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If you read the lyrics, there isn't really any concrete narrative but there are certainly common themes and threads. It's not exactly a story. There seems to be a pretty common thread of the fine line of cosmic horror and reverence and searching for meaning.
The Seer is the twelfth studio album by the American experimental rock band Swans. It was released by Young God Records on August 28, 2012. Producer and front man Michael Gira funded the recording of the album with the sales of the live double album We Rose from Your Bed with the Sun in Our Head (2012).
Here's my interpretation of the story of The Seer: PART 1: The Seer. LUNACY - A ritual to summon The Seer. MOTHER OF THE WORLD - The aftermath of the ritual as the Seer is summoned. THE WOLF - A monologue by The Seer as he's now summoned from some unearthly prison. THE SEER - The Seer destroying and wreaking havoc on anything around him.
The Seer is jealous because he was an Apostate (someone who renounced religion) and never believed in heaven and knows he must suffer on Earth for ever. He ultimately fails but reflects on everything and feels strangely happy
6 gru 2023 · Unlock the enigmatic soundscape of Swans’ “The Seer” as we delve into its history, track listing, reviews, key themes, and more. In the ever-evolving landscape of experimental music, few bands have left as indelible a mark as Swans. Led by the visionary Michael Gira, Swans have consistently pushed the boundaries of sound, daring to ...
The album garnered critical acclaim from mainstream publications and appeared in publications' best of the year album lists. The Seer is considered the first part of a three-album trilogy, alongside the following To Be Kind (2014) and The Glowing Man (2016).
31 paź 2012 · Swans – The Seer (Young God) The cover art to Swans’ 12 th album–like the record itself–makes a credible argument that The Seer is probably better suited for a vinyl format.
