Niklass work is defined by his sense of composition, strong form, and attention to detail. The project encompassed full illustrationrich layouts for cd, mediabook and lp versions, covers for 4 digital singles and various animations youtube and live. Of chaos and salt 2017 album art by niklas sundin technical progressive melodic deathmetal out 11th august. Additional university studies include psychology, art history, 3d. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. Has throughout the years been featured in several prolific publications such as computer arts.
Dark tranquillity atoma niklas sundin illustrator graphic designer. See more ideas about art, illustration and symbols. The most exhaustive book over the svensk dodsmetall scene of the golden era 198892. Active since 1999, the company has produced over 350 album coverslayouts, numerous photo sessions as well as countless designs for tshirts, backdrops, live video. Born on august 1974 in gothenburg, sweden, niklas is one of the only two members of dark tranquility who has not switched their roles in the band. Svensk dodsmetall encyclopedia of fryktos burnings. Second and final edition 2010, over 100 interviews on the book. Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. Art as a social system draws on a vast body of scholarship, combining the results of three decades of research in the social sciences, phenomenology, evolutionary biology, cybernetics, and information theory with an intimate knowledge of art history, literature, aesthetics, and contemporary literary theory. Website, niklas sundin born august 1974 in sweden, is a musician of the band mitochondrial sun. Oct 31, 2019 the dun ringill illustration features an amalgam of various horror scenarios, with several subtle and notsosubtle references to the lyrics.
Click on the read button or cover to jump to an issue, or a story to go directly to a story. Damage done should please metal fans who appreciate both death metals extreme qualities and progressive metals musicality. Recorded and mixed at studio fredman from july 24th to august 25th, 2006. By popular demand, the first gadus morhua book from 2005 is now reprinted and.
He has gained worldwide recognition within numerous books and magazines such as idn magazine, computer arts and advanced photoshop. Art prints framed prints canvas prints acrylic prints art cards phone cases limited editions. We help people distribute information and art spanning a wide range of subject matter while providing a safe, friendly, respectful, and serious site for all content creators. Volume 11, number 1, 1979 by olsson, viking and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He is one of only two members the other being drummer anders jivarp to maintain a role as guitarist of dark tranquillity, unlike others in the band who have switched their roles or are not in the band anymore.
Discover the unique items that cabinfevermedia creates. Niklas is also in the band laethora, in addition to running his own company, cabin fever media. The music pays homage to a lot of rock and doom history without being retro for the sake of it, and i wanted the same to be true for the cover. Album artwork for danish band aphyxion, merging geometry, textures and shape based imagery. Niklas sundin born august, 1974 in sweden, is a musician best known as the guitarist of bands dark tranquillity and laethora. People that saw my compulsive drawing habit during various travels urged me to. Issues 1030 are also available for in e book format to download to your offline ereader device. He has also served as the guitarist for the swedish metal band called laethora. Dark tranquillity iridium official music video niklas sundin. He also wrote the lyrics for the first dark tranquillity albums and the first two in flames albums. Known as a founding member and guitarist of grammy nominated, swedish metal masters dark tranquillity, niklas sundin, has revealed the hotly anticipated details for his upcoming, first solo album ever. By popular demand, the first gadus morhua book from 2005 is now reprinted and made available in a square format that. The production of the album is impeccable as the art shown in the us special. The gothenburg based band is considered as one of the first acts and popularizers of the swedish metal scene, alongside other fellow gothenburg bands such as at the gates and in flames.
Please note that this book is the updated release from the sold out arte divina with new artists, old and new art pieces and a complete redesign. The official promo clip for iridum from the dark tranquillity we are the void has now reached a million views on youtube. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Fourteen songs of conscious madness is the sixth studio album by swedish metal band in flames, released in september 2002. Associated acts, dark tranquillity, in flames, laethora. Of all the dark tranquillity albums, this one strikes me the most in awe. He has worked with a wide range of international clients such as audi, nissan, infiniti, red bull racing and the grammys. Niklas sundin born august 1974 in sweden, is a musician best known as the guitarist of bands dark tranquillity and laethora. The client list includes world renowned artists such as in flames, arch enemy, dark tranquillity, at the gates, sentenced, moonspell and soilwork as well as most leading. It seems like they did not record this at any special concert, just a typical concert they would do on tour. Niklas sundin its a great honour to announce that ill.
Niklas sundin is the current guitarist of dark tranquility. By popular demand, the first gadus morhua book from 2005 is now reprinted and made available in a square format that better showcases the content. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Born in 1957 and living in the southern part of sweden. If youre interested in the visual side of music which you most likely are if.
The opener, punish my heaven, begins with incredible power and harsh vocals, but those intricate guitar leads are present with niklas sundin and fredrik johansson ready to impress. Lets take a look at some of the gear and equipment that has been seen in sundin s guitar rig. Published three books of sketches entitled gadus morhua in the 2000s. Studies on a population of eagle owls, bubo bubo l. In line with the first edition, arte divina continues the journey of divinity. Including claudio bergamin, emil holub, marilyn garrett. Fourteen songs of conscious insanity, and on reissue. Bachelor of arts with major in comparative literature, university of gothenburg. All back issues are available to read online for free.
Currently primary involved with motion graphics and animation. About inprnt help center contact us order status check our blog artist spotlights custom shop artists first. Skillset including but not limited to motion design incl. Lets take a look at some of the gear and equipment that has been seen in sundins guitar rig. Dark tranquility is a well renowned sixpiece swedish melodic death metal band that was all the rage in the early 1990s. Track listing all music and lyrics by johan reinholdz the words unspoken 5. Published three books of sketches entitled gadus morhua in the.
Click the gear images for more info and specs at guitar center guitars gibson sg faded. Niklas cabin fever dark metal cover sketches design metals. Its a great honour to announce that ill be featured in the upcoming arte divina book published via heavy music artwork, in the company of some truly outstanding artists such as costin chioreanu. The book is interesting both as a biography of hans frank, and as a psycological study of niklas. So far as i can judge, it is accurate in its facts and opinions. After having finished four years of studies at the university of uppsala, he has been active as teacher, marketer, photographer and art director, among others. Art as a social system niklas luhmann translated by eva. Niklas cabin fever book art abstract dark metal artwork books design. Dark tranquillity biography biography of dark tranquillity. Dark tranquillity is one of the first along with in flames and at the gates to create the gothenburg death metal sound, one of the major factors in melodic death metal founded by thenrhythm guitarist later singer mikael stane and lead guitarist niklas sundin in.
Jan 14, 2015 of all the dark tranquillity albums, this one strikes me the most in awe. Niklas sundin guitar martin henriksson guitar mikael stanne vocals anders jivarp drums martin brandstrom electronics technical credits niklas sundin art direction fredrik nordstrom producer,engineer patrik j. By popular demand, the second gadus morhua book from 2006 is now reprinted and made available in a square format that better showcases the content. Its amazing how the guitarists niklas sundin and martin henriksson merge with. Reigning as their best cover art in my opinion, it stands as a testament to heaven itself.
Mathias sundin has 785 books on goodreads, and is currently reading the making of a southern democracy. Member of svenska tecknare swedens illustrators society. Sundin is also the founder of cabin fever media, which among other things creates artwork for metal bands. Gadus morhua book series for as long as remember, ive always carried a sketchbook and pen wherever i go.
Landdesigns sponsors this page emily grant is the best mother in the world and big fan of mats sundin. Synthesizers, electronics and additional recordings recorded in moose studios from march 2005 to august, 2006. Niklas has been working professionally with illustration, graphic design and art direction since 2006. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Jul 12, 2018 niklas sundin is the current guitarist of dark tranquility. Band profile for dark tranquillity boa2020 bloodstock. The masterpieces 2019 book, featuring the cover that i made for une misere, is now out and shipping. Synthesizers, electronics and additional recordings recorded in moose studios from march 2005 to. Here the complete list of the sources of the drunken memories collected over 5 years of strong work.
Active since 1999, the company has produced over 350 album coverslayouts, numerous photo sessions as well as countless designs for tshirts, backdrops, live video projections, stage sets and other assorted merchandise. The volume is centred on inspiration, symbolism, philosophy, creativity, and imagination. The dying fragments dark tranquillity design by niklas sundin cabin fever media see more. He recently published a book of independent artwork and sketches. He also wrote some of the lyrics for the first three and recent two dark tranquillity albums since projector and until fiction lead singer, mikael stanne, has written all of dark tranquillitys lyrics and in flames album the jester race, and continued to. I would reconmend the book to anyone with a interest in hans frank, the government general, or the psychology of children of german war criminals. The dun ringill illustration features an amalgam of various horror scenarios, with several subtle and notsosubtle references to the lyrics. Oden and thelonious say so a history of the sports reference sponsorship system. Niklas sundin is a guitar player in the band dark tranquility. Started making illustrations for underground metal bands in the early 90s and have since then created a lot of music related artwork album covers, tshirt designs. Dark tranquility niklas sundin guitar rig gear and equipment. Tyrants of the rising sun live in japan 2008, arch enemy.
Tyrants of the rising sun live in japan 2008 and dark tranquillity. Ok, i only gave this 4 stars because well, i wasnt too impressed with the music quality in the main show. Dark tranquillity is one of the first along with in flames and at the gates to create the gothenburg death metal sound, one of the major factors in melodic death metal. Extension of the wish 2001 iii two is one 2003 extension of the wish is the debut album by andromeda track listing all music and lyrics by johan reinholdz. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from niklas sundin at the discogs marketplace. Jan 18, 2014 this pin was discovered by andras kemeny. Cabin fever media is a swedenbased design studio formed by illustatormusician niklas sundin. Niklas sundin trail of life decayed demo91 album art. Get all the lyrics to songs by niklas sundin and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. For the past decade he has developed a unique and evocative style of contemporary art, notable for its fine detail, dramatic lighting and intense textures. Also a musician and guitarist of the band dark tranquillity. March of the parasite by laethora album, death metal. When reading that this was the new side project of dark tranquillity guitarist niklas sundin, i was expecting a derivative melodeath album replete with soaring synths and occasional clean vocals, similar to that of his main project.
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