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This wide spectrum of different atmospheres created by sound is something I have found fascinating and very useful. Not only do I simply love how it all sounds, to the point that I can no longer find really anything to match it elsewhere, they are very useful in setting me to the mood I want to be in.
What I'm talking about here is black metal. No, it's not intended to be synonymous with satanism or anything of the like. In the early 90s there was a massive media hype around it that made it synonymous with just that, but that was never the point. Sure, some of the starters of the whole mess did have anti-christian beliefs but I've never been interested in that, just like majority of the other listeners of the said genre. One of the most influential person of that time was the man of Burzum, probably my favourite project even today. And even though the man behind the project (band is not really fitting because there is only one member, so no live gigs) is pretty well known for his anti-christian beliefs and actions, I've never cared about that, simply the majestic music he has created. That very project has been the inspiration to pretty much all the subgenres that have followed since, the anti-christian ideology thankfully dropping more and more along the way.
Burzum contains every element of harsh, atmospheric, ambient, sad, dark and light sound, all in one. Since then, those elements have developed into BM (black metal), atmospheric BM, ambient BM, depressive BM, folk BM, and so forth. Ohh, and the man behind Burzum, Varg Vikernes, was practically obsessed with LOTR so it was the biggest influence to the whole thing, and there are still alot of bands/projects that have 20x more clear connection to LOTR. Other than that, overall there is a quite strong anti-commercialistic approach.
Here are some examples, though linking just a few doesn't do justice to the vast variety there is. But it's a start to those who got interested. And what I'm linking is the stuff I myself also really like.
Burzum, the seed that then sprouted into everything that follows, more or less.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wry9G6rcdQw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmv4unRga40
Pleasant winter/spring soundscapes (Lustre is more easily approachable by those who otherwise dislike the sound of black metal, I for one just love it)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swHIrcuN1Yo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dmWdm7cD-E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7bJJEV2IwM
More atmospheric/ambient pieces that are more easily approachable. Wouldn't want to scare you away.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTy0K2_RF9c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuMrBQTsN3g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCcYWfyPg4E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxf8KfM2TQo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW3c18AJBZs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWf-yiVGFnE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-U7DBebdm8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T3OOR2SmGo
I could go on and on, there are so many equally awesome pieces out there.
Cold winter soundscapes, the name of the project translates to "Landscape of Winter". Very low production to achieve a certain atmosphere, as well as the anti-commercialism. The inhuman shrieks as vocals are probably my favourite thing there is, it's hard to explain. Most hate them, though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY6ZznzDoRE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M90qjXykwP4 No jump scares here unlike in the previous one. Eisprinzessin starting from 25:22 is probably my favourite of this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tviUuZTEJRo I own this specific cassette (yes, the guy, Wintherr, releases new releases only in cassette format, with only a few hundred copies being made overall. Mine is one of 300. I'm pretty proud about it).
Cold, but not wintery cold. Cold as in pure darkness of deep space. All the albums can be listened to in sequence and it would form a coherent song, that is their intention. To be continued. Darkspace has sprouted its own subgenre called space black metal, pretty fitting because their material is very different from the other subgenres.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEWTEiRl6H8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Letefx4uSFk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp5bWy-a5Jo
Lastly, some directly Tolkien inspired pieces of awesomeness. Summoning is the most well known of Tolkien inspired BM but I don't really like it so I haven't linked it here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yeJO5Tcamc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG_qDapMsPE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlGWt44RWq4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eURU3xNAmtE
Again, there is so much more...
I think this is enough to give a taste of what it's like out there, if anyone is interested to find more similar songs, feel free to ask, for I do know quite a bit about these. I can also link more later if there is any interest. For me this world is such an awesome source of inspiration and it's a shame it is often shrouded by some very off-putting misconceptions. Hopefully some of you found this helpful.
What I'm talking about here is black metal. No, it's not intended to be synonymous with satanism or anything of the like. In the early 90s there was a massive media hype around it that made it synonymous with just that, but that was never the point. Sure, some of the starters of the whole mess did have anti-christian beliefs but I've never been interested in that, just like majority of the other listeners of the said genre. One of the most influential person of that time was the man of Burzum, probably my favourite project even today. And even though the man behind the project (band is not really fitting because there is only one member, so no live gigs) is pretty well known for his anti-christian beliefs and actions, I've never cared about that, simply the majestic music he has created. That very project has been the inspiration to pretty much all the subgenres that have followed since, the anti-christian ideology thankfully dropping more and more along the way.
Burzum contains every element of harsh, atmospheric, ambient, sad, dark and light sound, all in one. Since then, those elements have developed into BM (black metal), atmospheric BM, ambient BM, depressive BM, folk BM, and so forth. Ohh, and the man behind Burzum, Varg Vikernes, was practically obsessed with LOTR so it was the biggest influence to the whole thing, and there are still alot of bands/projects that have 20x more clear connection to LOTR. Other than that, overall there is a quite strong anti-commercialistic approach.
Here are some examples, though linking just a few doesn't do justice to the vast variety there is. But it's a start to those who got interested. And what I'm linking is the stuff I myself also really like.
Burzum, the seed that then sprouted into everything that follows, more or less.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wry9G6rcdQw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmv4unRga40
Pleasant winter/spring soundscapes (Lustre is more easily approachable by those who otherwise dislike the sound of black metal, I for one just love it)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swHIrcuN1Yo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dmWdm7cD-E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7bJJEV2IwM
More atmospheric/ambient pieces that are more easily approachable. Wouldn't want to scare you away.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTy0K2_RF9c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuMrBQTsN3g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCcYWfyPg4E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxf8KfM2TQo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW3c18AJBZs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWf-yiVGFnE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-U7DBebdm8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T3OOR2SmGo
I could go on and on, there are so many equally awesome pieces out there.
Cold winter soundscapes, the name of the project translates to "Landscape of Winter". Very low production to achieve a certain atmosphere, as well as the anti-commercialism. The inhuman shrieks as vocals are probably my favourite thing there is, it's hard to explain. Most hate them, though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY6ZznzDoRE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M90qjXykwP4 No jump scares here unlike in the previous one. Eisprinzessin starting from 25:22 is probably my favourite of this one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tviUuZTEJRo I own this specific cassette (yes, the guy, Wintherr, releases new releases only in cassette format, with only a few hundred copies being made overall. Mine is one of 300. I'm pretty proud about it).
Cold, but not wintery cold. Cold as in pure darkness of deep space. All the albums can be listened to in sequence and it would form a coherent song, that is their intention. To be continued. Darkspace has sprouted its own subgenre called space black metal, pretty fitting because their material is very different from the other subgenres.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEWTEiRl6H8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Letefx4uSFk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp5bWy-a5Jo
Lastly, some directly Tolkien inspired pieces of awesomeness. Summoning is the most well known of Tolkien inspired BM but I don't really like it so I haven't linked it here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yeJO5Tcamc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG_qDapMsPE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlGWt44RWq4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eURU3xNAmtE
Again, there is so much more...
I think this is enough to give a taste of what it's like out there, if anyone is interested to find more similar songs, feel free to ask, for I do know quite a bit about these. I can also link more later if there is any interest. For me this world is such an awesome source of inspiration and it's a shame it is often shrouded by some very off-putting misconceptions. Hopefully some of you found this helpful.