The Heart and Soul of Germania
Erik Nelson | Port Townsend, WA USA | 10/10/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This music captures the essence of Ancient Germanic culture. Whether you are Anglo-Saxon (English), Frank (French), Norse (Scandinavian), German or Austrian, these vibrant melodies will resonate with your body, mind and soul. Strong guitar, rhythm, and vocals bring our yesteryear back to life. The lyrics are equally powerful, but do require knowledge of Germanic Lore and History to fully grasp. You will keep this album on continual replay, and while you do, I recommend you read these titles to familiarize yourself with the traditions of our forefathers:Tacitus, "Germania"
Tacitus, "Annals Books I-III"
Caesar, "The Gallic War"
Malcolm Todd, "The Early Germans"
H.R. Ellis Davidson, "Gods and Myths of Northern Europe"
Brian P. Levack, "The Witch-Hunt in Early Modern Europe"In these pages, you will learn of the customs of our ancestors and the tales of the great German heroes Armin, whose victory versus 3 Roman Legions in 9 AD forever sealed the German heartland from further Roman advances, and Marobod, the great diplomat and contemporary of Armin who organized a trading federation spanning most of modern Germany and Poland.You'll also learn of the often unreported German holocaust, in which millions of German men where killed in the arenas of Imperial Rome, and millions more German women were sold into sexual slavery. Hundreds of additional thousands were killed as Europe was "civilized" and converted to Christianity.When you know both the glories of our past and the suffering we have endured over the centuries, you will truly appreciate this epic music."
The best pure Viking Metal CD out there
Jeremy Whitman | Lafayette, Louisiana United States | 04/23/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"For a short time, "Viking Metal" outfits had grown in popularity, finding their ways into the isles of popular stores and the CD players of metal fans looking for something new. Unfortunately, many of these groups were ear-grating and monotonous, prefering simple songs of a significantly lower class than the genre demanded. Enter Falkenbach, an unknown project from an unknown musician.
Magni Blandinn Ok Meginitiri is in epic in the truest meaning of the word, combining the traditional Viking Metal "ode" format with an astounding sense of melody that sticks in the head after an initial hearing. There is nothing overtly technical or flashy on this record, but it is still above-and-beyond all a great release that will capture its audience with sincerity and sing-along anthems that use monotony to its advantage. And you don't have to necessarily understand the language to raise your lager high and enjoy the experience Falkenbach offers."
Track Listings (6) - Disc #1
