I've spent way too much time recently apologising for the lack of content, but normal service will be resumed shortly, whatever 'normal' is. Maybe it's time for a rethink too, who knows. Anyway the one promise I did make at the start of the year was that we'd feature more post rock in 2018, and 'Star of Heaven' are a band we featured back in 2016 when they released their debut album 'Vinter'.
The good news is that they're back, and they have a weighty new song for us to listen and enjoy. It's entitled 'Evigt minne' (which translates to 'Eternal Memory'), and it's inspired by a Russian hymn. Opening with what sounds like a distorted cello (I'm pretty sure I'm right for once), the music then strips right back with a solemn introduction before layers of sound are slowly added - classic post rock, and then the full 6 minutes are used building up with a huge swell of instrumental sound. It's really well constructed, and faithfully maintains that hymnal feel to it - this makes it melancholy and thoughtful sounding.
Anyway, listen to 'Evigt Minne' here;
'Star of Heaven' are a band we'll definitely feature again (assuming we're still here in this form), because I really like their approach to songwriting, so we look forward to hearing their future releases / projects.
Oh and if you like this style of music, try the new album from British band 'Blanket'. Not Nordic in the slightest (they're from Blackpool) but it's pretty brilliant.