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Ihsahn Posts "Scarab" Live Video Online

posted Apr 27, 2009 at 1:51 PM by xFiruath.  (13 Comments)

Ihshan has posted a video clip of the performance of the song "Scarab" at a show in Oslo, Norway, which can be viewed below. Mnemosyne Productions has issued the following statement about the video clip:

"From the first ever Ihsahn live show, we would now like to share the song “Scarab” from angL with you. Ihsahn is using a young and very talented band, Leprous, from our hometown as backing band. This is footage taken with our own camera. It was placed on top of a box behind the sound area, a box that did not particularly like the sound waves of the bass drum, so that is why it is a bit 'shaky' at times. Apart from that it turned out okay."

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13 Comments on "Ihsahn Posts 'Scarab' Live Video Online"

Jenny's avatar

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1. Jenny writes:

What a great song that was! I enjoyed watching this, however at first I thought the crowd was dead, but after awhile I simply figured some were just in awe; could go either way. A moment as simple as when the people raise their horns in the end gives a good feeling...even if it's mostly the people in front.

I dunno about everyone else but if you ask me, people in the back need to get with the
program :D

# Apr 27, 2009 @ 10:14 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Kalis_wrath writes:

Jenny, sister. Black metal gig's do not always have to mean a mosh pit. Black metal has a porpouse far beyond just going to a show to mosh, and get drunk. Many people want to go to watch the show, and really take it in. It is not to say that a pit does not ensue, but it is not a must. I love to take in a black metal gig myself. There is a great specticle going on up on the stage. To miss the message is to miss the point. *nods*

# Apr 28, 2009 @ 2:57 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Kalis_wrath writes:

Oh, and hail Ihsahn! Great song, and damn good job on stage as to be expected.

# Apr 28, 2009 @ 2:58 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. bb writes:

I'd definitely mosh at dimmu.

# Apr 28, 2009 @ 3:40 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. Kalis_wrath writes:

You end up missing much of the fun if you do. I am glad I did not mosh when I saw Dimmu live.

# Apr 28, 2009 @ 3:57 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Cynic writes:

Err yeah but Ihsahn isn't exactly Ulver or anything.

# Apr 28, 2009 @ 6:04 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. Progressivity_In_All writes:

Just bang your head CRAZY. You can still take it all in.

# Apr 28, 2009 @ 8:08 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. Kalis_wrath writes:

Cynic, Ihsahn still has a message that should be heard on stage.

As always to each there own, but I think black metal deserves more attention than just moshing at gig's.

# Apr 28, 2009 @ 8:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Jenny writes:

Kalis: Perhaps I didn't make myself clear. I don't expect the crowd to mosh and whatnot if they don't want to, I simply think that at the end of a performance the least the people in the back could do is show a sign of appreciation towards a band and their efforts; they could raise their hands or clap, or even give a small cheer if they'd like.

I must say that you are right indeed about taking in the music; people take it in their own way.

# Apr 28, 2009 @ 9:33 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
Jenny's avatar

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10. Jenny writes:

*but* people take it in their own way.

# Apr 28, 2009 @ 9:35 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. SHREDDER13 writes:

To mosh or not to mosh...that is the question!

Well there are times when I feel like jumping into the pit and times when I just feel like headbanging on the side with a cold one in my hand.

\,,l "Beethoven Mosh (5th Symphony)" by The Great Kat

# Apr 28, 2009 @ 9:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. Kalis_wrath writes:

Ah... I see, Jen. Understood fully. :)

# Apr 28, 2009 @ 11:09 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. b.bristowe writes:

I like Isahn, but mostly just their tunes. I don't think I would pay to see them live, only because they look like they lack a lot of stage presence. Not that I can judge them solely by this video....but I can't blaim the crowd for sleeping >;.>;

# Apr 28, 2009 @ 11:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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