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Myrkur -
Review by Masa Ico
Myrkur's latest album has been causing quite a stir in the black metal community. The self-titled album is a departure from the traditional black metal sound, incorporating elements of folk and classical music. The album is a haunting and atmospheric experience, with Myrkur's ethereal vocals weaving in and out of the dense, layered instrumentation.
The album opens with "Skøgen Skulle Dø", a track that sets the tone for the album with its eerie, almost otherworldly vibe. The use of traditional Scandinavian instruments such as the nyckelharpa and the mandolin add a unique texture to the music, and the production is top-notch, with every instrument and sound perfectly balanced.
Tracks like "Nattens Barn" and "Mordet" showcase Myrkur's ability to seamlessly blend black metal with folk and classical music, creating a sound that is both beautiful and unsettling. The use of choir vocals on "Dybt i Skoven" and "Jeg er Guden, I er Tjenerne" adds to the haunting atmosphere of the album.
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Download
Filename: myrkur.rar- MP3 size: 70.5 mb
- FLAC size: 892.5 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Onde Børn | 4:09 | |
| Hævnen (Focus Track) | 3:23 | |
| Byssan Lull | 2:38 | |
| Hævnen | 3:23 | |
| Dybt I Skoven | 3:10 | |
| Nordlys | 2:15 | |
| Skaði (Demo) | 4:54 | |
| Vølvens Spådom | 1:38 | |
| Mordet | 3:41 | |
| Onde Børn (Focus Track) | 4:09 | |
| Jeg Er Guden, I Er Tjenerne | 4:03 | |
| Skøgen Skulle Dø | 5:18 | |
| Skaði | 4:29 | |
| Norn | 2:18 | |
| Dybt I Skoven (Focus Track) | 3:10 |
Video
Myrkur - Skaði (Viking/Black Metal)
Myrkur - M (Album Trailer)
MYRKUR - Onde Børn (Official Music Video)
MYRKUR - 'M' (Full Album Stream)
Images
Catalog Numbers
RR7292Labels
Relapse RecordsListen online
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Digi Wallet
- Vinyl
- LP
- Limited Edition
- Reissue
- Purple / Silver Galaxy
- Gold
- Promo
- 12 × File
- FLAC
- 16bit
- 44.1khz
- Silver
- Repress
- Purple Deep And Silver Merge
- Clear
- Clear Box Set
- Deluxe Edition
- White
- Black / Silver Merge Box Set
- Numbered
- 11 × File
- WAV
- Stereo
- 48khz
- 24bit
- Picture Disc
- Clear [Milky] With Silver / Purple Splatter
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Relapse Records, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | Relapse Records, Inc. |
| Recorded At | Oak Hill |
| Mastered At | Orgone Studios |
| Pressed By | GZ Media |
| Glass Mastered At | CDA ImPressing Solutions, USA |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Acoustic Guitar | Håvard Jørgensen |
| Bass | Teloch |
| Guitar | Teloch |
| Design | Orion Landau |
| Drums | Øyvind Myrvoll |
| Fiddle | Ole Henrik Moe |
| Violin | Ole Henrik Moe |
| Piano | Myrkur |
| Vocals | Myrkur |
| Horn | Tone Reichelt |
| Lyrics By | Myrkur |
| Mastered By | Jaime Gomez Arellano |
| Mixed By | Anders Møller, Garm |
| Music By | Myrkur |
| Photography By | Trine + Kim Design Studio |
| Producer | Garm, Myrkur |
| Tuba | Martin Taxt |
Notes
- Recorded during December 2014 in Oslo, Norway.
- Mixed by Anders Møller & Garm during January 2015.
- First CD press housed in tip on heavy weight 4 panel wallet
- LP4029R - Purple and Silver Galaxy Version - Limited to 2000 copies - Relapse Records
- 200 pressed on Gold Standard Gram. RED Distro/Indie Retailer Exclusive, includes free download card.
- 'For Promotional Use only'.
- Different tray card graphics.
- Based on https://myrkur.bandcamp.com/album/m . Available in various other download formats too.
- Track 12 is a "Bonus track".
- 250 pressed on Relapse 25th Anniversary Silver Standard Gram. Includes free download card.
- From outer PVC sleeve sticker:
- LP3832R - Deep Purple and Silver Merge Version - Limited to 1200 copies
- Comes with double-sided 12"x12" insert and with Bandcamp download code for digital version of the album.
- Recorded at Oak Hill, Subsonic Society & Tomba Emmanuelle, December 2014, Oslo, Norway.
- Mixed January 2015.
- Mastered at Orgone Studios.
- ℗ & © 2015 Relapse Records Inc.
- Made in the EU
- Standard jewel case edition.
- 100 copies pressed on clear standard gram vinyl. Some also come with the laser-etched box, see Myrkur - M. Not available to the public. Does not include download card.
- Third Press
- 500 x Black Standard Gram
- Second Press
- 1000 x Black Standard Gram
- First Press
- 1800 x Black Standard Gram
- Includes free download card.
- For the vinyl only, see entry Myrkur - M. This is the same release but also came with the laser-etched box. No other extras or download card are included. Not available to the public.
- 375 pressed on White Standard Gram. RED Distro/Germany Exclusive, includes free download card
- ℗&© 2015 Relapse Records Inc.
- Recorded 2014, Oslo, Norway.
- 100 Deluxe Boxsets pressed on Black/Silver merge standard gram vinyl. Includes laser-etched wooden box, T-shirt, signed print, slipmat, metal pin, and free download card. The individual box numbering is etched on the backside.
- 300 pressed as Standard Gram Picture Discs. Mailorder Exclusive, includes free download card.
- Limited to 500 copies, includes free download card.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 781676729227
- Matrix / Runout: 06/23/2015 08:04:09.AM #143303 CD7292R 2729056 01
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LN08
- Mould SID Code: IFPI JI24
- Barcode: 781676729210
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): RELAPSE RECORDS RR7292-1 A 130969E1/B
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): RELAPSE RECORDS RR7292-1 B 130969E2/C
- Label Code: LP4029R
- Barcode: 781676352012
- Matrix / Runout (A side, stamped): RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7292-1 A 130969E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (B side, stamped): RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7292-1 B 130969E2/A
- Matrix / Runout: 06/23/2015 08:04:08.AM #143303 IFPI LN08CD7292R 2729056 01
- Mould SID Code: IFPI JI05
- Barcode: 781676352319
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, Machine-stamped): RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7292-1 A 130969E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, Machine-stamped): RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7292-1 B 130969E2/A
- Barcode: 7 81676 72921 0
- Barcode (Sticker over original barcode): 0781676383214
- Other (SKU - Sticker, front of poly bag): LP3832R
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7292-1 A 130969E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7292-1 B 130969E2/B
- Matrix / Runout: 06/23/2015 08:04:09 AM #143303 CD7292R 2729056 01
- Barcode (Text): 7 81676 72921 0
- Barcode (Scanned): 781676729210
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, Machine-stamped): RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7292-1 A 130969E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, Machine-stamped): RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7292-1 B 130969E2/A
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Barcode (Text - Back of jacket): 7 81676 72921 0
- Barcode (Scanned - Back of jacket): 781676729210
- Barcode: 781676351916
- Barcode: 7 81676 72922 7
- Matrix / Runout: 03/25/2016 01:02:17. PM #156985 CD7292R 2729056 01
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 1021
- Barcode: 781676352210
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7292-1 A 130969E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7292-1 B 130969E2/A
- Barcode: HDTracks SKU HD781676729227
- Barcode: 781676352111
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): 130969E1/B RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7292-1 A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): 130969E2/B RELAPSE RECORDS - RR7292-1 B
About Myrkur
Danish one-woman project by , born 1985. A singer, songwriter, piano and guitar player who has created her own personal style in between black metal and old Nordic folk music. The word Myrkur is Icelandic for "darkness
Real Name
- Amalie Amtoft Bruun
Aliases
- Amalie Bruun
Glad to hear BM going outside the boundaries and opening up ways for new landscapes.
First time hearing this and I am blown away.
Kopfhörer auf Augen zu und eintauchen in eine dunkle Welt.