folk metal
Folk metal is a sub-genre of metal music that developed in Europe during the 1990s. As the name suggests, the genre is a fusion of metal with folk music. This includes the widespread use of traditional folk instruments and, to a lesser extent, traditional singing styles.
The earliest exponent of folk metal was the English band Skyclad. Their debut album, "The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth", was released in 1990 and, for a few years, they were the only known folk metal band in existence. Read Full BioFolk metal is a sub-genre of metal music that developed in Europe during the 1990s. As the name suggests, the genre is a fusion of metal with folk music. This includes the widespread use of traditional folk instruments and, to a lesser extent, traditional singing styles.
The earliest exponent of folk metal was the English band Skyclad. Their debut album, "The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth", was released in 1990 and, for a few years, they were the only known folk metal band in existence. It was not until 1994 and 1995 that other early contributors in the genre began to emerge from different regions of Europe, as well as in Israel. Significant among these were the bands Cruachan (Ireland), Orphaned Land (Israel) and Subway to Sally (Germany), with each creating a different regional variation of folk metal that over time became known as Celtic metal, oriental metal and mittelalter metal respectively. Despite these aforementioned contributions, folk metal remained little known, with few representatives during the 1990s. It was not until the early 2000s that the genre exploded into prominence, particularly in Finland, with the efforts of such groups as Ensiferum, Finntroll, Korpiklaani and Moonsorrow.
Folk metal is characterised by its diversity, with bands known to perform different styles of both heavy metal music and folk music. A large variety of folk instruments are often used in the genre, with many bands consequently featuring six or more members in their regular line-ups. A few bands are also known to rely on keyboards to simulate the sounds of folk instruments. Lyrics in the genre commonly deal with fantasy, history, mythology, nature and paganism.
The earliest exponent of folk metal was the English band Skyclad. Their debut album, "The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth", was released in 1990 and, for a few years, they were the only known folk metal band in existence. Read Full BioFolk metal is a sub-genre of metal music that developed in Europe during the 1990s. As the name suggests, the genre is a fusion of metal with folk music. This includes the widespread use of traditional folk instruments and, to a lesser extent, traditional singing styles.
The earliest exponent of folk metal was the English band Skyclad. Their debut album, "The Wayward Sons of Mother Earth", was released in 1990 and, for a few years, they were the only known folk metal band in existence. It was not until 1994 and 1995 that other early contributors in the genre began to emerge from different regions of Europe, as well as in Israel. Significant among these were the bands Cruachan (Ireland), Orphaned Land (Israel) and Subway to Sally (Germany), with each creating a different regional variation of folk metal that over time became known as Celtic metal, oriental metal and mittelalter metal respectively. Despite these aforementioned contributions, folk metal remained little known, with few representatives during the 1990s. It was not until the early 2000s that the genre exploded into prominence, particularly in Finland, with the efforts of such groups as Ensiferum, Finntroll, Korpiklaani and Moonsorrow.
Folk metal is characterised by its diversity, with bands known to perform different styles of both heavy metal music and folk music. A large variety of folk instruments are often used in the genre, with many bands consequently featuring six or more members in their regular line-ups. A few bands are also known to rely on keyboards to simulate the sounds of folk instruments. Lyrics in the genre commonly deal with fantasy, history, mythology, nature and paganism.
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The Islander
Nightwish Lyrics
An old man by a seashore
At the end of day
Gazes the horizon
With seawinds in his face
Tempest-tossed island
Seasons all the same
Anchorage unpainted
And a ship without a name
Sea without a shore for the banished one unheard
He lightens the beacon, light at the end of world
Showing the way lighting hope in their hearts
The ones on their travels homeward from afar
This is for long-forgotten
Light at the end of the world
Horizon crying
The tears he left behind long ago
The albatross is flying
Making him daydream
The time before he became
One of the world`s unseen
Princess in the tower
Children in the fields
Life gave him it all:
An island of the universe
Now his love`s a memory
A ghost in the fog
He sets the sails one last time
Saying farewell to the world
Anchor to the water
Seabed far below
Grass still in his feet
And a smile beneath his brow
This is for long-forgotten
Light at the end of the world
Horizon crying
The tears he left behind long ago
So long ago
So long ago
This is for long-forgotten
Light at the end of the world
Horizon crying
The tears he left behind so long ago
So long ago
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARCO HIETALA, TUOMAS LAURI JOHANNES HOLOPAINEN
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roxik0
Yes simpy there are different eras as you said. And I always said: "Problem with Anette was because she inherit a lot of songs which simply were not made for her voice".
It was creating a lot of problems like people on live shows expects to hear example ghost love score.. But Anette was not able to deliver it same or even kindish same as Tarja. For songs made for her she was very good as she is really rockstar level of pro singer.. And to be honest I don't believe that Tarja will deliver some songs of Annette. Simply not this dynamic not this voice.
Floor at the other hand is what old fans of NW was waiting for.. She can deliver some old songs in kindish Tarja style (but which own vibes). She can deliver some Anette era's song as well and they are sounds different but not bad. She is simply versatile pro singer. I think that people simply give her love because she went into to band in hard time... People not expects a lot but get something which exceded their expectations.
To conclude Floor is currently one of the best trained vocals she have good control of voice she can mix a lot of styles.. And this makes here brilliant 3rd Era singer for NW and she is what this band need to be able to create new and to deliver old songs.. But we need to remember that each era had own heroes so:
Tarja was wonderfull and still is in her solo career.
Anette was wonderfull and still is in her solo career .
Floor is wonderfull and hope she will be for long time.
Hellgorn
An old man by a seashore
At the end of day
Gazes the horizon
With seawinds in his face
Tempest-tossed island
Seasons all the same
Anchorage unpainted
And a ship without a name
Sea without a shore for the banished one unheard
He lightens the beacon, light at the end of world
Showing the way lighting hope in their hearts
The ones on their travels homeward from afar
This is for long-forgotten
Light at the end of the world
Horizon crying
The tears he left behind long ago
The albatross is flying
Making him daydream
The time before he became
One of the world`s unseen
Princess in the tower
Children in the fields
Life gave him it all:
An island of the universe
Now his love`s a memory
A ghost in the fog
He sets the sails one last time
Saying farewell to the world
Anchor to the water
Seabed far below
Grass still in his feet
And a smile beneath his brow
This is for long-forgotten
Light at the end of the world
Horizon crying
The tears he left behind long ago
So long ago
So long ago
This is for long-forgotten
Light at the end of the world
Horizon crying
The tears he left behind so long ago
So long ago
Willame Alves
Um velho homem no litoral ao fim do dia
Olha fixo o horizonte com ventos do mar em seu rosto
Ilha tempestuosa, estações todas iguais
Ancoradouro sem pintura e o barco sem nome
Um mar sem um litoral para um desconhecido banido
Ele acende o farol, luz na extremidade do mundo
Mostrando o caminho para iluminar a esperança em seus corações
Esses que vieram de longe em suas jornadas para casa
Isso está há muito tempo esquecido
Luz no fim do mundo
Horizonte chorando
As lágrimas que ele deixou pra trás há muito tempo
O albatroz está voando, fazendo-o sonhar acordado
Na época antes dele tornar-se o invisível para o mundo
Princesa na torre, crianças no campo
A vida deu tudo a ele, uma ilha do universo
Oh, agora seu amor é uma lembrança, um fantasma na névoa
Ele arma as velas uma última vez, dizendo adeus para o mundo
Âncora ao mar, o leito do mar muito abaixo
Grama ainda nos seus pés e com um sorriso abaixo da testa
Isso está há muito tempo esquecido
Luz no fim do mundo
Horizonte chorando
As lágrimas que ele deixou pra trás há muito tempo
Há muito tempo
Há muito tempo
Isso está há muito tempo esquecido
Luz no fim do mundo
Horizonte chorando
As lágrimas que ele deixou pra trás há muito tempo
Há muito tempo
Sylis
An old man by a seashore
At the end of day
Gazes the horizon
With seawinds in his face
Tempest-tossed island
Seasons all the same
Anchorage unpainted
And a ship without a name
Sea without a shore for the banished one unheard
He lightens the beacon, light at the end of world
Showing the way lighting hope in their hearts
The ones on their travels homeward from afar
This is for long-forgotten
Light at the end of the world
Horizon crying
The tears he left behind long ago
The albatross is flying
Making him daydream
The time before he became
One of the world's unseen
Princess in the tower
Children in the fields
Life gave him it all:
An island of the universe
Now his love's a memory
A ghost in the fog
He sets the sails one last time
Saying farewell to the world
Anchor to the water
Seabed far below
Grass still in his feet
And a smile beneath his brow
This is for long-forgotten
Light at the end of the world
Horizon crying
The tears he left behind so long ago
O Z У M ∆ И D I ∆ S___Кiпg 0f Кiпgs
Lyrics:
An old man by a seashore
At the end of day
Gazes the horizon
With seawinds in his face
Tempest-tossed island
Seasons all the same
Anchorage unpainted
And a ship without a name
Sea without a shore for the banished one unheard
He lightens the beacon, light at the end of world
Showing the way lighting hope in their hearts
The ones on their travels homeward from afar
This is for long-forgotten
Light at the end of the world
Horizon crying
The tears he left behind long ago
The albatross is flying
Making him daydream
The time before he became
One of the world`s unseen
Princess in the tower
Children in the fields
Life gave him it all:
An island of the universe
Now his love`s a memory
A ghost in the fog
He sets the sails one last time
Saying farewell to the world
Anchor to the water
Seabed far below
Grass still in his feet
And a smile beneath his brow
This is for long-forgotten
Light at the end of the world
Horizon crying
The tears he left behind long ago
So long ago
So long ago
This is for long-forgotten
Light at the end of the world
Horizon crying
The tears he left behind so long ago
So long ago
💙💙
Floreal Ore
My grandfather passed away a month ago. He was a long-term captain and till his last day he continues to tell the stories of his adventures, his beloved sea and marine animals. He did not know what metal is, but he visit Finland in his 40s and he often answered me:"do you continue to lister to that band, the one with also a passion for sea in their lyrics."
Any time I listen to this song I enjoy the memory of my beloved grandfather. I'm an atheist, but I hope he is still sailing among the waves, somewhere.
Judas Devilish
Your comment made me drop a tear, cause his question was so grandpa-like, you said he didn’t know metal, but he still wanted to know something about a band that you like, cause of his passion for the sea.. when you have a passion, you wanna share it, so that’s why he asked you that I think..
Anna Laulumaa
Oi,, I m, from Finlad,, tell me,,
Kaje Ralocse
May he rest in piece. He is sailing somewhere. Our consciousness does not die even after our bodily death. People call it soul but it's more complicated than that actually.
Floreal Ore
@ShadowHunta How sensitive you are! Thank you so much! 2 years have passed since my grandfather's funeral, but the memory is still real.
ShadowHunta
Word. That is beautiful story, my man. Im agnostic myself, but I agree, I'd like to think he's still sailing out there in the great beyond. And decades from now have the chance for you two to reunite.
Say Uri
This song makes me have nostalgia of an era that I haven't lived...
Manchester Zeus
That's why we love MUSIC ❤
꧁Lidia De Tinta꧂
It calls Hiraeth.
stinkydo0d
It seems so long ago.
So long ago...