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 Falkenbach:In 1989, the first FALKENBACH demo was released. Musically the band focused on folk elements, but developed the style toward the more hymn-like and sounds. Over the years, the number of demos grew to seven before Vratyas Vakyas finally decided to produce FALKENBACH's first full-length album.But plans for the band's first major production, "Fireblade" ran aground, when technical difficulties in the studio prevented FALKENBACH from presenting a sound deserving of their material. Plans for the album where scratched and not until March of 1996 did FALKENBACH succeed in finishing the recordings for the debut album entitled "En Their Medh Riki Fara" at Blue House Studio. "En Their Medh Riki Fara" quickly caught the attention of Napalm Records and led to the band signing on to the Austrian label, which released the debut's follow up, Magni Blandinn Ok Megintiri in December 1998. While FALKENBACH's debut into the spotlight seemed to be heavily influenced by Black Metal, the band's second release focused mainly on the epic and hymn-like compositions. Following a six-year sabbatical, FALKENBACH returned to the spotlight with high hopes for the highly awaited masterpiece Ok Nefna Tysvar Ty. For the first time, Vratyas Vakyas accepted the collaboration of guest musicians during the recording process-Bolthorn (Drums), Hagalaz (additional acoustic Guitars), and Tyrann (additional vocals) of the band VINDSVAL. Recorded at Tidal Wave Studio with producer Patrick Damiani, Ok Nefna Tysvar Ty is characterized by its fresh and powerful sound. The lyrical concept of FALKENBACH remains that to which its fans are accustomed, as well as its basic musical direction. Extremely epic and heroic hymns are supported by almost solely clear vocals and choirs, as well as a stronger acoustic guitar arrangement than heard on the band's previous recordings. Ok Nefna Tysvar Ty is without a doubt FALKENBACH's most impressive and mature work to date. Given to us by Napalm Records 5/04 More at: |
