Syven plays atmospheric, dark, and heavy ambient. The traditional Finnish string instrument - the kantele - is joined by atmospheric synth layering, ritualistic percussion and heavy distortion where appropriate to convey shamanistic and primordial themes. Originally released on Prophecy Productions' exclusive compilation "Whom the Moon a Nightsong Sings".

Syven - How Fare The Gods?

L.E.A.F - Suurin

NYTT LAND 'Fimbulvinter' CD (CSR234CD)

Second edition of Nytt Land's 2017 album, which quickly sold out on first pressing.

Notably outstanding on the Russian scene and largely compared with the legendary Wardruna, NYTT LAND are unique in their devotion to ritual Northern music and tradition. Their approach, using genuine native hand-crafted instruments, and true Old Norse, help them to grasp the true spirit of ancient Northern music like no one in Eastern Europe has done before. Their music is mostly based on the sources from Poetic Edda, performed in original Old Islandic.

"Fimbulvinter" is enriched with instruments like bagpipes and trembita (Alpine horn), and throat singing skillfully used to illustrate the occurrence of the forces of chaos; chthonic monsters in the world of men and gods. Fear and powerlessness alongside belief in the coming revival, renewal.

All Scandinavian mythology is permeated with fatalism, humbleness to fate. The same mood saturates "Fimbulvinter". The first part is dedicated to the creation of the world and people, embodying the warm seasons. The second half to winter, the death of all living things.

6-panel digipak featuring all lyrics.

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CD (CSR234CD)

CD in 6-panel digipak.

1. Dauði Balder (Völuspá, 31-35)
2. Gullinkambi (Völuspá, 42-44)
3. Ár Var Alda (Helgakviða Hundingsbana I, 1-4)
4. Fimbulvinter
5. Gjallarhorni (Völuspá, 46-48)
6. Fenris Kinder (Völuspá, 40-41) feat. Uliana Shulepina
7. Hittusk Æsir (Völuspá, 7-10)
8. Sal Sér Hon Standa (Völuspá, 64-66)
9. Surtr Ferr Sunnan (Völuspá, 52,57)
10. Bróðurbana Sínum (Hávamál, 89-91) feat. Eisenslav “KRODA”
11. The Last War
12. Winter Day

Barcode: 0641871744886

Order CD: https://coldspring.co.uk/csr234cd

https://coldspring.bandcamp.com/album/fimbulvinter-csr234cd

NYTT LAND Gullinkambi

Lotr Battle The Snake Rings : Queen Beruthiel (Valravn - Krummi)

Runaljod - Ragnarok

Urur

Kaunan, "Forn" - Out Oct. 13th on By Norse Music
 
KAUNAN is Oliver S. Tyr (Ger.), Boris Koller (Au.) and Göran Hallmarken (Swe). Oliver S. Tyr is the frontman of the well-known German folk band FAUN. Boris Koller is a professional painter and composer who specializes in working with the old types of Nyckelharpa (the Kontrabasharpa, and Gammelharpa). He has contributed to numerous studio productions and concerts performed by various early music ensembles. Göran Hallmarken is one of the most outstanding hurdy-gurdy players on the Swedish folk and medieval music scene. 

KAUNAN have played concerts in Germany, Sweden, France and the Netherlands. Audiences have been fascinated not only by their virtuous performances, but also by the drive and archaic power that lies behind their fresh interpretations of the old songs. KAUNAN do not simply play a Polska; they celebrate it, with almost religious passion.

Vallåt

Sowelu

Halfdan the Black (Old Norse: Halfdanr Svarti) was a ninth-century king of Vestfold. He belonged to the House of Yngling and was the father of Harald Fairhair, the first king of Norway. Listen to his legacy join his journey to see the Mediterranean Sea.

Lotr Battle The Snake Rings : Queen Beruthiel (Valravn - Krummi)

Gluth