#muskox — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #muskox, aggregated by home.social.
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Couple describes rare muskox encounter in Labrador – YouTube
Couple describes rare muskox encounter in Labrador YouTubeLab West Resident Spots Arctic Muskox Near Cabin V…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Wildlife #Canada #canadanews #CBCNews #JuniorHunt #labrador #LabradorCity #Muskox #muskoxcanada #muskoxlabrador #muskoxvideo #newfoundlandandlabrador #Rareanimalsighting #SabrinaHunt #Science #TheMoment #TheNational #Wildmuskox
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Couple describes rare muskox encounter in Labrador – YouTube
Couple describes rare muskox encounter in Labrador YouTubeLab West Resident Spots Arctic Muskox Near Cabin V…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Wildlife #Canada #canadanews #CBCNews #JuniorHunt #labrador #LabradorCity #Muskox #muskoxcanada #muskoxlabrador #muskoxvideo #newfoundlandandlabrador #Rareanimalsighting #SabrinaHunt #Science #TheMoment #TheNational #Wildmuskox
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Under new order from Sec Burgum #Trump admin announced it will to sell off #publiclands the size of #Yellowstone #NationalPark in #Alaska. 2.1 million #acres of wild country between Gates of #Arctic National Park and the Arctic National #Wildlife #Refuge. #Caribou, #grizzlies, #wolves, Dall #sheep, #muskox, #moose, #wolverines. #Rivers full of #salmon and #Arctic grayling. Over 200 species of migratory #birds that fly from six continents to breed there every summer. https://substack.com/home/post/p-188716560
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Under new order from Sec Burgum #Trump admin announced it will to sell off #publiclands the size of #Yellowstone #NationalPark in #Alaska. 2.1 million #acres of wild country between Gates of #Arctic National Park and the Arctic National #Wildlife #Refuge. #Caribou, #grizzlies, #wolves, Dall #sheep, #muskox, #moose, #wolverines. #Rivers full of #salmon and #Arctic grayling. Over 200 species of migratory #birds that fly from six continents to breed there every summer. https://substack.com/home/post/p-188716560
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Under new order from Sec Burgum #Trump admin announced it will to sell off #publiclands the size of #Yellowstone #NationalPark in #Alaska. 2.1 million #acres of wild country between Gates of #Arctic National Park and the Arctic National #Wildlife #Refuge. #Caribou, #grizzlies, #wolves, Dall #sheep, #muskox, #moose, #wolverines. #Rivers full of #salmon and #Arctic grayling. Over 200 species of migratory #birds that fly from six continents to breed there every summer. https://substack.com/home/post/p-188716560
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Under new order from Sec Burgum #Trump admin announced it will to sell off #publiclands the size of #Yellowstone #NationalPark in #Alaska. 2.1 million #acres of wild country between Gates of #Arctic National Park and the Arctic National #Wildlife #Refuge. #Caribou, #grizzlies, #wolves, Dall #sheep, #muskox, #moose, #wolverines. #Rivers full of #salmon and #Arctic grayling. Over 200 species of migratory #birds that fly from six continents to breed there every summer. https://substack.com/home/post/p-188716560
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Under new order from Sec Burgum #Trump admin announced it will to sell off #publiclands the size of #Yellowstone #NationalPark in #Alaska. 2.1 million #acres of wild country between Gates of #Arctic National Park and the Arctic National #Wildlife #Refuge. #Caribou, #grizzlies, #wolves, Dall #sheep, #muskox, #moose, #wolverines. #Rivers full of #salmon and #Arctic grayling. Over 200 species of migratory #birds that fly from six continents to breed there every summer. https://substack.com/home/post/p-188716560
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The #muskox (Ovibos moschatus)[a][b] is a hoofed mammal of the family Bovidae.[8] Native to the Arctic, it is noted for its thick coat and for the strong odor emitted by males during the
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“Anybody who thinks that [the number of code lines you contributed] is a valid metric is too stupid to work at a tech company."
-- Linus TorvaldsTake that, #muskox! :nonazis:
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Muskox (Wild Safari North American Wildlife by Safari Ltd.)
For a few years now I’ve struggled with choosing a muskox (Ovibos moschatus) for my collection. There are several muskox figures to choose from but ultimately it came down to a choice between Safari Ltd. and CollectA. CollectA’s, which already has a review here, is more realistic looking overall. But Safari’s, sculpted by Doug Watson, is sculpted in motion and has a dynamism that […]
Read more... https://animaltoyforum.com/blog/muskox-wild-safari-north-american-wildlife-by-safari-ltd/
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Muskox (Wild Safari North American Wildlife by Safari Ltd.)
For a few years now I’ve struggled with choosing a muskox (Ovibos moschatus) for my collection. There are several muskox figures to choose from but ultimately it came down to a choice between Safari Ltd. and CollectA. CollectA’s, which already has a review here, is more realistic looking overall. But Safari’s, sculpted by Doug Watson, is sculpted in motion and has a dynamism that […]
Read more... https://animaltoyforum.com/blog/muskox-wild-safari-north-american-wildlife-by-safari-ltd/
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Muskox (Wild Safari North American Wildlife by Safari Ltd.)
For a few years now I’ve struggled with choosing a muskox (Ovibos moschatus) for my collection. There are several muskox figures to choose from but ultimately it came down to a choice between Safari Ltd. and CollectA. CollectA’s, which already has a review here, is more realistic looking overall. But Safari’s, sculpted by Doug Watson, is sculpted in motion and has a dynamism that […]
Read more... https://animaltoyforum.com/blog/muskox-wild-safari-north-american-wildlife-by-safari-ltd/
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Muskox (Wild Safari North American Wildlife by Safari Ltd.)
For a few years now I’ve struggled with choosing a muskox (Ovibos moschatus) for my collection. There are several muskox figures to choose from but ultimately it came down to a choice between Safari Ltd. and CollectA. CollectA’s, which already has a review here, is more realistic looking overall. But Safari’s, sculpted by Doug Watson, is sculpted in motion and has a dynamism that […]
Read more... https://animaltoyforum.com/blog/muskox-wild-safari-north-american-wildlife-by-safari-ltd/
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Ancient rivals by Amit Eshel
An Arctic wolf shows signs of a recent hunt as a muskox herd forms a defensive circle, horns facing out to guard their calves.
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Ancient rivals by Amit Eshel
An Arctic wolf shows signs of a recent hunt as a muskox herd forms a defensive circle, horns facing out to guard their calves.
Location
Ellesmere Island, #Canada -
Ancient rivals by Amit Eshel
An Arctic wolf shows signs of a recent hunt as a muskox herd forms a defensive circle, horns facing out to guard their calves.
Location
Ellesmere Island, #Canada -
Ancient rivals by Amit Eshel
An Arctic wolf shows signs of a recent hunt as a muskox herd forms a defensive circle, horns facing out to guard their calves.
Location
Ellesmere Island, #Canada -
Ancient rivals by Amit Eshel
An Arctic wolf shows signs of a recent hunt as a muskox herd forms a defensive circle, horns facing out to guard their calves.
Location
Ellesmere Island, #Canada -
"All sounds produced using an acoustic cello, amplifiers, and effects pedals, with the exception of bass drum on Pyre and Nethereal".
When you thought #Apocalyptica has exhausted the cello thing completely, here's#RaphaelWeinrothBrowne: Lifeblood
https://album.link/t/454693507
It is not metal, but you'll probably enjoy it nonetheless. It is a perfect pre-sleep album in a pitch black room, with headphones on.
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"All sounds produced using an acoustic cello, amplifiers, and effects pedals, with the exception of bass drum on Pyre and Nethereal".
When you thought #Apocalyptica has exhausted the cello thing completely, here's#RaphaelWeinrothBrowne: Lifeblood
https://album.link/t/454693507
It is not metal, but you'll probably enjoy it nonetheless. It is a perfect pre-sleep album in a pitch black room, with headphones on.
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"All sounds produced using an acoustic cello, amplifiers, and effects pedals, with the exception of bass drum on Pyre and Nethereal".
When you thought #Apocalyptica has exhausted the cello thing completely, here's#RaphaelWeinrothBrowne: Lifeblood
https://album.link/t/454693507
It is not metal, but you'll probably enjoy it nonetheless. It is a perfect pre-sleep album in a pitch black room, with headphones on.
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"All sounds produced using an acoustic cello, amplifiers, and effects pedals, with the exception of bass drum on Pyre and Nethereal".
When you thought #Apocalyptica has exhausted the cello thing completely, here's#RaphaelWeinrothBrowne: Lifeblood
https://album.link/t/454693507
It is not metal, but you'll probably enjoy it nonetheless. It is a perfect pre-sleep album in a pitch black room, with headphones on.
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Raphael Weinroth-Browne – Lifeblood Review
By Twelve
Raphael Weinroth-Browne of Kamancello and Musk Ox, among other groups, is, in my mind, the most interesting cellist in metal. This is in large part due to the fact that he actually plays a lot of non-metal. Musk Ox is a fantastic chamber folk project with nary a distortion to be heard. His debut solo release, Worlds Within, covers a lot of ground, but is largely a work of classical music. And yet, you can just hear in the way he plays that Weinroth-Browne is a metal musician. The influence and emotion is just there, whatever he’s doing and however he’s doing it. The follow-up to Worlds Within, Lifeblood, offers a similar premise: one man with a cello and a pocket full of dreams. The question is clear: are there worlds within Lifeblood, or will it end up feeling lifeless?
Certainly not the latter; Lifeblood is a very lively album, upbeat and intricate with many layers to explore. Compared with Worlds Within, it feels like Weinroth-Browne has placed a greater emphasis on “roles.” As it progresses, you almost get the sense that there is a “lead/vocalist” Raphael Weinroth-Browne on cello, a rhythm Weinroth-Browne on cello, a bass Weinroth-Browne on cello, and a percussion Weinroth-Browne on cello. The four Weinroths-Browne build upon each other’s work, taking simple ideas and layering them upon each other until the whole transcends its basic components. The titanic “Ophidian” does this extremely well. For nearly nine minutes, it tells largely the same story—but beneath the surface, the bass Weinroth-Browne is building to an anxious crescendo, the rhythm Weinroth-Browne is weaving a tapestry, and the lead Weinroth-Browne is practically singing through his cello, with all the passion and inflection you’d expect from an actual singer. Of course, there is no singer—Lifeblood is purely instrumental—but it does not need one.
Last year, I had the unexpected pleasure to see Musk Ox live in concert, where they performed Inheritance—my 2021 album of the year!—in full. At the time, I was struck by just how much better Weinroth-Browne’s cello sounds live. It’s a rich, expansive, expressive instrument and, despite how amazing Worlds Within sounds, I’ve felt it missed some of that low-end power that gives the cello its majesty. Lifeblood seems to address this thought. It has a richer sound than its predecessor and a mighty low end. Weinroth-Browne’s influence from metal rears its head on songs like “Lifeblood” and “Possession,” where he treats his (“bass”) cello like a guitar, utilizing what are essentially power chords to give the songs weight. On “Nethereal” and “Labyrinthine,” he goes a little lighter, but the influence is still there; the former is a slow build to an electric payoff, while the latter leans lighter and more excitable; “Labyrinthine’s” layers build with fun, lively backdrops that give the song a journeying feel. It’s not “cello metal” like Apocalyptica; Rather, Weinroth-Browne’s fusion of classical and metal themes is expert enough to feel like it isn’t overtly one or the other.
Like most classically-inspired instrumental albums, Lifeblood is best experienced as a whole and can be thought of as a journey. This is its greatest strength, and I imagine for some will be its primary drawback. Indeed, I find it difficult to just sit down and play “Labyrinthine;” on its own, it’s a good song, but may feel a bit long or a bit much. But start with the opener “Lifeblood,” and it draws you in. It begins in a similar vein to Worlds Within, but quickly establishes its own identity. It does a great job of luring the listener into Lifeblood, and flows naturally into “Possession,” and from there into “Ophidian,” and so on. With that said, I do think Lifeblood is a touch long—and front-loaded. After the gorgeous “Pyre,” Lifeblood’s best songs—to my ears, at least—are behind it, which makes the near-hour-long runtime feel like a bit much. It’s never bad in any sense, but with so many paths to traverse, it does feel a little lost by the end.
But only a little—I can’t stress enough that Lifeblood is a fantastic musical journey that establishes Weinroth-Browne as a supremely talented composer, cellist, and musician. It is a rare album, one that rewards multiple listens, evokes myriad emotions, and creates a lasting impression. It really is remarkable. Who needs a band when you have an army of Raphael Weinroth-Browne?
Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Self-release
Websites: raphaelweinroth-browne.bandcamp.com | raphaelweinrothbrowne.com | facebook.com/raphcello
Releases Worldwide: October 3rd, 2025#2025 #35 #Apocalyptica #CanadianMetal #Classical #Kamancello #Lifeblood #MuskOx #Oct25 #RaphaelWeinrothBrowne #Review #Reviews #SelfRelease
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Raphael Weinroth-Browne – Lifeblood Review
By Twelve
Raphael Weinroth-Browne of Kamancello and Musk Ox, among other groups, is, in my mind, the most interesting cellist in metal. This is in large part due to the fact that he actually plays a lot of non-metal. Musk Ox is a fantastic chamber folk project with nary a distortion to be heard. His debut solo release, Worlds Within, covers a lot of ground, but is largely a work of classical music. And yet, you can just hear in the way he plays that Weinroth-Browne is a metal musician. The influence and emotion is just there, whatever he’s doing and however he’s doing it. The follow-up to Worlds Within, Lifeblood, offers a similar premise: one man with a cello and a pocket full of dreams. The question is clear: are there worlds within Lifeblood, or will it end up feeling lifeless?
Certainly not the latter; Lifeblood is a very lively album, upbeat and intricate with many layers to explore. Compared with Worlds Within, it feels like Weinroth-Browne has placed a greater emphasis on “roles.” As it progresses, you almost get the sense that there is a “lead/vocalist” Raphael Weinroth-Browne on cello, a rhythm Weinroth-Browne on cello, a bass Weinroth-Browne on cello, and a percussion Weinroth-Browne on cello. The four Weinroths-Browne build upon each other’s work, taking simple ideas and layering them upon each other until the whole transcends its basic components. The titanic “Ophidian” does this extremely well. For nearly nine minutes, it tells largely the same story—but beneath the surface, the bass Weinroth-Browne is building to an anxious crescendo, the rhythm Weinroth-Browne is weaving a tapestry, and the lead Weinroth-Browne is practically singing through his cello, with all the passion and inflection you’d expect from an actual singer. Of course, there is no singer—Lifeblood is purely instrumental—but it does not need one.
Last year, I had the unexpected pleasure to see Musk Ox live in concert, where they performed Inheritance—my 2021 album of the year!—in full. At the time, I was struck by just how much better Weinroth-Browne’s cello sounds live. It’s a rich, expansive, expressive instrument and, despite how amazing Worlds Within sounds, I’ve felt it missed some of that low-end power that gives the cello its majesty. Lifeblood seems to address this thought. It has a richer sound than its predecessor and a mighty low end. Weinroth-Browne’s influence from metal rears its head on songs like “Lifeblood” and “Possession,” where he treats his (“bass”) cello like a guitar, utilizing what are essentially power chords to give the songs weight. On “Nethereal” and “Labyrinthine,” he goes a little lighter, but the influence is still there; the former is a slow build to an electric payoff, while the latter leans lighter and more excitable; “Labyrinthine’s” layers build with fun, lively backdrops that give the song a journeying feel. It’s not “cello metal” like Apocalyptica; Rather, Weinroth-Browne’s fusion of classical and metal themes is expert enough to feel like it isn’t overtly one or the other.
Like most classically-inspired instrumental albums, Lifeblood is best experienced as a whole and can be thought of as a journey. This is its greatest strength, and I imagine for some will be its primary drawback. Indeed, I find it difficult to just sit down and play “Labyrinthine;” on its own, it’s a good song, but may feel a bit long or a bit much. But start with the opener “Lifeblood,” and it draws you in. It begins in a similar vein to Worlds Within, but quickly establishes its own identity. It does a great job of luring the listener into Lifeblood, and flows naturally into “Possession,” and from there into “Ophidian,” and so on. With that said, I do think Lifeblood is a touch long—and front-loaded. After the gorgeous “Pyre,” Lifeblood’s best songs—to my ears, at least—are behind it, which makes the near-hour-long runtime feel like a bit much. It’s never bad in any sense, but with so many paths to traverse, it does feel a little lost by the end.
But only a little—I can’t stress enough that Lifeblood is a fantastic musical journey that establishes Weinroth-Browne as a supremely talented composer, cellist, and musician. It is a rare album, one that rewards multiple listens, evokes myriad emotions, and creates a lasting impression. It really is remarkable. Who needs a band when you have an army of Raphael Weinroth-Browne?
Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Self-release
Websites: raphaelweinroth-browne.bandcamp.com | raphaelweinrothbrowne.com | facebook.com/raphcello
Releases Worldwide: October 3rd, 2025#2025 #35 #Apocalyptica #CanadianMetal #Classical #Kamancello #Lifeblood #MuskOx #Oct25 #RaphaelWeinrothBrowne #Review #Reviews #SelfRelease
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Raphael Weinroth-Browne – Lifeblood Review
By Twelve
Raphael Weinroth-Browne of Kamancello and Musk Ox, among other groups, is, in my mind, the most interesting cellist in metal. This is in large part due to the fact that he actually plays a lot of non-metal. Musk Ox is a fantastic chamber folk project with nary a distortion to be heard. His debut solo release, Worlds Within, covers a lot of ground, but is largely a work of classical music. And yet, you can just hear in the way he plays that Weinroth-Browne is a metal musician. The influence and emotion is just there, whatever he’s doing and however he’s doing it. The follow-up to Worlds Within, Lifeblood, offers a similar premise: one man with a cello and a pocket full of dreams. The question is clear: are there worlds within Lifeblood, or will it end up feeling lifeless?
Certainly not the latter; Lifeblood is a very lively album, upbeat and intricate with many layers to explore. Compared with Worlds Within, it feels like Weinroth-Browne has placed a greater emphasis on “roles.” As it progresses, you almost get the sense that there is a “lead/vocalist” Raphael Weinroth-Browne on cello, a rhythm Weinroth-Browne on cello, a bass Weinroth-Browne on cello, and a percussion Weinroth-Browne on cello. The four Weinroths-Browne build upon each other’s work, taking simple ideas and layering them upon each other until the whole transcends its basic components. The titanic “Ophidian” does this extremely well. For nearly nine minutes, it tells largely the same story—but beneath the surface, the bass Weinroth-Browne is building to an anxious crescendo, the rhythm Weinroth-Browne is weaving a tapestry, and the lead Weinroth-Browne is practically singing through his cello, with all the passion and inflection you’d expect from an actual singer. Of course, there is no singer—Lifeblood is purely instrumental—but it does not need one.
Last year, I had the unexpected pleasure to see Musk Ox live in concert, where they performed Inheritance—my 2021 album of the year!—in full. At the time, I was struck by just how much better Weinroth-Browne’s cello sounds live. It’s a rich, expansive, expressive instrument and, despite how amazing Worlds Within sounds, I’ve felt it missed some of that low-end power that gives the cello its majesty. Lifeblood seems to address this thought. It has a richer sound than its predecessor and a mighty low end. Weinroth-Browne’s influence from metal rears its head on songs like “Lifeblood” and “Possession,” where he treats his (“bass”) cello like a guitar, utilizing what are essentially power chords to give the songs weight. On “Nethereal” and “Labyrinthine,” he goes a little lighter, but the influence is still there; the former is a slow build to an electric payoff, while the latter leans lighter and more excitable; “Labyrinthine’s” layers build with fun, lively backdrops that give the song a journeying feel. It’s not “cello metal” like Apocalyptica; Rather, Weinroth-Browne’s fusion of classical and metal themes is expert enough to feel like it isn’t overtly one or the other.
Like most classically-inspired instrumental albums, Lifeblood is best experienced as a whole and can be thought of as a journey. This is its greatest strength, and I imagine for some will be its primary drawback. Indeed, I find it difficult to just sit down and play “Labyrinthine;” on its own, it’s a good song, but may feel a bit long or a bit much. But start with the opener “Lifeblood,” and it draws you in. It begins in a similar vein to Worlds Within, but quickly establishes its own identity. It does a great job of luring the listener into Lifeblood, and flows naturally into “Possession,” and from there into “Ophidian,” and so on. With that said, I do think Lifeblood is a touch long—and front-loaded. After the gorgeous “Pyre,” Lifeblood’s best songs—to my ears, at least—are behind it, which makes the near-hour-long runtime feel like a bit much. It’s never bad in any sense, but with so many paths to traverse, it does feel a little lost by the end.
But only a little—I can’t stress enough that Lifeblood is a fantastic musical journey that establishes Weinroth-Browne as a supremely talented composer, cellist, and musician. It is a rare album, one that rewards multiple listens, evokes myriad emotions, and creates a lasting impression. It really is remarkable. Who needs a band when you have an army of Raphael Weinroth-Browne?
Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Self-release
Websites: raphaelweinroth-browne.bandcamp.com | raphaelweinrothbrowne.com | facebook.com/raphcello
Releases Worldwide: October 3rd, 2025#2025 #35 #Apocalyptica #CanadianMetal #Classical #Kamancello #Lifeblood #MuskOx #Oct25 #RaphaelWeinrothBrowne #Review #Reviews #SelfRelease
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Raphael Weinroth-Browne – Lifeblood Review
By Twelve
Raphael Weinroth-Browne of Kamancello and Musk Ox, among other groups, is, in my mind, the most interesting cellist in metal. This is in large part due to the fact that he actually plays a lot of non-metal. Musk Ox is a fantastic chamber folk project with nary a distortion to be heard. His debut solo release, Worlds Within, covers a lot of ground, but is largely a work of classical music. And yet, you can just hear in the way he plays that Weinroth-Browne is a metal musician. The influence and emotion is just there, whatever he’s doing and however he’s doing it. The follow-up to Worlds Within, Lifeblood, offers a similar premise: one man with a cello and a pocket full of dreams. The question is clear: are there worlds within Lifeblood, or will it end up feeling lifeless?
Certainly not the latter; Lifeblood is a very lively album, upbeat and intricate with many layers to explore. Compared with Worlds Within, it feels like Weinroth-Browne has placed a greater emphasis on “roles.” As it progresses, you almost get the sense that there is a “lead/vocalist” Raphael Weinroth-Browne on cello, a rhythm Weinroth-Browne on cello, a bass Weinroth-Browne on cello, and a percussion Weinroth-Browne on cello. The four Weinroths-Browne build upon each other’s work, taking simple ideas and layering them upon each other until the whole transcends its basic components. The titanic “Ophidian” does this extremely well. For nearly nine minutes, it tells largely the same story—but beneath the surface, the bass Weinroth-Browne is building to an anxious crescendo, the rhythm Weinroth-Browne is weaving a tapestry, and the lead Weinroth-Browne is practically singing through his cello, with all the passion and inflection you’d expect from an actual singer. Of course, there is no singer—Lifeblood is purely instrumental—but it does not need one.
Last year, I had the unexpected pleasure to see Musk Ox live in concert, where they performed Inheritance—my 2021 album of the year!—in full. At the time, I was struck by just how much better Weinroth-Browne’s cello sounds live. It’s a rich, expansive, expressive instrument and, despite how amazing Worlds Within sounds, I’ve felt it missed some of that low-end power that gives the cello its majesty. Lifeblood seems to address this thought. It has a richer sound than its predecessor and a mighty low end. Weinroth-Browne’s influence from metal rears its head on songs like “Lifeblood” and “Possession,” where he treats his (“bass”) cello like a guitar, utilizing what are essentially power chords to give the songs weight. On “Nethereal” and “Labyrinthine,” he goes a little lighter, but the influence is still there; the former is a slow build to an electric payoff, while the latter leans lighter and more excitable; “Labyrinthine’s” layers build with fun, lively backdrops that give the song a journeying feel. It’s not “cello metal” like Apocalyptica; Rather, Weinroth-Browne’s fusion of classical and metal themes is expert enough to feel like it isn’t overtly one or the other.
Like most classically-inspired instrumental albums, Lifeblood is best experienced as a whole and can be thought of as a journey. This is its greatest strength, and I imagine for some will be its primary drawback. Indeed, I find it difficult to just sit down and play “Labyrinthine;” on its own, it’s a good song, but may feel a bit long or a bit much. But start with the opener “Lifeblood,” and it draws you in. It begins in a similar vein to Worlds Within, but quickly establishes its own identity. It does a great job of luring the listener into Lifeblood, and flows naturally into “Possession,” and from there into “Ophidian,” and so on. With that said, I do think Lifeblood is a touch long—and front-loaded. After the gorgeous “Pyre,” Lifeblood’s best songs—to my ears, at least—are behind it, which makes the near-hour-long runtime feel like a bit much. It’s never bad in any sense, but with so many paths to traverse, it does feel a little lost by the end.
But only a little—I can’t stress enough that Lifeblood is a fantastic musical journey that establishes Weinroth-Browne as a supremely talented composer, cellist, and musician. It is a rare album, one that rewards multiple listens, evokes myriad emotions, and creates a lasting impression. It really is remarkable. Who needs a band when you have an army of Raphael Weinroth-Browne?
Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Self-release
Websites: raphaelweinroth-browne.bandcamp.com | raphaelweinrothbrowne.com | facebook.com/raphcello
Releases Worldwide: October 3rd, 2025#2025 #35 #Apocalyptica #CanadianMetal #Classical #Kamancello #Lifeblood #MuskOx #Oct25 #RaphaelWeinrothBrowne #Review #Reviews #SelfRelease
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Raphael Weinroth-Browne – Lifeblood Review
By Twelve
Raphael Weinroth-Browne of Kamancello and Musk Ox, among other groups, is, in my mind, the most interesting cellist in metal. This is in large part due to the fact that he actually plays a lot of non-metal. Musk Ox is a fantastic chamber folk project with nary a distortion to be heard. His debut solo release, Worlds Within, covers a lot of ground, but is largely a work of classical music. And yet, you can just hear in the way he plays that Weinroth-Browne is a metal musician. The influence and emotion is just there, whatever he’s doing and however he’s doing it. The follow-up to Worlds Within, Lifeblood, offers a similar premise: one man with a cello and a pocket full of dreams. The question is clear: are there worlds within Lifeblood, or will it end up feeling lifeless?
Certainly not the latter; Lifeblood is a very lively album, upbeat and intricate with many layers to explore. Compared with Worlds Within, it feels like Weinroth-Browne has placed a greater emphasis on “roles.” As it progresses, you almost get the sense that there is a “lead/vocalist” Raphael Weinroth-Browne on cello, a rhythm Weinroth-Browne on cello, a bass Weinroth-Browne on cello, and a percussion Weinroth-Browne on cello. The four Weinroths-Browne build upon each other’s work, taking simple ideas and layering them upon each other until the whole transcends its basic components. The titanic “Ophidian” does this extremely well. For nearly nine minutes, it tells largely the same story—but beneath the surface, the bass Weinroth-Browne is building to an anxious crescendo, the rhythm Weinroth-Browne is weaving a tapestry, and the lead Weinroth-Browne is practically singing through his cello, with all the passion and inflection you’d expect from an actual singer. Of course, there is no singer—Lifeblood is purely instrumental—but it does not need one.
Last year, I had the unexpected pleasure to see Musk Ox live in concert, where they performed Inheritance—my 2021 album of the year!—in full. At the time, I was struck by just how much better Weinroth-Browne’s cello sounds live. It’s a rich, expansive, expressive instrument and, despite how amazing Worlds Within sounds, I’ve felt it missed some of that low-end power that gives the cello its majesty. Lifeblood seems to address this thought. It has a richer sound than its predecessor and a mighty low end. Weinroth-Browne’s influence from metal rears its head on songs like “Lifeblood” and “Possession,” where he treats his (“bass”) cello like a guitar, utilizing what are essentially power chords to give the songs weight. On “Nethereal” and “Labyrinthine,” he goes a little lighter, but the influence is still there; the former is a slow build to an electric payoff, while the latter leans lighter and more excitable; “Labyrinthine’s” layers build with fun, lively backdrops that give the song a journeying feel. It’s not “cello metal” like Apocalyptica; Rather, Weinroth-Browne’s fusion of classical and metal themes is expert enough to feel like it isn’t overtly one or the other.
Like most classically-inspired instrumental albums, Lifeblood is best experienced as a whole and can be thought of as a journey. This is its greatest strength, and I imagine for some will be its primary drawback. Indeed, I find it difficult to just sit down and play “Labyrinthine;” on its own, it’s a good song, but may feel a bit long or a bit much. But start with the opener “Lifeblood,” and it draws you in. It begins in a similar vein to Worlds Within, but quickly establishes its own identity. It does a great job of luring the listener into Lifeblood, and flows naturally into “Possession,” and from there into “Ophidian,” and so on. With that said, I do think Lifeblood is a touch long—and front-loaded. After the gorgeous “Pyre,” Lifeblood’s best songs—to my ears, at least—are behind it, which makes the near-hour-long runtime feel like a bit much. It’s never bad in any sense, but with so many paths to traverse, it does feel a little lost by the end.
But only a little—I can’t stress enough that Lifeblood is a fantastic musical journey that establishes Weinroth-Browne as a supremely talented composer, cellist, and musician. It is a rare album, one that rewards multiple listens, evokes myriad emotions, and creates a lasting impression. It really is remarkable. Who needs a band when you have an army of Raphael Weinroth-Browne?
Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Self-release
Websites: raphaelweinroth-browne.bandcamp.com | raphaelweinrothbrowne.com | facebook.com/raphcello
Releases Worldwide: October 3rd, 2025#2025 #35 #Apocalyptica #CanadianMetal #Classical #Kamancello #Lifeblood #MuskOx #Oct25 #RaphaelWeinrothBrowne #Review #Reviews #SelfRelease
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Copenhagen zoo, july trip.
I especially enjoyed taking photos of the bumblebee, absolutely lost in the sauce#photography #NaturePhotography #bumblebee #giantowlbutterfly #muskox #scarletibis
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Copenhagen zoo, july trip.
I especially enjoyed taking photos of the bumblebee, absolutely lost in the sauce#photography #NaturePhotography #bumblebee #giantowlbutterfly #muskox #scarletibis
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Copenhagen zoo, july trip.
I especially enjoyed taking photos of the bumblebee, absolutely lost in the sauce#photography #NaturePhotography #bumblebee #giantowlbutterfly #muskox #scarletibis
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Copenhagen zoo, july trip.
I especially enjoyed taking photos of the bumblebee, absolutely lost in the sauce#photography #NaturePhotography #bumblebee #giantowlbutterfly #muskox #scarletibis
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Muskox baby, bus tour, and let’s put on the rain fly
It was a lovely night sleeping with the rain fly off. The top of this big tent, an MEC Funhouse 6 man, is all mesh so you can see the trees and sky above.
We had a good night and since we were here a day early, we had time to shower and slowly sort out our day and make some tea.
We got a few groceries and a tarp and bungies in case we are in another deluge. It would be nice to have a place to sit that was dry. The front vestibule of this tent has room for lawn chairs but is not dry, as we […]
https://lisa.blog/2025/08/07/muskox-baby-bus-tour-and-lets-put-on-the-rain-fly/
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"Over three-quarters of adults in #InuitNunangat face #foodinsecurity, a rate more than six times the #Canadian national average. This statistic reflects not only limited access to market food but also the disruptions to #Arctic #ecosystems impacting traditional food availability.
The primary food sources for many #Indigenous Peoples in the region, including the #Inuit, are arctic wildlife such as #muskox and #caribou."
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"Over three-quarters of adults in #InuitNunangat face #foodinsecurity, a rate more than six times the #Canadian national average. This statistic reflects not only limited access to market food but also the disruptions to #Arctic #ecosystems impacting traditional food availability.
The primary food sources for many #Indigenous Peoples in the region, including the #Inuit, are arctic wildlife such as #muskox and #caribou."
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"Over three-quarters of adults in #InuitNunangat face #foodinsecurity, a rate more than six times the #Canadian national average. This statistic reflects not only limited access to market food but also the disruptions to #Arctic #ecosystems impacting traditional food availability.
The primary food sources for many #Indigenous Peoples in the region, including the #Inuit, are arctic wildlife such as #muskox and #caribou."
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La peinture de ce bœuf musqué m’a pris du temps…
Je voulais rendre compte du fouillis de sa laine, du vent qui la fait bouger, tout en gardant l’aspect mastodonte de l’Arctique ❄️🐃
Tu penses quoi du résultat ? 🎨✨
#aquarelle #animalart #wildlifeart #dessinanimalier #artonmap #illustrationnaturaliste #muskox #boeufmusqué #nauticalchartart #artprocess #slowart #carteartistique #artonpaper #biodiversité #animalillustration #arctic #natureart #artetnature -
La peinture de ce bœuf musqué m’a pris du temps…
Je voulais rendre compte du fouillis de sa laine, du vent qui la fait bouger, tout en gardant l’aspect mastodonte de l’Arctique ❄️🐃
Tu penses quoi du résultat ? 🎨✨
#aquarelle #animalart #wildlifeart #dessinanimalier #artonmap #illustrationnaturaliste #muskox #boeufmusqué #nauticalchartart #artprocess #slowart #carteartistique #artonpaper #biodiversité #animalillustration #arctic #natureart #artetnature -
La peinture de ce bœuf musqué m’a pris du temps…
Je voulais rendre compte du fouillis de sa laine, du vent qui la fait bouger, tout en gardant l’aspect mastodonte de l’Arctique ❄️🐃
Tu penses quoi du résultat ? 🎨✨
#aquarelle #animalart #wildlifeart #dessinanimalier #artonmap #illustrationnaturaliste #muskox #boeufmusqué #nauticalchartart #artprocess #slowart #carteartistique #artonpaper #biodiversité #animalillustration #arctic #natureart #artetnature -
La peinture de ce bœuf musqué m’a pris du temps…
Je voulais rendre compte du fouillis de sa laine, du vent qui la fait bouger, tout en gardant l’aspect mastodonte de l’Arctique ❄️🐃
Tu penses quoi du résultat ? 🎨✨
#aquarelle #animalart #wildlifeart #dessinanimalier #artonmap #illustrationnaturaliste #muskox #boeufmusqué #nauticalchartart #artprocess #slowart #carteartistique #artonpaper #biodiversité #animalillustration #arctic #natureart #artetnature -
La peinture de ce bœuf musqué m’a pris du temps…
Je voulais rendre compte du fouillis de sa laine, du vent qui la fait bouger, tout en gardant l’aspect mastodonte de l’Arctique ❄️🐃
Tu penses quoi du résultat ? 🎨✨
#aquarelle #animalart #wildlifeart #dessinanimalier #artonmap #illustrationnaturaliste #muskox #boeufmusqué #nauticalchartart #artprocess #slowart #carteartistique #artonpaper #biodiversité #animalillustration #arctic #natureart #artetnature -
Wintertime Adaptations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGoEGOB90Wk
#youtube_ExploreLiveNatureCams #explore_org #explore #live_nature_cams #animal_cams #animal_videos #more_to_explore #mike_fitz #brian_byrd #animal_highlights #news #animal #live_cams #live #wild_animals #show #live_show #wildlife #season #update #highlights #gray_seals #wolf #education #bison #muskox #winter #survival #adaptations #biology -
Wintertime Adaptations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGoEGOB90Wk
#youtube_ExploreLiveNatureCams #explore_org #explore #live_nature_cams #animal_cams #animal_videos #more_to_explore #mike_fitz #brian_byrd #animal_highlights #news #animal #live_cams #live #wild_animals #show #live_show #wildlife #season #update #highlights #gray_seals #wolf #education #bison #muskox #winter #survival #adaptations #biology
