Live in Midgård
Therion · 2002
114 min · 24 tracks · symphonic metal
An orchestral metal odyssey blending mythological themes with symphonic grandeur and heavy riffs.
Top tracks — play these first
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Invocation of Naamah — This track features powerful vocals layered over intricate orchestration, showcasing the band's ability to meld heavy metal with classical influences seamlessly.
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To Mega Therion — The closing track serves as an epic culmination of the concert, encapsulating the band's thematic depth and musical complexity while engaging the audience with its dynamic shifts.
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Riders of Theli — As one of Therion’s signature songs, this track exemplifies their hallmark blend of operatic elements and heavy instrumentation, making it a fan favorite.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This live album captures Therion's orchestral metal style with strong arrangements and dynamic performances.
What we noticed
- The album features a full orchestra accompanying the band, creating a rich and layered sound that blends heavy metal with classical elements.
- Many tracks transition seamlessly into one another, maintaining a continuous flow that enhances the live performance feel.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- mythical narratives with grandiosity
- dynamic progression through peaks
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- suitable for evening reflection
- orchestral intensity for focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, standalone tracks
- prefer light, upbeat listening
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved live album showcasing Therion's symphonic metal evolution and theatricality.
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Live in Midgård captures Therion at a pivotal moment following their artistic leap into symphonic metal with Theli in 1996. This live album showcases the band's evolution, featuring compositions that highlight their ambitious integration of classical elements and operatic vocals, further solidifying their status in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nightwish· Epica· Within Temptation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Ginnungagap 6:38
- 2 Invocation of Naamah 5:23
- 3 Birth of Venus Illegitima 5:19
- 4 Enter Vril-Ya 7:01
- 5 Riders of Theli 3:12
- 6 Symphony of the Dead 3:45
- 7 A Black Rose 2:22
- 8 The Return 2:40
- 9 Baal Reginon 2:20
- 10 Flesh of the Gods 4:19
- 11 Seawinds 5:02
- 12 Schwarzalbenheim 3:40
- 13 In the Desert of Set 5:39
Disc 2
- 1 The Wings of the Hydra 3:25
- 2 Asgård 4:12
- 3 Secret of the Runes 4:23
- 4 The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah 5:54
- 5 Summernight City 5:10
- 6 The Beauty in Black 3:42
- 7 Seven Secrets of the Sphinx 3:39
- 8 Wine of Aluqah 4:54
- 9 Raven of Dispersion 6:25
- 10 To Mega Therion 8:30
- 11 Cults of the Shadow 6:38
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Once
Nightwish
Combines symphonic elements with heavy riffs and operatic vocals, sharing a grandiose mythological narrative.
The Phantom Agony
Epica
Merges orchestral arrangements with metal intensity, exploring similar epic and philosophical themes.
Mother Earth
Within Temptation
Features lush orchestras and dramatic storytelling, paralleling the mythic grandeur of Therion's compositions.
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