Author Topic: Ulver-appreciation thread (Read 62608 times)

ariich · « **Reply #175 on:** March 22, 2011, 02:18:57 PM »

GODDAMMIT! The merch stall has the new album, but on vinyl only. AND SIGZ AND I HAVE NO WAY OF PLAYING VINYL!

Ravenheart · « **Reply #176 on:** March 22, 2011, 03:16:18 PM »

Wait... is the CD available for purchase on Burningshed? Or just the vinyl?

Son, I am confuse.

ariich · « **Reply #177 on:** March 22, 2011, 05:11:40 PM »

I don't know, but at the gig they were only selling the vinyl.

Most avant-garde gig ever. They just played the new album that isn't out yet and one other song, and that was it! Wtf.

The Degenerate · « **Reply #178 on:** March 22, 2011, 05:12:49 PM »

Was it any good?

/stupid question

ariich · « **Reply #179 on:** March 22, 2011, 05:40:45 PM »

It was seriously good! I mean, I'd have been pretty pissed off if it wasn't, considering that was almost all that was played.

But yeah, I'd say that harmonically it's a natural progression from Shadows of the Sun, but it's got a lot more energy and a bit more of a rock in it, although no guitar still. There are some purely ambient passages (which I think they extended live to fill the set out to an hour) which were pretty amazing if a little overly long. But there was one song in particular that I can see becoming a favourite once the album is out!

Sigz · « **Reply #180 on:** March 22, 2011, 06:18:14 PM »

Yeah, it was a great show despite being totally blue balled at the end.

Also, Virus was horrible.

ariich · « **Reply #181 on:** March 22, 2011, 06:22:44 PM »

Quote from: Sigz on March 22, 2011, 06:18:14 PM

Also, Virus was horrible.

Oh god yeah, I'd almost managed to block that out of my mind.

HIS VOICE, UGH!

And that guitar tone!

ClairvoyantCat · « **Reply #182 on:** March 22, 2011, 06:56:19 PM »

Sounds awesome, I hope you guys had fun!

I hope they come around this area sometime soon, I'm excited for the new album and I'd be interested in seeing how they pull off all of their music live!

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #183 on:** March 22, 2011, 09:02:03 PM »

Quote from: ravenheart on March 22, 2011, 03:16:18 PM

Wait... is the CD available for purchase on Burningshed? Or just the vinyl?

Son, I am confuse.

Burning Shed has preorders for both (separately).

i wonder when a vinyl rip will surface...

tri.ad · « **Reply #184 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:24:28 AM »

Hmm... After seeing Rich's and Ian's review of the concert, I have to say that I feel a bit ripped off. I shelled out € 30 for my concert ticket and all I'll be getting to see is (apparently) 60 minutes of Ulver (of which I won't know anything but one song for sure - what old song did they play, anyway? - and one kind of half-assedly) and an opening act that might be just as long. Not happy.

Zantera · « **Reply #185 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:31:20 AM »

I really hope that Ulver will visit Gothenburg again, I discovered them last year 1 week after they played here.
Just my luck.

Sigz · « **Reply #186 on:** March 23, 2011, 12:50:30 PM »

They played Hallways of Always.

bodiesinflight · « **Reply #187 on:** March 24, 2011, 10:03:49 AM »

My promo copy of the new album has arrived

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #188 on:** March 24, 2011, 04:08:17 PM »

^ just in time for Kscope to launch the minisite!

https://www.kscopemusic.com/ulver/warsoftheroses/index.php

has lyrics, images, and an audio montage. sounds fucking righteous.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #189 on:** March 24, 2011, 04:57:09 PM »

I clicked the preorder link, but all it does it link me to a page to get email updates on burningshed releases. $:\$

The Degenerate · « **Reply #190 on:** March 24, 2011, 05:03:13 PM »

Quote from: seasonsinthesky on March 24, 2011, 04:08:17 PM

^ just in time for Kscope to launch the minisite!

https://www.kscopemusic.com/ulver/warsoftheroses/index.php

has lyrics, images, and an audio montage. sounds fucking righteous.

oh my GOD.

Love the female vocals!

Sounded closer to Themes or Blood Inside than Shadows of the Sun to me, but it's definitely still a very different animal than what we've heard before.

Gorille85 · « **Reply #191 on:** March 24, 2011, 06:06:17 PM »

Wow, the album sounds VERY promising!

Ravenheart · « **Reply #192 on:** March 24, 2011, 06:27:01 PM »

I feel so handicapped right now, but can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong with the preorder?

I typed in my info for things like my email address, billing addres, name, etc. There wasn't any place to type in my street address or anything like that. I went forward after that, and all it did was ask me if I'd like to get updates from burningshed.

I know I must sound retarded, but I can't brain today. I have the dumb.

The King in Crimson · « **Reply #193 on:** March 24, 2011, 07:05:26 PM »

Quote from: ravenheart on March 24, 2011, 06:27:01 PM

I feel so handicapped right now, but can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong with the preorder?

I typed in my info for things like my email address, billing addres, name, etc. There wasn't any place to type in my street address or anything like that. I went forward after that, and all it did was ask me if I'd like to get updates from burningshed.

I know I must sound retarded, but I can't brain today. I have the dumb.

Digibook CD
Vinyl

Ravenheart · « **Reply #194 on:** March 24, 2011, 07:12:21 PM »

Quote from: The King in Crimson on March 24, 2011, 07:05:26 PM

Quote from: ravenheart on March 24, 2011, 06:27:01 PM
I feel so handicapped right now, but can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong with the preorder?

I typed in my info for things like my email address, billing addres, name, etc. There wasn't any place to type in my street address or anything like that. I went forward after that, and all it did was ask me if I'd like to get updates from burningshed.

I know I must sound retarded, but I can't brain today. I have the dumb.

Digibook CD
Vinyl

I'm aware of that

I just figured there was more to it. About 99% of everything else I've ordered online has required me to fill out much more forms than that page did. I dunno.

/st00pid

zxlkho · « **Reply #195 on:** March 24, 2011, 07:34:25 PM »

Yeah, so this album marklared. We're going to be marklaring it on marklar later if you all want to marklar. (Daedalus Radio)

Portrucci · « **Reply #196 on:** March 25, 2011, 02:24:43 AM »

marklared indeed. loving it so far

Zantera · « **Reply #197 on:** March 25, 2011, 02:26:03 AM »

Can't wait for this album.

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #198 on:** March 25, 2011, 08:55:22 AM »

there's a definite relationship to Shadows of the Sun: the record is very dynamic, and when it's quiet, it's the same kind of dark orchestral quiet as on Shadows. when it's not quiet, though, it's somewhere else, somewhere new and unknown.

early favourites are "February MMX" and "Stone Angels," but we'll see how the rest settles in (and how the record sounds in stereo when it comes out!).

ariich · « **Reply #199 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:10:31 AM »

Stone Angels dragged on a little live, but only because it lasted for around 10 minutes, and it was still absolutely epic.

zxlkho · « **Reply #200 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:42:12 AM »

Guys, this album is great.

Zantera · « **Reply #201 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:47:01 AM »

I was under the impression that the album wasn't due for another month?

zxlkho · « **Reply #202 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:47:56 AM »

Oh, I haven't heard it yet, of course.

Zantera · « **Reply #203 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:51:03 AM »

I'm guessing you guys are referring to the shitty Foobar-rip that's circulating the web, personally I'll wait until something better comes, or when the album is released.

I really have high hopes for this album though, even though that might be the wrong thing, seeing as I had sky-high expectations for the new Radiohead and that went kinda bad.
Anyhow, hopefully this will impress me more.

zxlkho · « **Reply #204 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:55:24 AM »

Yeah, it's a V2 Foobar rip.

They sold their vinyl at the London show apparently, so I figured something good would be out by now... but there isn't. I suspect a few more days.

tri.ad · « **Reply #205 on:** March 25, 2011, 09:56:02 AM »

Judging from the preview, the album might be really good.

And maybe the concert won't be a disaster...

seasonsinthesky · « **Reply #206 on:** March 25, 2011, 11:38:56 AM »

err no, i was referring to the 24/96 mono vinyl rip xD

ariich · « **Reply #207 on:** March 25, 2011, 07:29:32 PM »

Quote from: tri.ad on March 25, 2011, 09:56:02 AM

And maybe the concert won't be a disaster...

It's definitely not a disaster, don't worry! Sigz and I were obviously a little disappointed by the length of the set and lack of old songs, but it didn't take away the greatness of what WAS there.

Zantera · « **Reply #208 on:** March 26, 2011, 02:56:34 AM »

I would probably feel the same, because Ulver has so many fantastic songs, that a 1 hour concert just wouldn't fit it all.
I'm dying to hear "Porn Piece or the Scars of Cold Kisses" live, mostly because it's my favorite, but also "Dressed In Black".

tri.ad · « **Reply #209 on:** April 01, 2011, 04:33:10 PM »

Well, that surely was interesting. Actually, the shortness of the set wasn't really an issue, but unfortunately, the sound was abysmal. Still, it was a nice experience. Hallways Of Always was awesome.

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Author Topic: Ulver-appreciation thread (Read 62608 times)