"These two metal songs and one mellow instrumental prove simultaneously the power and simplicity of black metal. These compositions are extended but reduced in simplicity at the same time they are brought closer to the underlying compositional tastes of a mainstream society, which although disappointing is done in the style of an older almost stadium rock extravaganza that provides some humorous basis to enjoyment of these songs. However in the simple beauty of the fusion of function with frivolity is found the projection of epic fantasy that Ancient seek. The songs are composed more like the songs from Enslaved's second album than any other black metal, with long cyclic riffs coming to emphatic closure and restarting, overlaid periodically by melodic guitar or background instruments without distortion. Each song moves through several riffs that are basically appended to one another in repeating sequences, and in a way reminiscent of Burzum almost randomly break into even broader structural revelations which although seemingly misplaced bring vast potential into motion with their context. Over these moments of importance a jauntily inconsistent and straightforward melodic guitar solo stretches for life, sometimes revealing clearly the limitations of its player but placing a strong presence into the song. The classic rock n roll cheese afflicting these songs does not detract from their epic nature, which creates itself in the illusion of communication that is only gesturing of a vast fantastic world. One can sense this EP is a transition process as each song projects a world and begins to reveal some of its nuance, drawing the listener into creating the world in his/her own mapping of reality. The final track, a sound collage based around a simple guitar/keyboard riff evolution duet, builds an atmosphere of frigid lucidity in simple, inevitable elements that few ambient repetition freaks could do in a piece this simple."
I possess the 7´´ep Det Glemte Riket but I missed to buy this one released by an underground record from Holland. Fine/sharp 90s nordic bm record and along with their first two full record and DGR 7´´ep for me their ultimate obscure hymns.
This one is absolutely the best from Ancient, even better than Svartalvheim. Pitty that they did not continue in this same way on the following albums.
Beyond the anarchies, XXXXX denounced the apparent order and the paradoxes of an insensible world. Spiritual, sensory and rebellious, these poets reveals secret impostures, explores serene enjoyments, a world of rekindled dreams 🔥🧙♂🦹♀🧞♀
Love this EP. It’s so complete. Haunting, lurking, soothing, abrasive in parts. Full of folklore and mystery.
I was listening that 14 years ago with my girlfriend and now with my eternal wife drinking some beers together!
You're damn lucky to find a chick who listens to black metal.
Wife eternal ? That song from Mayden's album with Dad on vocal?
Eternal wife sounds like you killed her and now keep her on a throne in the living room dressed in a wedding dress
@@christoffernordholm5818 3 years later, what was eternal is over! hahahaahah
Life goals. Bro's lucky af
"These two metal songs and one mellow instrumental prove simultaneously the power and simplicity of black metal. These compositions are extended but reduced in simplicity at the same time they are brought closer to the underlying compositional tastes of a mainstream society, which although disappointing is done in the style of an older almost stadium rock extravaganza that provides some humorous basis to enjoyment of these songs. However in the simple beauty of the fusion of function with frivolity is found the projection of epic fantasy that Ancient seek.
The songs are composed more like the songs from Enslaved's second album than any other black metal, with long cyclic riffs coming to emphatic closure and restarting, overlaid periodically by melodic guitar or background instruments without distortion. Each song moves through several riffs that are basically appended to one another in repeating sequences, and in a way reminiscent of Burzum almost randomly break into even broader structural revelations which although seemingly misplaced bring vast potential into motion with their context.
Over these moments of importance a jauntily inconsistent and straightforward melodic guitar solo stretches for life, sometimes revealing clearly the limitations of its player but placing a strong presence into the song.
The classic rock n roll cheese afflicting these songs does not detract from their epic nature, which creates itself in the illusion of communication that is only gesturing of a vast fantastic world. One can sense this EP is a transition process as each song projects a world and begins to reveal some of its nuance, drawing the listener into creating the world in his/her own mapping of reality.
The final track, a sound collage based around a simple guitar/keyboard riff evolution duet, builds an atmosphere of frigid lucidity in simple, inevitable elements that few ambient repetition freaks could do in a piece this simple."
This music lusts for life!!
Probably haven't heard this for more than 25 years, but all the riffs came flooding back as soon as it started!
Same here, still sounds as fresh too!.
Back to my 90s... KVLT
Haiill black metal 90's
This is brutal
I possess the 7´´ep Det Glemte Riket but I missed to buy this one released by an underground record from Holland. Fine/sharp 90s nordic bm record and along with their first two full record and DGR 7´´ep for me their ultimate obscure hymns.
nice one
This one is absolutely the best from Ancient, even better than Svartalvheim. Pitty that they did not continue in this same way on the following albums.
they went downhill as fuck....their early stuff kills
agreed. they were never the same after Thorg left. original 2 man lineup was so much better than what followed
Is consider these two pieces the best of Norwegian athmosperic black metal.
как же это круто звучит!
❤ From Russia💪Aphazel - power😺
Grim
Such a shame what this band has become
Beyond the anarchies, XXXXX denounced the apparent order and the paradoxes of an insensible world. Spiritual, sensory and rebellious, these poets reveals secret impostures, explores serene enjoyments, a world of rekindled dreams 🔥🧙♂🦹♀🧞♀