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I think it would be nicer to have a more medieval sound as seen on "Khazad Dum." and the albums Dol Guldor and Minas Morgul. They are legendary.
The new music sounds epic. A lot of music now a days sounds and feels epic. Yet few capture a medieval sound. I truly think the medieval sound is what makes it have a Middle-Earth or Tolkien atmosphere. Middle-Earth was written as a modern day mythology. It is supposed to be a great epic. Like reading about the sagas of the Vikings or reading the Odyssey. When your reading something such as this, creating an old archaic atmosphere is the way to go. Epic often is too modern. It reminds you that the music is mere escapism from reality. With a medieval sound, you are kept in a romanticized world with much heroism and self sacrifice.

It keeps the feeling old and mystical. It has a magical effect. I do think quieter guitars are the way to go too. They often sounded too bright and dominating on Oath Bound in my opinion. Which once again, hurts the atmosphere. I listen to music so it builds a story, an atmosphere that I can immerse myself in. A medieval sound does wonders. Now I do love Oath Bound, Mortals, and such. Only I feel the sound of the earlier albums was so unique and great and capturing a old, non modern atmosphere. The production of Dol Guldor is good enough to enjoy it, yet bad enough to keep you in a Medieval world like Middle Earth.

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