Third full length for Danish Amalie Bruun, better known as Myrkur, a completely different album from the beginnings in 2014. Only six years have passed but they sound like ages in which Amalie has made a remarkable process of musical research. As the title may suggest, the new Folkesange is dedicated to folk music and explores ancient songs, legends, and myths using only traditional and acoustic instruments. The concept of folk music is not new in itself, but Myrkur explores and renews it with her feminine touch and her immense grace. Amalie is also capable of wrapping in a magical atmosphere something that is already magical by definition, namely folk music, especially the Scandinavian one. The Danish language sounds beautifully sung by the enchanting voice of Amalie, and you don’t need to understand, you only need to close your eyes, imagine, and let yourself be carried away on an imaginative journey. In fact, I wonder why Folkesange contains three songs in English, of which “Leaves of Yggdrasil” vaguely reminds me of Enja, an Irish folk singer, known for singing in Gaelic, whom Amalie certainly knows. Amalie proves to be an immense artist and musician and also displays a remarkable vocal virtuosity, as in the high pitch at the beginning of “Tor i Helheim”. In short, Folkesange is an invaluable masterpiece to listen to again and again, and you will want to stay at home!
Notes:
Folkesange was released on March 20, 2020 through Relapse Records.
Personnel:
Myrkur: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Organ, Violin, Hurdy-Gurdy, Percussion
Text by Herjann
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Notes:
Folkesange was released on March 20, 2020 through Relapse Records.
Personnel:
Myrkur: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Piano, Organ, Violin, Hurdy-Gurdy, Percussion
Text by Herjann
[email protected]
