Aldfrith - From Northumbria To Mehrgarh

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Review by Marcos Paulo González Otero

The album From Northumbria To Mehrgarh by Aldfrith is a musical journey that takes the listener through various cultures and historical periods. The album features a blend of traditional and modern instruments, including the harp, flute, drums, and electronic sounds.

The album starts with the track "Northumbria", which sets the tone for the rest of the album. It is a slow and melancholic piece that evokes the misty landscapes of the North of England. The track "Mehrgarh" is a contrast to the previous one, with its upbeat rhythms and exotic melodies that transport the listener to ancient Pakistan.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "The Battle of Brunanburh", a musical retelling of the famous battle that took place in 937 AD between the Anglo-Saxon and Viking armies. The track features a haunting chorus and a driving beat that captures the intensity of the battle.

Another highlight of the album is "The Great Heathen Army", which tells the story of the Viking invasion of England in the late 9th century. The track features a fusion of traditional Nordic and Celtic instruments, creating a unique sound that is both atmospheric and powerful.

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Artist: Aldfrith
Album: From Northumbria To Mehrgarh
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Mehrgarhia14:23
Northumbria11:44

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  • Released for free on Bandcamp. Creative Commons License
  • link: http://aldfrith.bandcamp.com/album/from-northumbria-to-mehrgarh
  • also available as mp3 on archives.org.

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About Aldfrith

Aldfrith, the name of a king of Northumbria (a mediaeval kingdom of the Angles) who ruled between 685704/705, borrows his name to the new project of Daniel Disneycrusher (aka Daniel Death), encompasses dark ambient music inspired by Henrik Nordvargr Bjork (and his countless projects), Karjalan Sissit, Horchata (mainly from the album ISOLATED HOUSE), Samsa, Vestigial, Atrium Carceri, Desiderii Marginis, Raison Dêtre, Inade, Atrax Morgue and older experimental pathfinders like Brian Eno, Karlheinz Stockhausen, John Cage, Edgard Varèse and newer names like Arktau Eos, Opium Warlords and Blitzkrieg Baby. However, those are just nominal influences, since Daniel opted in not hearing such artists during the time he was creating From Northumbria to Mehrgarh (his first work), in order to seize the moment of alacrity, creating the layers of the songs often in just one take, rapidly editing, and not focusing in fancy editing. As of May 10th 2013, Daniel Death created another hard-to-get opus called Combinatorial Explosion May Result in The Curse of Dimentionality merging the very same elements that was used to create From Northumbria to Mehrgarh, but with more experimentations Moreover, Aldfrith is the creation of the artiste in his Dämmerung, questioning what is true art and what is not. What can be done in the field of music that still wasnt been done. Trying to empathically understand why such a hive of so-called musicians perceive themselves as being avant-garde in this internet era where anyone in anywhere can produce stuff in such a light speed way that the ouvre is let to one to draw the line if its good or if isnt. The whole point came from one question: whats the point? While we still have truly innovative music being created, Daniel Death believes thats not everyday that a new Frank Zappa or a new Sun-Rá comes out of the blue to leave their imprint in the history of music.

Real Name

    • Daniel Rodrigo Vieira
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Summary by Marcos Paulo González Otero

From Northumbria To Mehrgarh is an impressive album that showcases Aldfrith's talent as a composer and musician. The album seamlessly blends different musical styles and cultures, creating a unique and captivating listening experience.