The Norwegian National Opera
Ulver · 2011
167 min · 34 tracks · black metal · synth-pop · experimental rock
A haunting blend of orchestral arrangements and ethereal vocals envelops the listener in a dreamlike soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting soundscapes for deep focus
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- dreamlike atmosphere for introspection
- exploratory listening in two halves
- cathartic peaks and valleys
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2011, Ulver had transitioned from their black metal roots to embrace experimental soundscapes. 'The Norwegian National Opera' followed their 2010 album 'Wars of the Roses', marking a continual evolution in their artistic expression and showcasing their willingness to explore unconventional musical territories.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Moon Piece 4:52
- 2 Eos 5:34
- 3 Let the Children Go 4:47
- 4 Little Blue Bird 6:11
- 5 Rock Massif 2:19
- 6 For the Love of God 4:10
- 7 In the Red 3:41
- 8 Operator 4:13
- 9 Funebre 5:08
- 10 Excerpts of Silence 3:02
- 11 A Memorable Fancy 3:14
- 12 Hallways of Always 6:29
- 13 England 3:56
- 14 A Cold Kiss 4:42
- 15 Like Music 5:19
- 16 Not Saved 9:00
- 17 The Leg Cutting Piece 3:06
Disc 2
- 1 The Moon Piece 7:06
- 2 Eos 5:36
- 3 Let the Children Go 4:46
- 4 Little Blue Bird 6:13
- 5 Rock Massif 2:28
- 6 For the Love of God 4:12
- 7 In the Red 4:23
- 8 Operator 3:38
- 9 Funebre 5:13
- 10 Excerpts of Silence 3:03
- 11 A Memorable Fancy 3:23
- 12 Hallways of Always 6:38
- 13 England 4:00
- 14 A Cold Kiss 4:42
- 15 Like Music 5:41
- 16 Not Saved 8:21
- 17 The Leg Cutting Piece 8:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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