Icy frostbitten portals of the early years of Jääportit. Calm and tranquil yet bewitching and mesmerizing winter ambient.
‘Kauan Koskematon’ is majestic yet mournful, a forever milestone in dungeon synth winter epic tradition of the 1990s’.
Originally released as cassette tape in 1999.
Re-released as CD digipak in 2018.
Re-released as pro-tape in 2020.
All songs was composed and produced by Tuomas M. Mäkelä during the winter 1998-1999.
Mixed by Olli Niemitalo and Tuomas M. Mäkelä.
Original album cover art by Aslak Tolonen (Nest).
Tracklist
| Title in Finnish | Title in English | |
| 01. | Askeleet valottomuuteen | Treads To The Absence Of Light |
| 02. | Kauan koskematon | Aeons Untouched |
| 03. | Unohdetut lumouksen unelmat | Forgotten Dreams Of Enchantment |
| 04. | Kauas | Far Away |
| 05. | Tulensinisen hohto | Shining Of Fire Blue |
| 06. | Talvenkaltainen | Winterlike |
| 07. | Hänen jäätävä katseensa | Her Freezing Gaze |
| 08. | Kohtalon sinetti | Seal Of Destiny |
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Reviews and comments
The rarefied atmospheres take the listener to a world where human coordinates are lost, in favour of a transfiguration towards purer and more ethereal forms of existence.
-Valerio, Crypta Nivis Webzine
The music is well played, well constructed and really sucks you into its depths.
-Solemn webzine
It consists of a beautiful arrangement of various synth sounds, creating a dark and depressing atmosphere, yet very beautiful.
-SkullFuck webzine
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