[Octane (Humayun)]

Simon,

Sigur Rós is so wonderful!

Originally Posted by kustard

I'm currently revisiting some Sigur Rós. This band is pure genius in terms of emotional calming and wonderment.

If you want to see some of their more popular music, check out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ5Grncdjlc (Svefn-g-Englar) and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr_MJAOyOeU (Glósóli).

They are so much more than these two pieces.

Cheers,
Simon

John,

Haha, another Ensiferum fan! I've posted some earlier in this thread. I agree, the self-titled album is the best. Although, I did like a couple off Iron.

Are you into Wintersun? Jaari Maenpaa's side project from Ensiferum (well, after he left Ensiferum, he's concentrated more on Wintersun). Their second album has been in the making for 7 years so far. And, they've just announced that they're going to split it into two albums. Some of the songs have up to 200 tracks each. I can't wait to hear it.

Here's Kai Hahto (Wintersun drummer) proving once again how much of a human metronome machine he is, on one of the new Wintersun tracks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpELF5in-cU

Have I found a viking/black metal brother in you?

H

Originally Posted by Varangian

Ensiferum - self titiled album (their best), early 2000s I'd guess. The album has been on in my car for over a month now.

Finnish Folk Metal. They use traditional finnish instruments and incorporate them into, well, the metal genre, but not as you would expect it!

I'm also listenig to Alestorm, a Pirate metal band from Scotland who use all sorts of traditional (ancient) scottish instruments. I like beer and I like pirates so it matches my lifestyle perfectly.