2024-09-17 06:00:23
Eihwar – Viking Wars Trance
origin: France
release: September 20, 2024
Label: Season of Mist Records
type: viking war trance
Photo credit: Eihwar
One might ask: do we really need another Vikings-themed neo-folk band? But these people are asking the wrong questions. It should be right: are there any bands that contribute something new to the genre and can enrich it with their own unique accent?
If you’re asking the right question, the answer is it’s true A resounding yes. First of all, the duo are from France, so they’re not even as Nordic as most of their colleagues in the genre, and for that reason alone, they see it slightly differently. Secondly, this set doesn’t shy away from the one cardinal sin of all fetishists, the use of electronic elements.
viking war tranceas both a debut album title and a self-titled name for this type of music, is a very appropriate term. Contrary to the seriousness and so-called grandeur of other New Viking bands, the duo wanted to create danceable music, or in other words: their listeners should not stand there in silence, but should be able to dance into a trance. The question remains: does it work?
viking dance music
A mixture of traditional Nordic instruments, mysterious and relaxing singing Athrun The modern sound elements actually work surprisingly well. So yes, you can dance to it. Some numbers, such as the title track or violentliterally inviting you to do so. you can find evidence here.
However, that doesn’t mean you should jump around like you did after your first five drinks in a tech club. No, the mysterious effect is still in the foreground. You will really be mesmerized by the melodies and drums, they slowly caress you and take you into the world of thoughts it’s true Let it slide through.
There’s a bit of a trance in the middle
It works well live – the band was discovered as an internet phenomenon and, as proof, was immediately booked to play some major festivals – but not necessarily at home in your living room. That’s how it is viking war trancebecause in everyday life this music is certainly exciting, but not as glamorous as being in a club or in front of an open-air stage with like-minded people.
Now what does this mean? Simply put, this album has a lot of appeal to fans of the genre who aren’t blind. But few people will listen to this album on loop over and over again. The music was designed to be played live, but lost its charm after a few plays at home. Or maybe you’re just listening to music in passing, but not paying full attention. But that’s not necessarily a bad thing, as it’s suitable as background music for a variety of events viking war trance As perfect as the bearskin on the head of a Nordic berserker.
in conclusion
viking war trance Bringing a breath of fresh air to Nordic neo-folk, it’s dance music to modern Vikings in the sense that it’s also suitable for non-dance moments. and it’s true Therefore it is expected to continue in the future. 7,5/10
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Asrunn – Vocals, Traditional Percussion
Mark – Human Voice, Machine (Programming)
Tracklist
01.Viking War Trance
02. Ragnarök (Viking Wars Trance Remastered Edition)
03. Volva Chant
04. Back with Freki
05. Balder
06. Fenrir (Viking Wars Trance Remastered Edition)
07.Berserkr (Viking Wars Trance Remastered Edition)
08. Thor’s hammer
09. Sir Manly
link
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