Symphonic / Celtic Metal Artist Leah Releases Folk Version Of ‘Sleeping Giant’

 Posted by on August 6, 2022 at 17:19  No Responses »
Aug 062022
 

Leah has unleashed a new version of her track ‘Sleeping Giant’ which was released earlier this year that she did with Mark Jansen. The new version has a more acoustic renaissance vibe, with no harsh vocals. Leah mentions that she’s currently in the middle of writing some new material, which is taking some time due to her business, Mythologie Candles.

Leah says the next single will be heavy returning to a heavier Folk Metal sound. You can check out the folk version of ‘Sleeping Giant’ below.

Sleeping Giant represents what many of us have witnessed and experienced in recent times. Our society has been asleep at the wheel. And when we become complacent, things happen that we wouldn’t otherwise allow. But if you keep poking the giant with a stick, eventually he will awaken… and he might be grumpy! And then you better run.

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Eye of Melian – “Legends of Light”

 Posted by on July 19, 2022 at 19:04  No Responses »
Jul 192022
 

Welcome to an ethereal, sublime orchestral masterwork from Martijn Westerholt (Delain, Within Temptation) and the talented artists he assembled to deliver the debut from Eye of Melian. While not metal, the sheer beauty of this work demands to be heard.

In 2017, Martijn Westerholt (Delain, Within Temptation) teamed up with Tolkein-inspired lyricist Robin La Joy to work on a new project of fantasy-inspired orchestral music. Along the way, Finnish vocalist Johanna Kurkela and Finnish orchestral arranger/producer Mikko P. Mustonen joined the project. For the actual recording, Troy Donockley was brought on to add flutes and pipes to several songs, Shir-Ran Yinon added violins and violas, and vocalist Leah guested on a track.

For those just hearing about Eye of Melian, I will start by letting you in on the big secret in that there is not a guitar on the album and this is not what you might expect given the pedigree of those involved, especially Martijn Westerholt. That being said, Legends of Light is an amazing concept and album. The music itself, doesn’t really fit into any specific genre but to my ears, may best be described as an ethereal orchestral, epic soundscape with dreamy vocals and some underlying Celtic influences.

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Eye Of Melian Releases New Single ‘Light’ Feat. Leah

 Posted by on June 3, 2022 at 23:56  No Responses »
Jun 032022
 

Light is the fifth single from Eye of Melian’s upcoming debut album “Legends of Light”. “Legends of Light” will be released on June 21, 2022.

The band, which takes its name from the character Melian in Tolkien’s The Silmarillion. The following excerpt imaginatively and beautifully embodies the essence and spirit of what the music of Eye of Melian aspires to be.

“Melian was a Maia, of the race of the Valar. She dwelt in the gardens of Lórien, and among all his people there were none more beautiful than Melian, nor more wise, nor more skilled in songs of enchantment. It is told that the Valar would leave their works, and the birds of Valinor their mirth, that the bells of Valmar were silent and the fountains ceased to flow, when at the mingling of the lights Melian sang in Lórien. Nightingales went always with her, and she taught them their song; and she loved the deep shadows of the great trees. She was akin before the World was made to Yavanna herself; and in that time when the Quendi awoke beside the waters of Cuiviénen she departed from Valinor and came to the Hither Lands, and there she filled the silence of Middle-earth before the dawn with her voice and the voices of her birds.”
The Silmarillion, J.R.R. Tolkien

The video can be watched below.

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Eye Of Melian (Delain/Within Temptation) Releases Second Single and Video ‘Vita Nova’

 Posted by on January 24, 2022 at 01:24  No Responses »
Jan 242022
 

Eye of Melian just released a second single ‘Vita Nova’ taken from Eye of Melian’s upcoming debut album which will be released in 2022.

The band, which takes its name from the character Melian in Tolkien’s The Silmarillion. The following excerpt imaginatively and beautifully embodies the essence and spirit of what the music of Eye of Melian aspires to be.

“Melian was a Maia, of the race of the Valar. She dwelt in the gardens of Lórien, and among all his people there were none more beautiful than Melian, nor more wise, nor more skilled in songs of enchantment. It is told that the Valar would leave their works, and the birds of Valinor their mirth, that the bells of Valmar were silent and the fountains ceased to flow, when at the mingling of the lights Melian sang in Lórien. Nightingales went always with her, and she taught them their song; and she loved the deep shadows of the great trees. She was akin before the World was made to Yavanna herself; and in that time when the Quendi awoke beside the waters of Cuiviénen she departed from Valinor and came to the Hither Lands, and there she filled the silence of Middle-earth before the dawn with her voice and the voices of her birds.”
The Silmarillion, J.R.R. Tolkien

The video can be watched below.

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Eye Of Melian (Delain/Within Temptation) Releases Debubut Single ‘The Bell’

 Posted by on December 9, 2021 at 05:28  No Responses »
Dec 092021
 

Eye Of Melian is the brainchild of Dutch songwriter and producer Martijn Westerholt, known for Delain and Within Temptation. As the main songwriter of the metal band Delain, Martijn wanted an outlet to create lush orchestral fantasy music. In 2017, he teamed up with American lyricist Robin La Joy, a life-long fantasy enthusiast who spends much of her time immersed in books, particularly the works of Tolkien. Their mutual passion for fantasy-inspired music led them to the creation of Eye Of Melian.

Eye Of Melian‘s ethereal and symphonic music has been described as movie score-like — unfolding epic and elegant storyscapes in the listener’s mind. Successful Finnish solo artist Johanna Kurkela‘s angelic voice quickens the fantasy to full life. She is also known for her work in Auri, Altamullan Road and her husband Tuomas Holopainen‘s (Nightwish) album “Music Inspired By The Life And Times Of Scrooge”. Also contributing to the project is Finnish orchestral arranger and producer Mikko P. Mustonen who has worked on many successful releases in various genres. It is his incredible talent in classical arranging that adds the final magical touch to the music.

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