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Dungeon Synth / Black Metal / Ambient / Neoclassical
Opus Nirnaeth
- Label:
- Gondolin Records
- Release date:
- 7/8/2026
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About the release
The legendary Nirnaeth demo, recorded on an analogue 8-track reel to reel recorder at Fors Studio beneath the Polish Theatre in Český Těšín. Originally released in August 1995 in an edition of 500 copies, it has remained unavailable ever since, never reissued in any form. Thirty-one years later, Gondolin Records presents a strictly limited edition of 130 cassette tapes – the very first reissue of this recording since its original release. Faithfully reproducing the original layout, printed on special paper and crafted in the unmistakable style that defines every previous release from this acclaimed Danish label, this edition continues the tradition that has made Gondolin Records one of the most respected names in the international Dungeon Synth scene.
Artist: Nirnaeth
Nirnaeth was established in October 1994 under the name Araunthar. It was founded by Piotr Wójcik, also known as Smŕtan. In the same month the debut demo „Sorrow” tape Araunthar was recorded. The cassette contained about 30 minutes of pure piano music strongly inspired by classical music, but due to the recording quality was never published. At the beginning of 1995 the project changed its name to Nirnaeth and started working on new material, already using synthesizers and violin. The material entitled „Opus Nirnaeth” was recorded in June 1995 at the Fors studio in Český Těšín and contained 60 minutes of electronic music, inspired by classical music, enriched with solo violin parts and vocals vividly associated with Black Metal. The cassette „Opus Nirnaeth” was released in August 1995 by Dagdy Music, a label owned by Nirnaeth founder. The material was positively received by Polish and foreign underground, which resulted in a contract with Spanish Abstract Emotions. At the end of August, Nirnaeth recorded its debut CD „Haudh ' en ' Nirnaeth”. The CD included rearranged songs from „Opus…” and two new songs. In October and November 1999 Nirnaeth, with the extended line-up with musicians from Themgoroth and Vim Patior, records the second longplay entitled „Nirnaeth Arnoediad”. In July 2000 Nirnaeth took part in Castle Party festival in Bolków, where they met with a very good reception. In July 2001 the project performed for the second time in Bolków at the eighth edition of Castle Party and then stopped its activity. In autumn 2020 Nirnaeth reactivated as Piotr Wójcik's one-man project. In January 2021 Abstract Emotions finally released „Nirnaeth Arnoediad” in CD format. MC and LP format will be available in April. Nirnaeth is working on it's third CD entitled „Auta I Lome” for a near release and a Digital Single for 2021. Nirnaeth and Abstract Emotions are plannin bla bla bla
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