Skálmöld & Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands
Skálmöld · 2013
197 min · 28 tracks · folk metal · viking metal
Epic orchestral arrangements intertwine with thunderous folk metal, creating a dramatic saga of Norse mythology.
Skálmöld & Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands is an album by Skálmöld, released in 2013. Epic orchestral arrangements intertwine with thunderous folk metal, creating a dramatic saga of Norse mythology. The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious blending of symphonic elements with folk metal, reaching a wider audience and enhancing Skálmöld's profile internationally. It showcased the band's ability to merge heavy music with orchestral arrangements, influencing other groups within the genre to explore similar collaborations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Skálmöld & Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands sound like?
Epic orchestral arrangements intertwine with thunderous folk metal, creating a dramatic saga of Norse mythology. Rooted in folk metal and viking metal.
What makes Skálmöld & Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands by Skálmöld notable?
The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious blending of symphonic elements with folk metal, reaching a wider audience and enhancing Skálmöld's profile internationally. It showcased the band's ability to merge heavy music with orchestral arrangements, influencing other groups within the genre to explore similar collaborations. By the time 'Skálmöld & Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands' was released in December 2013, Skálmöld had established themselves as a prominent force in the Icelandic metal scene, following their acclaimed albums 'Baldur' and 'Með Vættum'. This album was notable for its collaboration with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, marking a significant evolution in their sound and presentation.
How many songs are on Skálmöld & Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands?
Skálmöld & Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands has 28 tracks, running approximately 197 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Innrás 3:53
- 2 Árás 6:41
- 3 Gleipnir 4:05
- 4 Narfi 4:25
- 5 Sorg 5:34
- 6 Loki Standout 12:36
- 7 Fenrisúlfur Standout 6:18
- 8 Miðgarðsormur 5:37
- 9 Hel Standout 6:13
- 10 Kvaðning 11:23
- 11 Baldur 12:25
Disc 2
- 1 Heima 4:03
- 2 Innrás 3:53
- 3 Árás 6:40
- 4 Gleipnir 4:43
- 5 Upprisa 7:23
- 6 Sleipnir 6:30
- 7 Narfi 4:37
- 8 Hefnd 5:26
- 9 Sorg 5:49
- 10 Loki Standout 12:58
- 11 Fenrisúlfur Standout 7:06
- 12 Miðgarðsormur 5:52
- 13 Dauði 6:49
- 14 Valhöll 5:23
- 15 Hel Standout 6:23
- 16 Kvaðning 11:32
- 17 Baldur 12:54
Release Date
December 18, 2013
Artist Origin
Iceland
Runtime
197 min 17 sec
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