Radioshow “PVHF” on radio Centraal, Antwerp, 103.9 FM + live on air : http://streaming.radiocentraal.be/ Acidfolk & folk interests from labels which are too often generalised to neo- folk defenitions. –so : acoustic music here, no industrial or gothic stuff-… --------------------------------------------------------------------------- intro (just before the show): * Steinklang VA.: Steinklang Industries III (var,2007)?? Tr.13, Werkraum : “Une Jeanne Fillette” 3 min --------------------------------------------------------------------------- JAHRTAL : * Ahnstern Jahrtal : Lichtbuch (Ö,2007)***°° Tr.3, “Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen” 9 min Tr.4, “Abschied” 9 min Tr.7, “Fein Sein” 6 min 25 Rather unique rather minstrel/acid-folk album on a what people still see as a neo-folk related label. Recommended album, also to fans of In Gowan Ring. The droning sitar-guitar used is a self built instrument called the gzitar. First track is based upon lyrics from Heinrich Isaac, the second by Joseph von Eichendorff ; the last track is an Alpine folksong. Review : http://www.psychedelicfolk.com/acidfolkreview14.html#anchor_326 SEELENTHRON : * Heimatfolk Seelenthron : Wege (=ways/paths) (D,2008)***° Tr.2, “Leben” 7 min -32 You can hear a sadness and hopefulness lyrically, musically and thematically and beautifully mixed, on this neofolk related album. They saw a way out its sadness which gives this album spiritually transcending capacities. Review : http://www.psychedelicfolk.com/acidfolkreview14.html#anchor_327 SANGRE CAVALLUM * Folcastro/Steinklang Sangre Cavallum” : Troadouro (PT,rec.1997-2007) **°’ CD1: (* “Alborada do Douro” Tape Edition 1997 Tr.8, “Labra Boi Labra !” 3 min) shortened Afterwards, I prefer to have left this out * Rehearsals & unreleased sessions 1997-2007 Tr.14, « El La Bol ! » 2 min Tr.16, « Dansa Da Deusa » 2 min Tr.25, « O Cavaliero das Armas Cristalinas » 2 min CD2 : Tr.6, « Giesta » 3 min Tr.11, « Quedos Quedos Cavalieros » 5 min -17 -39 Their folk roots/core shows very well on this compilation. Review : http://www.psychedelicfolk.com/acidfolkreview14.html#anchor_324 * Steinklang Sangre Cavallum : Pátria Granítica (PT,2006)***’ Tr.5, “Pedra-Patria” 4 min Tr.6, “Primabera dos Bombos de Pedra” 6 min This becomes a kind of DCD/neofolk interpretation of their inspirations, through the addition of keyboards, and full production/arrangements. Review : http://www.psychedelicfolk.com/acidfolkreview14.html#anchor_255 * Ahnstern Sangre Cavallum : Veleno de Teixo (PT,2007)***’ Tr.11, “Duriana Troa” 5 min -54 (shorter) A logical next step in their inspirations is a renewed return to the acoustic fundaments, making an impression this comes a bit closer to the subjects. Review : http://www.psychedelicfolk.com/acidfolkreview14.html#anchor_340 VARIOUS ARTISTS * Precht V.A. : Wilde Jaeger (=wild hunters) (Ö/D,2007)***°’ CD1: Tr.1, Sharrogh : “Das Raunend Gebirg” 5 min Tr.2, Werkraum : “Heirre Rife” 5 min CD2: Tr.2, Sturmpercht : “das letzte Zapfenmandert” 4 min Tr.8, Soulsearch : “Aus Alten Tagen” 3 min Tr.11,Sagen Toeter Rihare Smiles Troll Ferd : “Die Sennin” 6 min 23 -77 Compilation based upon inspirations and legends around the hunters and life in the Alps, with references to certain powerful, dark animistic rituals / events / legends / ways of thinking / stories and folkloristic masks. Review : http://www.psychedelicfolk.com/acidfolkreview14.html#anchor_335 DER BLUTHARSCH * Tesco Der Blutharsch : The Philosopher's Stone (Ö,2007)***° Tr.7, 4 min 81 A track with additional clarinet, a folk flavour, makes fit this hypnotic dark track with rhythmic vibes fit well into this show. For der Blutharsch I think politisation of neo-folk genre by the media doesn’t help the group well. It seems like their creative inspirations are hardly understood. It is not the philosopher’s stone which has been searched for in media. For them it becomes a too much hidden away message. Review : http://progressive.homestead.com/prog9.html#anchor_130 GRAUHMAD * Haruck Graumahd : Cheru (Ö,2006)***° Tr.1, “Die letzte Nacht” 5 min Tr.2, “Instrumental” 3 min Tr.3, “Cheru” 6 min 14 95 Fine acidic-neo-folk related songs.. I could have airplayed more.. Review : http://www.psychedelicfolk.com/acidfolkreview14.html#anchor_247 DARKWOOD * Heidenvolk Darkwood : Weltenwende (D,2005)**°° Tr.1, “Wiederkehr” 2 min Tr.2, “Der Falken Flug” 3 min 5 -100 I wish some groups like Werkraum, Darkwood and Dies Natalis, they would sing more in German, for German can be a beautiful language which for their songs and inspirations also fits best. Just listen.. Review : http://www.psychedelicfolk.com/acidfolkreview14.html#anchor_184 WALDTEUFEL * Beta-Lactam Waldteufel : Sanguis (Ö,2007)***' Tr.1, “Andachtsjodler” 2 min -102 Just a small fragment of their Alpes inspirations.. The group sounds like doing marching journeys and rituals into the mountains (Alps) and translate this into music.. A small introduction. Review : http://www.psychedelicfolk.com/acidfolkreview14.html#anchor_291 STURMPERCHT * Percht Sturmpercht : Geister im Waldgebirg (Ö,rec.2004-2006)***° Tr.3, “Riesenbrüder” 2 min Tr.7, “Allerseelenreigen” 4 min 6 -108 Also Sturmpercht show lyrical folk inspirations from the Alps forests.. Review : http://www.psychedelicfolk.com/acidfolkreview14.html#anchor_254 DIES NATALIS * Nielozilla Dies Natalis : Tristan (D,2003)**° Tr.10, « Die Uhr » 3 min -111 A nice German song from this htoup, with simple, rather Gothic piano. Review : http://www.psychedelicfolk.com/acidfolkreview14.html#anchor_226 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- outro : * Acuarela David Thomas Broughton vs. 7 Hertz (UK,2007)***°’ Tr.1, “”Weight Of My Love” 11 min Beautiful concert of this unique singer with improvising orchestra. One song isn’t much to show, but time’s up for the show.. I wish I could have added the second, over 14 minute track to it as well… Review : http://singersong.homestead.com/newsingers-8.html#anchor_396 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Homepage radioshow : http://psychevanhetfolk.homestead.com/ Playlists : http://psychevanhetfolk.homestead.com/2008.html Newsletter with new reviews and playlists with some audio links : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psychevanhetfolk/ Subscribe: psychevanhetfolk-subscribe@yahoogroups.com