Burzum - Hvis Lyset Tar Oss (1994)
Never mind his extreme opinions and beliefs, Burzum aka Count Grishnackh (a mean Orc in Tolkien's world) aka Varg Vikerenes produced one of the most emotionally charged black metal albums in the genre's history: If the Light Takes Us. Containing only four tracks (recorded in '92; he handles all the instruments), it is an experience that is not meant to be taken lightly. Listening to it as background music is virtually impossible, and not listening to the album in its entirety is a sin. Nothing is similar to this: the outer spectrum of enlightenment where only emptiness exists. 
Raw guitars, insane vocals, minimalistic drum work (ranging from hard rock to black metal) and tenuous synth scores: when taken together, the effect is -273°C. I get goose bumps every single time. A hasty and superficial hearing may give you the impression that it's repetitive, but once you get into the right mood (not 'happy-happy-joy-joy') the music hits you full force. Haunting music, you'll figure that out well before the music ends.
- That Which Once Was (14:21)
- If the Light Takes Us (08:05)
- In the Castle of Dreams (7:52)
- Emptiness (14:12)
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posted by Paxjorge @ Wednesday, March 08, 2006
3 Comments:
Sorry - this just didn't do it for me.
Just too weird.
Still, can't like 'em all I suppose !!
Oz
"Never mind his extreme opinions and beliefs..." - Well actually he is in jail for slaughtering a former bandmate. Will probably be released soon? Has served almost ten years I think. And you know his eh.. christian-name is not "Varg"(meaning wolf), he was baptized Christian (meaning obviously christian).
I guess this guy thinks it important to put your money where your mouth is.
Thanks for the nice comments, mogwai!
Oh, and mort: cheers for the funny remark. (I do believe what you wrote about Christian being his christian name) Life can be cruelly ironic to some people :D
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