Style: epic black metal/dungeon synth
Primary Emotions/Themes: Walk with me as we explore the great Mirkwood, come with me into the Misty Mountains
Thoughts: Take a moment. Put Dul Guldor on, the medium doesn't matter. Now close your eyes. What do you see?
That answer will vary from person to person, but for me I see landscapes. I see mountains. I see forests. I see the ruins of once mighty fortresses. I see rivers. I see dragons. I see everything that the world of high fantasy brings. I see freedom.
Summoning's music brings me to another world. Regardless of what album it is, or what time I'm listening to it, their compositions always transport me to a far off land where I am free of the turmoil's of this world. The slow marching music combined with layer upon layer of keyboards and a distant guitar and vocals does wonders. Dul Guldor in particular emphasizes the keyboards over all other aspects of the music in the mix, the guitar and vocals are nearly an afterthought with how deeply they are buried.
Of all the Summoning albums I own, I probably listen to Dul Guldor the least. Listening to it now, I don't understand why that has come to pass. The music on here is equal quality to every other album at minimum and contains some of the finest moments in their discography (Nightshade Forests is an incredible track). Now journey with me as we travel through the lands of yore, into the depths of Middle-Earth.
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