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KORPIKLAANI
Voice Of Wilderness
Napalm Records |
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Upon first listen to the violins on "Cottages & Saunas" on
the Korpiklaani CD "Voice Of Wilderness" I thought someone slid
a Skyclad CD in on me. However, the overall music and
vocals are much heavier than Martin Walkyier and company.
The band features former members of Shaman.
Korpiklaani (which translates to Forest Clan) sound like a cross
between Skyclad, Running Wild and Blind Guardian leaning quite
heavily on the Finnish folks elements of their proud heritage.
According to their biography, Korpiklaani relies heavily on
these folk tales passed down through the ages and incorporate
them into their songs.
The Running Wild comparison is drawn from the fact vocalist
Jonne sounds very similar to Rock N Rolf. This is quite
evident of the track "Fields In Flames". Blind Guardian is
also easy to draw as a reference point recalling their
"Imaginations From The Other Side" era. The instrumental
"Pine Woods" practically has a renaissance feel to it (at the
beginning) similar to the material released by Blackmore's Night
but soon becomes much heavier and faster.
By no means is Korpiklaani a water-downed effort. While
paying respectful homage to their native culture, they not only
embrace it but put a heavy metal twist on it that current
generations may appreciate in their own way.
Jonne - vocals & guitars
Hittavainen - violin, jouhilkko, flutes
Matson - drums
Jarkko - bass
Cane - guitars
Juho - accordion
Track Listing:
Cottages & Saunas
Journey Man
Fields In Flames
Pine Woods
Spirit Of The Forest
Native Land
Hunting Song
Ryyppäjäiset
Beer Beer
Old Tale
Kädet Siipinä (Hands As Their Wings)
Homepage:
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