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Grutle on “Raidho”:

 

“A signature Ivar-song. Full of cool riffs, both straight forward and a little bit weird, too! A bit complex, still a very enjoyable song to arrange vocals on. This was the first song me and Herbrand [Larsen, keyboard player and clean vocalist] did the vocal arrangements for on Axioma Ethica Odini and one of the first we recorded (I remember ‘Giants’ being the very first). This song turned out to be one of the most brutal songs on the album, and probably the one containing the most harsh vocals. Love this one, and am really looking forward to playing it live.”

 

Ivar on “Raidho”:

 

“’Raidho’ is a song where the song title and the song itself are very closely linked. The title itself is the name of a rune that translated to travel, vehicle and so on. My ambition was to make a song that would convey the feeling of travel; try to depict a ‘moving wheel’ through riffing. It turned out that quite a lot of ENSLAVED’s music had this feeling. If that is a coincidence or not sounds too much like quack-speculation, but I do come from a family of travelers, sailors, and even whalers (‘ey, don’t go Greenpeace on me now!). Perhaps this ‘nomadic’ feeling is our connection to Motörhead… one of Metal’s hardest touring bands? Anyways, when I separated the rhythmic guitar voice (there’s one ‘straight-ahead-guitar’ with the chords, and one ‘drone’ with a rhythmic pattern) and had the drums follow that, I discovered we had what I would almost call a Motörhead-part – which turned out to be the middle-section. I am not a fan of ‘explaining’ lyrics as it limits the reader’s potential for exploration and self-reflection. This one, however, is quite easy to decipher on the surface at least – then again, there are so many ways to travel…”

 

Read more: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=61683838&blogId=538996684#ixzz0z41LgG65

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Grutle on "Waruun":

 

"This was one of the songs that took the longest time to get into. It also turned out to be the biggest surprise and among the songs I enjoy the most on this album. This was among me and [keyboard player and clean vocalist] Herbrand's biggest difficulties when figuring out what to sing over things, and one of the last we recorded. It became quite experimental on all layers, but at the same time weirdly catchy! The best of those two worlds, one might say! A killer song in my maybe-not-too-humble opinion."

 

Ivar on "Waruun":

 

"This is one of the first songs written for the album.

 

"The way the songwriting process starts is that I go away somewhere with my mobile recording rig. This time I didn't go far, but far enough out of Bergen [Norway] to start forgetting some of the mundane distractions that can block creativity (rock-blocking?).

 

"The title is a construction of mine, and people can put whatever they want into it; I know vocalists Grutle and Herbrand have made their own interpretations. It is one of our heaviest song openers and shows how focused ENSLAVED's musical energy can be, contrasting the more floating, 'spacey' parts that follow the opening.

 

"This is one of the songs that really benefitted from our heavy focus on working out arrangements in the rehearsal room rather than in the pre-production studio. The dynamics vary a lot and 'solving' the song requires finding the transitions between these dynamics. To be able to do that requires working in a 'real' environment, i.e. rehearsal room. Studio work only reveals so much of the inner life of the song."

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Ethica Odini je dobra stvarčuga.

 

Po cenu linča, evo vam malo smernica za kreativnost :mhihi:

 

 

ENSLAVED – ETHICA ODINI – FAN VIDEO RULES

 

LEGAL NOTICE:

Thank you for your contribution. With your video delivery you confirm that you have made the video by your own and that you did not use any material from other persons or parties, that it is completely free of any rights of third parties, producers, artists etc. and that you will be responsible for any kind of claims. You confirm further that you transfer the video and all related right to us free of charge, free of royalties and that we, Nuclear Blast, Indie Recordings, Enslaved can spread and use it without any kind of limits in formats, place and time. We reserve the right to deny it, especially in case it contents violent, pornographic, political, religious, harming and/or discriminating scenes that might cause trouble. The videos are made by fans and do not reflect the labels and / or the bands work, view, attitude etc.

 

CLOSING DATE:

September 30th, 2010

 

 

Norway’s highly renowned progressive, psychedelic black metal band ENSLAVED will release their new masterpiece Axioma Ethica Odini on September 28th! Now it’s time to express your creativity and show the band your talents by creating your own video clip for the track “Ethica Odini”

 

You can download the track in advance right here: http://www.nuclearblastusa.com/Splash/Enslaved/EthicaOdini_FanVideoContest.html

Upload your video to YouTube and send your link afterwards to [email protected]

Make sure to include your First and Last Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code and Country

E-mail subject line: Enslaved – Fan Video Submission – Your Name

The lucky winners will be picked by ENSLAVED and will get lots of cool prizes!

 

 

Get some inspiration from the lyrics:

 

Reckless men - So righteous, so clean

Towards the light - So bashful, so pure

 

Who told you to abandon life

Your strength, free will

And bow for the light?

The light! And turn from the spinning wheel

 

Fear of the judgment!

Obey!

 

Ref (x2):

You have the key to mystery

Pick up the runes; unveil and see

Judgment comes, before us lie

The paths of war and you may die

You have the key, cross over and see

The old and wind-cold tree

Walk the steps and you´ll hear the winds that cry

 

Search beyond the blinded eyes

Listen before you preach

Don´t leave yourself behind

 

Honor life, when life has ceased

Welcome the dawn

 

Beware the glory tales

 

Watch their deeds - So just and fair

Crusaders - Appointed by God

 

Who told you to step inside and preach?

Did you forget the daggers lurking in the dark?

Couldn´t you listen or didn´t you ever learn how?

Were you saved?

Were you saved, so you could slaughter with grace?

 

 

Ref (x2):

You have the key to mystery

Pick up the runes; unveil and see

Judgment comes, before us lie

The paths of war and you may die

You have the key, cross over and see

The old and wind-cold tree

Walk the steps and you´ll hear the winds that cry

 

Search beyond the blinded eyes

Listen before you preach

Don´t leave yourself behind

 

Honor life, when life has ceased

Welcome the dawn

 

Beware the glory tales

 

Hold on, don't fade away

Don't be afraid to bleed, afraid to dream

Let the elders enlighten the path

They have cried for you, died for you

 

Drasill - Ride on

Drasill - Ride on

Ride on

Drasill

 

 

PRIZES:

1st Place:

Video will be uploaded to Enslaved YouTube channel and be branded as ‘official’ video of the track.

Band will use the video in live setting

All versions of Axioma Ethica Odini including wooden box, autographed by the band

Two guest list spots + Meet & Greet with band at a show near you (you provide your own transportation)

Merchandise

Special thank you-video from the band sent directly to winner

 

2nd Place:

Video will be uploaded to Enslaved YouTube channel and be branded as ‘official’ video of the track.

Special thank you-video from the band sent directly to winner

Two guest list spots + Meet & Greet with band at a show near you (you provide your own transportation)

Merchandise

 

3rd Place:

Video will be uploaded to Enslaved YouTube channel and be branded as ‘official’ video of the track.

Special thank you-video from the band sent directly to winner

Merchandise

 

Winners will be chosen by ENSLAVED and will be contacted directly by Nuclear Blast USA.

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