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Medieval Folk Band Reviews
#19140374 - 11/15/13 10:27 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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So here is the deal...I've stumbled across a movement that is going on in Europe which is similar to the sixties counterculture although it has some key differences and it highly reflects that within its music. So basically, this thread is being made so that I can ultimately and hopefully spread this amazing music and its phenomenal message to others who will listen and enjoy. The music is distinguished by the acoustic (usually) and tradtional (usually) instruments, the fact that several of the bands play in multiple languages, that most of these bands identify as polytheist, pantheist, shamans or animists, in other words, primarily pagan based. They typically play music based off traditional music such as Celtic folk (pipes, singing and drums) or Norse folk (horns, singing and drums). Some bands play multiple styles and some bands even play completely different genres such as medieval folk rock and medieval folk metal. This music is completely unique and I absolutely love it and I've told a few members here about it and they fell in love as well not to mention some even got their friends and family hooked, haha. So basically what I'm planing on doing is listening to one band and reading up on them for a day, everyday, so one band a day and then I am going to post my review of that said band (I will try to be unbiased as possible) after I've made a general conclusion as to what their music is and what crowd will like it and just a general overview of their talent, their style and their appeal. So I have a lineup of over 100 bands easily so I should be at this for a year, most likely. So if you have a suggestion of a band or a review of your own then don't hesitate to post it (I only ask that you try to be mature) and I will do my own review of that said band and see how they compare. Your opinions of my reviews and of bands that I post are more than welcome also. So here goes...I'm goin to start with the band that lead me to this flavor of mind blowing music and that band is...dun na an NAAAH...OMNIA!
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: GreySatyr]
#19140425 - 11/15/13 10:39 AM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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OMNIA is obviously my favorite and I've spent many hours watching their live performances and listening to their songs in the past couple weeks. Originally they played more Celtic stuff but lately their sound has been changing. Everything I've heard from them has been amazing. They even made a reggae song (earth warrior) and a rap song (dance until we die) if you're into that, both were great. Every band member plays multiple insturments from the jaw harp, guitar, bouzouki, aulos, harp, piano, didgideroo, overtone flute, traditional flute, bag pipes, hurdy gurdy, tons of percussion, they really have an amazingly unique and blended sound that just fires your soul right up. I can't even begin to describe how I feel about this band. They're truly one of a kind. Their music is truly inspiring and I just can't get over it. I said that I wouldn't make a biased review but this one will be an exception because I really can't get over their flavor of music. It suits me perfectly! They also sing in various languages, do some chants, some instrumentals, just overall they are amazing brilliant in my humble opinion and I really hope you guys check them out or you'll be missing out! Most versatile band I've ever encountered!
Recentlyy links have been giving me trouble, if they don't work then just slink over to YouTube and type in OMNIA pagan folk lore OR OMNIA I don't speak human.
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: GreySatyr]
#19141136 - 11/15/13 02:31 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Great idea Grey!
Here is one of my new favs
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: Stromrider]
#19141144 - 11/15/13 02:34 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Oh and we can't leave out this one!!!
My wife and I thank you very much for introducing us to this wonderful music. We been listening to Faun today
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: Stromrider]
#19142826 - 11/15/13 09:03 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Dude, that's funny that you posted those two videos because those are two of my absolute favorites as well! Fee Ra Huri is intoxicating and they really get into the end of Morrigan Crown of War, they really jam from the soul. I wonder what happened to Phillip (guitarist) though. It seems that maybe hes not in the band anymore but I'm insure, it doesn't list him on their site. I have been doing the same with Faun and I may write a review before I go to bed tonight.
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: GreySatyr]
#19143113 - 11/15/13 10:05 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Today's band is...FAUN!
Chances are if you're a fan of OMNIA then you've probably heard of Faun! Faun is very similar to Omnia, they've even played and toured together. Comparing them is like comparing varieties of fruit, they're both juicy and delicious but one (OMNIA) has a twang and a explosion to it while the other (Faun) is more soft and sweet. Faun music is beautiful, genuine and serene. Slightly more folksy and less RocknRoll than Omnia. The one problem that you may have with Faun is that most of their music is not in English, however that doesnt take away the beauty of their music an infact increases it. their most recent album is mostly English. To me Faun is a delicate soft brand of folk sort of Celtic with some Bard folk string thrown in the mix. I highly recommend them if you're want to take a relaxing break away or if you just want a softer sound to your medieval folk music collection. If these links don't work then run a YouTube search on Faun "Golden Apples" and Faun "Satyros".
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: GreySatyr]
#19145637 - 11/16/13 02:39 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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This review is for...The Moon&The NightSpirit!
This band is made up of two members who are both vocalists and multi instrumentalists, a male and a female. Their lives shows feature guests members. This band is comparable to Faun, in my opinion. Their sound is lovely and soft, most of their music is sung by the female lead. They're Hungarian based Pagan folk and their music reflects that. They typically sing of ancient Hungarian Pagan lore and most of their music is not in English much like Faun. Their song is also much less Celtic focused (not as much drums, chants and pipes/flutes) than both Faun and OMNIA and is more focused on strings such as the violin, lutes and hury gurdy. This is a great band to relax to as well. If the links don't work then run a search for in gardens and worlds undrempt and rego rejtem.
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: GreySatyr]
#19145786 - 11/16/13 03:29 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Next band, Rapalje!!!
The Crown & The Ring
Ride On
So this band is particularly unique in their style. It is in my opinion the most brilliant and perfect replication of a truly medieval style of music. If I ever wanted to go back in time I'm sure I'd find them playing in the nearest Irish or Dutch pub. Their style is very medieval FOLKSY, easy to listen to after a hard day on the farm when ya get to sit down with a pint and take a load off. They are the finest in bard/pub medieval music and I can't imagine a future band rivaling them in that category. Great band for medieval folk tunes for the common folk of the old ways.
Side note: I've reviewed several bands today because I have nothing else to do because its raining out and my fingers are about to fall off from playing guitar and I may not be able to get to a band tomorrow but we will see. I might do another review tonight.
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: GreySatyr]
#19146098 - 11/16/13 04:49 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Now this band is for you guys and gals that like electronic music! Yes, that's right! Medieval electronic blend. A band made to mix the ancient with the future...Valravn!
Kelling
Marsk
Personally I am not a fan of electronic and on a normal basis I would assume that a mixture of the magic of traditional instruments and the talentless perfection of electronica would be a horrible one. However, I find that I really like this band. The electronics are not overwhelming as I expected. Out of all the the songs I've listened to I have found that they have a more Nordic feel to them. Lead vocals are done by a female and of all their songs I have heard absolutely no pipes. The overall feel of music is different from what I love but still highly enjoyable. Definitely a must if you like electronics and you desire to hear a blend of medieval and future.
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: GreySatyr]
#19146458 - 11/16/13 06:30 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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great thread Grey! so glad you showed me Omnia, now I have the urge to get a didgeridoo.
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mushroom_sandwich said: great thread Grey! so glad you showed me Omnia, now I have the urge to get a didgeridoo.
And a flute and a hurdy gurdy!
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: Stromrider]
#19146692 - 11/16/13 07:50 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Haha, hell yeah! I'm actually planning on getting a collection of instruments now! Already got a guitar, next I'm going for a flute and then a didgeridoo and then a few drums. After that ill go for the most exotic stuff like the overtone flute, Cornett, aulos, slidgeridoo, ect.
Awesome stuff!
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: GreySatyr]
#19149983 - 11/17/13 02:21 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Not many are posting but there has been 25 or so more views since I did my last review so I'm going to keep on keepin on. I may do a review tonight but if not then I will do two or possibly even more tomorrow, just by how much time I have and how I'm feelin and there are some good ones coming up. There's also one especially for you metal heads that isn't too far down this list so stay tuned!
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: GreySatyr]
#19150391 - 11/17/13 03:51 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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I know where the hell is everyone? 
I'm still here and enjoying the thread and that's all the matters right?
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: Stromrider]
#19151506 - 11/17/13 07:52 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Exactly! Haha, I'm enjoying doing the reviews. I think the title of the thread may be offputting, I don't know. I'm about to do a review, I might be able to pull two tonight depending on my Internet speed which is fairly solid right now.
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: GreySatyr]
#19151872 - 11/17/13 09:17 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Hagalaz Runedance
Well this band had a short run however it was very popular. There isn't a whole lot to say about this band because its actually kind of hard to find information on them. Normally before I write a review I typically listen to songs and watch some live performances and read some information up on the band but I couldn't easily find anything besides their recordings. Honestly, this music is good but I really don't care for them. They're too bland for me and although they're good, they just don't jump start the soul for me. Of course, YMMV. I'm also choosing not to submit videos of this band because out of all the songs I listened to, I just couldn't pick two that really kicked some dust up.
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: GreySatyr]
#19151958 - 11/17/13 09:32 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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GreyMorph said: Not many are posting but there has been 25 or so more views since I did my last review so I'm going to keep on keepin on. !
I am enjoying it, I am always looking for music that is different.
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: my3rdeye]
#19151977 - 11/17/13 09:37 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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My favorite medieval type song.
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: mindgnome]
#19152238 - 11/17/13 10:28 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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GreyMorph said: Not many are posting but there has been 25 or so more views since I did my last review so I'm going to keep on keepin on. !
I am enjoying it, I am always looking for music that is different.
Thanks, man. You'll really enjoy the next band then. They are very different. I'll post them tomorrow afternoon. I need to listen to them some more and I'm getting sleepy. The band after them will be great for anybody that liked the Rapalje band that I posted.
mindgnome said: My favorite medieval type song.
GreyMorph said: That's not medieval at all. It's an awesome song but that is 60s era folkrock/folk revival. I don't know if you were joking or if you don't understand why makes a genre a genre. There is several things that go into a genre that gives it it's own definition. Sometimes it's the instruments being played, the style, the vocals, the theory, the sound, sometimes it's just something people prefer to call it to give it its own sub category to make it easier or separate it from another genre and make it appear to be somethin of its own. An example of that would be grunge or folk revival.
Medieval folk is medieval folk because they typically play traditional instruments or more commonly acoustic instruments, they sing in European languages and their lyrics are typically pre Christian based as they generally play common folk music that one may have heard in the time period. There are other things that go into but that's just an example and of course there are exceptions to those rules and more so than not, for instance OMNIA mixes many traditional and even a few modern (guitar, piano ect) and many instruments from various cultures that aren't European. Valravn uses electronics as a modern medieval hybrid fusion to make their song but in general they are still considered medieval folk because of the fact that their style and sound is recognizable as folk and their instruments (besides the electronics) are traditional and they sing in European languages.
I'm not trying to belittle you, I'm not sure if you were jokin or didn't understand the concept. Either way, I still appreciate your comment as that is an awesome song and Jefferson airplane is bad ass, I'm very fond of their white rabbit song, haha.
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Re: Medieval Folk Band Reviews (Various Genres) [Re: GreySatyr]
#19156971 - 11/18/13 09:28 PM (10 years, 3 months ago) |
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Band: Corvus Corax
So this band has been around since 89, I assume its one of the originals of the medieval folk bands since its been around so long. These guys are big on making their music as authentic as possible, they only use traditional instruments and only play music in what they call the "old way" however I did read that they did some opera type versions and a metal album although I didn't hear any of that. I also didn't hear them sing in any of their songs and I'm unsure if they even use vocals at all. They did yell hey however. This is another band that I'm not too stoked about obviously. It's a good band it's just not to my tastes. This band is mainly composed of bag pipe players and drummers, it's fairly strange in my opinion. I like the idea of this band very much, I just didn't get into it as much as most of the previous bands. YMMV so just check em out!
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