• Unfolding flower petals - A review of Skyforest's Harmony

    Skyforest - Harmony (2018)

    Skyforest's Harmony is an imaginative neofolk record that sounds much calmer, dreamier and mellower than the previous outputs. The stunning cover artwork represents the music so well that it's hard to believe that the man behind this project actually comes from a Moscovian suburb. 

    Soothing keyboard melodies based upon symphonic folk influences meet introspective and shy guitar play for a highly atmospheric musical structure with only minimal use of numerous simplistic rhythm instruments and very modest shifts in pace and power. Harsh vocals are very scarcely used just like occasional narrative elements and mysterious whispers but work quite efficiently in the right moments. The hypnotizing music is occasionally supported by appeasing clean male vocals that almost sound like an additional instrument. One track features peaceful female vocals that harmonize perfectly with the smooth music.

    This release doesn't have anything to with black or post metal except for the fifteen seconds of harsh vocals that can be found in the opening track. Skyforest's Harmony is however a wonderful ambient neofolk pearl that reminds of several artists signed by German label Prophecy Productions such as Dornenreich, Les Discrets and Syven. If you are looking for appeasing, imaginative and melodic music to take a break from your stressful everyday life, this album will open up to you and unfold like a blooming flower.

    Final rating: 90%

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