Ris – Iskovano u vatri Ognjeboga Review

Immediately after the listener presses that play button, the listener is immersed in the captivating soundscapes of the opening piece entitled Endless Ages Of Lies, Misery, And Wars. The dense and atmospheric (key) introduction intricately sets the tone for the epic adventure unfolding before the listener’s ears.

As one continues their twilight epic journey, one will find this release of swords, dungeons, unknown caves, and towering castles. This release goes under the name (a side project of Ris) Ivanvao Kula (Ivan’s Tower) and is more of a darkly romantic and nostalgic homage to Ris‘ forefathers and his pagan roots & mythology. A musical score consists of only dark ambient keys, whereas the Bauk Bauk musical spectrum consists of raw and lo-fi distortion (frigid atmosphere) of black metal with dark ambient keys/music.

Throughout the journey into the New Dark Age of Iron and Steel, where Kings and enslaved people, Heroes & Thieves, and Dungeons & Dragons reign supreme. The listener is treated to an exceptional second piece entitled Tyranny Of Mad Kings and Court Jesters, alongside six other mesmerizing musical compositions. Ris‘s artistry and devilmanship are on full display, resulting in a magical and beautiful musical forbidden fruit of art that is simply awe-inspiring.

The listener is whisked away on an enchanted, creative, and imaginative journey through Ris‘ mind, teeming with magical work of dragons, dungeons, unknown caverns and caves, mythology, and paganism. The result is a work of genius that captivates the senses and leaves one in a state of wonder as the intricate layers of sound and melody intertwine to create an ethereal and otherworldly experience.

When comparing the body of work by RIS, I presently reviewed it. Iskovano u vatri Ognjeboga stands out for its shorter length while maintaining a high level of devilmanship, which only comprises a keyboard, a simple composition that sounds complex. Thus, creating something dark and epic -all enveloped in this transfixing and entertaining/enchanting soundscape -neither dull nor repetitive, and even each piece sounds different- simultaneously creating a whole musical piece.

This particular piece of music was created as an initial demo release and was entirely improvised. Although seemingly simplistic, the sounds incorporated within the composition (again) sound complex. The old-school dungeon synth vibe that permeates the piece effectively transports the listener to a long-forgotten and dilapidated realm. It is almost as if they have stumbled upon a musical time capsule that has remained untouched for decades. The composition has an unmistakable retro feel, heavily reminiscent of classic PC role-playing games that were prominent during the 1980s and 1990s.

Overall, Iskovano u vatri Ognjeboga is a fruit of art-crafted artwork that will captivate any listener who loves old-school dungeon synth music.