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An Overture of Thought

Andrew S | Chesterfield, MI United States | 10/09/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Immediately taken in the embrace of Black Moon Overture - a stunning and dramatic symphonic opener - you will soon realize the greatness that is soon to come ... Nokturnal Mortum's Goat Horns album.After the five minute intro of symphonic glory, you are taken by the mighty roar of Black Metal ripping through your speakers ... a roar only Nokturnal Mortum can create. Kuyaviya kicks the album off with symphonic layers and majestic guitars. Knjaz's vocals are wonderful as usual and the overall atmosphere of the music screams Nokturnal Mortum. Ancient Pagan landscapes and moonlit nights are all thoughts that Nokturnal Mortum can and will portray within the atmosphere and embrace of their music.Veles' Scroll is often considered the "epic" of the album clocking in at about 12 minutes. Kicking right off, the song travels into a symphonic Black Metal paradise eventually ending with a gentle yet haunting piano melody to close the opus.Once all is said and done, you are left to relax to the final track of the album: Eternal Circle. Like the intro, this is a majestic and symphonic keyboard piece that is some of the best you will hear in Black Metal. Being romantic, mysterious and somber you are only left speechless after listening to one of Black Metal's many great moments."