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Oslo, Norway (1993 – present)

Ulver (Norwegian for “wolves”) is a multi-disciplinary musical quartet from Oslo, Norway and now London, England. The band was formed by Kristoffer “Garm” Rygg in 1993, and their current members are Rygg (vocal, programming), Jørn H. Sværen (misc.), Tore Ylwizaker (programming, piano) and latest member Daniel O’Sullivan (guitar, piano, various). Since their first / release in 1993, Ulver’s style has ever been changing by combining elements of , and music, , , , and their own innovations.

“Bergtatt - Et eeventyr i 5 capitler” is a folk-themed album. The title Bergtatt literally translates as “mountain-taken”, but is more commonly used to describe someone who is stricken with awe. In Norwegian folk tales the word refers to people who wander off into mountains, lured by trolls or other mythical beings. The narrative of the album’s lyrics follows a woman as she becomes so mountain-taken. The subtitle means “An Adventure in 5 Chapters”. Bergtatt features a melancholic, fully acoustical song Een Stemme Locker (“A Voice Beckons”).

“Kveldssanger”, Ulver’s second album, contrasts with Bergtatt as it uses classical guitars, cello and chamber chants, and completely eschews the black-metal elements of Bergtatt, while still having a folk theme. Garm has since remarked that Kveldssanger was an “immature attempt at making a classical album.” He later clarified this by saying that the performance was immature, yet the content is strong when their youth is taken into account.
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  • Nerppa

    If you like Ulver you might also like Kausemus. Download the 5th album "Pinta" for free from http://kausemus.bandcamp.com/

    Yesterday 11:01pm Reply

  • rakehell

    Anyone see them at WGT, what was it like?

    Yesterday 3:40pm Reply

  • gnrseb

    @dr_bun: For me personally it's definitely 'Shadows of the Sun'. Just love the overall atmosphere.

    Yesterday 3:16pm Reply

  • dr_bun

    best album?

    21 May 3:07pm Reply

  • EuanDemonStorm

    Live At Roadburn is excellent.

    17 May 5:40am Reply

  • aneasthesia

    Powerful.

    15 May 2:51pm Reply

  • Lord_Doom_1184

    I just wanted to say that I'm going to die this monday, watching them in Leipzig. F.U.C.K.I.N.G. happy about it :D

    14 May 5:44pm Reply

  • rainandsmoke

    Shadow of the Sun is the most beautiful thing i've ever heard

    13 May 2:19pm Reply

  • Vermillion666

    it's funny how i started to get childhoods end right now. when my childhood actually ends.

    13 May 2:12pm Reply

  • aaroncinema

    gods of black metal/industrial dark noir music ever made!!!! hailsssss

    12 May 5:20am Reply

  • CypheroN

    v What? BM Ulver is getting most of the attention. I love Bergtatt and the early period, but I genuinely think Perdition City -> Blood Inside -> Shadows of the Sun is the golden trio.

    12 May 12:44am Reply

  • 4UFH0CK3R

    BM Ulver need more love.

    10 May 10:02pm Reply

  • Svartorn

    Oh Ulver, I love you so.

    7 May 1:52pm Reply

  • Awesomdor

    @Politeuskalhori Have you tried Dark Medieval Times by Satyricon? It's not as pretty but has a very similar incorporation of folky riffs mixed in with the blast-beatyness. Against the Seasons by Woods of Ypres has also been compared to Bergtatt. It's quite a bit more modern sounding but definitely give it a listen.

    29 Apr 12:51am Reply

  • Politeuskalhori

    I'm looking for an album similar to Bergtatt. No, not any other black metal album is similar. In fact, none of them is, since it's not raw black metal, nor BDSM, or Neige-styled. Any help?

    26 Apr 9:36pm Reply

  • Rocknrolla44

    Если эта музыка сумеет понравиться, то разлюбить её уже будет невозможно :) [2] именно!

    26 Apr 8:49pm Reply

  • Mort13

    cam your tits. this music is not for everyone. someone will love it, someone will not get it.

    26 Apr 1:21pm Reply

  • auksta

    Скучновато ?? Ничего себе! Вот бы вся скука была такой проникновенно красивой! =) Если эта музыка сумеет понравиться, то разлюбить её уже будет невозможно :)

    21 Apr 8:29pm Reply

  • Rosnay

    ulver is evolution, spirit made music

    21 Apr 11:12am Reply

  • p0rnographic

    magical music!

    20 Apr 9:06am Reply
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