1) Myrkur is a multi-ge… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists under the name Myrkur;
1) Myrkur is a multi-genred musical project of Danish musician Amalie Bruun that evolved from black metal to dark folk music. Initially, the real-life identity of the person behind the project was kept unknown, however her identity has since been made public. Myrkur has released three full-length studio albums to significant critical acclaim, as well as a live album and one EP. Her most recent album, Folkesange, was released on 20 March 2020 through Relapse Records.
Bruun formed the project and signed to Relapse Records in 2014. On September 16 that same year, Myrkur debuted with a self-titled black metal EP on which Bruun provided the vocals, played all guitars and bass and produced the album. Drums were performed by her friend Rex Myrnur. In June 2015, Myrkur announced the release of her debut full-length album, entitled M, which was released on 21 August 2015 via Relapse Records to critical acclaim. The album was produced by Kristoffer Rygg of Ulver, and featured Teloch of Mayhem and Nidingr on guitars, with Øyvind Myrvoll of Nidingr and Dodheimsgard on drums. In August 2016, she released a live album titled Mausoleum which was recorded at the Emanuel Vigeland Mausoleum in Oslo, Norway. The album featured acoustic and choral reinterpretations of her previously released material with the assistance of the Norwegian Girls Choir and Håvard Jørgensen, former guitarist in Ulver. Her second full-length album, Mareridt, was released on 15 September 2017. In 2018, the album won the non-fan voted "Album of the Year" award at Metal Hammer's Golden Gods Awards. Her latest album Folkesange was released on 20 March 2020. It was a departure from her previous metal style and featured dark folk music.
2) Myrkur is the alias of Rik Kooyman. Myrkur creates Dubstep music, influenced by a variety of experimental artists in Post Rock, Shoegaze, IDM and Ambient. He is, together with dj Nika, founder of the Radical organisation. Myrkur also makes Post Rock and Shoegaze influenced music under the moniker of Thou And Thy Army. Check out the Radical website and the myspace.
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Myrkur Lyrics
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Mit onde barn jeg lytter til dig i nat
Jeg slukker dagen, stormen tager fat
Dødsriget hvisker mit navn i den lange nat
Samlet vi går i skyggen der forsvandt
De nyttesløse skabninger faldt
De tørster efter vores rene blod
Men de må ære mig ved træets fod
The song Vølvens Spådom by Myrkur is a haunting and ethereal piece that transports listeners to a realm of darkness and mystery. The lyrics evoke a sense of otherworldliness, with phrases like "Og som en skygge på himlens bue faldt" (And like a shadow on the bow of the sky fell) painting a vivid picture of a magical realm. The singer refers to their "evil child" and listens to their whispers in the night. They extinguish the light of day and embrace the storm that rages around them. The realm of death whispers their name in the long night. They join with others in the shadow that disappeared, and together they face their futile creations that thirst for their pure blood. They must be honored at the foot of the tree.
The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but one possible interpretation is that they describe a character who has embraced the dark side of their nature and the forces of the underworld. They have found a community of like-minded individuals who reject the shallow and materialistic aspects of the world and seek something deeper and more meaningful. They may be seen as rebels, as outsiders who reject the norms of society and follow their own path. The lyrics suggest that this path is not easy, as they face challenges and enemies along the way. However, they are also empowered by their connection to the mysterious and primal forces that surround them.
Overall, Vølvens Spådom is a song that invites listeners to explore the darker aspects of human nature and the mysterious forces that shape our world. It is a haunting and beautiful piece that showcases Myrkur's unique talent for crafting evocative and powerful music.
Line by Line Meaning
Og som en skygge på himlens bue faldt
Like a shadow falling on the arc of the sky
Mit onde barn jeg lytter til dig i nat
My evil child, I listen to you tonight
Jeg slukker dagen, stormen tager fat
I extinguish the day, the storm takes hold
Dødsriget hvisker mit navn i den lange nat
The realm of death whispers my name in the long night
Samlet vi går i skyggen der forsvandt
Together we walk in the shadow that disappeared
De nyttesløse skabninger faldt
The useless creatures fell
De tørster efter vores rene blod
They thirst for our pure blood
Men de må ære mig ved træets fod
But they must honor me at the foot of the tree
Contributed by Aaron M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SevereRepugnance
Wow, that was fucking beautiful. The struggle of existence from birth to childhood through the uphill climb of adulthood, depression (the sand trap) and looking back at all of the shit you've been through as motivation to get through it. Then the ocean represents death or oblivion and diving into it without fear after a lifetime of battle.
@00B.
I really love the contrast between her voice and the black metal instrumental, glad I found out this artist
@Rottensparrow
black metal instrumental? where?
@user-be2ht6sm5u
@@Rottensparrow В голове.
@helvisfreshly3513
Myrkur is simply amazing. I find myself not only listening to the music, but experiencing it as well, and I think that that's the true mark of an artist, when they can make their audience feel what it is that they are doing.
@Ghoulstille
I did not think i was going to like this... i was wrong, very wrong. This is one of the best albums i heave heard in 2015.
@azrael666ethereal
+C Targaryen It's very good regardless of the reviews in metal archives. Very very Ulver but that was to be expected.
@azrael666ethereal
+Meelo What are you talking about the archive isn't just for Black Metal but all kinds of metal genres. The people there are just normal people with an opinion.
@azrael666ethereal
+The Sickness What the hell are you talking about??? ANYONE can sign up to the archives and give an opinion. Sure the site is run by somebody but the majority of the people giving "reviews" is the general public. Nobody is deciding what is metal and what is not. It's a great resource site and extremely accurate in terms of releases of a particular band. If you can't understand that then that is your problem, not mine...
@azrael666ethereal
+The Sickness I actually do understand what you mean. A friend of mine tried to put his band in the archive a few years ago. Death Metal. He was told at the time because his band hadn't released anything (You have to release at least a demo to be included) his band couldn't be included. They are there now but since then they went on to make a demo and an album.