Released 30 years ago
Crypt of the Wizard
Mortiis · 1996
61 min · 10 tracks · dark ambient · dungeon synth
Ethereal synth landscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, evoking ancient folklore in a shadowy realm.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Crypt of the Wizard' is Mortiis's debut album following his departure from the black metal band Emperor. This marked his transition into dark ambient and dungeon synth music, establishing a new artistic identity defined by atmospheric soundscapes and narrative depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Burzum· Atrium Carceri· Lustmord
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ferden og kallet 5:50
- 2 Da vi bygde tårnet 8:02
- 3 Under tårnets skygge 5:49
- 4 En sirkel av kosmisk kaos 7:31
- 5 Vandreren’s sang 8:00
- 6 Den bortdrevne regnbuen 5:40
- 7 Trollmannens krypt 6:10
- 8 Stjernefødt 4:54
- 9 I mørket drømmende 5:58
- 10 Fanget i krystal 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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