Emperor - IX Equilibrium - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

More than any other artist to emerge from the fertile black metal scene of the early '90s, Ihsahn has firmly established himself as an unpredictable maverick. Frontman and chief composer with the legendary Emperor, he re-wrote the rulebook on epic extreme music across a series of albums that are still widely regarded as classics. Ihsahn's unique approach and liberated musical ethos ensured that when he embarked on a solo career, fans were primed to expect the unexpected. Full conceptual album, presented in two versions Metal and Orchestral. Ihsahn has created his best and most unique and powerful album to date. InchWith this , I wanted to dig deep into the core essentials of my musical background; black/extreme-metal and my love of orchestral music and soundtracks. I approached the writing with the intent to present the material in it's full-blown metal expression, but also to arrange the orchestral parts in such a way that they would work independently. Somehow an attempt to write a soundtrack within the structures of the full production, allowing me to explore different, and sometimes contrasting, variations of essentially the same music.Inch In line with the cinematic inspirations, music and lyrics follow two parallel narratives with recurring themes throughout. The main story is presented in the metal version, whereas the secondary story is rooted in the orchestral version, although bleeding into the main story. Album Tracks 1. Cervus Venator 2. The Promethean Spark 3. Pilgrimage to Oblivion 4. Twice Born 5. A Taste of the Ambrosia 6. Anima Extraneae 7. Blood Trails to Love 8. Hubris and Blue Devils 9. The Distance Between Us 10. At the Heart of All Things Broken 11. Sonata Profana

Album Tracks 1. Kapitel I Heidestimmung 2. Kein Hirtenfeuer Glimmt Mehr 3. Heimwärts 4. Nebel 5. Fortgang 6. A Cappella 7. Nachhall 8. Kapitel II Waldpoesie 9. Waldpoesie 10. Kapitel III Wassergeister 11. Die Schwäne Im Schilf 12. Wasserfall 13. Fossegrim 14. Der Nix 15. Das Blau-Kristallne Kämmerlein 16. - 17. Heimwärts (Live in Bochum 2012)

Album Tracks 1. Moonromanticism 2. Under Dreamskies 3. The Franconian Woods in Winter's Silence 4. The Yearning 5. Autumn Grey Views 6. Ordain'd to Thee 7. A Gentle Grieving Farewell Kiss 8. Bonus Track 9. The Franconian Woods in Winter's Silence (Live in Bochum 2012)