Century Media Records pubblica oggi una speciale ristampa in occasione dei 25 anni del debut album omonimo dei BORKNAGAR. Guarda il visualizer video di “Dauden (Remaster 2021)” creato da Wanderley Perna / W Designer: https://youtu.be/tMmt56WZTO4
Il commento del fondatore e frontman Øystein G. Brun:
“Se c’è una canzone che ha modellato il mio suono e ispirato la mia carriera di musicista quella è sicuramente ‘Dauden’. Anche se questa non è stata la prima canzone scritta per il debutto, ‘Dauden’ è stata la prima canzone che ho inciso sul mio, allora appena acquistato, multitraccia Fostex. Questo mi ha aperto un nuovo mondo, sedersi in solitudine e lavorare su strati di arrangiamenti di chitarra senza il tipico fuzz e caos di una sala prove. Mi ricordo ancora la sensazione di eccitazione quando ho scritto la parte centrale del brano. La musica può nascere dal ‘nulla’ e diventare un’entità più grande della vita stessa. Questa idea ha tenuto accesa la mia fiamma per tutti questi anni. Inoltre, quando abbiamo parlato per la prima volta con Kristoffer ‘Garm’ Rygg e del suo coinvolgimento abbiamo pensato subito a ‘Dauden’; è stato il punto di partenza, per così dire. Era davvero preso da questa canzone. E ricordo chiaramente come se fosse ieri, Garm che ballava in studio in soggezione facendo cori. C’era qualcosa di magico in questo… E lo è ancora!”
“Borknagar (25th Anniversary Re-issue 2021)” è disponibile a questo link nei formati Digipak 2CD, limited Gatefold 2LP e in digitale: https://borknagar.lnk.to/Borknagar25thAnniversaryRe-Issue2021
Di seguito la tracklist di entrambe le versioni:
CD 1 – “Borknagar (Remaster 2021)” (44:47):
1. Vintervredets Sjelesagn (Remaster 2021) (06:47)
2. Tanker mot Tind – Kvelding (Remaster 2021) (03:43)
3. Svartskogs Gilde (Remaster 2021) (05:52)
4. Ved Steingard (Remaster 2021) (02:18)
5. Krigsstev (Remaster 2021) (02:02)
6. Dauden (Remaster 2021) (05:49)
7. Grimskalle Trell (Remaster 2021) (05:39)
8. Nord Naagauk (Remaster 2021) (03:07)
9. Fandens Allheim (Remaster 2021) (06:22)
10. Tanker mot Tind – Gryning (Remaster 2021) (03:01)
CD 2 – “Borknagar (25th Anniversary Bonus Material)” (60:17):
1. Vintervredets Sjelesagn (Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995) (06:46)
2. Svartskogs Gilde (Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995) (05:51)
3. Krigsstev (Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995) (02:02)
4. Dauden (Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995) (05:51)
5. Grimskalle Trell (Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995) (05:45)
6. Fandens Allheim (Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995) (05:53)
7. Ved Steingard (Alternate Mix) (02:13)
8. Nord Naagauk (Alternate Mix) (03:28)
9. Vintervredets Sjelesagn (Rehearsal 1994) (06:59)
10. Grimskalle Trell (Rehearsal 1994) (06:14)
11. Ved Steingard (First ever recording 1994) (02:18)
12. Vintervredets Sjelesagn (Alternate Mix) (06:49)
“Borknagar (25th Anniversary Re-issue 2021)” – Gatefold 2LP:
LP 1 – “Borknagar (Remaster 2021)” (44:45):
Side A (20:43):
Vintervredets Sjelesagn (Remaster 2021) (06:47)
Tanker mot Tind – Kvelding (Remaster 2021) (03:43)
Svartskogs Gilde (Remaster 2021) (05:52)
Ved Steingard (Remaster 2021) (02:18)
Krigsstev (Remaster 2021) (02:02)
Side B (24:01):
Dauden (Remaster 2021) (05:49)
Grimskalle Trell (Remaster 2021) (05:39)
Nord Naagauk (Remaster 2021) (03:07)
Fandens Allheim (Remaster 2021) (06:22)
Tanker mot Tind – Gryning (Remaster 2021) (03:01)
LP 2 – “Borknagar (25th Anniversary Bonus Material)” (37:35):
Side C (20:31):
Vintervredets Sjelesagn (Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995) (06:46)
Svartskogs Gilde (Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995) (05:51)
Krigsstev (Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995) (02:02)
Dauden (Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995) (05:51)
Side D (17:03):
Grimskalle Trell (Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995) (05:45)
Fandens Allheim (Live Session at Grieghallen Studios 1995) (05:53)
Ved Steingard (Alternate Mix) (02:13)
Nord Naagauk (Alternate Mix) (03:10)
And Øystein G. Brun previously commented on “Borknagar (25th Anniversary Re-issue 2021)” as follows:
“Throughout the years I have received countless requests for a re-release of this album…but because this album represents such a personal and treacherous part of my life, I wanted it to be done with dignity. And here we are: This is the definitive re-release of the debut album of BORKNAGAR. This release contains a genuine re-master of the debut album, based on the original mix tapes. This has been done with the uttermost care and love by yours sincerely to maintain the original sound and flavour of the album, and solely to improve the listening experience. Working on this re-release has been an emotional ride. While always maintaining a good feeling about the project it has been times of frustration and technical obstacles. Hours has been spent finding and compiling old pictures, dealing with tapes and equipment that has not been played or used in over 25 years. But now it is done, and I hope you all enjoy and appreciate this release as much as I do.”
Initially released in 1996, “Borknagar” saw Øystein G. Brun recruiting a phenomenal cast of like-minded musicians such as Garm (Ulver, ex Arcturus) doing the vocals, drummer Grim (ex-Immortal, Gorgoroth), Ivar Bjørnson (Enslaved) on keyboards and bassist Infernus (who played in Gorgoroth) to enter the notorious halls of Grieghallen Studios with the goal of rupturing the peripheries of what was then deemed “traditional” Black Metal.
The new deluxe edition of the album, now entitled “Borknagar (25th Anniversary Re-issue 2021)” marks the definitive version of this pioneering Norwegian Metal classic, as it includes a careful remaster of the 10 album songs courtesy of Øystein G. Brun himself, a makeover for the original artwork, profound liner notes, exclusive photos and a bonus disc full of previously unheard material from the band vaults.
Stay tuned for more BORKNAGAR news coming soon…
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