Vinland Saga

by Leaves' Eyes

Vinland Saga cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 30 May 2005
  • Label: Napalm
  • Country: Germany
  • Length: 45:43
  • Community rating: 3.1/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A sweeping concept album based on Leif Erikson's historical voyages, 'Vinland Saga' utilizes grand symphonic metal to weave a romantic tale of mythology and exploration. The operatic vocal performances are grounded by heavy gothic and folk metal instrumentation. It stands as a majestic, heavily melodic cornerstone for European symphonic metal narratives.

Genres

Descriptors: history, conceptual, melodic, mythology

Tracklist

  1. Vinland Saga (3:12)
  2. Farewell Proud Men (4:04)
  3. Elegy (5:07)
  4. Solemn Sea (3:44)
  5. Leaves' Eyes (3:59)
  6. The Thorn (4:05)
  7. Misseri (Turn Green Meadows into Grey) (3:50)
  8. Amhran (Song of the Winds) (2:48)
  9. New Found Land (3:28)
  10. Mourning Tree (4:03)
  11. Twilight Sun (3:22)
  12. Ankomst (3:57)

Credits

  • Leaves' Eyes - primary artist, keyboards
  • Meran Karanitant - cover, cover [concept]
  • Moritz Neuner - drums, percussion
  • Liv Kristine Espen忙s Krull - lyrics by, vocals
  • Timon Birkhofer - cello, piano, harp
  • Kai Joachim - photography by [band pictures]
  • Snorre Aske - photography by [original landscape pictures]

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