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Wpnfire · 11-26-2014, 10:40 PM

Burzum - Det Som Engang Var

Genre: Black Metal (ambient)
Released: 1993

This is a cool album. It's got some neat riffs provided by downtuned and distorted guitars that sound like they were recorded with a mono-tape recorder, and sound fittingly screechy (in a good way). Varg is both a genius songwriter and very skilled at arrangement, and he goes all over the place on this album. 3 minute tracks, 5 minute tracks, 7 minute tracks, 9 minute tracks, songs with vocals, songs with extended instrumental sections, pure ambience... Obviously, this variety allows every song to stand out on its own as a unique piece.

Favorite tracks: "En Ring til å Herske," "Lost Wisdom," "Han Som Reiste," "Naar Himmelen Klarner"

"En Ring til å Herske" has a wonderful doomy riff that plays for an extended amount of time with Varg singing off-and-on intermittently. The second half of the song sheds the riff for a bit and wanders till the song ends.

"Lost Wisdom" is a 4 minute riff-fest with a sensational beat and vocals from Varg that blend very well with the instrumentation. This very well could be my favorite black metal song.

"Han Som Reiste." The Batlord described this song best: it's like a Lord of the Rings soundtrack, though not nearly as stupid as that sounds. Indeed, it is not stupid, and gets you in the mood for the second half of the album with bottom-heavy synth work that is highly addicting and quite original.

"Naar Himmelen Klarner" is a progressive song featuring a riff that plays for over a minute before increasing in complexity as the drums come in. When it ends, I find myself wanting it to continue on.

A well deserved

/5 for Varg's second album.

11-26-2014, 10:40 PM	#63 (permalink)
Wpnfire Dragon Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kansas, United States Posts: 2,744	Burzum - Det Som Engang Var Genre: Black Metal (ambient) Released: 1993 This is a cool album. It's got some neat riffs provided by downtuned and distorted guitars that sound like they were recorded with a mono-tape recorder, and sound fittingly screechy (in a good way). Varg is both a genius songwriter and very skilled at arrangement, and he goes all over the place on this album. 3 minute tracks, 5 minute tracks, 7 minute tracks, 9 minute tracks, songs with vocals, songs with extended instrumental sections, pure ambience... Obviously, this variety allows every song to stand out on its own as a unique piece. Favorite tracks: "En Ring til å Herske," "Lost Wisdom," "Han Som Reiste," "Naar Himmelen Klarner" "En Ring til å Herske" has a wonderful doomy riff that plays for an extended amount of time with Varg singing off-and-on intermittently. The second half of the song sheds the riff for a bit and wanders till the song ends. "Lost Wisdom" is a 4 minute riff-fest with a sensational beat and vocals from Varg that blend very well with the instrumentation. This very well could be my favorite black metal song. "Han Som Reiste." The Batlord described this song best: it's like a Lord of the Rings soundtrack, though not nearly as stupid as that sounds. Indeed, it is not stupid, and gets you in the mood for the second half of the album with bottom-heavy synth work that is highly addicting and quite original. "Naar Himmelen Klarner" is a progressive song featuring a riff that plays for over a minute before increasing in complexity as the drums come in. When it ends, I find myself wanting it to continue on. A well deserved /5 for Varg's second album. __________________ Last.FM My RYM Ratings *My Glitchwave Beta Profile*