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Hawkfrost

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Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« on: September 30, 2008, 12:21:51 pm »

I have recently started listening to these genres of music, and I find it utterly amazing.
Try listening to some.

Ensiferum - Victory Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyvPe0uqjjY

Celtic Legacy - Resurrection
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sBtgtK4ZCU

Skiltron - By Sword and Shield
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1hnAZmZx68

Wolfchant - A Paganstorm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvU-iuN9OOQ

Amon Amarth - Under The Northern Star
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzjW--KUH1g

Heidevolk - Wodan Heerst
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ddQ2cmtCFM

Northland - Where the Heroes Die
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YULG8XxoDQY
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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2008, 04:33:47 pm »

This thread is hereby summoned., only ever listened to Ensiferum on that list, but you really have to check out wintersun and eluveitie while your at it, along with some others i cant spell :P

Yes, it is fun and quite good to listen to while planning your next insane project to in DF. Just dont ever take it seriously like my friend. She is far too into it for her health and sanity.
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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2008, 04:35:11 pm »

Heh, this kind of 'music' makes me laugh.  :P
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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2008, 04:36:20 pm »

 :D same, and this is my kind of music  ;)
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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2008, 04:42:12 pm »

I guess it's okay...but the whole thing with dressing up like vikings or something (not that any of these vids include such, but I've seen some...bleh) seems a little comic, people with often no connections to that type of culture trying to mimic it with speed metal... ;D
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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2008, 09:07:20 pm »

Anyone heard of Ayreon?

Not exactly folk metal, but the producer creates these amazing rock operas, with heavy metal elements + singing interludes.

http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&q=ayreon&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wv#

From THE HUMAN EQUATION album, which gives a pretty interesting story about a man's journey through life.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayreon

And the obligatory wiki.

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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #6 on: October 04, 2008, 11:13:16 am »

I don't know what do you have against metal
I'm from a metal subculture you know...
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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #7 on: October 04, 2008, 11:48:48 am »

I guess it's okay...but the whole thing with dressing up like vikings or something (not that any of these vids include such, but I've seen some...bleh) seems a little comic, people with often no connections to that type of culture trying to mimic it with speed metal... ;D

No.

No.

NO. If you're going to attempt to ridicule a genre of music, atleast figure out what the hell you're talking about. The fact that most/all of these bands originally came from the Scandinavian countries is more than enough proof they've been influenced by Viking Lore, especially bands like Amon Amarth (though they hold out it's not 'viking metal', but metal with Viking influence).
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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #8 on: October 04, 2008, 11:56:08 am »

Amon Amarth  \m/,

Try to find pretty much anything from Therion's Secrets of the Runes album.  It has a good sound IMO.
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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2008, 11:19:07 am »

Wintersun is freaking awesome.
Also, who takes Viking metal seriously enough to dress up like them?
I listen to everything from Bob Marley to Children of Bodom, from Red Hot Chile Peppers to Korn, and most everything that isn't rap and has a good sound.
If I dressed up like what I listen too, I would look like a explosion.
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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2008, 12:25:02 pm »

You would look hilarious.  Do it!  And post pics!
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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2008, 12:54:55 pm »


No.

No.

NO. If you're going to attempt to ridicule a genre of music, atleast figure out what the hell you're talking about. The fact that most/all of these bands originally came from the Scandinavian countries is more than enough proof they've been influenced by Viking Lore, especially bands like Amon Amarth (though they hold out it's not 'viking metal', but metal with Viking influence).

I'm sorry, you're right. I still think the idea is a little humorous, though. Nothing against those who enjoy it, and I agree that it would be appropriate to listen to while playing DF.
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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2008, 07:16:02 pm »

You would look hilarious.  Do it!  And post pics!
I would be wearing a dreadlock wig, a viking helm, spike bracelets and collars, hair down one side of my face, spiky on the other, rocker T-shirts, techno headphones, shades, tight and loose pants, and holding a sax.
Thats all I can think of right now.
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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2008, 06:19:03 pm »

I usually listen to Einherjer while playing DF
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Re: Viking/Pagan/Folk Metal
« Reply #14 on: November 09, 2008, 11:00:51 pm »

A bit of a necro, but can anyone recommend some good bands that have the style of these ones but are simply instrumental? I don't enjoy the singing as much as other genres. :-\
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