CD-DETAILS AS THE PATH UNFOLDS... [CRIMFALL] | ||||||
CrimfallAs The Path Unfolds... [Hard / Heavy]RELEASE: 27.02.2009LABEL: Napalm RecordsVERTRIEB: SPVWEBSITE: www.crimfall.comCrimfall ist eine junge Band. Geboren wurde sie als die Vision eines einzigen Mannes im Herbst 2007. Jakke komponierte drei Tracks für eine Demo CD, die er zuerst jedoch nicht veröffentlichte. Er merkte allerdings sehr schnell, dass die Songs einzigartig, vielschichtig und stark genug waren, um vor einer breiteren Masse bestehen zu können. Crimfall flickered into existence during the Finnish wildfire season of 2007. Jakke Vitala self-produced a 3-track demo for himself that fall, but soon came to realize that the material was unique, diverse, and strong enough to stand tall in front of bigger audiences. Yet his vision called for strong talent to interpret the powerful, yet melancholic compositions. He searched for those able to bring his tales to life with both beauty and power. Jakke found both contrast and variance in his chosen companions’ voices. Thus, Mikko and Helena joined forces to spawn the first Crimfall release, “Burning Winds”. Napalm records immediately took notice of Crimfall and signed the band. The fires of creativity burned strong and a studio was booked for the coming summer. After furious songwriting sessions that bled the members of Crimfall dry, they entered Adamantium Studios with handful of skillful session members. Janne Jukarainen hammered the pulse of battle and Henri Sorvali supported the beat with his seasoned basslines. Adorned with live strings, accordion, and other strange instruments best left in shadows, the record was completed after months of arduous work. The world witnessed the birth of the sharpened and bloodied debut album known as “As the Path Unfolds…”. The music of Crimfall eludes accurate description, as it wears many masks and disguises. One can hear influences of the grim, frost-ridden North and its own brand of folk metal, as well as the echoes of cold black metal in Mikko’s demonic screams and lyrics. Yet these subtle influences are enveloped by massive orchestrations and an epic atmosphere that draws from legendary movie soundtracks. The album also invokes majestic feelings and the melancholy of journeys lost with the help of Helena’s angelic vocals, which portray a contrast between the ascended light and the fallen shadow. CRIMFALL delivers an impressive debut with "As the Path Unfolds...". Finding a golden mean between Turisas, Finntroll, Nightwish, and Hollywood's monumental soundtracks, the Finns present a brand of Epic Folk Metal that overflows with grand passages and a love of detail. Sonorous orchestrations, classical arrangements, as well as folk melodies meet tempestuous metal riffs, yielding a sweeping mix that like a gust of fresh wind overtakes the genre. Mikko and Helena’s shared vocal interaction provides for a thrilling framework. Finnvox Studio's mastering allows the opulent tracks to come into their own with strength and clarity, while Kris Verwimp's (Moonsorrow, Arkona) artwork refines this package. "As the Path Unfolds..." offers Epic Folk Metal that will take both metal and soundtrack fans by storm. Crimfall is: Jakke Viitala – Guitars & Orchestration Mikko Häkkinen – Vocals Helena Haaparanta – Vocals (Quelle: Napalm Records, 29.1.2009) FORMAT: CD
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