: Of the Wand & the Moon:
: Of the Wand & the Moon: is a Neofolk project by the Danish musician Kim Larsen (formerly Saturnus ).
style
The music of: Of the Wand & the Moon: is characterized by the sounds of acoustic guitar and keyboard as well as a form of singing that is often performed in a whisper . Various other instruments are often used, such as flute , cello , various drums and bells , accordion , bass or violin . Strong dark ambient influences can also be found here and there.
Larsen is regularly supported by many guest musicians, such as Albin Julius ( Der Blutharsch ) and John van der Lieth ( Sonne Hagal ). The texts are mostly English, partly also Icelandic and German and deal with topics such as runes , Nordic mythology and natural romance.
: Of The Wand And The Moon: often appear at the Wave-Gotik-Treffen in Leipzig (2001, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012).
The album Sonnenheim first appeared on Kim Larsen's own label Heiðrunar Myrkrunar.
Discography
Albums
- 1999: Nighttime Nightrhymes
- 2001 :: Emptiness: Emptiness: Emptiness:
- 2003: Lucifer
- 2005: Sonnenheim
- 2011: The Lone Descent
Singles
- 2000: Sól ek sà
- 2001: I Crave for You
- 2001: My Black Faith
- 2005: Hail Hail Hail
- 2010: It's Like Dying on Christmas Day
Others
- 2001: Bringing Light & Darkness (split record with Sol Invictus )
- 2003 :: 1998–2003: (box set with 3 records and 2 CDs)
- 2005: Midnight Will Re-issue ( EP )
Web links
- Official website
- Of The Wand & The Moon at Discogs (English)