Valkama (Digipak)

Tenhi
Valkama (Digipak)

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Prophecy Productions
Release date: 09/Jun/2023
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Details / Tracklist: 1.1 Saattue
1.2 Kesävihanta
1.3 Valkama
1.4 Rintamaan
1.5 Rannankukka
1.6 Laineinen
1.7 Hele
1.8 Ulapoi
1.9 Elokuun Linnut
1.10 Sydämes on Tiel
1.11 Veden Elein
1.12 Aina Sininen Aina
Number of discs: 1
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Description:From the start, TENHI have combined acoustic instrumentation and a traditional vibe with structures based on contemporary rock music. While their previous full-length "Saivo" tilted more towards an ambient-style and panoramic soundtrack feeling, "Valkama" returns to a more song-oriented approach â?? even though the tracks retain an epic and meandering format. "Valkama" comes with the trademark Finnish longing and melancholia, but despite its audible darkness, TENHI offer a musical outlet from the horrors of the modern world. In the twilight world of the North, "Valkama" is the silver-lining on the horizon promising shelter and peace. -
When night falls onto the sub-arctic landscapes of the Land of the Thousand Lakes, in the twilight of forest and swamps, the veils between our reality and the otherworld grow thin. It is at those times that stories such as 'the fairy tale that never was' leak into the lyrics and music of Tenhi. On their sixth album, "Valkama", which translates as 'harbour' or 'shelter' among other meanings, the Finns originally began telling of a journey that was meant as a fairy tale in a burning, war-torn village and the crossing over dark waters to an island of the dead. The island is called Verisurma ('the place for those who have suffered blood-death') in Finnish folklore, where those dwell that died in war or were killed with a blade, and who shed blood on it's shore forever. Yet, during the ten years that Tenhi were working on the album, our reality started to bleed into the otherworld with it's own terrors and wars. Year after year, the musicians felt their story becoming more and more real until the point was reached that the band decided to change course. Although echoes of the original work are still audible in the final music and visible in the artwork, the album now feels more harmonious and comforting, even brighter. Tenhi could hardly have picked a more suitable band-name. This old Finnish word means a person that is an 'elder' or 'shaman'. And while the shamans of the ancient nomadic Finns are the guardians against but also the mediators between their communities and the spirit world, Tenhi are their musical equivalent as a liminal force between dark folk, folk rock, and even reaching out into the normally electrified world of metal. The latter invites comparison with WARDRUNA and HEILUNG, although in a spiritual meaning and certainly not by way of a stylistic comparison. Tenhi were conceived by guitarist and vocalist Tyko Saarikko in 1996. Ilmari Issakainen joined the band a few years later. Together they form the creative core of the group. After self-releasing the demo "Kertomuksia" (1997) and the MCD "Hallavedet" (1998), the Finns immediately hit a nerve with their debut full-length "Kauan" in 1999. Tenhi started into the new millennium with another MCD entitled "Airut: ciwi" (2000), which was followed by a string of albums from "Väre" (2002) via "Maaäet" (2006) and "Airut: aamujen" (2006) to "Saivo" (2011). With each new album, the Finns continued to grow a dedicated following that is coming from different musical directions. From the start, Tenhi have combined acoustic instrumentation and a traditional vibe with structures based on contemporary rock music. While their previous full-length "Saivo" tilted more towards an ambient-style and panoramic soundtrack feeling, "Valkama" returns to a more song-oriented approach - even though the tracks retain an epic and meandering format. "Valkama" comes with the trademark Finnish longing and melancholia, but despite it's audible darkness, Tenhi offer a musical outlet from the horrors of the modern world. In the twilight world of the North, "Valkama" is the silver-lining on the horizon promising shelter and peace.
Recorded and mixed at UTUstudio 2014-2022 [...] Mastered at UTUstudio [...] and at Klangschmiede Studios E by Markus Stock 2022. Issued in a 4-panel digisleeve and 20-pages booklet.
"Valkama (Digipak)" is the latest CD release from Finnish band Tenhi, brought to you by Prophecy Productions. This album continues Tenhi's tradition of atmospheric neofolk, blending haunting melodies with organic instrumentation and evocative vocals. "Valkama" invites listeners into a world shaped by Nordic landscapes, melancholy moods, and poetic storytelling?a hallmark of Tenhi?s unique sound since their formation in 1996. Over the years, Tenhi has become renowned for albums like "Maaäet" and "Saivo," earning critical acclaim within the dark folk scene for their immersive compositions and emotional depth. Tenhi stands as one of Finland?s most influential neofolk acts. Their music draws deeply from Finnish folklore and nature, creating an introspective journey that resonates with fans worldwide. With each release, including this new offering "Valkama," they have solidified their reputation for crafting profound musical experiences. Prophecy Productions is a distinguished label known for supporting innovative artists in genres such as dark folk, black metal, post-rock, and avant-garde music. Since its founding in 1996 in Germany, Prophecy has championed boundary-pushing musicians like Empyrium, Alcest, and Dornenreich alongside Tenhi?helping shape alternative music scenes across Europe.
Cover: Digipak
No. of tracks: 12
Manufacturer No.: PRO 351
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