The production of "Glenvore" has taken at least two years, to Joran Elane expressed in an interview with "folknews.de" anyway itself There were two years left the country Glenvore rise again -. Splendid and magnificent than ever before! In order to know what is accurate and is Glenvore of what mood the country that creates in the mind of the listener always pictures, fulfilled, you have to deal with the beginnings of the main band Elane. Ten years ago - one may thus quite celebrate an anniversary - rang Elane the mystical dance with her first album "The Fire of Glenvore" a. And even then it became clear where the journey goes: In the center of creation are enchanted forests, sublime landscapes, crystal clear rivers and fantastic shapes. On these routes also converts "Glenvore" - and for that reason alone could not be more fitting album title as just that, describing the art world this most vividly and most direct. About a playing time of over 53 minute period kindle Joran Elane and her musical partner Anton von Schwaneck - which I will come to speak in more detail in the following paragraphs - a firework of fantastic and emotive poetry that touches the heart at any time.
As an opener the mighty acts "Storm", which not only benefits from Joran Elanes elfin voice, but also of Lady Mortes (Trobar de Morte) arts on the hurdy-gurdy. The piece is introduced by mystical chants, however, soon followed by delicate flute sounds that enable a formal trance. Of course, then uses the angelic voice of Joran Elane and takes us instantly to distant worlds with. Although it is a full-fledged song in "Storm", the beschwörerische atmosphere, combined with the grandeur of the song has quite the character of an intro, which makes him the perfect opener for the Gesamtkunstwerk. So "Glenvore 'content quite stormy, representing unquestionably also the title of the associated, first song starts, but continues as emotionally. "Storm" in any case has a cleansing effect on the listener - a suggestion which is obviously by the lyrics: "Call the storm on a summer noon / The rain and the wind / May she clean the trees and soil / And Our Souls / And in the end let a fire arise / And in the end let a fire arise ". So you ignited in the hearts of the audience truly a fire, because already the beginning makes strong propensity to the next minute. Impressive!
"Near by the Fireside", one of my favorite songs from the album, is a beautiful duet between Joran Elane and the aforementioned Anton von Schwaneck. This travels the country with his otherwise successful band "Minne Pack" - its participation in the solo project of Joran Elane but turns out to be true profit! Why? Of course, he enriches the listening with his abilities to Doumbek, bodhran and bouzouki Irish. But that's not all, because especially in the second song he presents us with even its unexpectedly beautiful, captivating voice, leading to an unprecedented duet of the highest quality! Needless to say, is Anton von Schwanecks vocal participation one of the biggest surprises of this publication - the quality that is produced by, but can you ask for on possible successors over and over again! Or more of a duet - - Here, however, a wonderful conversation developed between the graceful voice of Joran Elane and very gentle voice of Anton. However, he does not want to disappear from the ear canals - About the outstanding chorus that follows after the charming verses, one wonders, given the catchy verses almost! As an invitation to celebrate the Chorus fits perfectly into the overall concept of the lyrics, which describe a social gathering of people, hobbits, elves and dwarves. Towards the end then joined yet added a grim component as Joran Elanes uses whisper and the final chorus heralds. The roadmap to want to indulge in the way of magic and transcendence altogether is so continued.
With "My Golden Land", will proceed much quieter than in the previous, something beschwingteren "Near by the Fireside", and yet it is one of the key songs on the album. Immediately the piece sparked a dreamy mood which manifests itself particularly in the fantastic chorus. Musically presents "My Golden Land" wonderful withdrawn and simply what suits the pure and unadulterated nature of the text. One has to only engage in it to be hijacked by Joran Elane in her golden country already finds itself in a world in which the inadequacies and shortcomings of reality are far away ... "The Elf of the Forest", however, is the first song on the album, which was written in German. To submit a summary of this timeless song, is basically the same inability, I try it but nevertheless: The perfect song for all lovers of fairies and elves! Who like me feels the magical wood elf from the "Hobbit" connected, here comes definitely at his expense, you feel but immediately in the books of JRR Tolkien, or even in the current film "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" offset. Here I am thinking primarily of the king of there often-present wood elves - Thranduil. Although in the second verse of the song not a king but a queen who can bloom all hearts, is sung, appear in my thoughts all the time images of grim, but hauntingly beautiful elvenking from the film saga. Ultimately, "The Elves of the forest" an ode to the beauty of the wood elves and the ethereal shine, they radiate. The refrain alone you can send already endless ravings, so engaging is his beauty! All the results - I give it gladly - that is "The Elves of the Forest" my absolute favorite from the present tracklist. Middle Earth says hello!
"Source of Emerald" - so we continue with another German song. As a melodic mantra appear equal the verses to the beginning and tell this a fairytale story. Unlike "The Elves of the forest" "source of Emerald" is very minimalistic, when analyzing the musical component. This, however, the enchanting singing is brought to the fore, and also for carrying acoustic guitars there is enough space. Aimed to its focus on the content of the song, it is a by the second clear that there could be in this world no piece that better describes the unity between man and nature. It is quite simply about becoming one with the natural environment, and so places like the birch grove, a mountain and a creek serve as perfect venues of the event. For a change, even if you would not need this due to the excellent entertainment, there's "Into the Vale" once again a song in English to the enchanted ears. Even the verses can be called in this case confidently as catchy, but the bridge is part of the most gorgeous thing I've ever heard in music history. But what happens when the veil of dreams will be revealed? This question must be answered every one himself, because this text leaves much room for interpretation.
The following "Tower by the Lake" sounds phonetically almost like a traditional, but the music comes from the pen of Joran Elane, but the lyrics are attributed to Anton of Schwaneck. While Joran Elane the verses copes completely alone and doing so by way of example, as one would expect from her for many years, the vocals blend of her and Anton in the chorus together formally. Here spine-tingling moments are definitely en masse brings! And of course - how could it be otherwise - lead the heartbreaking sounds to lyrics that tell of the most beautiful feeling of love, but also the pain that can bring them with you. "Winter's Night" fits into the chronological classification suited to the current season of winter, making it the best soundtrack at the stage of cozy Rauhnächte and of course during the Christmas season. A true winter song that can immediately come up images of snow-covered landscapes and icy lakes in the mind's eye, and with all the freezing cold of course also melancholy - in its intensity the most touching song of the whole work! Despite the melancholy but also remains a glimmer of hope in the coldest desert: "When ev'rything's Lost / In The Darkest Night / We seek a new trail / In The Darkest Light [...]".
Ninth Joran Elane celebrates the nightmarish song of the CD, "I build myself a house". The term "anxiety" but is by no means a negative point of view due, quite the opposite! By mood, which is spread here, the soundscape is more thrilling. In addition, "I build myself a house" a song in the can empathize many listeners should, as evoked here scenery is likely to be quite compatible with the mental life of many people. It is at least in my view is to find to itself by its interior in metaphorical Homes builds that give an even in difficult phases of life support and complement the personality. So depressing as the musical part is, the more hopeful are the lyrics, because ultimately is the recovery of light, love and sensibility in the foreground! Definitely the most massive participation of the game Men of Minne Pack can be found in "throne of ruby" before - and that might not be profitable for the song! "Throne of Rubin" is thematically dominated by the ancient people of the dwarves, thus the idea of Erebor and the Lonely Mountain are not far off. The king of the mountains accompanied us imaginary over the entire season of the song, although much more likely his throne and the grandeur of the buildings that surround it, is sung. Despite all the valuable treasures of silver, gold and precious stones created an aura of loneliness, once you get the atmosphere of "the throne of ruby" surrenders. No wonder, as well as the text shows: "No soul keeps watch here / [...] / The Kings have long vergang'n". One should perhaps mention that "the throne of ruby" is probably the most ostentatious and bombastic song "Glenvore" Given the lofty halls of the king but this is not surprising - here just comes together what belongs together. Why an epic subject matter not entitled to base with epic music? So the instrumental implementation fits naturally to the vast halls of the dwarves, the vocal accompaniment by Flick coat (Minne Pack) is even indispensable - a song about the royal halls of these proud people can not do without vocals, which one takes the dwarven origin and embodying this , Finally, I would like to parts of the text down, which are recited in Latin: "Aurum, Argentum, flamma aeterna ..." - gold, silver and the eternal flame so. And this will burn forever, if it's just still are such majestic compositions!
The grand finale of "Glenvore" can be found in the bonus track "Mr. Tannhäuser", which composed by Anton von Schwaneck both was also equipped with a text. Optically fall Lyrics immediately by the special division into several parts which are indicated by separate headings, on. So the text begins with the "departure from Venusberg" - then follow still "Homecoming", "singing contest", "Restless search" and "return to the Venusberg". Although the story initially seems a little cryptic and only needs to be opened up, the listener loses over time his heart to give them because he sees little by little clearer in terms of the actual structure of the storyline. So the male protagonist leaves his sweetheart to return to his former home. What awaits him there, not him but leaves shine with joy ... not only by the repeated combination of Joran Elanes and Anton von Schwanecks voice comes over the course of the song to a sublime, almost medieval atmosphere, through the presentation of the concept of art "Lanlonlandelonlan "is again intensified - one could almost speak of courtly love when these sounds give ear. In this sense, "Mr. Tannhäuser" emphasizes a quiet, but very atmospheric conclusion of a monumental work that might not lend themselves better than Outro. Pleasant can be the listener not released back into the reality!
Such a perfectionist artist like Joran Elane has understandably thought of the optical part of its publication. So "Glenvore" appears on the elaborately designed digipak, which was however not welded in favor of conservation. Finally an artist who ummünzt his asked in the texts to show love of nature in real deeds! Only facts like this should cause Joran Elane is a lot of large-scale support. The cover features a photo of Joran himself - as always a feast for the eyes and in addition to the music, another reason to buy. Inside the consistently bright Digipaks is on top of that also a detailed booklet containing all the lyrics, numerous artworks of Joran Elane itself and the usual credits. Furthermore charmed the booklet with pictures of fairy Joran Elane and Anton von Schwaneck shown here mainly near a welcoming waters. "My Golden Land" because gets a totally different meaning ... but are even more important said Artworks that were drawn absolutely consuming and visualize the contents of the songs. Here, too, the artist more than just managed to understand the importance of the interaction of music and image. Grandiose!
So what promises "Glenvore", the start of Joran Elanes solo career, ultimately? In principle it is very easy to draw a conclusion on this haunting and graceful masterpiece. Rein stylistically the songs the tracklist are all quite similar, but they have consistently very own features and incisive melodies on which they stand out and distinguish voneiander. I wrote in my introduction of the timeless songs of "Arcane", this timelessness exceeds Joran Elane my opinion again - and that would have previously hardly thought possible! But the reality is just become, and songs like "The Elves of the Forest" and "Near by the Fireside" enchant my ears and my heart even after many months still. How is one to surpass this unique union of musical pearls in the future? Actually, a rhetorical question, because this artist knows best how far exceeds existed before. In times where the realism is gaining the upper hand and the imagination is degraded to a plump minor matter, such a work is not only necessary but essential. With "Glenvore", the paganism in any case a new valve, and this fact pleases me deeply. Overwhelming!
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