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    Obscura - “Septuagint”

    Though there is plenty of stuff for me to catch up on, this is my favorite metal song so far this year.  That intro, the build-up into the verse, the brilliant lyrics, and (obviously) the ridiculous musicianship all seem to be from a completely different planet, which is exactly how it should be.  

    I’m perpetually interested in how well-written songs across genres can be dramatically opposed and yet find unity in how their melodies are put together.  Try listening to Bon Iver’s “Perth” (which I reblogged about two seconds ago) and then this song; I’m kind of amazed at how well they flow in tandem.  My fascination with gradual shifts in harmonic and dynamic ideas is a huge part of what I love about music, and also why I find that the music I write tends to cover both of these ends of the spectrum.

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    Obscura- Septuagint

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    this track. Such an awesome band.
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    YES. Stoked to see them.
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