'Myrkur' is the project of the singer and multi-instrumentalist 'Amalie Bruun' who is known in the world of black metal but who has always been attracted by the folk of the Scandinavian countries, her two previous albums, although metal oriented, already containing influences from its roots. 'Folksange' presents another facet of this Danish artist and contains 12 tracks in the purest folk tradition with the use of traditional instruments and it suffices to compare the album cover with that of 'Maredidt', far apart from each other, but which each represents each the content well.
From the start, with 'Ella' (video above) we embark on a contemplative journey into a world of dreams and serenity and 'Fager som en Ros', which follows, is a catchy traditional Swedish song, then, 'Leaves of Yggdrasil' continues in this airy universe of sweetness just like 'Ramund' with its slightly more marked rhythm. Each title deserves to be cited because they all contain something magical and the whole is sublimated by the magnificent vocal performance of 'Amalie Bruun' which perpetuate the impression of fullness throughout the album.
In short, in these troubled times, 'Myrkur' offers us a real invitation to travel, and this without moving from home and in the most beautiful way that it is, in a world made of sweetness and serenity and 'Folksange', beyond fans of traditional music, should appeal to a relatively large audience because all the titles are very accessible... | |
