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  • Опубліковано 26 лип 2016
  • AN ABSTRACT ILLUSION - ILLUMINATE THE PATH
    The album is available on services such as Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes
    and more.
    Artwork done byTravis Smith at Seempieces
    Mixing/Mastering done by Aaron Smith at Envisage Audio.
    Facebook: goo.gl/HmJrPt
    Spotify: goo.gl/bFDs7I
    Bandcamp: goo.gl/Kr88nF
    An Abstract Illusion:
    Christian Berglönn (Vocals/Drums)
    Karl Westerlund (Guitars/Bass)
    Robert Stenvall (Keyboards/Vocals)

КОМЕНТАРІ • 178

  • @coverkillernation
    @coverkillernation 7 років тому +149

    This album is like falling in love all over again. finding that first band you put your soul behind and heart into. Absolutely breath-stealing.

    • @gogolplex74
      @gogolplex74 7 років тому +1

      Hi

    • @chiefdog6909
      @chiefdog6909 7 років тому +3

      Lol u advised me to come here...

    • @glass9
      @glass9 7 років тому +5

      You brought me here too man

    • @Tetrastuctural_Intelligence
      @Tetrastuctural_Intelligence 7 років тому +4

      Yup, me too! Thanks to you I've been listening to this album on a loop for over two weeks. You've helped me find so many great bands through your recent recommendation videos. But this, this just hits the spot.

    • @firestarsfan
      @firestarsfan 7 років тому +2

      Gotta say I agree with what everyone else has posted. I never would have heard of these guys without ya CKN. Thanks for what you do, and keep up the good work.

  • @anabstractillusion
    @anabstractillusion  7 років тому +71

    For our fellow mobile users:
    Tracklist;
    0:01 - Breathe. Create. Beauty.
    2:58 - Abode of a God
    12:28 - Drop This Planet of Dust
    19:30 - Illuminate the Path
    30:59 - Vakuum
    42:18 - Talvatis
    44:31 - Skeletons of Light
    1:00:49 - Svartesmeden och Lundamyrstrollet (Windir cover)

  • @KovacsAU_TTV
    @KovacsAU_TTV 6 місяців тому +2

    I put Abstract Illusion on when I go to sleep and I just drift away and get lost in the melodies. Sensational band and definitely in my top favourites

  • @jimchatz3902
    @jimchatz3902 2 роки тому +24

    What a fucking band man. I swear even after a full week of re-listening to this I find myself smirking every time when the intro hits. Damn guys yours are the next album I'm buying no questions asked. I'm serious, I know music is about tastes and tasting but just this week I've heard over 50 new (to me) metal albums and I can safely say that yours goes top of the list heads and shoulders. Such sick riffs dreamy complex melodies and deep brutality! You rock guys rock!

  • @artiegohome
    @artiegohome 6 років тому +5

    If Floyd had ever gone metal.
    Absolutely love this album, guys. Job well done.
    1/29/21 update. I wrote my original comment after only a handful of listens, not yet realizing that I would hear nothing even remotely as beautiful as this in the years to follow. Illuminate the Path has become the gold standard for me- the album against which all other beautiful metal records has and will be judged. Hands down this is my favorite metal album of the past 10 years.

  • @Zakzattak
    @Zakzattak Рік тому +4

    Finding gems like these that reignite my love for metal ❤️

    • @thechezik
      @thechezik Рік тому

      If you dont search you will not love

  • @johannesjgpoels836
    @johannesjgpoels836 6 років тому +9

    I already posted this at one of the individual songs but this album reminds me very much of Ne Obliviscaris (Portal of I). Both absolutely brilliant.

  • @vlatkoatanasovski1059
    @vlatkoatanasovski1059 6 років тому +5

    Can't stop listening....again & again & again....Magnum Opus!!!

  • @xnevertrytocorner293
    @xnevertrytocorner293 3 роки тому +12

    This is the best album i've ever heard in my entire life since winter's gate from insomnium :"|

    • @-Ruben
      @-Ruben Рік тому +1

      That is my favourite album, it's perfect 😁

  • @CloudMountainJuror
    @CloudMountainJuror 11 місяців тому +5

    Coming here after having listened to Woe a few times. Unsurprisingly, this is also fantastic. You’ve set the bar very high for yourselves with these two albums lol. Incredible work!

  • @chrismacandrew9692
    @chrismacandrew9692 Рік тому +5

    My son just recommended "Moe" to me so as I checked it out I came across this as well. Suffice it to say I've ordered both CDs. Great music guys!

  • @NelsonEcclesiastes
    @NelsonEcclesiastes 7 років тому +10

    You guys are LIFE!!!...Fvcking amazing. \m/,,,

  • @EOSEterna
    @EOSEterna 6 місяців тому +1

    Alright, I listened to the entire album. I had never heard of the band before; in fact, I didn't even know they existed. I clicked shuffle while working, and I found an excellent album. It's very well composed, and the entire production is impeccable. It truly is a piece of work that transports us to an alternative universe in our minds. However, as a composer, I need to share that perhaps the clean vocals on the album bothered me a bit, but it's just a personal preference at the moment. Maybe I would have written the lines differently. I apologize for the critique; talking about music is something very personal for each individual. Excellent job guys!

  • @youtube.com1515
    @youtube.com1515 7 місяців тому +1

    Dans mon top 10 immédiatement

  • @PatulaRobayo
    @PatulaRobayo 7 років тому +12

    Your work is beautiful. I've never heard something that I immediately loved so much since Opeth's Damnation, long time ago. Keep doing stuff as fresh as this. I can't wait to learn the basslines. Greetings from Colombia.

  • @MrRocazares
    @MrRocazares 7 років тому +3

    All day listnening the album and want it more and more.
    The final is apotheosis.
    Una obra maestra.

  • @Swar1990
    @Swar1990 7 років тому +27

    You guys gave me goosebumps, I don't always get goosebumps. Your atmosphere is godlike. Your sound reminded me of my favorite band, Ne Obliviscaris. Cheers, keep it metal. \m/

    • @realeyesrealizereallies1176
      @realeyesrealizereallies1176 5 років тому +4

      My favorite band too, nothing compares.

    • @DavidQuessy
      @DavidQuessy Рік тому +3

      Gonna go ahead and say count me in the same camp. Nothing compares to Ne Obliviscaris..... Especially Portal of I. Not even the band themselves can compare to their own genius on that album!

    • @gabriellasanchez9919
      @gabriellasanchez9919 Рік тому +4

      Right? I thought the same thing first time I heard this band, they do have a similar "poetic metal" atmosphere. Ne Obliviscaris is perfection itself !!

    • @ravciozo7517
      @ravciozo7517 9 місяців тому

      Both this and NeO are insane. Love both

  • @ionori7402
    @ionori7402 7 років тому +3

    need vinyl, this record is amazing, side note, vakuum sounds a hell of a lot like tempting time by animals as leaders.

  • @nwaters2618
    @nwaters2618 6 років тому +4

    Breathe. Create. Beauty is probably one of the most amazing things I've ever heard, especially at 2:04! What a masterpiece boys!

  • @youtube.com1515
    @youtube.com1515 7 місяців тому +1

    Bravo et merci.

  • @wulayfighter8385
    @wulayfighter8385 Рік тому +5

    Вы молодцы вдохновляете!

  • @radoslawturkiewicz3113
    @radoslawturkiewicz3113 Рік тому +6

    Very good music. When the last track is finished you want to listen one more time everything... It's something special. Congratulations 👏👏👏
    Waiting for more like this.

  • @blackmetalden
    @blackmetalden 7 років тому +7

    Awesome of you guys to post the entire album here! Keep up the amazing musicianship!

  • @smokerain8992
    @smokerain8992 7 років тому +4

    wow amazing album, full of beauty and darkness

  • @FacelessKnight91
    @FacelessKnight91 5 років тому +5

    This lyrics for Abode of a god
    Feeling my wrath and cold
    Frostbitten by my voice and soul
    Leaving your endless fear
    When entering my frozen domain
    Lost in an eerie austere
    Stumbling blinded by falling snow
    Reaching towards heaven for aid in vain
    Your spirit is mine
    Doubt clouds my mind
    Lost in this maze of confusion
    Longing for a way out
    Your doom is coming
    This time you are alone
    Hunting on cold winter nights
    My soul isolated by
    Devabhumi
    Feel my cold blood boil
    Presence unknown
    Taste your blood and pus
    As I break all your bones
    Crushed by my throne
    Lost in an eerie austere
    Crawling blinded with crumbled limbs
    Reaching towards heaven for aid in vain
    Our spirits entwine
    Doubt clouds my mind
    Lost in this maze of confusion
    Longing for a way out
    Your doom is coming
    This time you are alone
    Hunting on cold winter nights
    My soul isolated by
    Devabhumi
    Soon you will fly
    Leave your spirit (and die)
    Rest and dream away
    Embrace your last
    SIGH
    The abode of the god
    Obscures your mind
    Lost in this maze of confusion
    Longing for a way out
    Your doom is coming
    This time you are alone
    Hunting on cold winter nights
    My soul isolated by
    Devabhumi
    I AM HIMALAYA
    I AM ETERNAL

  • @Savchak.Andrey21
    @Savchak.Andrey21 Рік тому +4

    Как же это красиво

  • @nukikakuch2367
    @nukikakuch2367 Рік тому +1

    brilliant.it's not music, it's inspiration

  • @ryanm.7147
    @ryanm.7147 3 роки тому +2

    Loved it when I first heard it 2 years ago and still loving it today.

  • @andyfox8377
    @andyfox8377 6 років тому +3

    Oh my god....... my jaw hit the floor!

  • @josser85
    @josser85 7 років тому +2

    BANDOTA......RECOMENDADO AL 100%....POCAMADRE TRABAJO DE ESTOS CABRONAZOS!!!!
    NOWER
    427

  • @thumper4506
    @thumper4506 7 років тому +2

    Not to keep repeating the masses of other comments but, this is a fucking GREAT album.

  • @vlado94infinity
    @vlado94infinity 7 років тому +5

    You guys are amazing. I am looking forward to the future releases. Hopefully on CD :)

  • @DaVlDI
    @DaVlDI 4 місяці тому

    I have to say im really impressed about how melodic this metal album is from abstract illusion. This gives me so much strength everytime i listen to it. Especially now since i have fallen back into a relapse, but THIS helps so much and I can confidently say im almost back out of it again. Stick to your path guys and don’t forget, stay hard!❤

  • @xor444
    @xor444 7 років тому +4

    Pretty fucking good. Only expected to listen to it for a second, but that didn't happen.

  • @zarsim2009
    @zarsim2009 2 місяці тому

    ...no comment, pure love !!! Great Band, great album, masterpiece !!!

  • @drsraks
    @drsraks 7 років тому +5

    Another prog death gem !!! Fuckin A+ bruh !!

  • @stefanfiutowski8747
    @stefanfiutowski8747 7 місяців тому +1

    Amazing work!

  • @17wadelee
    @17wadelee 7 років тому +3

    Love the layers and depth in this album. I have listened to it several times and keep finding all these great musical moments I did not notice. I only wish I had the CD and lyric book and was able to really dive into this.

  • @Aydub288
    @Aydub288 6 років тому +3

    Wow. What an amazing album.

  • @shinjame
    @shinjame 7 років тому +1

    this album will stick in my head for a long time, it's just amazing

  • @EridanTheEnchanter
    @EridanTheEnchanter 8 місяців тому +1

    Unexpected Windir!

  • @hipgnosis-poland229
    @hipgnosis-poland229 Рік тому +1

    Today I heard it for the first time - phenomenal!

  • @SalomeOPinto
    @SalomeOPinto 7 років тому +3

    Thank you

  • @benpurcell7329
    @benpurcell7329 6 років тому +2

    Quite possibly the greatest band ever

  • @gogolplex74
    @gogolplex74 7 років тому +4

    Damn, this is great stuff, reminds me of Enshine and Omnum Gatherum

  • @Hummanahummanaaa
    @Hummanahummanaaa 5 років тому +2

    Tfw när du hittar An Abstract Illusion och det finns en skiva, kul att man känner igen Vakuum!

  • @lemniscatusofficial
    @lemniscatusofficial 7 років тому +4

    amazing. beautiful. artistic.

  • @JanneTarhanen
    @JanneTarhanen 7 років тому +6

    Thank god for the youtube and it's "suggestions to you" feature... One of the best suggestions recently \w/

    • @benpurcell7329
      @benpurcell7329 7 років тому +2

      Janne Tarhanen the suggested and related videos of the UA-cam dimension directs me through life. like, literally. I spend more time than I will even admit, surfing through wherever UA-cam leads me to next. I've found at least a hundred amazing new bands this month, all thanks to UA-cam. most are from the channels I'm subscribed to here though

  • @xlxDemonhunterxlx
    @xlxDemonhunterxlx 6 років тому +3

    This is a masterpiece.

  • @HellMuttCoppersnake
    @HellMuttCoppersnake 7 років тому +3

    Thank you for this, been looking for something new to get the chills running down my back. Rocka på för fullt :D

  • @brucenatelee
    @brucenatelee 7 років тому +9

    Coverkillernation added this to his top 5 recent albums as of August.

    • @Zyborggian
      @Zyborggian 7 років тому +3

      SMART MAN.

    • @coverkillernation
      @coverkillernation 7 років тому +4

      brucenatelee I think it's pretty obvious why I did that now. :)

    • @Zyborggian
      @Zyborggian 7 років тому

      Dude I'm getting caught up on my listening still but this is STILL one of the better records from this year. My faves rn are Gorguts, Inanimate Existence, Hannes Grossmann and Insomnium tho

    • @benpurcell7329
      @benpurcell7329 7 років тому

      Zyborggian one of the best. not just one of the better. this is one of the greatest masterpieces to date, and will remain so

    • @Zyborggian
      @Zyborggian 7 років тому

      THE DEBUT FROM JOSH MIDDLETON PROJECT (Sylosis composer) WAS BASICALLY THE BEST THING

  • @inferialinferiis
    @inferialinferiis 7 років тому +1

    I must say, that I'm truly enchanted...This music is MAGICAL!

  • @v8pursuitspecial
    @v8pursuitspecial 7 років тому +3

    Mindfuckingblowing

  • @skepticmonkey6923
    @skepticmonkey6923 6 років тому +2

    This is a great album

  • @DanClapp
    @DanClapp 3 місяці тому

    Please release this on vinyl!

  • @maxwellreinbachs5741
    @maxwellreinbachs5741 6 років тому +1

    Every moment in this album is just amazing. I can't wait to see what this band becomes with their future albums. Beautiful and diverse, I absolutely can't stop listening to this. (And yes like everyone else here thanks CKN for this amazing recommendation)

  • @maxpinto4934
    @maxpinto4934 7 років тому +2

    Jesus... This is really really good! Reminds me of the good bits of Thyrfing, Wilderun and Xerath mashed together with a bit of 3 Inches of Blood! def gonna check these guys out more

  • @davidcohen_
    @davidcohen_ Рік тому +2

    Amazing album, great music!

  • @evAngeliis
    @evAngeliis 4 роки тому +1

    Just, wow!

  • @nukikakuch2367
    @nukikakuch2367 3 роки тому +2

    amazing album

  • @Dontgankmeplx
    @Dontgankmeplx 7 років тому +2

    Just bought the album. So glad I discovered you guys, keep it up!

  • @moXmo1000
    @moXmo1000 7 років тому +3

    Thank you very much guys for sharing your entire album. It's been an amazing discovery. Keep doing what you do, and I hope to see you on tour as soon as possible !

  • @Pyuru-
    @Pyuru- Рік тому

    This is beautiful, I love it so much.

  • @desmondkenway4952
    @desmondkenway4952 Рік тому

    I always have to give an album with this kind of cover art a listen because it’s 100% going to be something beautiful.

  • @ylvaeliaeson4593
    @ylvaeliaeson4593 Рік тому +1

    I love it!🌺

  • @crescentandstarglory
    @crescentandstarglory 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing!

  • @SoundtrackStudio23
    @SoundtrackStudio23 7 років тому +24

    The legend says that after the recording, the bass drum committed suicide :D

  • @ptbempire
    @ptbempire 9 місяців тому

    Fantastic album!

  • @Nickball97
    @Nickball97 7 років тому +1

    The the first "full blown" melody somewhat reminds me of Anathema's Untouchable. Great album!

  • @gideonnikosliquid4806
    @gideonnikosliquid4806 7 років тому +3

    Sounds great so far. I've yet to see if it can last for eternity. Will do a review for this at Metal Utopia.

    • @benpurcell7329
      @benpurcell7329 7 років тому

      Gideon Nikos Liquid I have faith in this album's illuminating your path, and helping you through eternity. it will last, as long as you remember

  • @FaishalHanif
    @FaishalHanif 7 років тому +1

    awesome stuff,

  • @harnaz_nerville1181
    @harnaz_nerville1181 Рік тому

    Great songs, production, and awesome angry/depressive vocals!
    Totally great job!

  • @cipherparadigm
    @cipherparadigm 7 років тому +3

    Amazing album, top notch quality! It can compete easily with the new Be'lakor album in my opinion... Very awesome! \m/

  • @michaelconnor7363
    @michaelconnor7363 4 роки тому +1

    Brillawemagperfect!!! Liked, Subscribed. You have a new fan for life.

  • @rocknrollrocks1
    @rocknrollrocks1 7 років тому +2

    woah this is really damn good

  • @darlingyulieth5308
    @darlingyulieth5308 7 років тому +2

    wauuu !!! esta genial este álbum :) .

  • @eternityopens6362
    @eternityopens6362 7 років тому +1

    Great work. The intro especially is very uplifting and, well, beautiful.

  • @joet81
    @joet81 3 роки тому +1

    Great album! Made a fan outta me!

  • @spinnincrash2761
    @spinnincrash2761 6 років тому +1

    Immense good Album. Wow.

  • @greglemagnifique
    @greglemagnifique 7 років тому +1

    very good music, beautiful

  • @EOSEterna
    @EOSEterna 6 місяців тому

    Beautiful intro album! AMAZING!!

  • @HauntedGuitarMan
    @HauntedGuitarMan 7 років тому +3

    love your music. wow. really good.

  • @11elevenCherry111
    @11elevenCherry111 7 років тому +2

    great album.. ✝

  • @rubenr5544
    @rubenr5544 7 років тому +2

    I finally found out what the song Talvatis reminds me of.. it sounds very similar to Collapse The Light Into Earth by Porcupine Tree!!

    • @WhereinTruthLies
      @WhereinTruthLies Рік тому

      Glad I'm not the only one to notice.

    • @GuidoPerdomo
      @GuidoPerdomo Рік тому

      yep same chord progression and same tempo. I figured it's a tip of the hat to a brilliant musician

  • @ethsam4930
    @ethsam4930 6 років тому +2

    Amazing title

  • @ndnd1671
    @ndnd1671 7 років тому +1

    Awesome album. It's like a mixture between All that Remains(earlier stuff), Persefone and some Dan Swano influence

  • @raquelfenandes9206
    @raquelfenandes9206 7 років тому +1

    melhor banda

  • @Z10110
    @Z10110 7 років тому +2

    ..this album said what it said and Im in the right path..;)

  • @northerchild
    @northerchild 7 років тому +2

    I love you guys, cheers from colombia!!

    • @benpurcell7329
      @benpurcell7329 7 років тому +2

      Norther Child cheers from Boise, Idaho, USA

  • @Celatra
    @Celatra 6 років тому +2

    Oh so that's why you're so good
    Because you're swedish
    You have viking blood in you!

  • @user-jw7sj2xq7p
    @user-jw7sj2xq7p 7 місяців тому

    EPIC EPIC EPIC MUSIC!!!!!
    Now, what's up with Talvatis that reminds me soooo much of "Collapse the Light into Earth" by Porcupine Tree?

  • @nukikakuch2367
    @nukikakuch2367 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for Windir

  • @youtube.com1515
    @youtube.com1515 7 місяців тому +1

    Putain de groupe, putain d'album. Merci An Abstract 🙏

  • @zaharionspk1988
    @zaharionspk1988 8 місяців тому +1

    Альбом очень понравился.Хорошее сочетание melodic death и прогрессивных элементов+наличие глубокой атмосферности и медитативности.Музыка не перегружена авангардными элементам, и довольно целостная.Очень подозреваю, что лирическая концепция также интересна

  • @Lundamyrstrollet
    @Lundamyrstrollet 7 років тому +5

    Very nice.
    I read your facebook posting about Windir and Sognametal, which descripes pretty well my own enthusiasm and fascination for Windir.
    This brought me here to listen to the whole album. Not only the Windir cover is great, I also like the rest of the album very much. Will it also be released on CD?

    • @anabstractillusion
      @anabstractillusion  7 років тому +1

      Thank you Lundamyrtstrollet (great name btw), I'm happy you share the same passion for Windir as we do.
      Yes, it will be released on CD. We'll announce it on FB when we have them.

    • @Lundamyrstrollet
      @Lundamyrstrollet 7 років тому +1

      Oh yes, the name...I have no idea if "Lundamyrstrollet" is grammatically correct at all when it stands alone without the rest of the title. But I love how it sounds.
      Good to hear that there will be a CD.

    • @anabstractillusion
      @anabstractillusion  7 років тому +1

      +Lundamyrstrollet Yeah, it translates to "The troll of Lundamyri" so it's correct!

  • @benpurcell7329
    @benpurcell7329 7 років тому +7

    seriously, this is one of the best records I've ever heard and I've only listened through to the second song so far. absolutely beautiful, one of a kind. this is such a fuckin great mix of black, melodic, heavy, technical, and fucking emotion. wow, times like, infinity lol. is the band doing any touring? where is the band from?

    • @anabstractillusion
      @anabstractillusion  6 років тому +6

      Hey Ben, sorry for the slow response. We're not doing any touring at the moment, but we hope that'll change. And we're from the north of Sweden.

    • @skepticmonkey6923
      @skepticmonkey6923 6 років тому +7

      ofc you are from Sweden where else do they make such good metal...

    • @Selrisitai
      @Selrisitai Рік тому

      @@skepticmonkey6923 Aether Realm's album Tarot is in the running, I'd say. North Carolina.

  • @alrisan71
    @alrisan71 3 роки тому +1

    42:20 The same chord progression as Porcupine Tree's Collapse The Light Into Earth. Great album though, cheers!

  • @tillmanbilek7773
    @tillmanbilek7773 6 років тому

    Really cool Songs :D
    But the first one reminds me alot on Koven - More than You

  • @fabiotristan4567
    @fabiotristan4567 7 років тому +1

    Please, can you provide the instrumental version ? For karaoke.

  • @AgentFour
    @AgentFour Рік тому +1

    Reminds me of Ne Obliviscaris.