description Ihsahn - Ámr Overview
Ámr is a solo studio album by Norwegian musician Ihsahn, the stage name of Vegard Tveitan, released in 2018. It blends progressive metal with electronic production elements and features saxophone contributions from Jørgen Munkeby of the Norwegian band Shining. Ihsahn is best known as the vocalist and guitarist of the influential black metal band Emperor, and his solo career has explored progressively oriented and avant-garde metal since 2006. Ámr continues this direction with dense arrangements and atmospheric textures.
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What does the title Ámr mean?
Ámr is an Old Norse word meaning dark or darkish. It is Ihsahn's seventh solo studio album, released on May 4, 2018, by the former Emperor musician Vegard Tveitan.
How does Ámr use electronic production?
The album combines progressive and black-metal foundations with electronic sounds and analog synthesizers. That electronic layer gives the 2018 record a colder, more intimate texture than a straightforward Emperor-style black-metal release.
Who plays saxophone on Ámr?
Jørgen Munkeby of the Norwegian band Shining contributes saxophone to the album. His part adds a distinctive jazz-colored voice to Ihsahn's guitars, keyboards, and programmed production.
Which songs are associated with Ámr?
The ten-track album includes Lend Me the Eyes of Millennia, Arcana Imperii, Sámr, Wake, and Alone. Ihsahn released official videos for Arcana Imperii, Wake, and Lend Me the Eyes of Millennia.
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