1111 - Opeth Reverie-Harlequin Forest 2005

Opeth evolved into one of the most distinct sounding bands in metal music. One of the most daring bands death metal has ever seen, the Swedish band, led by guitarist/singer Mikael Åkerfeldt, shattered the rigid constraints of the genre, most notably with their highly acclaimed 2001 album Blackwater Park. By combining the progressive side of death metal with a more midtempo, melodic, almost folk-based sounds. "Harlequin Forest" is the fifth track of their masterpiece "Ghost Reveries". It has a small intro, called "Reverie", consisting on the repetition of some guitar lines. Followed by a drum fill and Mikael singing “Into the trees...”. This beginning sounds great, it's like we really are beginning a journey into a mysterious forest. This section ends with an absolutely gorgeous breakdown, very jazzy and relaxing.