forexample the song Ghost of Perdition.
JokerHimself 1 year ago 6
@uloveme2nv
HELL YEAH !!!
RudalPL 7 months ago