NEBULON & HYBRYDS "Clavis" (1997)

Once again i was a little away of Ritualistic Nature blog, my apologies for this absence.

 This is not the first time that i post here on R.N. a record by Hybryds, so i would like to share with you this amazing split with Nebulon ( Markus Wolf project,  member of Blood Axis and leading mind of Crash Worship & Waldteufel).

 Clavis is a magnificent work of ritualistic music with vocals that guide us through this hallucinated journey never explored before, where the use of the incident  and invigorating percussion frees our soul to stages of consciousness that transgress boundaries of sense of normalcy. Clavis  is probaly one of my favorite works realized by  Hybryds, where the female vocals are simply sublime. So why trying to describe this beautiful work if you can listen it !?...

 Released in 1997, on Old Europa Cafe label.

1. Untitled                                                          7. Untitled
2. Untitled                                                          8. Untitled
3. Untitled                                                          9. Untitled
4. Untitled                                                          10. Untitled                                                     
5. Untitled                                                          11. Untitled

6. Untitled                                                          12. Untitled     

Edition of 999 hand numbered copies, packaged in a heavy paper sleeve.

GYDJA & MARU " Ma-Mo Rbad Gtong" (2005)

Regardless of the current musical world being saturated with  projects that share an aesthetic exploration of dark and mysterious environments, where mostly fall far of level quality and originality,that simply based on images that do not make justice to their sound, it is extremely pleased to see artists in this chaos, that have talent, sensibility and unique vision, that inspire us in different ways, i am speaking on the great New Zealand project, Gydja (I already have posted a record from this artist on the blog), that with the collaboration of Maru (Marufura Fufunjiru is an Austrian musician and founder of the Chmafu Nocords label)created this Amazing record.

Ma-Mo Rbad Gtong it is a reissue edition, released by the Chmafu Nocords in 2005, and it was achieved from a polytheist premise, in which the four tracks are inspired by specific divine guardians or gods. 

This mysterious record, is constructed with multiple layers of analog sounds, creating a poetic narrative, that is inadvertently printed in our subconscious.

This "brain travel" is structured with minimal soundscapes, where the vibe and the drones flows directed into the intangible space, penetrating in our epidermis, reaching our bloodstream and therefore our electrical current through the synapses, leading us into a state of lethargy.The ritualistic sounds are repetitively programmed, to infuse a contemplative stage of discernment, where momentarily we feel the abandon of our physical body.

Released in 2005, on Chmafu Nocords label, and reissue in 2012 by Kalpamantra Netlabel

1. Kerimas
2. Htamenmas
3. Doorkeepers
4. Herukas  

FORGOTTEN LAND " A forest is myne home" (2007)

Within the category of records that share some dungeon synth aesthethic, i decide to post here another new record in this field, I´am talking about Forgotten Land, a project from USA, created by Lord Tetrarch, the owner of Dungeons Deep Records.

The musical structure of this ambient pearl, wander through very well known paths,  that emerged from the black metal movement in early 90s, names like Summoning and Morttis (era 1), are quite relevant.

A Forest is Myne Home, is the second record from this interesting project, the atmosphere of Tolkien's literature is very present, as well a feeling of deep respect and admiration for Nature that surrounds us,that is not always humbly valued by us.

The album presents us with melodies filled with natural sound fragments, accompanied with some percussions that mark a peaceful pace, but marked by the sound of minimal, melancholy and dark synthesizers, with the using of some strange background voices. Nice Record with a beautiful art cover.

Released in 2007, on Dungeons Deep Records label

1. Introduction
2. Golem's Cave
3. A Forest is Myne Home
4. Over Snow By Winter Sown
5. Into Black Voids We Tread Our Maudlin Paths   
6. I Who Haveth Six Name  

Limited to 111 copies. Comes in a DVD case with full artwork. Special edition version limited to 25 copies, including a sleeve around the DVD case and a unique photo for each copy.
 

MZ.412 - Nordik Battle Signs (1999)

First of all my my apologies for the long absence here on the blog, but i'm back again :) This is the second time that I post here on R.N. a record by MZ412, the reason why, is becouse this project is on my list of favourite Industrial projects.

Maschinenzimmer 412 (currently known as Mz.412) are the inventors of the so called "black industrial", a dark and haunting music which mixes industrial noise, ritual ambient and black metal atmospheres. The mastermind behind the project is Henrik "Nordvargr" Björkk (often credited as Kremator), aided by different people with each release. Original releases from 1989-1990 came under the name Maschinenzimmer 412, eventually Björkk founded the Swedish EBM band Pouppée Fabrikk. The project came back in 1995 with the shortened moniker Mz.412 and a typical black metal look (painted faces, long hair, black leather), which was later abandoned.

 Nordik Battle Signs is probaly one of the best records that use the power of industrial music, with some harsh noise founded on some specific artists, adorned with some martial industrial influences with dark ambient passages and amazing ritual sounds that entering directly into our subconscious. The record has some help by a special guest, the person behind the Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio project.Another thing that is great, is the art cover, that accurately portrays the music content. Highly Recommended if you have a open mind.

Released in 1999, on Cold Meat Industry label

1. Hz 412 / Introduktion
2. Algiz - Konvergence Of Life And Death
3. Satan Jugend
4. Der Kampf Geht Weiter
5. Satan Jugend II: Global Konquering   
6.Tyranor  
7. NBS Act I: Begravning
8. NBS Act II: 14W
                                                                                                                                                      

CHINESE TAOIST MUSIC (vynil, 1969...)

The Indigenous religion of China is Taoismo. Its historical connection with philosophical Taoism of the fourth century B.C. is real, even if obscured by religious beliefs and shamanistic practices. Lao Tzu is deified as the Third Person in the Taoist Trinity, and the text of the Tao Te Ching is a revered scripture. Very influenced by Buddhism, forms of ritual were developed, Sino-Sanskrit texts were occasionally given a place on Taoist rites, and canonical texts were compiled, imitating Buddhist sutras.

The music here recorded is that of ordained and unordained priests of different schools. A Taoist priest is the indispensable intermediary through whom to approach the spirit world and to perform rites that ensure the protection to all kind of evil spirits and restore the spiritual equilibrium and purification  in the communities.

The atmosphere generated in Taoist music is mysterious, chilling with powerful and dramatic hymns through the priest chants, and also with a strong  help by the lay instrumentalists that use a lot of bells, ritual drums, flutes etc. A very interesting record to listening with a very open mind.

Recorded by Jonh Levy (1969) on Lyrichord label

A1. Funeral Rite with cymbals (Begining)
A2- Funeral Rite (Conclusion)
A3. Exorcist Rite -The Marriage of Heaven & Earth
       Excerpts From Tao Ch'ang (A4 To A7) 
A4. Chant With Lute, Drum And Bell
A5. Shu Wen
A6. Threefold Invitation, With Ritual Drum
A7. Offering Of Tea And Incense
A8. Ch'ing Shen Ritual, Inviting The Spirits
       Popular Taoist Rites (B1, B2) 
B1. Hymns for purifying water, Etc.
B2. Incantations for purifying the mind, Etc.
B3. Chiao; Ritual meditation
B4. Chiao; Flower offering
B5. Ballad of the Skeleton
       Communal Exorcist Rite, Ta Wang Hang (B6, B7) 
B6. Preparing the boat
B7. Launching the boat

Jonh Levy  was a British philosopher, mystic, author and recording engineer (1910-1976) whose recorded works include nearly 700 anthropological field recordings from various parts of Europe and Asia and whose personal collection is now housed at the School of Scottish Studies.

13th TRIBE " Ping Pong Anthropology " 1992

Probably this record will somewhat misplaced in the context of Ritualistic Nature,because have some jazz  influences, but don't worry i´m not change the direction of this space. 13th Tribe was an amazing project from Werner Durand, that since 1984 is working with handmade instruments which he has built out of of PVC and Plexiglass that sound like the Didgeridoo, in this record he is accompanied by the Norwegian saxophonist Erik Balke, who has performed extensively in Jazz improvisation contexts. Ping Ping Anthropology is made of harmonic monotones, strongly rhythmic and almost Ritualistic, there are minimal soundscapes, with strong inspiration on  ethnic music and some elements of industrial sounds.

If you listening track number 7, you will know why i love so much this record.

Released in 1992 on Review Records label

1. Dream Hunters
2. Hawaiian Office I
3. Khazar
4. Can-nibals I 
5. Lofoten Part II
6. Can-nibals II
7. Ping-Pong Anthropology
8. Hawaiian Office II
9. Exhausted Pipes

Ritualistic Nature on Facebook !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I decide to create a facebook page to RITUALISTIC NATURE, the same is now underconstruction, but this is the Link:

https://www.facebook.com/RitualisticNature