Monday, March 28, 2011

Saurian Exorcisms by Karl Sanders


Karl Sanders is well known for his heavy metal band Nile, but he also is known for his heavy self titled project. It holds onto many Egyptian, Tibetan, and Indian themes. Unlike his first album, this one, Saurian Exorcisms, this heavier and includes a wide range of different vocals.

The first track, “Preliminary Purification before the Calling of Inanna” doesn’t really represent the project, but the drumming is really nice so the track is still pretty good. If I was going to try and get someone into Karl Sanders, I would choose the song, “Rapture of the Empty Spaces”. The Egyptian feel of it really sticks out and the vocals make it sound allot more exotic. What really interests me about this is how Karl Sanders is able to play all of the instruments in the whole album (Beglama Saz, Acoustic Guitars, Glissentar, Guitar Synth, Keyboards, Drums, Percussion, and vocals), so it really defines what a fucking solo project is.

“Contemplate this on the Tree of Woe” is more ambient and softer than the other tracks. Sanders was inspired allot by Brian Eno’s music and his style of ambience, which really shines here.

“A Most Effective Excorcism Against Azagthoth And His Emissaries” is like a tribal from the deserts of hell. The 11 string guitar solo blows my mind when I listen to it. The chantings give the song a very atmospheric creepy effect also.

Many tracks like “Slavery Unto Nitokris” and “Shira Gula Pazu” keep a very post folk intensity. The album itself is just really good for any mood you’re in. It can share anger and relaxation all in one. Get this album if you’re into tribal and like atmospheric music.

They don't have any songs from this album on youtube, so I'll post one from his previous release...

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23 comments:

  1. Phillip J FryMarch 28, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    listened to about half of it before seeing its 13 minutes. good but long

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  2. pokemonmegamanMarch 28, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Sounds like movie music! I know where I'll go to when I need some epic music for a battle scene!

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  3. Patti D.March 28, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    wow, amazing! too bad youtube doesn't alow it

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  4. TibbleMarch 28, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Good marching music, bit long though!

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  5. LemmiwinksMarch 28, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    great post. following you

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  6. TotoMarch 28, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    great blog!
    following!

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  7. jambaman84March 28, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    love the info you posted.. and really liked the song!

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  8. SwxxtMarch 28, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    cool never heard of them gonna look into in... following!

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  9. Thomas MagnussenMarch 28, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Great

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  10. Z ManMarch 28, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Wow, great music choice man! I thought I was the only one in the world who listened to them! :] following.

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  11. SeanMarch 28, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    That's really interesting, I definitely like it. And awesome post by the way.

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  12. xoxo-gossip girlMarch 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Wow 13 mins, good song though, good luck with the blog!

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  13. Myster AnonymooseMarch 28, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Nice blog, following

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  14. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Great read, thanks!

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  15. Big UnicornMarch 28, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Sounds fucking epic.

    Followed.
    bigunicorn.blogspot.com

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  16. CarmenwMarch 28, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    very interesting! following:)
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  17. doomsdayMarch 28, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I listened to the full song and I love it. Now I am listening to it again! ;))

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  18. MoodyMarch 28, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Not my kind of music, but an interesting post none the less.. Are you into any other kind of music?

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  19. Fluff3March 28, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Loved it. Very spiritual.

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  20. Blk JesusMarch 28, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    nice music very relaxing

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  21. jamierod.rodriguezMarch 28, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Wow, very relaxing and soothing... I wasn't expecting this. Very nice.

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  22. SlamcakesMarch 28, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    That was some interesting music, great suggestion

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  23. AdminMarch 29, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Maybe you should up a song from the right album yourself.

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