Folkesange

by Myrkur

Folkesange cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 20 March 2020
  • Label: Relapse
  • Country: Denmark
  • Length: 46:59
  • Community rating: 3.51/5 from 6 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Completely abandoning the abrasive black metal framework of her previous releases, Amalie Bruun immerses herself in traditional Scandinavian folklore. The record utilizes historic acoustic instrumentation, including the nyckelharpa and the lyre, providing an incredibly pure backdrop for her soaring, ethereal vocal harmonies. It serves as a breathtaking, deeply authentic homage to the ancient musical traditions of her homeland.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, pagan, folklore, atmospheric, nature, folk, traditional, vocal, acoustic, ballad

Tracklist

  1. Ella (3:54)
  2. Fager som en Ros (2:50)
  3. Leaves of Yggdrasil (4:00)
  4. Ramund (3:28)
  5. Tor i Helheim (7:10)
  6. Svea (3:26)
  7. Harpens Kraft (3:19)
  8. Gammelk盲ring (3:28)
  9. House Carpenter (3:38)
  10. Reiar (3:46)
  11. Gudernes Vilje (3:56)
  12. Vinter (3:58)

Credits

  • Myrkur - primary artist, vocals, piano, nyckelharpa, lyre, violin, guitar, frame drum
  • Jo Quail - cello
  • Hans Dahl - painting [uncredited]
  • Kristian Uhre - percussion
  • Stefan Brisland-Ferner - viola, talharpa [str氓kharpa]
  • Maria Franz - vocals [additional vocals]

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