For lovers of Sopor Aeternus (to which group I belong) this cd is an absolute must. Nenia C’alladhan is a project of Anna-Varney (the dark mastermind behind Sopor) and Constance. Both women take care of the vocals on this cd. Constance is responsible for the ‘lyrics and the original melodies’, Anna-Varney created the ‘arrangements and music’…
Estampie – Fin Amor
Back in 1989 Estampie recorded their first cd. Now they just have released their seventh one, entitled “Fin Amor”, a masterpiece with 13 songs. Again they have created a typical medieval album, on which many authentic instruments are used, like lyre, harp and flute.On the album some instrumental tracks can be found as well as songs with vocals…
Pilori – Zeit des Lichts
Pilori, consisting of the duo Marion Urbach and Gernot Musch, have created a new cd. “Zeit des Lichts” is their third album, after “Feuilles Tombantes” and “… and when the twilight’s gone”. In my opinion it has become a piece of work with a lot of atmosphere, feelings and melancholy. Musically it is a very folky album, with a prominent role for the acoustic guitar…
Hagalaz Runedance – Frigga’s web
Frigga’s Web is the third full-length album of Hagalaz Runedance, which again manages to convince with its ritual, spiritual folk music…