The fact that the road crosses the biggest high mountain plateau in northern europe tells you something about what lies in wait, but not everything. Ildjarn hardangervidda part 1 dlp by yosuke konishi. In rauland i recommend staying at rauland mountain hotel. This magnificent ambient cd shows a great contrast when compared to the bands previous works. Twee albums landscapes en hardangervidda alsook twee eps son of the northstar en hardangervidda part 2 volgden. Maps with information on routes can be purchased from the tourist offices. Most ildjarn material was recorded in the first half of the nineties. The lyrics are taken from a poem written by kk, who, according to nidhogg, was a close friend of the band and is now an established and published writer and artist. So unlike the landscapes double cds, hardangervidda is a lot less minimalist.
Hardangervidda is a mountainous region in the heart of norway. The ildjarn nidhogg name first appeared on the 7 norse ep in 1993, and again in 1996 on the svartfrad mcd. The hardangervidda plateau is norways largest national park and a key habitat for europes largest stock of wild reindeer. Self titled album by ildjarn 1995 subscribe for regular uploads of good quality music. Ildjarnnidhogg hardangervidda part 2 encyclopaedia. Ildjarnnidhogg hardangervidda encyclopaedia metallum.
Tshirtslayer is the worlds largest community of heavy metal merchandise collectors and battlejacket builders. Since landscapes is the only other ambient album by the band, i will use it for comparison. Ildjarn was a black metal project from norway that formed in 1991. We recorded norse in two sessions in 1993 which is discernible on the differences on my vocals between the a and the bside. However, demand from fans led to ildjarn s decision to make the recordings from his vault available, as well as repressing most of his discography. Hardangervidda is a barren, treeless mountain plateau at 11001200 metres 36003900 feet elevation, with lakes, moors, rivers and streams. The work was finally achieved in 2002, year of release of the two cds, hardangervidda part 1 and hardangervidda part 2 minicd. Hardangervidda by ildjarn nidhogg, released 27 november 20 1. Noontide is their official 2nd full length album their 1st being limited to a super tightfisted 18 copies but its available to download if you search in the right places and upon first hearing it, it blew me away with its huge sound, both empiric and. The man behind ildjarn was vidar vaaer, although some releases were collaborations with a musician known as nidhogg. Norwegian scenic route hardangervidda across the largest mountain plateau in northern europe offers a contrastfilled journey from wide expanses and towering peaks, through deep and verdant valleys to turquoise fjords.
You can also visit the link named hiking in hardangervidda for several hiking suggestions under the activities menu on top. Winterfrost for the infinity frozen dominions demo 2002. To andes south is to ba available on black or green c60s with professionally printed jcards and cassette labels. Hardangervidda is unique in so many ways, even on an international scale. We have the worlds largest collection of heavy metaldeath metaldoom metalglam metalrocketc tshirts, patches and more. Ambient raw black metal ildjarn discography 1992 2005, mp3, vbr 128320 kbps. The hardangervidda national park route hardangervidda. Ildjarn recorded music until 1997 but did not officially end until 2005. Ildjarn s music was a very raw, fast, simple and lofi brand of black metal, with. Hardangervidda offers a variety of experiences starting from where the road snakes lazily. Ildjarn nidhogg is the name under which ildjarn released music recorded with friend and collaborator nidhogg.
It is europes largest mountain plateau, consisting of 10. Widely considered a staple of the early 90s black metal scene in norway, ildjarn mastermind vidar vaer trailblazed the underground. Includes unlimited streaming of to andes south via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. Eksistensens jeger is to this day the only ildjarn song whose lyrics have been published. There are significant differences between the west side, which is dominated by rocky terrain and expanses of bare rock, and the east side, which is much flatter. Best viewed without internet explorer, in 1280 x 960 resolution or higher. Ildjarnnidhogg ildjarnnidhogg encyclopaedia metallum. Ildjarn was a raw black metal solo project from norway that formed in 1992. Ildjarn continued releasing his own records, and me and him then sporadically made music together, culminating with hardangervidda. This kind of open, relatively even landscape is known as vidde in norwegian. The best hotels near hardangervidda and gaustatoppen. Samoth liked it and decided to release it on nocturnal art productions.
Much like ildjarn s other output, the style of music ranges from raw black metal to peaceful ambient music. Landscapes 1996 ildjarn hardangervidda part 2 ep 2002 ildjarn hardangervidda 2002 ildjarn forest poetry 1996. Here you will encounter vast plateaus, deep, lush valleys, high mountains, glaciers in the far distance, waterfalls and azure fjords. Ildjarnnidhogg hardangervidda part 2 2002, cd discogs. The desolate and beautiful hardangervidda plateau, part of the 3430sqkm hardangervidda national park norways largest, ranges across an otherworldly tundra landscape thats the southernmost refuge of the arctic fox the natural population of which has increased through reintroduction programs and home to norways largest herd of wild reindeer. Ildjarn was a cult black metal project from norway that formed in 1991. These mountain hotels have fallen a bit out of fashion, as norwegians now prefer to stay in private cabins, but that actually means that theyre really good value, and also a bit frozen in time. The boat into halnefjorden see under adventures is an excellent alternative, as you can start the hike from the eidfjord region. The hardangervidda national park route, also known as the telemark mountain road fjellveien, will allow you to experience hardangervidda and the the stunning mountains in telemark in the spring, summer and autumn. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination.
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