Velvet is one of many names applied to the chemical dextromethorphan, and cacoon are the initials of a catacomb just outside portland city limits where we usually go to write music. Due to the lack of information being provided by its members, it has proved very difficult to discern what is truth and what is fiction about velvet cacoon. They are architects of a minimalist sound existing somewhere between experimental black metal and ambience. As the stories went, theyd begun in 1996 as trio with members sgl, lvg, and skv. Lyrics, occationally in ancient hebrew, are delivered with an exceptional vehemence. Needless to say, these many fabrications have led to much confusion and irritation over the years, while compromising the potential of velvet cacoon s real releases we think, like 2002s dextronaut, 2004s genevieve, 2005s rarities compilation, northsuite later reissued through southern lord, in. The point is the cumulative effect and that is where the power and beauty of this cd are. We all know this band and we certainly all have an opinion on them.
Cd version released by full moon productions in 2004 lp version released by southern lord in june 2007 with a jacket made of velvet with the logo in silver foil. Velvet cacoon was a black metal band from portland, oregon, usa. Horizons split waurvandil, nokturnal transmissions, 2008, black metal from iran download at my blog. Looking for the best dsbm bandsalbums to really get into the genre. See, what knowledge velvet cacoon has bestowed upon us is that you can turn that 70 gallon waste of space aquarium into a nifty diesel harp. After listening to the album a few times, i can see why they might not. Velvet cacoon genevieve sorry couldnt find the full album on youtube. For uptodate links into the vast deadspace on the web, try the following. The atmospheric black metal sound varies widely from band. And i have physical friends that live there as well. Velvet cacoongenevieve 2xlp new 2007 southern lord rec.
Never once did i get more cockeyed looks and rude comments than in that city. The instrumental overture, 1, sets the brooding tone of the album, and it introduces its unnerving psychological element when the music stops for. Lp version released by southern lord in june 2007 with a jacket made of velvet with the logo in silver foil. Lies, deceit, diesel harps, boats out in the calm sea, blood in salt water, hallucinogenic drugs, mindnumbing drug trips, dextromethorphan and quite possibly some of the best and most original black metal for the turn of the century leaving behind the old masters and preparing for the new guard. Velvet cacoon is an ambient black metal band from portland, oregon. Velvet cacoon unleashed a claustrophonic orchestral squall of monster fuzz drones on genevieve southern lord, 2004.
Taking a long glance at toms work, i feel as if this particular project was aimed at personal issues since most of the production is a lot darker inclined sounding than blinks stuff. Does any music from the band velvet cacoon actually exist. Cacoons real releases we think, like 2002s dextronaut, 2004s genevieve. Come softly box car racer box car racer 2002 itunes plus. Yes, the beer and food are both plentiful and delicious. Velvet cacoon note the spelling, its not a mistake are one of the bands where the backstory is almost as inviting as the music itself. Genevieve is one of those albums you enjoy the most while laying down on bed with the lights dimmed and with your headphones on. Greetings sgl although velvet cacoon has been in existence since the autumn of 1996 and you have already recorded and privately released somewhere around five fulllength albums and nearly an equal number of demos, all of which have only been minimally spread to a small circle of your. For a long time this band was shrouded in a veil of mysticism where stories of unreleased material, ecofascistic activism, and other bizarre rumours were originated mostly from the band themselves, and propagated by a willing internet black metal community. Either way, the backstory behind genevieve, as wildly fictitious as it is, is far more entertaining than actually listening to it.
The velvet cacoon genevieve december star embassy vol. The band are notorious for a series of lies and rumors spread by the bands primary songwriter sgl josh, including a supposed breakup, a reformation, making up albums and demos that never existed, acts of ecoterrorism, being committed in an insane asylum, and dramatic live performances. Velvet cacoon, was a mysterious black metal band based off of the city of portland, oregon. Here is the definitive interview from which it all. This is one of my favorite black metal albums of all time. Two tracks of hazy black metal, reminiscent of early velvet cacoon and certain tracks by ildjarnnidhogg. I think much of the hoopla is akin to ghost baths situation. Velvet cacoon play their own unique brand of black metal influenced music. Cd version released by full moon productions in 2004. The band is most famous for all the lies and rumors spread by the band members, including stolen albums. May 29, 2017 velvet cacoon genevieve full album smallincision. Velvet cacoon was a black metal band from portland, oregon, united states. While alcest popularized the genre of blackgaze velvet cacoon were the progenitors of the. The rerelease of the debut album from this rather unique band will leave you with as many questions as the confusing and blatantly misleading so called history of the group.
The songs on dextronaut arent really that distinct from each other. Velvet cacoon genevieve 2005 velvet cacoon p aa opal poere pr. Jungle jam by animus lyrics damnlyrics all lyrics is here. I found this album a little while back on the internet, and was pretty impressed. I also have heard this song a lot because i downloaded it before buying the album. In other words this is the place where you can sample an album by a certain band before you go out there to buy the physical release. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. They existed only for a short time, from 20012009, and during then released a few albums, including genevieve, that helped define the thendeveloping subgenre atmospheric black metal, or ambient black metal. Maybe velvet cacoon realized their music wasnt quite impactful enough to garner a buzz of its own, maybe they decided to have a little fun at everyones expense. Spreading hype and rumors about your own band is a ballsy move that can be viewed in one of two ways. Shrouded in mystery it is allegedly the brainchild of two oregonians josh aka sgl and angela aka lvg and was conceived back in 1996, even though the first release only surfaced in 2002. Velvet cacoon is a group of a dozen or so people who branched out from elf to start something more extreme.
Velvet cacoon consists of sole songwriter josh and his dreampop muse angela, two souls mesmerized by chemicals and the afterhours. Oct 25, 20 endlichkeit iii by endlichkeit, released 25 october 20 1. Genevieve, a song by velvet cacoon on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. The music is decidedly minimalistic, depressive black metal with drone and ambient influences. I remember reading this back in the day when the velvet cacoon site was still up. This will be my first post here, and id like to start it off with some black metal. First and foremost, velvet cacoon is a group of deep thinkers, drug abusers, and a few published writers.
The dominant element of velvet cacoons music is the element of water. Genevieve is the second album released by the black metal band velvet cacoon release history. Whether it leaves bold impressions on people or repulses them is up to the listeners to decide. When it isnt going fast, the music slows down to a sigh and ventures into clear channel bliss like the speed of fog.
Velvet cacoon was an american black metalambient band from portland, oregon formed in 2001. Velvet cacoon is an american band founded in 2001, the band split up in 2009. Public photos allegedly showcasing velvet cacoon band members show them to be more haircut than black metal. Velvet cacoon was formed in portland, oregon in 2001 with only one purpose in mind, to deceive. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Raw black metal info download ildjarn, in my opinion, is one of the more respectful bands from norwegian scene in the early 90s. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. They began by creating a hype around their name, spreading fantastical stories and rumors about themselves. Like all of the southern lord releases, a lot of care went into this reissue and the disc comes packaged in a velvet jacket with the bands logo embossed in silver metallic foil. Na szybkiego co by nie pozwolic tak zdychac blogowi. Interview with sgl of velvet cacoon conducted by j. Velvet cacoon discography list of the top rated albums by velvet cacoon. Genevieve is the second album released by the black metal band velvet cacoon. Muzy duzo mi wpadlo ale pisac ni mialem czasu, zastanawiam sie nad zmiana formy i po prostu wrzucaniem plyt. Velvet cacoon is known for the mystery shrouding the band, and multiple hoaxed albums. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. After all the charade has been reveled the band members decided to split up and start fresh with a more serious band, so they founded clair cassis.
If you download any album and you like it, buy the album. Ale czasem az glupio by bylo czegos nie szrajbnac bo rozjeb gatunkowy tego co tu tu znajdujecie jest dosc duzy i na pewn o nie wszystko wszystkim sie podoba a tag to czesto za malo. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from velvet cacoon at the discogs marketplace. Box car racer was a shortlived project created by exvocalist, tom delonge and reinforced with blinks, travis barker, guitarist, david kennedy and bassist, anthony davis.
The band is known for its particularly cold, melancholy and hypnotic brand of black metal, featuring quiet hissing vocals and repetitive, reverbsaturated guitar work. Reviews of genevieve by velvet cacoon album, atmospheric. Compared to genevieve, the black metal drones are somewhat more. Velvet cacoon genevieve i know some internet pals live in portland. Its not the most democratic sound on earth, thats for sure. Contrary to the popular misconception, it is not a misspelling of cocoon. The music is usually fast and hypnotic backed by drums that move like a racing heartbeat. Its where your interests connect you with your people. According to members, the band was formed in 1996, although no material was released publicly until 2002. Endlichkeit iii by endlichkeit, released 25 october 20 1. Genevieve by velvet cacoon album, atmospheric black metal. When it isnt going fast, the music slows down to a sigh and ventures into clear channel bliss like the speed of fogit can get slow which is good. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from velvet cacoon.