The project's most critically acclaimed release is The Work Which Transforms God, a concept album which - in spite of being mostly instrumental with none of the lyrics made public - is meant to challenge the listener's prejudices and preconceptions about reality, life and various metaphysical subjects. The Work Which Transforms God has been almost unanimously praised in reviews and was named by Terrorizer Magazine as its number one album of 2003.
Blut aus Nord have dissociated themselves from nationalism, proclaiming a kinship with "environmentalist black metal" bands such as Wolves in the Throne Room.
Major releases from Blut aus Nord include
- Ultima Thulée 1995 (melodic black metal)
- Memoria Vetusta I: Fathers of The Icy Age 1996 (melodic black metal)
- The Mystical Beast Of Rebellion 2001 (black metal)
- The Work Which Transforms God 2003 (Industrial/ambient/black metal)
- Thematic Emanation of Archetypal Multiplicity (EP) (industrial metal, ambient, electronic)
- Metamorphosis of Realistic Theories 2006 (industrial, black metal, avant-garde)
- Odinist - The Destruction of Reason by Illumination 2007 (black metal)
- Memoria Vetusta II: Dialogue With The Stars 2009 (avant-garde, melodic black metal)
- What Once Was... Liber I (EP) (black/death metal, avant-garde)
- 777 - Sect(s) 2011 (avant-garde, industrial, black metal)
- 777 - The Desanctification 2011 (avant-garde, industrial, black metal)
- What Once Was... Liber II 2012 (EP) (black/death metal, avant-garde)
- 777 - Cosmosophy 2012 (avant-garde, industrial metal)
- What Once Was... Liber III 2013 (EP) (black/death metal, avant-garde)
- Debemur Morti 2014 (EP) (industrial, black metal)
- Triunity 2014 (split with P.H.O.B.O.S.) (industrial, black metal)
- Memoria Vetusta III: Saturnian Poetry - 2014 (avant-garde, melodic black metal)
- Codex obscura nomina - 2016 (split with Ævangelist) (industrial, black metal)
- Deus salutis meæ - 2017 (industrial, black metal)
- Hallucinogen (avant-garde, melodic black metal, progressive metal)
Epitome XVII
Blut aus Nord Lyrics
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How many treasons beyond this clever lie?
The lyrics of "Epitome XVII" by Blut aus Nord reflect on the transitory and illusory nature of life. The first line, "How many seasons beyond this sacred life?" suggests that life is a temporary state that is defined by the cyclical changes of nature. The phrase "sacred life" implies that life is precious and sacred, but ultimately fleeting. The question of "how many seasons beyond" life suggests that there is an afterlife or a continuation of consciousness after death.
The second line, "How many treasons beyond this clever lie?" suggests that life is also characterized by deception and betrayal. The phrase "clever lie" implies that there is a deception that is carefully crafted and purposeful. The use of the word "treasons" suggests that these deceptions are not only individual but also collective in nature, perhaps referring to societal or institutional corruption.
Overall, "Epitome XVII" is a philosophical contemplation of the nature of life and the human experience. The lyrics suggest that life is both precious and fleeting, and that deception and betrayal are an integral part of it.
Line by Line Meaning
How many seasons beyond this sacred life?
How many cycles of nature will occur after our divine existence?
How many treasons beyond this clever lie?
How many betrayals and deceitful acts will take place after this cunning falsehood?
Contributed by Joshua Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SpasticSpud
What I love about the 777 series is how it starts so warped and dark, yet ends with this, utterly beautiful piece which just bursts at the seams with raw emotion. Vindsval is such a rare talent, I salute his genius.
Nausicaat
Those synths really remind me of the Cure. Even the singing. Great.
Danielle Rodrigues
+Julien - Michaël So true :)
Vamian
One of the best metal bands
BlackChaosDwarf
" How many seasons beyond this sacred life?
How many treasons beyond this clever lie? "
AK
One of the most glorious song ever.
Tibo Sajmons
How many seasons beyond this sacred
life?
How many treasons beyond this clever
lie?
Danielle Rodrigues
This music is perfect!
Fabio Antonio
Something new in metal music.awesome band!
Sarafs
An absolutely enchanting track!