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Eg Er Framand

by Sylvaine

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Elseny
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Elseny The voice, the atmosphere. Sylvain is a love at first listening. Favorite track: Eg Veit I Himmelrik Ei Borg.
Ryan Johanson
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Ryan Johanson Sylvaine tries something different this time - the guitars are turned down, a church organ is brought in, and the vocal harmonies are brought to the front and center. This is her most atmospheric and haunting work to date. It really plays to her strengths.
Vardoger
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Vardoger Sylvaine breathes life into every Scandinavian metal vocalist's true yearning, to record an album featuring stunning, otherworldly tones in a choral setting. It doesn't matter that I do not speak the language in which the vocals on this album are performed, the songs here feel like home.
David Fischer
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David Fischer It was clear to me that Eg Er Framand would be enchanting, and still Sylvaine managed to catch me completely off guard with this release. Dagsens Auga Sloknar Ut was a beautiful harbinger and what followed is just as pristine and exemplary of pure creativity and artistic freedom. From the first to the last second, Kathrine sounds as if one was sitting five metres away from her; the stripped-down sound is crystal clear, creating a magic atmosphere. A touching peak performance, and magisterial EP! Favorite track: Dagsens Auga Sloknar Ut.
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Dagsens Auga Sloknar Ut Dagsens Auga slåknar ut Kveldsol ned i Vester glaer Skuggen stig fraa Dal til Nut Myrkret sigrar alle staer Herre, Hjartans Sol og Skatt Herre, ver mitt Ljos i Natt! Lys du yver meg din Fred Herre, hjartans Sol og Stjerna! Livsol, som gjeng aldri ned Meg mot Myrkers Hugskot verna! Stjerna, yver huset statt, Herre, vis meg Ljos i Natt! Naar mi Livssol sig i Hav, Og eg under Mold skal sova Lys meg daa igjenom Grav! So eg skal i Ljos deg lova. Du, som Myrkers Magter batt Herre, lys i Daudens Natt! English Translation: The last moments of day fade away The last moments of day fade away The evening sun down in the west glides Shadows rising from valley to mountaintops The dark conquers all corners Being, the sun and treasure of hearts Being, be my light tonight Shine over me your peace Being, the sun and treasure of hearts Guiding light that will never fade Protecting me from the grasp of darkness This star above us shines Being, be my light tonight When my guiding light sinks at sea And I back into the earth shall go Guide me thru my dark tomb As I promise you my light You, who defeat the forces of obscurity Being, the light in deaths darkest night
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Arvestykker 04:36
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Eg Veit I Himmelrik Ei Borg Eg veit i himmerik ei borg Ho skin som soli klåre, Der er kje synder eller sorg Der er kje graat og taare. Der inne bur et evig ljos I herlegdom og æra Den er mi trøyst og trygge von Hjaa ljoset eg skal vera Me takker deg til tidens slutt Vaart ljos, alle samen For du er oss ein leijesnor Igjennom evigheten English translation: I know of a place beyond It shines like the glittering sun There are no sins, no sorrows born There are no woes, no tears Within the realm; undying light In purity and honor It is my comfort, my grounding force Within this light I shall exist We thank you until the end of time Our dear light, all at once For you are our guiding voice Thru all of eternity gone
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Livets Dans 06:09
Livets Dans Ført bort, sluppet løs La oss sveve avsted Barn av lys, holdt av mørket Ei lenger fanget, fri English Translation: Lead away, set free Let us soar Children of light, kept in the dark No longer constrained, ascend
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Tussmørke 03:15
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Eg Er Framand Eg er framand eg er ein pilgrim Berr ei kveldstund Berr ei kveldsstund er eg her Steng ikkje vegen For eg vil fylgja Ditt folk til strid over berg og bylgja Eg er framand Eg er ein pilgrim Berr ei kveldstund Berr ei kveldsstund er eg her Jorda eig ei den ro eg søkjer Nei eg lengtar Lengtar til lysets stad Der sluttar sorga der tørkast tåra Der ingen meir blir lagt død på båra Jorda eig ei den ro eg søkjer Nei eg lengtar Lengtar til lysets stad Kjære Herre om eitt eg ber deg Fylg og lei meg, fylg og lei meg alltid du Ved himmelstranda der vil eg hamna Eg heim vil koma deg vil famna Kjære Herre om eitt eg ber deg Fylg og lei meg fylg og lei meg alltid du English Translation: I am a stranger I am a pilgrim Only a single moment Only a single moments am I here Do not forsake me As I will follow Your people to battle Over the hills, over the sea I am a stranger I am a pilgrim Only a single moment Only a single moments am I here This earth holds not The peace my soul seeks No, I long Long to rejoin the realm of light Where sorrows end Where tears run dry Where no ending may come No deaths to deny This earth holds not The peace my soul seeks No, I long Long to rejoin the realm of light Dear being of light With this I beg of you Take my hand Show me the way always you To the realm of light Is where I seek to go I want to come home To embrace you tight Dear being of light With this I beg of you Take my hand Show me the way always you

about

Sylvaine has grown into a guiding light for ambient post-metal, but new EP ‘Eg Er Framand’ traces back to Kathrine Shepard’s earliest influences.
The Norwegian artist grew up amidst the contrasts between nature and urbanity, on the outskirts of downtown Oslo. While studying music, dance and drama in high school, she performed several times at the Kampen Church.
This 19th century relic is where Sylvaine recorded most of ‘Eg Er Framand’. The special sound of this room underline the EP’s music, which includes interpretations of traditional Norwegian folk songs, along with three of Kathrine’s own original songs to the cannon.
To this day, “Dagsens Augo Sloknar” still has mysterious origins, but the lyrics were written in 1891 by Elias Blix, a professor-turned-politician who also wrote hymns. Staying true to the original’s delicate, reverent melody, Sylvaine sings in a breathy, elongated whisper that’s haunting and soothing, like a shadow. But while it opens with just a steady hum of organ, her rendition ends by pulling you into a trance.
‘Eg Er Framand’ is a stark but soothing passion project from one of metal’s most commanding voices.

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released March 22, 2024

Vocals, church organ, guitars, synthesizers & percussion performed by Sylvaine.
Recorded at Kampen Kirke, with some additional tracks recorded at Sylvaine's rehearsal space.
Engineered by Sylvaine.
Mixed by Magnus Lindberg (Magnus Lindberg Productions/VRTKL Audio/Redmount Studio)
Mastered by Karl Daniel Lidén

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Ambient, “wall-of-sound” landscapes, with a focus on melodic atmospheres, yet with a solid groove. The music and lyrics inspired by life as a being facing inner conflict and turmoil, haunted by numerous emotions that never will be laid to rest. Sylvaine is my outlet for all this and is a way of processing every aspect of this earthly life. ... more

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