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2006 studio album by Borknagar
Origin
Studio album by Borknagar
Released30 October 2006
RecordedAugust 2005 – June 2006
StudioToproom Studio, MultiMono Studio (Lunner, Norway), Auditorium Studio, Musikk & Mystikk, Low and Below Studio
GenreProgressive rock, folk rock, acoustic rock
Length35:54
LabelCentury Media
ProducerBorknagar
Borknagar chronology
Epic
(2004) 		Origin
(2006) 		Universal
(2010)
Professional ratings
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Allmusic

Origin is the seventh studio album by Norwegian heavy metal band Borknagar. Origin explores the band's more progressive and traditional elements and is primarily an acoustic effort.

Bassist Jan Erik "Tyr" Tiwaz is featured on the album following his brief departure during the recording sessions for the band's previous release Epic.

"Oceans Rise" is an acoustic remake of the song of the same name from the 1998 album The Archaic Course.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Øystein G. Brun, except "White", written by Lars Nedland

No.TitleLength
1."Earth Imagery"4:52
2."Grains"3:42
3."Oceans Rise"6:05
4."Signs"1:17
5."White"4:45
6."Cynosure"2:55
7."The Human Nature"4:48
8."Acclimation"4:30
9."The Spirit of Nature"3:00
Total length:35:54

Credits

Borknagar

  • Andreas Hedlund (credited as "Vintersorg") – lead vocals and choirs, electric guitar, keyboards
  • Øystein G. Brun – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, high string guitar
  • Lars A. Nedland – backing vocals, lead vocals (on "White"), synthesizers, Hammond organ, grand piano, string and flute arrangements
  • Asgeir Mickelson – drums, percussion

Additional Musicians

  • Jan Erik Tiwaz (credited as "Tyr") – bass guitar, fretless bass
  • Sareeta – violin
  • Thomas Nilsson – cello
  • Steinar Ofsdal – bamboo flutes, recorder

Additional personnel

References

  1. Origin at AllMusic

External links

Borknagar
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