1. The origins of Narsilio… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands named Narsilion.
1. The origins of Narsilion date back to 1999, when Sathorys Elenorth started solo project blending traditional medieval fantasy with neoclassical music, inspired by sadness, loneliness and nature. In 2000, Sathorys recorded his first demo called “Lacrima Profundere”, which was soon followed by two others, “Ancient Medieval Times” and “Autumnal Caress”.
Lady Nott then joined the band, who was at that time playing the violin and providing vocals for the band Gotlethe and Nocturn. It was at this time that the band was named Aranmanoth.
In 2002 Aranmanoth merged with Trobar de Morte, Lady Morte’s solo project, and was renamed Ordo Funebris. Ordo Funebris released one demo and two studio albums through Drama Company before disbanding.
In September 2003, Lady Nott and Sathorys Elenorth returned to their former project, and took the name Narsilion, an elven word that means “the song of the moon and the sun”, from Tolkien's "The Silmarillion".
In December 2003 Sathorys (voice, keyboards, percussion and classical guitar) and Lady Nott (voice, violin and recorder) recorded their first demo, "Return To The Silver Forest", at Maxim Sound Studios in Barcelona, Spain. The demo was inspired by "the night’s embrace... beyond those dreams one day made us feel magic in a world filled with deep and enchanted woods... where elves, fairies and other beautiful creatures dance at the sound of unclosed legends, told under the gentle gaze of Mother Earth.."
On March 7th 2004, the band released a demo on their own label “Earendil Records”, receiving enthusiastic reviews from the public and press alike. This demo led to the band being signed by Caustic Records in Vitoria-Gasteiz. The band returned to the studio to record their first full-length album, “Nerbeleth” (an elven word that means “nightfall” or “sunset”).
During the recording “Nerbeleth”, Dark Wind (flutes) joined the band, first as a session player and later as a full time member. In October 2004 “Nerbeleth” was officially released. The album was a critical success nationally and internationally.
Narsilion then toured in support of the album around Spain, sharing bill with such bands as Gor and Morpheus amongst others.
Between August and December 2005, Narsilion returned to the studio, and in May 2006, they released their sophomore album, Arcadia. This album was also well-received by the critics, even receiving 10/10 from Orkut magazine. Arcadia raised the band's profile, allowing them to share the bill with bands like Dark Sanctuary while touring.
In January 2007, Narsilion received an offer from Ars Musica Diffundere/Black Rain Records in Germany to promote their third album and in August 2007, the band entered the studio again to record Namárië. In November, Dark Wind left the band for personal reasons.
Lady Nott and Sathorys have since adapted their songs to accommodate the new line-up.
2. Narsilion was a melodic death metal band from Richmond, Virginia. They released one album called The Hate Lay Hidden in 2002 before breaking up.
Mirror of Nature
Narsilion Lyrics
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And birds fly in my dreams
The silver moon
Shine in my secret world
The stars descents
Embrace the distance earth
Fall in the sky
Oh forest light...
Lost in my silver hands...
Look in my dreams...
Into the mirror of nature...
The fayries dance
Between the trees and lakes
Around the fire
Sing in the woodlands heart
The wind... my voice
My eyes... the eternity
The stars... my home
All in serenity...
Oh forest light...
Lost in my silver hands...
Look in my dreams...
Into the mirror of nature...
The sweet sunrise
Open your gates for me
Writing my name
into the destiny
Oh forest light...
Lost in my silver hands...
Look in my dreams...
Into the mirror of nature...
The lyrics of Narsilion's song "Mirror of Nature" evoke a sense of mystical enchantment and communion with nature. The imagery of the forest, birds, and moon suggest a dreamlike state of being, where the boundaries between the physical world and the realm of the imagination blur. The singer describes their hands as "silver," a metaphor for something ethereal and otherworldly, and invites the listener to look into the "mirror of nature" to glimpse this magical realm. The presence of fairies and the idea of singing in the heart of the woodland further emphasize the idea of a mystical world that exists alongside our own.
The singer's voice, eyes, and sense of home are all associated with the stars - another symbol of the transcendent and otherworldly. The final lines suggest a desire to become a part of this enchanted world: "The sweet sunrise/Open your gates for me/Writing my name/Into the destiny." The use of the word "destiny" implies a sense of fate or predestination, suggesting that the singer feels called to embrace this mystical world as their true path in life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mirror of Nature" present a beautifully crafted and immersive portrait of an imaginary world that exists at the boundary of the real and the fantastical. By exploring themes of nature, destiny, and enchantment, the song invites the listener to imagine a world beyond the confines of everyday reality.
Line by Line Meaning
When forest call
When the forest beckons to me
And birds fly in my dreams
And birds take flight in my dreams
The silver moon
The shining silver moon
Shine in my secret world
Illuminates my private world
The stars descents
The stars descend from the sky
Embrace the distance earth
Embracing the distant planet Earth
Fall in the sky
Falling across the sky
Beyond the eyes of night
Unseen by the eyes of nighttime
Oh forest light...
Oh, bright light of the forest...
Lost in my silver hands...
I am lost in my silver hands...
Look in my dreams...
Take a look inside my dreams...
Into the mirror of nature...
Into the reflection of the natural world...
The fayries dance
The fairies dance
Between the trees and lakes
Between the trees and bodies of water
Around the fire
Gathered around a fire
Sing in the woodlands heart
Singing in the heart of the forest
The wind... my voice
The wind is my voice
My eyes... the eternity
My eyes represent eternity
The stars... my home
The stars are my home
All in serenity...
All surrounded by peace...
The sweet sunrise
The beautiful sunrise
Open your gates for me
Open up to me
Writing my name
Etching my name
into the destiny
Into the fate that awaits me
Contributed by Logan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@papapenrique
Música incrível, imagens maravilhosas !!!!
@Zhardamon
Unfortunately there are not many people who really can understand the pure beauty in this kind of music. To me it is just wonderful, it touches my soul, makes me feel this special dreamy way. Thank you, LilysApple for sharing this beauty. Look in my dreams into the mirror of nature...
@windswept23
wonderful lyrics, beautiful song with incredible pictures, great work done!
@truths33k9r
♥Gracious Lily, this is truly beautiful!♥ Thank you for such a lovely creation!
@TheCenterOfDisease
Esterlla's Voice still Carry's on into these times~ Esterlla is Earth's real name, during the time of Her first age/season The Earth was of a Paradise of Eternal Blessings. Reflecting on the world you see around, it was yes, man who in their dis mundi slowly forced Esterlla into hibernation. I didn't know this music survived, memory & time both sync'ed; this can occur. Lycia & Narsilion wow~**~ My mind/soul is graced in Eternal Tears~**~ T.P.W.
@Clematisian
I'm not exaggerating when I admit that this song caused me to break down & cry . . . such a cleansing, transporting affect it had on me . . . hey, it's an Elf thing . . . thanks, Lily's Apple, for uploading this gem! ~ (•8-D
@emilia8200
Very divine , mistical and beautiful music ....... This dream world is full of harmony , tranquility and smile ....... only a privilige mind can play such a beautiful MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!
@LaMisticaDama
¡Me encanta esta canción!
@theabt
Absolutely breathtaking!!
@rasucha
Amazing music and amazing visuals!!! thanks for sharing this!!