My introduction to German progressive band Popol Vuh was through Opeth's The Roundhouse Tapes, a live recording released late last year. The concert opens with a song from Popol Vuh's soundtrack to Werner Herzog's Nosferatu film, which I have yet to see.
I found a Popol Vuh MySpace page a week or so ago and the first track on there, "Aguirre II," began. A haunting mellotron opens the song and the guitar just blossoms into one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have ever heard. I ordered the album immediately.
I think everyone has special songs that touch their heart and soul and this track is one of those for me. I spend a good bit of time listening to song samples looking for bands or songs with that special feeling for me and the payoff in finding a nugget like this is such a reward that keeps me searching.
The CD has yet to appear in my mailbox, so I have been coming to the website to listen to "Aguirre II" over and over. Take a few minutes out of your day and listen to it.
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