Description
Finland is widely regarded as the birthplace of funeral doom metal. From Thergothon and Skepticism to Tyranny and Shape Of Despair, this genre has thrived in the land of a thousand lakes. Avantgarde Music has a deep - rooted connection to this scene, releasing Thergothon's only studio album in 1994. Now, 25 years later, we're back. Profetus, a Tampere collective led by Anssi Mäkinen, has a solid reputation among doom lovers. In 13 years, they've released a demo, two albums, and an EP, all well - received. The Melancholy of the Passage of Time is Profetus' third full - length studio album. Five long years went into creating this masterpiece. It's a concept album about time and mortality, filled with bleak compositions that remind us of life's transience. This idea is linked to the Japanese concept'mono no aware', and the album's cover seals this connection. A painting by Yuka Yoshihara, a talented Japanese contemporary artist, uses 19th - century colors and old Japanese techniques to mimic a 17th - century Finnish romantic painting. The album was composed over five years, a period marked by great personal losses for Mäkinen. In early 2018, Profetus shut themselves in a wooden lodge in the Finnish woods, said to be haunted, and recorded the whole album in just one week, giving it a natural sound.
To enjoy this album, simply play it on your preferred music - playing device, like a CD player, music app on your phone, or a music streaming service. There aren't any special steps to follow. Just sit back, relax, and let the music immerse you in its world of melancholy. As for precautions, make sure your audio equipment is in good condition to fully appreciate the sound quality. When it comes to maintaining the album, if you have a physical CD, keep it in a cool, dry place and avoid scratching it. If it's a digital copy, ensure your storage device has enough space and is protected from viruses.
