Burzum - ´Thulean Mysteries´ Review 20.10.20

We have not inherited Thule from our Ancestors, we have borrowed it from our children. 

As you probably undertsand I don't want to spend my time writing about other peoples music whilethis exciting shit is happening in the world.

I did a short review on Thulean Mysteries as it was easy to write about, expect no further activity until notice though...

I have honestly not been the biggest faen of the latest 2-3? electronic Burzum albums.

I thought Thulean Mysteries would be no exception, I was wrong though. I decided to put it on and already agter 20-30 seconds I really enjoyed the atmosphere & overall impression was very good, surprisingly good.

So I would recommnd this to people who like deep calm but yet somewhat intense ambient music with strong nordic roots/feel to it (for me at least).

The album is starting with some beatutiful sounds that fade perfectly into eachother and take you on a journey into another world so to speak,maybe a bit mystical at first but when it opens up it becomes clear to the mind & soul whatever the fuck yoy want it to be. Just let the music guide you and you will get there without using your feet, so if you are a lazy fuck this is a must.

People into ambient,chillout and oldschool electronic music from the glorious 90's will probably enjoy this.

I found Thulean Mysteries to be more thought through, structured & easy listening than the previous albums this one really caught my intention on a whole new level to put it that way

Everyone into calm,trancelike ambient/electronic music should give this a try.

Great to listen to as the world as we knew it burns.

It's released on CD/LP/Digital and are also available on youtube.

I'm awaiting my clear vinyl.

You hve Google right? There you can find out where to buy if you like it.

G-Almighty

 

Tracklist :

The Sacred Well 00:00 The Loss of a Hero 02:54 ForeBears 03:52 A Thulêan Perspective 07:57 Gathering of Herbs 13:01 Heill auk Sæll 14:16 Jötunnheimr 17:54 Spell-Lake Forest 19:33 The Ettin Stone Heart 20:42 The Great Sleep 21:59 The Land of Thulê 23:29 The Lord of the Dwarves 25:44 A Forgotten Realm 30:59 Heill Óðinn, Sire 38:25 The Ruins of Dwarfmount 39:45 The Road to Hel 41:16 Thulêan Sorceryl 49:01 Descent into Niflheimr 51:12 Skin Traveller 52:55 The Dream Land 57:32 Thulêan Mysteries 1:06:18 The Password 1:10:42 The Loss of Thulê 1:25:58

Bernt Sunde - Bricks And Muds

Bernt Sunde was a part of Penitent an act that you might remember if you were into the Norwegian scene in the 90's and released on album "Songs Of Despair"
He was also a part of Forlorn as synth player and release the album "Hybernation" ,but now he stands on his own feet & we are eager to hear!

To my surprise I actually got a package in the mail with a cd and printed notes about the release on paper,that's nice,especially when it comes the genre this guy makes.
Listening to this it's important to have good sound quality.
It's his works from 1999-2003
It's also nicely packaged with a neat cover with pictures & lyrics to describe his art.
Cause it's not metal we're talking about here,it's electronically music.
I don't know what happened when I put the cd on,I heard some great music,then fell into another world so I have to give it one more listen so I can get the right words to describe how beautiful this release is!
 
 First of all I think you should look upon this as a symphony instead of just listening to one track ,start at the beginning & let the record while you dive into the sounds witch built nicely up throughout the whole album.
It starts out with a somewhat dark intro that makes you wonder what the fuck comes next,and that is actually some medieval sounding track with a very victorious feeling to it,note that this guy handle all the instruments himself and use only hardware witch is a plus in itself these days.
As I listen it continues into an empty realm,but while passing the track "Boots Of Justice" It's sounds like metal made with electronic instruments & pretty intense stuff.
It's built up like "Calm before the storm" music,you never know what to expect next. It's so nicely & chaotic done it1s hard to find words to describe it,the music is not chaotic though, just an expression.
The vocals are extremely cool & suits the music very well.
 
I can hear that he must have used a lot of time making these arrangements so good,if you listen to how nicely he has blended the guitars with the electronic parts alongside with sick beats & twisted breaks you'll hear what I mean as he has managed to get a lot of styles to fit in here without overdoing it. Many people fail when experimenting and making this kind music (I would probably gone mad before the output was ready) ,but this guy really made my day and hopefully yours to.
I do hope this release get the attention it deserves,so we can hear more from this brilliant artist.
I could go on forever & write a track to track review,but I see no reason other than to tell you to shut the fuck up and buy this album!

"The Category is Cognoscenti.
Not This Or That.
You will Enjoy The Album"

Contact :

Bernt Sunde : bsunde@bsunde.net
Bernt Sunde On facebook
You can also buy products directly from him >HERE<