This is a rehearsal of some "Nattens Madrigal" material. Everything on the original "Kveldssanger" was so cleanly recorded, naturally, that the remastering doesn't really add a whole other layer to it, but adding the bonus track certainly makes it worthwhile. It's a very wonderful track and fits on this release perfectly. This was originally released for the "Souvenirs from Hell" compilation and I had never heard this track before. You'll notice that "Kveldssanger" features an extra track, "Synen", compared to the original pressing. It's not enough to just re-release the material, it has also been entirely remastered and there are a few extras. Here Ulver's entire Black Metal career is compiled onto five discs. So, for me, this box set is the definitive Ulver discography.
I just listen to very little of it and what I look for isn't what Ulver plays. I'm not a huge aficionado of electronic music, but I don't think it is poor music overall. Now, I could never get into Ulver's career after "Nattens Madrigal". Being prompted to revisit these old classics was quite enjoyable for me, which is probably one of the major points behind this box set. I had fond memories of a lot of Ulver's material and it really must have been nearly ten years or more since I had listened to "Bergtatt". This box set is really what prompted me to revisit Ulver's original recordings before even delving into this release. Disc 2: Bergtatt - Et Eeventyr i 5 Capitler:ĭisc 4: Nattens Madrigal - Natte Hymne til Ulven i Wandenĭisc 5: Nattens Madrigal - 4 track rehearsal, summer 1995