Their music can be characterized by elegantly composed rhythms, floating sound of typical folk-instruments like bagpipes, flutes and violins, in an electronica-composition that supports the dramatic lyrics. Some tracks on Mark II are up-beat with only few lyrics and could also be characterized as dance or techno.
The lyrics are old stories from Danish folk tradition, about jealousy, murder and creatures. In Kirstin from Mark II a father serves a meal of his daughter's boyfriend's heart for her. In Ulver from Mark III a man takes his girlfriend into the forest to kill her and bury her without her knowledge. He falls asleep and she cuts him in pieces with his own sword.
Sorten Muld has also published a concept album called Jord, Luft, Ild, Vand (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) – a mostly instrumental journey through the classic elements. The album is a remastered recording from a live show at Bornholm.
Members:
* Ulla Bendixen - Vocals
* Martin Ottosen - Musician-Architect
* Henrik Munch - Technician
(all after this point appear on III only)
* Søren Bendixen - Guitar
* Harald Haugaard - Viola, Violin, Hurdy-Gurdy
* Johannes Hejl - Double bass
* Niels Kilele - Percussion
* Tommy Nissen - Drums
* Martin Seeberg - Bagpipe, Flute, Jewish harp
www.sortenmuld.dk
Mylardatter
Sorten Muld Lyrics
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så svøber hun sig i skind
Så går hun i høje lofte
til Halvor kongesønnen ind
"Dans du skønne mylardatter
dans til din konges ære
Om du føjer mig i natten
The lyrics of Sorten Muld's song Mylardatter tell a story of a young woman named Mylardatter dancing and singing while wrapping herself in fur. She then enters a high-ceilinged room where Halvor, a prince, is located. Halvor asks Mylardatter to dance in his honor and promises to make her his queen if she agrees to follow him into the night.
The song exudes a mystical and otherworldly atmosphere. Mylardatter is portrayed as a captivating and magical figure, swathed in fur and moving with grace. Halvor, on the other hand, is depicted as a powerful and alluring character who can offer Mylardatter a life of royalty and status.
The song's lyrics may be interpreted as presenting a desire for something more than the mundane, possibly even the desire to escape from reality. Mylardatter can be seen as a representation of this desire, as she is both captivating and mysterious.
Line by Line Meaning
Mylardatter danser og synger
The daughter of Mylar dances and sings
så svøber hun sig i skind
Then she wraps herself in fur
Så går hun i høje lofte
She goes into the high loft
til Halvor kongesønnen ind
to Halvor, the king's son
"Dans du skønne mylardatter
"Dance, beautiful Mylar daughter
dans til din konges ære
dance in honor of your king
Om du føjer mig i natten
If you follow me into the night
skal du min dronning være"
you will be my queen"
Contributed by Juliana K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.