AoS
New
Posts: 5
|
Post by AoS on Mar 10, 2006 0:56:49 GMT 1
Hi all,
This is getting really interesting. Quite a few new names of bands to check out. . . think i know what i'll be doing over the weekend. . .
Anyway i do share the same feeling with most of you guys: Falkenbach are unique in conveying the epic sound and draw soundscapes that burn hot in your mind. Apart from that you may be interested in checking the following:
Morrigan: ------------- German band with a very epic feeling, and a sound reminiscent of Quorthon's earlier days of grandeur. They use a mixture of clean and grim vocals andI think that fans of Bathory's viking era should check them out.
Forefather: --------------- Not a lot of similarities to Falkenbach lyrically, but a geat band when it comes to heathen sound and epic feeling.
Hellveto: ------------ One man band from Poland. A very decent sound, at least in their latest work and an emphasis should be given to the very decent arrangements and atmosphere prevailing the whole of their work. Semi growled - spoken vocals used for the most part.
Last but not least:
Sapfhier: ------------- Those of you already familiar with their work may wonder now where i saw the similarity of this one-man band with Falkenbach. . . Well, i do think that they have a wonderful atmosphere and their black metal (this is a narrowing description) can easily transport you into the great forests. . .
|
|
|
Post by doczook on Mar 10, 2006 7:35:56 GMT 1
|
|
|
Post by fjorlag on Mar 16, 2006 15:19:46 GMT 1
A whole list of bands I don't know yet .... I'm going to check 'em out!
|
|
|
Post by hammarhjarta on Jun 8, 2006 19:55:07 GMT 1
ok there was norwegian band called "STORM",and they released an album '95 and that's name was "NORDAVIND" i can't believe that non have said this band before here, this band disbanded after the deput and one of the reasons were that they did get the nazi mark to their forehead... but they musik had nothing to do with nazis.. the guitarist of this band was WONGRAVEN who is from the band SATYRICON... i think that you can by still their "STORM -NORDAVIND" cd from the net: www.cdon.com
|
|
|
Post by zordan on Jul 26, 2006 2:12:51 GMT 1
If I would have to name a band which sounds familiar to Falkenbach, I would say Bathory. But Bathory and Falkenbach have their own style, of course, so they can not be compared so easily.
|
|
|
Post by hackfleisch on Sept 15, 2007 12:32:33 GMT 1
I find Odroerir's first album 'Laßt euch Sagen aus alten Tagen...' to set a great atmosphere like Falkenbach and Bathory.
|
|
|
Post by migi on Sept 17, 2007 9:41:37 GMT 1
Týr is really good but still very different from falkenbach.
|
|
|
Post by WinteRob on Sept 18, 2007 10:35:57 GMT 1
|
|
|
Post by nagl1mund on May 6, 2008 16:44:20 GMT 1
I`m same opinion like Hildr. Between Magni blandinn and Ok nefna i've tried to find a band which i can hear in the waiting time. I tried a lot but i found not ONE which gives me the same like Falkenbach in ANY way
|
|
|
Post by ephemeros on Jun 22, 2008 3:53:44 GMT 1
this is my first post here (hey \m/) and would probably put some things over the topic. there may be bands that you might consider totally different but actually sound more like Falkenbach than those you find in "the same style". i think many of you don't actually get the point. considering the lyrics you might probably find a lot on the same topics. though the meaning of the quotes (from old writings, for example) for a composer may be totally different than other's. there surely are some passages used by other bands that Vratyas would never choose, even if they are also heathen or sound full of wisdom, but may simply not ring a bell. also, bands inspired by Falkenbach could never stand on the same level for the simple, logical reason that F. springs from the void inspiration of the man itself, of his feelings and perceptions. i don't see that the "shining" (i don't know how to call that) is to be found in the "inspired by" or the "correct" bands playing viking/pagan metal. these epiphanies aren't predictable, explainable nor doable by will. dreams would be closer to them than other things one might think of, they pass over our bias, it is hard to share to the others (music could be the best way) but many people try to deny them. oh, btw, to create something like this one should put aside prejudgments, labels, habits and other interferences. i don't know why, but true independent thinkers are very rare, so true original (as possible) music exists even less. i'll check those bands, who knows...?
|
|
Hildr Valkyrie
Member
We are victorious! For we have seen our blood running and we bleed no more!
Posts: 64
|
Post by Hildr Valkyrie on Oct 31, 2008 9:42:00 GMT 1
Ok forum members!...I've found a one man band which is similar to Falkenbach at last! Check out "Oakenshield" and you will be surprised! ;D
|
|
|
Post by sogneriket on Nov 4, 2008 14:36:01 GMT 1
Rivendell & somehow Windir
|
|
|
Post by nagl1mund on Nov 23, 2008 17:45:59 GMT 1
"Oakenshield" sounds very cool. Thanx Hildr!
|
|
|
Post by hackfleisch on Nov 27, 2008 18:43:26 GMT 1
yeah a friend of mine recommended Oakenshield and it really does sound similar!
|
|
|
Post by nagl1mund on Dec 24, 2008 2:53:26 GMT 1
Eluveitie is a good option too, i think especially "Inis Mona"
|
|
Baalthus
New
F?r lyset tar oss!
Posts: 4
|
Post by Baalthus on Feb 24, 2009 14:56:52 GMT 1
I would don't like a band which sounds familiar to Falkenbach, because they could never reach the archetype. Sure, there are some bands, which sound a bit like Falkenbach or share the same lyrical themes and musical structures, but I could not find another band which could induce such feelings...
A band which sounds totally different to Falkenbach, but induces nearly the same "mood" in my opinion, is Summoning. I don't know why... especially because it isn't folk/viking/pagan metal, but rather computer-aided soundtrack music.
|
|
Lennard
New
Reviewer at Valhalla Promotions
Posts: 6
|
Post by Lennard on Jun 11, 2010 16:32:11 GMT 1
Myrkgrav
also an "atmospheric blackened folk / viking metal" one man project
|
|
|
Post by vorith on Feb 16, 2011 20:10:06 GMT 1
I have to agree with Hildr Valkyrie, the music in Falkenbach is deffinetly unique. That being said though, there deffinetly is alot of other bands who have similar musical styles but I'm yet to find one that manages to bring up the emotians in me and create the pictures in my head that Falkenbach manages to do. Also on that note I'd like to say that Falkenbachs lyrics are also unique, alot of other bands these days seem to be writing about "paganism" and related subjects but alot of them tend to be dull storeys with no real emotians behind them. The storeys and lyrics are simply amazing, and like i said before, create pictures and scenes in my head that no other song, book or movie have done for me, not to mention the amount of knowledge that can be gained from reading and listening to the lyrics, hail Vratyas! These are old posts but want to pay my respects anyway. Hildr sagt elsewhere why folks asked about the artist's personal life. As mentioned in the quote, emotions are triggered. As we know, the aesthetic force behind Falkenbach is his vox and use of harmony (in the traditional Norse sense of structure). We are resonating with positive life force via musical structures known or created by our ancestors. So this is somewhat of a double influence. I suspect he's had exposure to traditional skaldic rhyme and meter. It's basic structure anyway. We also find familiar meter in the Norse Eddas. I'm so glad to have found this music. This is music which lets pristine earth energies/bio energies flow > As to our corporate generics and the gamut of blandness (which makes stars no less, but yes, some are truly gifted). But this stuff makes me think on Heathen Processions of old. Makes me think of big old trees to worship...makes me feel like risting runes and connecting with the Vanir. All this is the celebration of the (sacredness of) life force really (via the Mother oder Nerthus Etc). Just what the doctor ordered. So in essence, this gifted soul is providing life sustaining energies. Don't know if you're into the Arts but runes have a very different feel as compared to other systems/"sacred" alphabets. I find both Enochian and Hebrew/Kabbalistic schemes to have a very weird, almost artificial feel to them. Sense that stuff then go back to runes and it's alarmingly tangible. The runes have such a Wholesome feel to them. You will not sense than in these other systems. Should I broach genetics or culture? This is in your face ethnic music. Purely Norse - as in tribes from Northwest Europe. This is simply another reason why certain individuals get off on this stuff. I'm proud to be one of them but this doesn't mean I'm better in any way. If our man was employing some other ethnic style I doubt I'd be here. I'm not a NS. But am full blooded celtic and simply can't help but love this stuff. I've been into black metal for quite sometime and have noticed a few trends. There are only a handful of countries sourcing the best in this genre (and sub genres). That South America has quite the BM scene, altho I think all their bands suck. But I've always found it curious how much they are into it...and that the nazi's chose to go down there. Probably a coincidence... Yet note; what's BM's main characteristic? For me, that would be tremolo picking. Now where did this rapid fire wrist flicking style originate? Not sure exactly, but Spain is most likely - with it's Flamenco. Verstehen Sie? In any case, more power to you Vratyas. This goes for the rest of yous as well. Another funny thing is you can tell when you're at a black metal themed forum. Wie ist das? By the personal photos. Some of you guys simply have the look - but you knew that. I'll be amping up my own black SG in a few hours. I hope to someday be able to afford a Gothic SG. Yet the world bankers seem determined to put us in straight jackets. Yet another reason this music is important. Tschuss, Mark
|
|
|
Post by vorith on Feb 16, 2011 20:48:44 GMT 1
"A band which sounds totally different to Falkenbach, but induces nearly the same "mood" in my opinion, is Summoning. I don't know why... especially because it isn't folk/viking/pagan metal, but rather computer-aided soundtrack music."
I hear you and get this exact same thing! I still think it's what I typed in my last post. It's the Norse cultural vibes...one can find it in Lord of the Rings, which is itself a bit of a lift from the Eddas and so forth. Yet it's also the harmony. Pure melodic harmony. I've actually heard some island tribal music which was also heavily melodic and harmonic. I think this is simply conducive to our nervous systems. It's like a balm. Makes you wonder why they make dis-harmonic or chaotic metal etc. I'd be willing to bet that this singing here would provide positive results in those water tests. The tests which examine water crystals after being influenced by various vibrations (love, hate, metal, classical etc). It is bio friendly.
Now, if I'm totally wrong in all the above.. .I will have to then say it is, endorphin release.
|
|
Valkyria
New
Wisdom, courage and truth
Posts: 5
|
Post by Valkyria on Feb 22, 2011 19:31:07 GMT 1
I can say I haven't found yet a band similar to Falkenbach.
|
|