NORTHERN SHIMMER (6:54)
by Eterman in 3.10.2000
A descendant of Shelter. Clearly. The style has a huge resemblance to
that of Shelter's, but the harmony is closer to pieces such as Away or
Via Remoteness (occasionally, that is). Mostly the melodies flow like
nothing I've written before, which matter I consider splendid.
Tried to catch some etno/fantasy/celtic folk -blend here.Mostly my own
modern folk/etno/fantasy; a unique style I proudly (now I really hope I
don't get misunderstood due to some terms I may use carelessly)
consider my own invention (best represented in Shelter). Added some
celtic influences, then. If I'm wrong and there is actually nothing
particularly fresh in this style here, please let me know. I'd be
very grateful to find any music similar to this in style.
What I myself find of particular worth in this piece, this composition,
is the unique harmony. A touch of mysticism, something strange, yet
beautiful in a somewhat peculiar manner.
Music with old roots, mysterious writs, forgotten phrases, lost
names without meaning anymore. Questions come up. Following the quite
plain themes, there still is something hidden and cryphtic. Mysteries
linger after studies.
The instrumental arrangement is occasionally very simple for
purpose. Leaves more space to the calmly mystical atmosphere. This piece
is part of my composition series closely linked with Land of Whispers. It
again reveals one angle of the story, as have done both the songs "Land
of Whispers" and "Shelter". Other songs are, however, yet to come.
Time is the key. The elements have dwelled for centuries and
created the mood which is supposed to be represented in this particular
piece. A faint touch of meloncholy mixed with hope and patience.
Old men from north know the tides. One day shall the torch be
brought and light will be aimed. From north it arises. In Harmathia it
sets.
"And they shall regain what once was stolen.
Gloomy winds dwell no more. Birds sing, as if
they never had ceased. For rent is the veil and
ceased has the gale. Thus they learn once again,
and settle, as if they never had forgotten."
Thanks to:
Westwood (For the game Lands of Lore. The music there has had an
outstanding impact on my own musical creativiness)
Orson Scott Card, whose novels give a lot of inspiration.
Thou be greeted:
A51 DNA
BeatBoostie
Claude
CykiQ
Da Freaker
D Fast
Fermus
Idaho
Lauri Erlamo
Pete Cacmac
Pikari
PlasticMind
Ralesk
Saviour
Space Walk
Stumbleine
TanTo Hashi
Tero
TONi
Ufopoli
Whiz
Zookeeper
And to all of you, I don't just recall right now... wait a
minute. How can I be greeting people I don't remember?! So I don't.
I also can't apologize, for how am I supposed to know if there is
need for apologies? But I can do one thing. I can end this meaningless
prattle with an odd method and let
-Harri Kivisto
eterman@writeme.com
