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saut · 03-17-2005, 02:38 PM

This thread is totally ripped from one on the official Opeth forums, but there were some great replies over there, so I thought I'd bring it on over here and see what the good folks of the TFP have to say on the matter.

Here are some of my favorites:

Godspeed You Black Emporer! - f# a# oo

This album really creates a dark, oppressive atmosphere, especially the monologue in the first track, Dead Flag Blues. It's very post-apocalyptic feeling and even a little scary at times. I believe that part of the second track, East Hastings was featured in the movie 28 Days Later, when the main character wake up from a coma and is wandering around a deserted, devastated London with no clue as to what happened. That really fits the mood of this album perfectly. It's simultaneously frantic and tranquil.

Ulver - Kveldssanger

This album makes me feel like I'm in a forest. It's very cold, and there's frost everywhere, but not much snow. Most of the trees are pine. The acoustic guitar melodies on this album are truly incredible, and the vocals (strong male chanting in Norwegian), while sparse, really make for a great atmosphere.

Tool - Lateralus

There was a time when this was pretty much this only thing I listened to, and for good reason. I feel like it all takes place at night, under an incredibly clear sky with a full moon. I also get a strong feeling that the ocean is nearby, and even that I'm wading in it occasionally. Now, a lot of this probably has to do with the lyrics (which make reference to the moon and ocean), but the music definitly enhances it.

I've got more, of course, but those are three that really stand out to me. Anyway, what albums create the most vivid imagery or atmosphere for you?

03-17-2005, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
saut Registered User Location: Pittsburgh	Albums with Atmosphere/Imagery This thread is totally ripped from one on the official Opeth forums, but there were some great replies over there, so I thought I'd bring it on over here and see what the good folks of the TFP have to say on the matter. Here are some of my favorites: Godspeed You Black Emporer! - f# a# oo This album really creates a dark, oppressive atmosphere, especially the monologue in the first track, Dead Flag Blues. It's very post-apocalyptic feeling and even a little scary at times. I believe that part of the second track, East Hastings was featured in the movie 28 Days Later, when the main character wake up from a coma and is wandering around a deserted, devastated London with no clue as to what happened. That really fits the mood of this album perfectly. It's simultaneously frantic and tranquil. Ulver - Kveldssanger This album makes me feel like I'm in a forest. It's very cold, and there's frost everywhere, but not much snow. Most of the trees are pine. The acoustic guitar melodies on this album are truly incredible, and the vocals (strong male chanting in Norwegian), while sparse, really make for a great atmosphere. Tool - Lateralus There was a time when this was pretty much this only thing I listened to, and for good reason. I feel like it all takes place at night, under an incredibly clear sky with a full moon. I also get a strong feeling that the ocean is nearby, and even that I'm wading in it occasionally. Now, a lot of this probably has to do with the lyrics (which make reference to the moon and ocean), but the music definitly enhances it. I've got more, of course, but those are three that really stand out to me. Anyway, what albums create the most vivid imagery or atmosphere for you?